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Watertown

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Boston

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Attleboro

As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn...

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Quincy

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Newton

As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Throug...

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Lexington

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Salem

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents,...

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Quincy

As a man of color from a diverse cultural background, I understand the need to provide culturally appropriate care for patients an...

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Lexington

I believe healing is a personal journey of self-discovery — a return to the innate worth, wholeness, and strength we each carry wi...

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Quincy

I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs ...

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Worcester

As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves....

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Quincy

Kelsey Quinn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been working in the mental health field for 10 years collaborati...

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Leominster

I am an empathetic counselor who values rapport as the most important aspect of the counseling experience....

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Westborough

As a woman who has worked with both typical and atypical children for most of my life, I understand how to create a safe, fun, and...

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Lexington

As a multi-cultural counselor, I recognize the importance of respecting cultural, sexual, and gender diversity....

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Newton

Peter Camden is a Licensed Individual and Family Therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the state of Massachusetts and Rho...

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Quincy

As someone who views mental health as essential to well-being and self-care, I understand the challenges of navigating through thi...

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Cambridge

As a bilingual Latina therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world and grow into your best self, n...

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Attleboro

I use a holistic approach to treating unwanted behaviors by challenging the cognitive lens and encouraging self-awareness, self-lo...

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Boston

Having spent over a decade in the U.S. as an immigrant from China, I understand the unique challenges faced by those with multicul...

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Brookline

I have a very strong skill set in treating those patients that have suffered trauma in their lives....

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Cambridge

I understand how quietly heavy life can feel—even when everything looks “fine” on the outside....

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Boston

I strive to help each client utilize their strengths to improve their quality of life through a queer, sober, neurodivergent-infor...

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Salem

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are and utilizing strengths to explore solutions....

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Salem

Feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or disconnected can be challenging and frustrating. I am here to provide a supportive place wher...

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Cambridge

As a Black Haitian-American woman, I understand what it means to be different, among many other things....

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Cambridge

As someone who has navigated life experiences and stressors, I will support and guide you through your own....

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Cambridge

I like to focus on a fun way to get to the root of the diagnosis in a judgment-free zone!...

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Attleboro

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with adults and teenagers, as well ove...

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Boston

As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...

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Lexington

I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported....

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Framingham

As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying...

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Somerville

As a clinician with experience in outpatient clinics and other community-based settings, I have developed the ability to meet and ...

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Worcester

As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related iss...

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Leominster

Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of specialized experience in guiding adults through d...

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Leominster

I understand the importance of finding the courage to raise your voice, to speak your truth, to walk in hope....

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Cambridge

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a pass...

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Attleboro

As an empathetic individual it is Tiffany's passion to help people of all kinds through therapeutic skill, technique and cultural ...

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Boston

As a military veteran, I understand the corrosive nature of trauma and the unique obstacles that living with trauma-related sympto...

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Boston

As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a jou...

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Leominster

I offer mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to deepen self-awareness as a means of healing....

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Boston

Azizi Carle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the states of Massachusetts and Texas who has over 10 years’ exp...

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Cambridge

Engaging in therapy is an act of courage and self-love. As a therapist I am committed to helping my clients build on this momentum...

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Boston

As a woman of Color who has experienced several cultures, religions, and walks of life, I have the open-mindedness to meet people ...

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Framingham

I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...

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Newton

I am here to support you through life's transitions, helping you uncover unmet needs and develop the skills to thrive....

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Westborough

Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and ...

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Newton

Starting therapy is a leap of faith— it means trusting someone to be there at vulnerable moments....

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Brookline

As individuals, our lived experiences and perspectives are inherently unique to us....

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Leominster

As a South Asian immigrant and female therapist, I deeply understand the unique challenges and pervasive impacts of racial and gen...

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Leominster

I work to make sure that my clients feel empowered and not stigmatized by any mental health issues that they are experiencing....

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Worcester

As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....

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Framingham

I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and ...

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Boston

As a lesbian-identified woman of color, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration....

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Cambridge

The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud...

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Leominster

My professional and personal experience allow me to understand the complexities of being human....

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Attleboro

Asking for help can be overwhelming, but confronting choices on a daily basis can become easier with the right support system in p...

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Worcester

Life may feel like a wild ride sometimes, but I'm here to support you through the ups and downs in a no-judgment space that's all...

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Cambridge

I hope to create an expressive and creative space for all walks of life by learning from one another, building a relationship, and...

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Salem

I use a person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral approach for all clients, offering a non-judgmental, caring, and e...

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Salem

As a long-term career therapist, I have a passion for my work and feel privileged to work with those who share their heartfelt cha...

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Lexington

As a young woman who has allowed self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety to get in the way of life, I understand how difficult it can...

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Boston

As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....

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Quincy

Caring and creative licensed professional with over 20 years' combined experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sect...

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Boston

As a gay cisgender bicultural man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Framingham

Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...

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Worcester

I'm passionate about creating a safe and judgement-free space where you can explore, heal, and grow into your best self; together,...

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Cambridge

As a therapist, I offer a warm and supportive space where clients feel empowered to grow, heal, and thrive....

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Cambridge

As a queer-identified clinician who works with an eclectic style of specialities, I understand the importance of client-centered a...

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Salem

I am an empathetic and experienced therapist dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and emotional well-being....

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Brookline

Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and youn...

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Boston

As a DBT-Trained clinician, I understand that sometimes individuals just need someone to walk the path of life with while figuring...

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Quincy

It takes a lot of strength for individuals to engage in counseling, and I understand the importance of building trust and rapport ...

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Worcester

We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process...

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Leominster

I work to provide clients with a space they feel comfortable exploring themselves in that is free of judgement....

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Brookline

As someone who has lived and trained across cultures I understand how complex our stories can be. I offer a space to explore deepe...

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Lexington

I am grateful for the long life I’ve lived so far and hopeful for many more years. Through clients and coworkers, I’ve learned tha...

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Cambridge

I’ve had the privilege of working in a wide range of mental health settings, from substance abuse treatment facilities to crisis s...

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Boston

As a provider with 10 years of experience, I am committed to exploring emotional depth and believe in the profound impact of facin...

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Boston

As a clinical psychologist trained as a generalist with over 20+ years of experience and specialty training in treating anxiety, d...

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Cambridge

My goal is to create a safe space where folks feel seen, heard, and comfortable sharing their struggles — together, we'll work on ...

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Leominster

Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of....

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Lexington

As a queer-identified woman and first generation immigrant, I empathize with the experiences of those processing complex and nuanc...

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Leominster

As a trauma-informed clinician and mother, I understand how complex and deeply personal the journey toward healing can be....

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Brookline

I believe that true healing comes from feeling heard and understood....

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Lexington

Like you, I hold many identities (i.e. queer, neurodivergent, female, etc) and I recognize that each of your unique identities is ...

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Boston

I am committed to helping individuals overcome any barriers to optimum mental health and reaching their goals in treatment. I have...

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Somerville

As a therapist who has been in the field for 9 years, I understand how complex each individual's story can be....

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Brookline

As a Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience, I have been able to witness the impressive transformation folks have b...

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Salem

As an experienced individual and family therapist, I respect and recognize the vulnerability and the strength of taking that first...

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Cambridge

As a psychiatric provider, I consider it an honor to partner with my patients in meeting their healthcare goals while living their...

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Quincy

Mary Ellen Smith is a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 37 years of experience in nursi...

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Lexington

Pinelopi Dovinos is a psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Certification in Gender and sexuality (queer stu...

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Attleboro

As a second-generation Asian woman of color, I have the insight and compassion of feeling different and empowering self-esteem to ...

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Boston

Going to therapy is like going to the gym; you may feel sore and you won’t see immediate effects, but the long-term results are gr...

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Quincy

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. ...

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Boston

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethn...

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Cambridge

Margaret Oloyede is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner with 8 years of experience treating adults who are struggling to ...

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Cambridge

Jennifer Royster is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has experience working with diverse populations acro...

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Lexington

As an Asian American therapist, I bring a blend of cultural sensitivity and professional expertise to sessions, ensuring that your...

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Boston

I will create a secured atmosphere where clients will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working t...

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Cambridge

Having worked in various settings with individuals, children, and families in their homes and through outpatient therapy I have be...

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Attleboro

As a bicultural and trilingual woman and mother, I understand issues of culture and ethnicity, as well as parenting....

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Starting Anxiety therapy in Amherst

What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Amherst, MA 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 Amherst 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 and Counseling in Amherst, MA—Counselors and Therapists at Thriveworks

We all encounter events that increase our anxiety: the loss of a job, an uncomfortable social interaction, divorce, the loss of a loved one—any of these things can lead to anxiety.  No one is immune to it, and unfortunately, you can’t predict if (or when) it’ll happen to you.

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, you know how debilitating it can be. But it might help to know that you aren’t alone—in fact, approximately 40 million Americans struggle with anxiety each year. Sadly, most people will go untreated. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Anxiety is treatable. Anxiety therapy works and you can get the help you need at Thriveworks Anxiety Therapy in Amherst, MA(413-634-4805).

Do I Have Anxiety? What Are the Symptoms?

Many symptoms are associated with anxiety. It’s important to seek the professional support of a licensed anxiety counselor to help you understand the cause of your anxiety and develop a plan of care that’s right for you. Symptoms include:

  • Excessive worry
  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Sweating
  • Chest pain
  • Obsessive thoughts or fears
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Panic
  • Fear

Remember, you are worthy of care. If you are experiencing any combination of the above symptoms, schedule an appointment with an anxiety therapist in Amherst, MA. They can observe your symptoms and design an effective treatment plan for you.

How Can Anxiety Therapy Help?

Anxiety therapy helps people to change their thinking patterns and manage all of the harmful symptoms that come with anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is especially effective when it comes to treating anxiety, as this approach is rooted in changing those negative thoughts, which exacerbate or even bring on anxiety.

An anxiety therapist at Thriveworks can help you realize that even if a friend doesn’t respond right away, this doesn’t mean they are angry or upset with you. They can help you to understand that your anxiety or panic attack isn’t a heart attack (a common misunderstanding). Furthermore, they can help you confront the root of your anxiety problems; for example, if you have social phobia, they can help you see that all eyes are not on you the way you think. In sum, these professionals will assert your specific situation and then design therapy to best help you.

Schedule a Session at Thriveworks Amherst

Thriveworks Anxiety Therapy in Amherst can help you learn to cope with anxiety, even overcome it—we are here for you. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments so that you can find a time that works for your busy schedule. There’s never a waiting list—we set you up with a counselor within the same week. Plus, getting anxiety help may be more affordable than you thought, as we accept most major insurance plans.

Our anxiety therapists have undergone intense training and are experienced with helping people reduce, and sometimes eliminate, the presence of anxiety in their lives. Take the first step toward healing by scheduling an appointment with a counselor at Thriveworks Anxiety Therapy in Amherst now by calling 413-634-4805.

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 Amherst accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Amherst
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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Amherst is located in the same building as Yoga Center Amherst and Mexcalito Taco Bar. We are right by the intersection of Kellogg Ave and Boltwood Walk, and nearby is the intersection of Kellogg Ave and N Pleasant Street. Near this intersection is Build Yoga and Wellness, The Halal Cart, Richard’s Coin Exchange, and a US Post Office.

Phone number

(413) 340-5164

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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