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What is your go-to approach for anxiety therapy?

I work with clients to identify coping skills, determine triggers, collect personal data related to anxiety and coping throughout the week, and practice skills and techniques in anxious situations.

What tools do you teach in anxiety therapy?

I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:

  • 5 Senses grounding technique: Identify 5 things you see, 4 things you feel (physically), 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you taste. This will help you focus on your surroundings, distract from the stressor, confirm you are safe and not in danger, etc. You can do this at any time, anywhere, for any emotion or reason. You can even get tricky with it and identify 5 blue things, or other specifics.
  • Following a negative with a positive: When you have a negative thought or feeling, go ahead and let it out. It’s valid and important to recognize. But then you have to follow the negatives with a positive thought. For example, thinking “I'm frustrated that *negative*, but at least I can *positive*.” The point is to recognize the good and recondition your brain to end on the positive rather than maintaining the negative (which can easily carry over into the next stressor).
  • Mantras/affirmations: Come up with 2-3 phrases you can repeat to yourself when anxious or in an immediately stressful/panic situation. This gives your brain an easy thing to distract with because it is already used to the phrase and naturally completes it for you.
  • Using different parts of the brain simultaneously: During any coping or grounding technique, try to engage in a physical activity of some kind in order to stimulate another part of the brain. This helps with fighting off the anxiety/stress. This can be anything from wiggling your toes to using a fidget toy to taking a walk.

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 they report more success intervening early on in the anxiety process, verbalize feeling better each week, can maintain a comfortable anxiety baseline regularly, and overcome random anxiety flare-ups.

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

Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy by journaling or logging their anxiety level each day, identifying mantras or affirmations to repeat when anxiety begins or becomes unbearable, and practicing learned coping/relaxation/mindfulness techniques.

What should someone do to prepare for starting anxiety therapy?

To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can develop a list of known symptoms, triggers, and previous coping strategies.

Starting Anxiety therapy in Greenville

What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Greenville, SC 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 Greenville 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?

Anxiety Counseling – Therapists and Counselors in Greenville, SC

At Thriveworks Anxiety Counseling of Greenville, we believe that the devastating effects of anxiety can be treated. You can overcome this! We are here to help. There’s never been a better time to get help for your anxiety than right now: (864) 952-4048

What Are the Symptoms of Anxiety?

Symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Feelings of dread, panic, or danger
  • Obsessions regarding certain thoughts, fears, or ideas
  • Difficulty resting or falling asleep
  • Excessive worry
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Increased sweating
  • Feeling compelled to perform certain behaviors
  • A strong avoidance of specific tasks or activities
  • Increased gastrointestinal issues
  • Muscle tension
  • Shaking or trembling

Why Thriveworks?

At Thriveworks Anxiety Counseling of Greenville, our therapists have undergone intense clinical training to help you reduce anxiety and depression, and in some cases eliminate these issues altogether. Our therapists can help you with your depression by:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety.
  • Exposure Therapy: Gradually exposes individuals to feared situations or stimuli in a controlled manner, helping to desensitize them to anxiety triggers.
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Utilizes mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce anxiety symptoms.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages individuals to accept difficult emotions while committing to actions aligned with personal values, promoting psychological flexibility and well-being.
  • Relaxation Techniques: Teaches individuals relaxation exercises such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery to reduce physical and emotional tension.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage anxiety symptoms and improve coping.

Take the first step towards healing. Call now to schedule your appointment with an anxiety counselor. (864) 952-4048

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Greenville accept 31 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Aetna

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Greenville
Talk therapy

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Hear from our clients

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She listens and is very thoughtful and insightful with her answers.
Kathleen Sep 2025
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She is understanding and doesn't make me feel bad about my actions or the decisions that I make.
Fatima Sep 2025
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Austin is a great listener and has some very valuable and useful insights. When I first started with him I thought he might be too young, but he is wise WELL beyond his years. As much life I've lived and experience gained, I take notes when we talk.
Read more Austin is a great listener and has some very valuable and useful insights. When I first started with him I thought he might be too young, but he is wise WELL beyond his years. As much life I've lived and experience gained, I take notes when we talk.
James Sep 2025
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I love that I wasn't rushed and I could fill him in on everything.
Alicia Sep 2025
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I love that my clinician is very nice and understanding.
Kyana Sep 2025
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I feel heard and understood completely.
Brittany Sep 2025
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Everything has been amazing.
Caitlin Sep 2025
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I have anxiety when I am near other people. I appreciate the fact that there were no reception or other people in the office.
Susan Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville is located on Pointe Circle Circle off Pelham Road, near the La Quinta Inn. We are located in the back corner of the building complex, and currently share the building with Chumney & Associates and STORY Web Design, among other businesses. Next door you will find Tom James Clothing Company.

Phone number

(864) 301-6458

Languages spoken by SC providers

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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