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5,629 people sought anxiety & depression counseling help at Jacksonville in the last year

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Liz Chouinard
Liz Chouinard She/Her
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +18 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, +9 more

I incorporate holistic approaches to help patients improve their circumstances, supporting them every step of the way. I believe patience, trust, and ... I incorporate holistic approaches to help patients improve their circumstances, supporting them every step of the way. I believe patience, trust, and communication are the foundation for success. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jun 10, 9 am View all availability
ShaLonda Neely
ShaLonda Neely
Counselor (Registered Mental Health Intern)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, +4 more
Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +6 more

As a woman of color who has experienced her share of ACE's, I understand the importance of relatability, honesty, consistency, and empathy.

Next opening: Tue Jun 10, 9 am View all availability
Kesha Sterling
Kesha Sterling
Counselor (Registered Mental Health Intern)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, +4 more
Domestic Abuse, Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +11 more

As a survivor of abuse and a conqueror of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, I understand the complexities of these disorders bu... As a survivor of abuse and a conqueror of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, I understand the complexities of these disorders but have done the work not to allow anything to control or define my day or my life. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jun 10, 3 pm View all availability
Ashley Tucker
Ashley Tucker She/Her
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +19 more
Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, +15 more

Navigating life's challenges and opportunities can be overwhelming at times. When you realize that you require personal and professional support to re... Navigating life's challenges and opportunities can be overwhelming at times. When you realize that you require personal and professional support to reach your goals and aspirations, do not hesitate to reach out to me, Ashley Tucker (MSW, LCSW, LCAS). I could shine a new light on your path to recovery. Read more

Next opening: Mon Jun 9, 5 pm View all availability
Anton Georgiev
Anton Georgiev He/Him
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +16 more
LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +10 more

Next opening: Mon Jun 9, 2 pm View all availability
Elizabeth Kulikov
Elizabeth Kulikov
Counselor (Registered Mental Health Intern)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, +4 more
Domestic Abuse, Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Divorce / Breakup, +11 more

As a Catholic mother of two, I understand the demands of family life, relationships, parenthood, and the search for spiritual fulfillment.

Next opening: Tue Jun 10, 11 am View all availability
Elsa Juall
Elsa Juall She/Her
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +19 more
LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +5 more

As a queer-identifying person, I understand and support self-exploration as it relates to identity, intersectionality, and authenticity.

Next opening: Tue Jun 10, 4 pm View all availability
Eraina H Smith
Eraina H Smith
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield, +5 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +5 more

Having worked with a wide variety of children and families, I understand that each child, sibling, and parent is on their own unique journey that requ... Having worked with a wide variety of children and families, I understand that each child, sibling, and parent is on their own unique journey that requires a tailored approach to bring them closer to healing. Read more

Next opening: Wed Jun 11, 11 am View all availability
Julouse Etienne
Julouse Etienne
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +18 more
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, OCD / Obsessive-Compulsive, +5 more

As a spiritual woman of color, I understand the issues of inequality and truly understanding one's purpose.

Next opening: Mon Jun 9, 3 pm View all availability
Kevin Atwell
Kevin Atwell He/Him
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)
Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +15 more
Military / Veteran, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +13 more

I am passionate about mental health and seek to help with my experience, knowledge, and an open, nonjudgmental ear while offering assistance through p... I am passionate about mental health and seek to help with my experience, knowledge, and an open, nonjudgmental ear while offering assistance through psychotropic and psychotherapeutic interventions. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jun 10, 2 pm View all availability
Jennifer Richie
Jennifer Richie She/Her
PMHNP FNP DNP
Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +16 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +7 more

As a caring and compassionate person, I am flexible and integrative in my approach in order to meet the needs and desired outcomes of each individual.

Next opening: Mon Jun 23, 11 am View all availability
Zishan Majeed
Zishan Majeed He/Him
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +18 more
Stress, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, +1 more

I help open new doors to different approaches of life, by engaging and assisting those in need.

Next opening: Mon Jun 23, 11 am View all availability
Goulnissa Outechova
Goulnissa Outechova She/Her
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +18 more
Chronic Illness, Medical / Health Issues, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +13 more

Helping families navigate through their struggles and finding effective approaches based on their needs is a priority for me as a mental health profes... Helping families navigate through their struggles and finding effective approaches based on their needs is a priority for me as a mental health professional. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jun 10, 11 am View all availability

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What is your go-to approach for anxiety therapy?

My preferred resource for treating anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), considered the gold standard for treating anxiety. I find that it helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to their anxiety.

My go-to approach focuses on a combination of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual's needs. I use:·Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT is a cornerstone of depression treatment. I work with clients to identify negative thought patterns and cognitive distortions contributing to their depression. Through cognitive restructuring, clients learn to challenge and reframe negative thoughts, replacing them with more balanced and realistic perspectives.·Motivational interviewing (MI): MI can help clients explore and resolve ambivalence about change, increase motivation for positive behavior change, and enhance engagement in treatment.

What tools do you teach in anxiety therapy?

When treating anxiety, I often use a combination of approaches tailored to the individual. For example, I will teach the benefits of regular exercise, adequate sleep, healthy eating habits, and stress management techniques like meditation or yoga to help reduce anxiety symptoms.

In depression counseling, I teach the following tools:

  • Mindfulness-based techniques: Introducing mindfulness practices to help clients cultivate present-moment awareness, non-judgmental acceptance, and self-compassion. These interventions can help clients manage distressing thoughts and emotions more effectively.
  • Self-care and lifestyle changes: I work with clients to develop a self-care plan that includes healthy habits such as regular exercise, nutritious eating, adequate sleep, and stress management techniques. Addressing lifestyle factors can complement other therapeutic interventions and improve overall well-being.

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 there is a measurable decrease in symptoms, improved coping skills, increased insight and awareness, and behavioral changes.

I know a client is making meaningful progress by observing changes and assessing their overall well-being. Indicators that a client may be making meaningful progress include:

  • Reduction in symptom severity.
  • Improved functioning.
  • Enhanced coping skills.
  • Increase in self-awareness.
  • Positive changes in relationships.

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

Clients can supplement their time in therapy for anxiety by doing a combination of coping skills. Among the many coping skills that I teach are:

  • Relaxation techniques
  • Engaging in some type of physical activity
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Social support
  • Limiting exposure to stressors
  • Encouraging my clients to integrate these self-care practices into their daily lives can complement the work we do in therapy and contribute to long-term improvements in managing anxiety.

Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling with:

  • Regular exercise
  • Healthy eating habits
  • Adequate sleep
  • Stress management techniques
  • Social support
  • Mindfulness and meditation

What should someone do to prepare for starting anxiety therapy?

To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can reflect on your personal goals, research the therapist (find a good fit), prepare questions ahead of time, set realistic expectations of therapy, and have an open mindset. I remind my clients that seeking therapy is a positive step toward improving their mental health, and it's okay to feel nervous or unsure at first. Be patient with yourself as you navigate the therapy process and trust that progress is possible with time and effort.

Preparing ahead of time for therapy for depression can help you make the most of your treatment experience. I would suggest that you:

  • Reflect on your goals: What are you looking to achieve in therapy?
  • Research therapists: Find a good fit for you.
  • Prepare questions: Write down any questions or concerns you have about starting.
  • Set realistic expectations: Therapy is a collaborative process that takes time and effort.
  • Open mindset: Be honest and transparent with your therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
  • Be patient with yourself: Seeking therapy is a positive step toward improving your mental health.

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What is anxiety & depression counseling?

Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Jacksonville, FL can help people better understand and manage their symptoms. If you are struggling with regular anxious and/or depressive thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety or depressive disorder, you should seek professional help. The therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your anxiety and/or depression.

How does anxiety & depression counseling work?

Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists in Jacksonville involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your anxiety and/or depression might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.

Is anxiety & depression counseling conducted in person or online?

Anxiety & depression counseling 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 does anxiety & depression counseling last?

Anxiety & depression counseling from Thriveworks Jacksonville therapists can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s anxiety or depression as well as their needs and preferences.

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Anxiety and Depression Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Anxiety and depression are serious mental illnesses, and treating them often requires the supervision of a mental health professional—just as serious illnesses, like cancer, requires a physician’s care. There are many, many treatment options available to those suffering with anxiety or depression, and a skilled therapist can often help them find the right diagnosis and the right treatment.

The anxiety and depression therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks have worked with many clients who are facing these illnesses. We understand the physical and emotional toll these mental illnesses take, and we understand the treatment options that are available. You are not alone. If you think you could benefit from working with an anxiety therapist or depression therapist, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Jacksonville, FL today. We’ll get you scheduled.

Diagnosing Anxiety and Depression: What Are the Symptoms?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) gives a thorough outline of the various ways that depression can manifest itself in a person’s life. Far from a singular diagnosis, depression comes in many forms:

  • Major Depressive Disorder is what most people think of when they think of depression. Symptoms can leave people with disrupted eating and sleeping patterns. People may want to sleep all the time (hypersomnia), or they may have difficulty sleeping (insomnia). They may want to eat all the time or be unable to eat. Major Depressive Disorder also means that people will feel difficult emotions such as despair, emptiness, hopelessness, and/or sadness. People often lose interest in once enjoyed activities and relationships. They may even experience recurring thoughts of death or suicide. These symptoms will last for at least two weeks.
  • Minor Depression is exactly as it sounds—it comes with the same symptoms as Major Depressive Disorder but the severity and longevity of the symptoms are not as acute.
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder is a form of Major Depressive Disorder that recurs frequently and for a longer period of time. For Persist Depressive Disorder to be diagnosed, symptoms must persist for at least two years.
  • Adjustment Disorder can be triggered by significant life changes such as divorce, illness, relocation, job loss, or career advancement. The stress from these adjustments can cause depression symptoms similar to Major Depressive Disorder. Treatment for Adjustment Disorder is often focused upon helping people process the change emotionally—grieving the losses and accepting the future.
  • Bipolar Disorder can cause extreme swings between depression and mania. A swing toward depression induces the same symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder. A swing toward mania can induce risky behavior within an individual’s personal and professional life. People often experience a frenetic energy that can be euphoric or irritable. They may injure themselves because of the poor choices they make.

Just as depression can take many forms, so can anxiety. Examples of anxiety disorder include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Whether you are struggling with a form of anxiety, a form of depression, or both, a good diagnosis is often the key to finding the right treatment. Working with a mental health professional may be an important step toward healing.

Get Anxiety and Depression Help at Thriveworks Counseling in Jacksonville, FL

If you want to meet with a mental health professional, know that help is available. Thriveworks Counseling in Jacksonville, FL offers appointments for depression and anxiety. Our professionals have helped many clients find the diagnosis and treatment they need.

When you contact our office, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. We accept many forms of insurance, and we offer evening and weekend sessions. We do not keep a waitlist, but we do our best to get our clients the help they need when they need it! Let’s work together. Call Thriveworks today.

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Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Jacksonville therapists and counselors accept 21 insurance plans

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  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

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  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

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Their billing is horrible. I signed a payment agreement and they did not honour it. They charged my card for way more than the agreed amount making my account go negative. Cancelled all my appointment and wont be using this service again.
Sean Feb 2024
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I’m 3 times better, because of the instructions and medication. I never was a medicine, trusting person. But after seeing my Psychiatrist, and him explaining the benefits, I trusted the process. And thank God I did.!
Emmanuel Feb 2024
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I’ve been dealing with a few stressers before reaching out for help in the psychology space. I reached out mainly because the pain being caused in my relationship. Sarah welcomed me into her network here with such professionalism I felt instantly comfortable with having open and candid conversation. Since then my life has gone through and still going through major changes some good and some bad. I would like Thriveworks and Sarah know that this couldn’t have been a better time for someone like Sarah to open her door for me and coach me through some of things I’ve been going thru and point me in the right direction of how to be the best version of a person I can be. You can tell she is passionate about her work and cares deeply for clients like myself. If there’s ever a time where someone I know needs to talk to someone I will recommend Thriveworks and specifically Sarah if it’s possible. Sarah, keep up the good work. You’re making a positive difference in my life.
Read more I’ve been dealing with a few stressers before reaching out for help in the psychology space. I reached out mainly because the pain being caused in my relationship. Sarah welcomed me into her network here with such professionalism I felt instantly comfortable with having open and candid conversation. Since then my life has gone through and still going through major changes some good and some bad. I would like Thriveworks and Sarah know that this couldn’t have been a better time for someone like Sarah to open her door for me and coach me through some of things I’ve been going thru and point me in the right direction of how to be the best version of a person I can be. You can tell she is passionate about her work and cares deeply for clients like myself. If there’s ever a time where someone I know needs to talk to someone I will recommend Thriveworks and specifically Sarah if it’s possible. Sarah, keep up the good work. You’re making a positive difference in my life.
Brandyn Feb 2024
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I am loving working with my Therapist, Vanessa Cumber, from Thriveworks! She has such helpful insights and strategies for the challenges I face. She has such patience, as I try to learn and apply new concepts she shows me. She shows me ways of looking at past events in my life in a whole new way. It is exciting to feel some progress toward the positive, in my thought patterns, because of Vanessa’s gentle guidance. I am a very happy Thriveworks client!!!
Read more I am loving working with my Therapist, Vanessa Cumber, from Thriveworks! She has such helpful insights and strategies for the challenges I face. She has such patience, as I try to learn and apply new concepts she shows me. She shows me ways of looking at past events in my life in a whole new way. It is exciting to feel some progress toward the positive, in my thought patterns, because of Vanessa’s gentle guidance. I am a very happy Thriveworks client!!!
Theresa Feb 2024
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Vanessa is very passionate in her profession. She cares to help those that help themselves! Thank you Vanessa for you time with me. Your guidance and knowledge is really helping me improve myself. ??????
Maureen Jan 2024
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Vanessa Cumber is amazing. She really helps me through my problems and thoughts and teaches me a lot. Thank you Vanessa for what you do. Your work is appreciated by me and my family.
Maureen Jan 2024
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I'm enjoying my sessions with my Dr. He's been good on getting me on the right medications.
Martha Jan 2024
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I have been so well taken care of with Thriveworks! From the efficient sign-up process, to my outstanding therapist, Vanessa Cumber. Vanessa takes the time to really understand the big events in my life. She helps me reflect, review and challenge my own views about things, when I go to a negative place and get stuck there. Vanessa helps me get to the bottom of why I am so hard on myself. She is teaching me to become my own strongest advocate, instead of staying in my default, of harshest critic. Vanessa has the patience and fortitude of a Saint. I am truly blessed by her, and everyone at Thriveworks! You all are making the world a kinder place!
Read more I have been so well taken care of with Thriveworks! From the efficient sign-up process, to my outstanding therapist, Vanessa Cumber. Vanessa takes the time to really understand the big events in my life. She helps me reflect, review and challenge my own views about things, when I go to a negative place and get stuck there. Vanessa helps me get to the bottom of why I am so hard on myself. She is teaching me to become my own strongest advocate, instead of staying in my default, of harshest critic. Vanessa has the patience and fortitude of a Saint. I am truly blessed by her, and everyone at Thriveworks! You all are making the world a kinder place!
Theresa Jan 2024
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Jacksonville is located at 4243 Sunbeam Rd, Floor 1, Suite 6, Jacksonville, FL 32257, between San Jose Blvd. and Craven Rd.

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