2,200 people sought anxiety therapy help at Orlando in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a anxiety can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Cigna | Evernorth, +18 more
Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Career, +6 more

As a person who loves helping people, I will be there for you every step of the way.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +17 more
Coping Skills, Stress, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression, +1 more

My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together to overcome challenges, improve mental health, and foster personal growth

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Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +19 more
Domestic Abuse, Narcissism, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +18 more

As a cancer survivor and a career-oriented professional, I understand the need for support to help manage the stress of life’s adventures

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Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield, +3 more
Self Harm, Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +11 more

I aim to meet clients where they are and assist with any crisis situations that are occurring or may arise during the course of treatment.

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LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Career, +6 more

I cherish the intrinsic value of every individual I work with and foster an environment where their autonomy and experiences are honored and respected... I cherish the intrinsic value of every individual I work with and foster an environment where their autonomy and experiences are honored and respected. Read more

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Military / Veteran, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Stress, +8 more

I believe that knowing who you are and what you are capable of can help you overcome what you are facing today and will propel you into your purpose.

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Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +19 more
Military / Veteran, Anger, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, +10 more

I have a diverse background which has helped me work with a wide range of people, with a particular understanding of trauma and resilience.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +18 more
Military / Veteran, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +15 more

I consider myself to be your "mental health Uber driver" in that I will never force you to go anywhere you don't want to go, but that you need some id... I consider myself to be your "mental health Uber driver" in that I will never force you to go anywhere you don't want to go, but that you need some idea of where you're going in order for me to assist you. Read more

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Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Sleep / Insomnia, +6 more

Being willing to participate in the counseling process is the first step towards change. Finding the right therapist for you is the next step.

Lorna Wooten

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What is your go-to approach for anxiety therapy?

My go-to- approach for treating anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy, specifically cognitive restructuring. I find benefit in assisting clients with developing cognitive skills to manage their anxiety because this allows them to move on to the second phase of treatment, which is to confront the things they fear.

What tools do you teach in anxiety therapy?

I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:

  • The probability error (the probability that the negative outcome will occur, examinations of worries, distorted beliefs)
  • Cognitive restructuring
  • Decatastrophizing
  • DBT (emotional regulation skills, distress tolerance skills, mindfulness skills, relaxation)
  • Behavioral tools
  • Exposure exercises
  • Coping strategies

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

I know the client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they are excited about their growth and able to maintain gains outside of therapy. The client is able to reclaim their life and engage in activities that they have been avoiding without distress.

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

Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy through worksheets, completing required homework assignments, and intentionally participating in activities to promote ways to implement tools and strategies that were taught during the sessions.

What should someone do to prepare for starting anxiety therapy?

To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you should explore their beliefs about counseling, including your expected outcome for therapy. Make a list of your symptoms and your challenges due to anxiety. Think about what you’ve tried so far and how it’s worked out.

Starting Anxiety therapy

What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Orlando, FL 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 Orlando 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 Therapy in Orlando, FL—Therapists and Counselors

There is no shame in seeking mental health help for anxiety or any other challenge that you might be encountering. The mental health professionals at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling are devoted to helping people work through these challenges, and they do so in a judgment-free environment.

So, if you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and it’s beginning to impact your wellbeing, please consider reaching out for help. Our anxiety therapists are ready to meet with you, either in-person or online. Call our office to schedule your appointment.

How Can Thriveworks Orlando Counseling Help with My Anxiety?

As we mentioned previously, many people who live with anxiety feel embarrassed or ashamed. They feel that seeking help for anxiety is a weakness. The truth is that it takes strength to ask for help—and many people do! Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people start working with a counselor. You really can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of anxiety with the help of a counselor—and Thriveworks Orlando Counseling is here to provide that help. Here’s how we are uniquely qualified to help:

  1. We understand what it’s like to experience anxiety. When a person hasn’t had anxiety in their life, they often think that it’s simply feeling nervous or scared. Those who deal with chronic anxiety know that it’s much more serious and can affect virtually every aspect of your life: eating habits, work or school, sleep, and relationships. People who experience chronic anxiety often feel that they have no control over their lives. We understand that this can feel scary and overwhelming, and we are here to help you get your anxiety under control.
  2. We can help you understand the reasons for your anxiety: Sometimes there’s an underlying cause for anxiety–usually it’s trauma. You may not realize that something that happened years ago is still having a negative impact on you. Thriveworks Orlando Counseling can help you uncover these issues in a safe, secure place where you can finally work through your trauma or any other underlying cause of your anxiety.
  3. We can assist you in getting to the root of the problem: In a perfect world, you’d simply take a pill and your anxiety would disappear. The reality is that though anxiety medications may be able to help you with the symptoms of anxiety, they can’t help with the root cause. Fortunately, Thriveworks Orlando Counseling can help with the root cause.
  4. We can create a customized treatment plan just for you: If treating anxiety was the same for everyone, then there’d be no need for counselors—you could simply talk to your general practitioner and get a medical treatment plan. The truth is that everyone comes to these issues from a different place. The right way out of anxiety is different for everyone. At Thriveworks Orlando Counseling we don’t treat you like just another client. We treat you as the individual you are and give you the tools you need to move forward. 

If you like what you hear and are interested in working with one of our anxiety therapists, contact our office. We have a scheduling team on standby who will help you schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.

Schedule an Appointment at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling

Thriveworks Orlando Counseling offers many different mental health services, as we recognize just how varied the mental health problems and other life challenges are today. One of these very important mental health services is anxiety therapy. As you know, anxiety therapy is geared toward helping people understand, manage, cope with, and work through their anxiety. The therapists at Thriveworks Orlando who lead this type of counseling have specific skills as well as training and experience, all of which enable them to help their clients in this battle.

You can schedule anxiety therapy at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling right now. You could even meet with your anxiety therapist as soon as today or tomorrow. Our counselors will help you schedule your first session, quickly and seamlessly. Know that we have both in-person and online counseling options available to you.

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 Orlando therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Florida Blue | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Self-pay costs at Orlando
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

4.5 Learn about verified reviews
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Always on time. Greatest sessions I’ve attended! Thankful for the opportunity to be part of the satisfied community! Thank you so much! Therapist: Sindy Castro
Read more Always on time. Greatest sessions I’ve attended! Thankful for the opportunity to be part of the satisfied community! Thank you so much! Therapist: Sindy Castro
Emmanuel Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I'm 1000% better than I was 3 weeks ago...
Emmanuel Feb 2024
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Yeah, therapy is subjective so it's hard to rate a company based on one therapist encounter but I do have to include the company overall because it's essential to my comprehensive review. My therapist tried, was friendly and accommodating but just didn't work for me. The company overall is disjointed and maybe a little too big for proper management. You call a central number to get set up but when it comes to quitting the therapist it is up to you as the patient to do it all. Any attempt to log into the site gets redirected to an email link. The latest CSR I had unfortunately had a thick accent and was not really listening to me and my responses.
Read more Yeah, therapy is subjective so it's hard to rate a company based on one therapist encounter but I do have to include the company overall because it's essential to my comprehensive review. My therapist tried, was friendly and accommodating but just didn't work for me. The company overall is disjointed and maybe a little too big for proper management. You call a central number to get set up but when it comes to quitting the therapist it is up to you as the patient to do it all. Any attempt to log into the site gets redirected to an email link. The latest CSR I had unfortunately had a thick accent and was not really listening to me and my responses.
Shawn Dec 2023
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I was feeling very low missing my family. Brett gave me a new perspective felt very hopeful after speaking to him .
Read more I was feeling very low missing my family. Brett gave me a new perspective felt very hopeful after speaking to him .
Orlando Nov 2020
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★★★★★
I was feeling really down about Being separated from my loved ones due to COVID . Brett gave me hope and a whole new outlook. Very wise man .
Read more I was feeling really down about Being separated from my loved ones due to COVID . Brett gave me hope and a whole new outlook. Very wise man .
Orlando Nov 2020
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★★★★★
Hi I was a prior supervisor for Margaret in California where she did her post degree internship. She was a very skilled clinician who had many kids that were high-risk and lived in low-income families. Her relationship and interactive approach was very successful with these children and families. I was impressed with her skill and abilities. I would highly recommend her. Vicci
Read more Hi I was a prior supervisor for Margaret in California where she did her post degree internship. She was a very skilled clinician who had many kids that were high-risk and lived in low-income families. Her relationship and interactive approach was very successful with these children and families. I was impressed with her skill and abilities. I would highly recommend her. Vicci
Orlando Sep 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Orlando is off of Metrowest Blvd and Metro Park Circle. We share a building with Metro Park, and located near Marks Tile.

Phone number

(407) 512-8596

Languages spoken by FL providers

  • English
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