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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting Trauma/PTSD therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +15 more
Narcissism, Anger, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, +6 more

When I began this journey as a therapist I thought my role was simply to help others, but I've learned that as my clients grow and heal, I grow too! I... When I began this journey as a therapist I thought my role was simply to help others, but I've learned that as my clients grow and heal, I grow too! I'm here to support you every step of the way. Read more

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Domestic Abuse, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Stress, +9 more

I believe in connecting with clients and providing a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space.

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Military / Veteran, Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +10 more

As a woman of color, I understand the unique issues of dealing with social and environmental conflicts.

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As a compassionate and experienced queer woman of color, I'm here to help you thrive through life's challenges.

Katherine Haller Danley

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My first approach when working with someone who has endured trauma is to let them know that we can go as slow as they need to. It's at their pace. Our time together needs to be a safe space.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach a lot of grounding tools to bring them back to the here and now. PTSD and trauma are associated with symptoms of flashbacks. Grounding yourself when this happens is so important.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I see progress when they are less able to avoid people, places, and things that are triggering to them.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can write their stories, paying attention to their senses. What did they see, smell, hear, or feel? Read it over and over each day. This will help to begin to give the traumatic experience less power.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients should know that I am with them on this journey and that they are not alone.

Starting Trauma/PTSD therapy

What is PTSD/trauma therapy?

At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

How does PTSD/trauma therapy work?

Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.

Symptoms of PTSD

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:

  • Flashbacks and distressing memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares and sleep disturbances
  • Intense anxiety and irritability
  • Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
  • Negative changes in mood and thought patterns
  • Increased arousal, like difficulty concentrating or exaggerated startle response

How do you overcome PTSD triggers?

The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.

What type of therapist is best for PTSD?

In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.

Is PTSD/trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long should you go to therapy for PTSD?

If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.

How successful is therapy for PTSD?

The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.

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 Gainesville therapists and counselors accept 21 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • AvMed

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Self-pay costs at Gainesville
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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just the open conversation we have and the trust.
James Mar 2025
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I always feel very seen and heard with Vanessa Cumber. She is such a talent in this field! She is just great to talk to. She is validating and uplifting. She gives me so much hope and belief in myself.. She is extremely knowledgeable about the brain, and I've learned so much about why I get anxious, and she teaches me tools to cope. . Vanessa is also great with words. She knows how to describe any issue I'm grappling with, so I can see it more clearly.. Vanessa is a blessing! I am very grateful for her!
Read more I always feel very seen and heard with Vanessa Cumber. She is such a talent in this field! She is just great to talk to. She is validating and uplifting. She gives me so much hope and belief in myself.. She is extremely knowledgeable about the brain, and I've learned so much about why I get anxious, and she teaches me tools to cope. . Vanessa is also great with words. She knows how to describe any issue I'm grappling with, so I can see it more clearly.. Vanessa is a blessing! I am very grateful for her!
Theresa Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Vanessa has been helpful, thought-provoking, & kind.
Alicia Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Vanessa is a great listener, with lots of compassion but also moving me forward in a gentle way.
Beatrix Mar 2025
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★★★★★
I do not wish to receive surveys after every session. I have an excellent therapist, Ginger, who is giving me hope I can kick this depression. I haven't had this type of hope from anyone for almost 20 years.
Angela Mar 2025
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★★★★★
My therapist is awesome. She very easy to talk to and listens to me. I'm continually growing and feeling a lot better about myself. I finally feel that my voice matters.
Arlene Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Ginger immediately made me comfortable and showed empathy for my situation. I have lost hope in therapy as I have felt very discouraged with previous therapist I have seen. Ginger gave me hope and put me at ease day one. Day one was just the assessment but in the short time we had together she took the time to briefly explain and educate me on my situation and previous traumas, also reassuring me that we would dive deeply into each topic. She also suggested a book which I have already dove into and it has helped bring a lot of understanding to my confusion. I feel excited to have found her. I appreciate her vulnerability and compassion. I feel safe expressing myself and not judged. I am looking forward to my journey of healing and clarity I have been seeking for years. Thank you so much Ginger!
Read more Ginger immediately made me comfortable and showed empathy for my situation. I have lost hope in therapy as I have felt very discouraged with previous therapist I have seen. Ginger gave me hope and put me at ease day one. Day one was just the assessment but in the short time we had together she took the time to briefly explain and educate me on my situation and previous traumas, also reassuring me that we would dive deeply into each topic. She also suggested a book which I have already dove into and it has helped bring a lot of understanding to my confusion. I feel excited to have found her. I appreciate her vulnerability and compassion. I feel safe expressing myself and not judged. I am looking forward to my journey of healing and clarity I have been seeking for years. Thank you so much Ginger!
Ashley Mar 2025
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★★★★★
My provider Vanessa Cumber is attentive, flexible, compassionate, and thoughtful in her approach to therapy! I have made great strides in treatment due to the quality care I receive from my her.
Jada Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Gainesville is at the corner of NW 39th Avenue and NW 43rd Street. We are across the street from Truist, and share an office building with Swift Creek Realty.

Phone number

(352) 469-4507

Languages spoken by FL providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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