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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

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

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What is your go-to approach for anxiety therapy?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) delves into one's feeling states, behaviors, and thoughts.

What tools do you teach in anxiety therapy?

  • Cognitive reframing: changing ways of thinking
  • Journaling: recording periods of anxiety episodes
  • Stress reduction techniques: utilizing coping mechanisms to reduce negative thoughts
  • Trigger identifications: that cause anxiety episodes
  • Relaxation techniques: calming intrusive thoughts

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

They're GAD scores are low and through informal anecdotal accounts.

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

Remembering all strategies utilized in between sessions.

What should someone do to prepare for starting anxiety therapy?

Process a list of the good, the bad, and the ugly events that are going on in your life.

Starting Anxiety & depression counseling

What is anxiety & depression counseling?

Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Annapolis, MD 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 Annapolis 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 Annapolis 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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Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Annapolis, MD

Suffering from anxiety and depression is hard enough as it is. Let alone when you’re dealing with both at the same time. Your friends, family, and co-workers who offer you advice don’t really know what you’re going through. No one understands. It’s more than just feeling down.

Anxiety and depression are extremely common. In fact, they are the two most prevalent mental health conditions affecting over 40 million people in the United States in a single year. If you are suffering with anxiety or depression or both, you understand how hard it can be to feel normal. Luckily, trained mental health professionals can help you get there. At Thriveworks Counseling in Annapolis, our anxiety and depression therapists offer guidance, support, and effective treatment options for these mental health challenges. They understand the difficulty and can help you find the light once again. If you are dealing with one of these illnesses, or feel like you might be, give us a call. We’d love to get started with you.

So, What Exactly Are Depression and Anxiety?  

As we briefly mentioned, anxiety and depression are mental health conditions that often go hand in hand. While you don’t necessarily have anxiety if you have depression, and vice versa, they do have a lot of common signs and symptoms. Some recognizable traits include:

  • Anxiety: persistent worry or fear
  • Depression: low mood, feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem, lack of interest in things and activities that were once enjoyable, lack of social interaction, thoughts of self-harm or suicide
  • Depression and Anxiety: changes in sleeping patterns, irritability, loss or gain of appetite, fatigue, difficulty concentrating

By learning and understanding what the warning signs are, people can get the help they need a lot sooner than they originally would have. In fact, a large portion of people with anxiety and depression never get the help they need to successfully manage and overcome their mental illnesses. If you are ready to find relief and start living a healthier, happier life, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling.

What to Expect from Therapy for Depression or Anxiety

Here at Thriveworks, we dedicate ourselves to offering a helping hand to our clients in need. If you feel like you are sinking, we can help pull you out. When you start depression and anxiety therapy with us, you will receive a unique plan of care that is specific to your needs and goals. We understand that every person is different and that’s why we make every treatment plan different. Your therapist will work with you to understand the underlying causes and factors to help you overcome and manage your symptoms.

Our goal is to help you establish healthy routines and manageable ways to control your stressors. Your therapist will work with you to do things like:

  • Improve communication skills
  • Identify stressors
  • Cope and manage intense feelings and symptoms before they get worse
  • Set goals and achieve them on your own and with our support
  • Monitor your success and celebrate big and small victories

To achieve these things, your counselor will use a variety of different psychological methods and techniques to help change your narrative and overcome the feelings and emotions holding you back. Finding the silver lining is possible and we can help you do it.

Scheduling Depression and Anxiety Therapy at Thriveworks in Annapolis, MD  

There are no quick fixes for relieving and managing anxiety and depression. However, over time, many people have and can experience great improvement and relief. If you are ready to take back your life and stop letting your emotions control you, reach out to get started.

When you are ready to schedule your first appointment, visit our online booking portal or give us a call. One of our scheduling specialists can help you find a time and date that works best for your schedule. We also do not operate with a waitlist and have flexible scheduling options for our clients. We understand the importance of being able to get the help you need when you need it. Let’s get to work–call us today.

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 Annapolis therapists and counselors accept 22 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Annapolis
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

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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.
Read more 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.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Annapolis is near General Highway and Housley Road. We share a building with The Councourse Group, and are near a Trusit Bank and Fedex Drop Off.

Phone number

(410) 498-6595

Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
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