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As a person who has had many life transitions and has been married to a man and now a woman, I am in the unique situation to have been exposed to so m... As a person who has had many life transitions and has been married to a man and now a woman, I am in the unique situation to have been exposed to so many challenges. Those experiences have made me more empathic and understanding of my patients. Read more

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Levi Galford

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What is your go-to approach for anxiety therapy?

When working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, my go-to approach is acceptance and commitment therapy. I prefer this approach because it is focused on helping the individual accept their natural emotional experiences and respond to them in a way that does not prevent them from working toward their life goals.

What tools do you teach in anxiety therapy?

A few of the skills that I teach in anxiety therapy include:

  • Mindfulness skills: These skills help individuals identify what emotions they are experiencing and how those emotions are experienced in their bodies. Additionally, these skills help individuals respond to these emotions and experiences in a positive manner.
  • Value-based actions: In this skill, I help clients identify what values are most important to them as individuals and work with them to develop plans to increase actions related to these values in their daily routines.
  • Evaluating and responding to thoughts: This skill helps clients to recognize the impact that their thoughts have on their emotional state, identify what value the thoughts have for them, and respond to those thoughts in a way that promotes their personal values.

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

I often find that a person is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they are able to identify, accept, and respond to their thoughts and emotions in sessions and they are able to maintain routines that promote positive mental health and individual values while experiencing anxious symptoms in their daily life.

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

Clients can best supplement their time in anxiety therapy by setting aside time between sessions for reflection and time to practice the skills discussed in the session. This can include practicing mindfulness skills, relaxation skills, and reflective journaling.

What should someone do to prepare for starting anxiety therapy?

If someone is considering starting anxiety therapy, I would encourage them to reflect on the following questions prior to their first session:

  • What are some of the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that I experience when I feel anxious?
  • What are some of the ways that my anxious symptoms have impacted my daily life?
  • What values are most important in my life and what goals do I have for my life?
Therapy is a safe place to start your journey of understanding your anxious symptoms, and responding to them in a way that helps you work toward the life you have always imagined for yourself.

Starting Anxiety therapy

What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh 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 can leave you feeling overwhelmed, worried, and unsettled. It’s essential to pay attention to any anxiety symptoms you might have so that you can get professional help sooner rather than later. The longer you put off getting the help you need, the worse your symptoms might get.

Anxiety is a serious mental disorder that can benefit from a mental health professional’s assessment. At Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC, our anxiety therapists are readily available and can get started with you as soon as tomorrow. Managing difficult emotions isn’t easy, but thankfully, you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to get started on the road to better mental wellbeing, give us a call.

What Does Anxiety Look and Feel Like?

As we touched on earlier, anxiety can make you feel overwhelmed and unsettled. You might develop anxiety after going through a traumatic event or out of the blue. Regardless, it’s essential to understand the symptoms and recognize when you are feeling anxious. Common symptoms include:

  • Excessive worry
  • Restlessness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Changes in sleeping habits
  • Changes in appetite
  • Excessive sweating
  • Feeling of impending doom

This list doesn’t encompass every sign or symptom that may come with anxiety. However, these are some of the most common.

How Can an Anxiety Therapist in Northeast Raleigh Help Me?

Your counselor at Thriveworks in Northeast Raleigh can help you identify root causes of your anxiety disorder and manage your specific symptoms. To accomplish this, they will first sit down with you to understand what your challenges are and what goals you want to achieve through therapy. 

Then, based on your discussion, they will create a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and goals. In talk therapy, you might discuss:

  1. Your specific anxiety symptoms
  2. The best ways to cope with difficult emotions
  3. Your communication skills 
  4. Problem-solving techniques 
  5. How to achieve optimal happiness and success

Schedule an Anxiety Therapy Appointment at Thriveworks in Northeast Raleigh, NC

We believe that mental health care should be accessible to all. That’s why we pride ourselves on offering our clients competitive benefits such as same-week appointments, no waitlist, evening and weekend appointments, flexible cancellations, and more. We are client-focused and will put you and your needs first. 

If you’re looking for therapy for anxiety, visit our online booking system or give our office a call. We’d love to be partners in your mental health journey. We look forward to helping you thrive!

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 Raleigh therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
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 quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
Read more I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
June Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Read more Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Harley Dec 2023
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★★★★★
I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Read more I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Northeast Raleigh Sep 2021
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★★★★★
Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Read more Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Read more I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Read more Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh is off of Highwoods Blvd. We are across the street from Highwoods Park KinderCare, and down the road from Taco Bell.

Phone number

(919) 822-8270

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