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4,546 people sought anxiety therapy help at Charlottesville in the last year

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Elizabeth Oberheu

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What is your go-to approach for anxiety therapy?

My go-to approach for treating anxiety is a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation skills, and traditional psychotherapy. I find the best benefit in combining treatment modalities because it allows the treatment of immediate symptoms and cognitive distortions that can further anxiety, as well as working through the root causes of the anxiety.

What tools do you teach in anxiety therapy?

I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:

  • Mindfulness
  • Deep breathing
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Socratic questioning
  • Journaling

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when my clients start to come into sessions with less and less that they want to expressly address or process each week.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement anxiety therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with journaling, specifically thought logging. This allows clients to gain greater insight into patterns of their anxiety, and start to challenge fears/anxious thoughts on their own outside of sessions.

What should someone do to prepare for starting anxiety therapy?

To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session it is most helpful for you to be ready to discuss what symptoms you are experiencing, how long they have been going on, and in what specific areas are you experiencing the most challenges.

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What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Charlottesville, VA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.

How does anxiety therapy work?

Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Charlottesville therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.

How to deal with anxiety?

One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.

Symptoms of anxiety

Common symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Sense of impending danger
  • Nervousness/restlessness
  • Trouble focusing
  • Excessive sweating
  • Shaking
  • Headaches
  • Stomach issues
  • Fatigue
  • Panic attacks
  • Increased heart rate

What is the best therapy for anxiety?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.

Is anxiety therapy conducted in person or online?

Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.

How long does anxiety therapy last?

On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.

Is therapy worth it for anxiety?

Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.

Need more help deciding?

Stress and Anxiety Therapy – Therapists in Charlottesville, VA

Do you feel nervous in social settings? Does your anxiety keep you from making (or keeping) friends? Do you find yourself struggling with these feelings on a regular basis?

It can be difficult to determine for yourself the exact point when your feelings of anxiety elevate to the level that will significantly disrupt your life. The effects of anxiety tend to manifest slowly; and if left unattended, can often lead to detrimental results. Difficulty enjoying social situations and nervousness about public speaking are some of the common manifestations and may have seemingly minor effects on your everyday life, but the potential exists for anxiety to have much more serious results such as major health conditions including heart disease, gastrointestinal issues, and chronic respiratory disorders.

We are here to stand with you in your struggle against Anxiety.

Thriveworks Counseling Charlottesville, VA has a team of passionate and highly trained counselors and therapists who are enthusiastic about working together with you to alleviate the stress and pain that anxiety brings to your life. We’re here to help you identify the source of the anxiety and guide you through the healing process. Our Counselors are excited to teach you coping skills effective at alleviating anxiety, so you’ll have them available when they’re needed. We believe in creating an environment that you can thrive in – a place where you can associate and build a relationship with a person who genuinely cares about you, your personal growth, and your freedom from Anxiety.

Don’t give yourself over to the belief that things can never improve. They absolutely can.

Receiving the help you need may be more affordable that you think. We accept all major insurance plans; and at Thriveworks, we have a “no waiting list” policy. Call today and see a counselor today. We’re ready when you are to get started.

Please contact us today at (434) 812-4009 or schedule online to begin.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Charlottesville therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Charlottesville
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I appreciate how simplistic everything is from scheduling appointments to using the portal, and then also how wonderful my sessions have been!
Emily Mar 2025
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Andrea is wonderful to work with. She is very skilled in listening and assessing my concerns and providing various tools and strategies for me to cope and manage my life and stressors. She is such a blessing to me this season of my life.
Ramona Mar 2025
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The service fits my schedule and personality well.
Benjamin Mar 2025
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Michele is awesome! She listens but also asks questions that lead me to realizing what I'm doing without having to “tell me”. And I feel that she really does care about my well-being.
Sierra Mar 2025
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I love my therapist. She has been so helpful to me and I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her. I also like the ability to have virtual sessions.
Janice Mar 2025
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I have had a great experience with Robin.
Natasha Mar 2025
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The automated forms are good for making sure I am checking in but they lack nuance and ability to tailor to needs of patients and provider
Jordan Mar 2025
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I really feel Sharon knows exactly how to help me with my issues as I go through a tumultuous divorce. I feel very safe with Sharon's words of wisdom and her understanding.
Cynthia Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

We share a building with Shear Magic Salon, Sei Bella Salon, New Looks Studio, Hairflair, Ishan Gala Foundation, Embrace Home Loans, Alpha Home Care Services, and JBD Mobile Catering & Events. We are located at the corner of Commonwealth Drive and Greenbrier Drive. Next to us on Commonwealth Drive is Commonwealth Drive Cemetery and Charlottesville Blue Ridge Dental. Across the street is Lighten Up hair salon.

Phone number

(434) 205-6776

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