1,319 people sought anxiety & depression counseling help at Orlando 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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Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +17 more
Coping Skills, Stress, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression, +1 more

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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.

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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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Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield, +3 more
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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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, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Cigna | Evernorth, +4 more
Chronic Illness, Medical / Health Issues, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Anger, +19 more

I like to provide clients an empathetic and nonjudgmental space to explore their feelings, using a collaborative approach to support clients while the... I like to provide clients an empathetic and nonjudgmental space to explore their feelings, using a collaborative approach to support clients while they gain an understanding of and learn skills to regulate their emotions. Read more

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Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield, +3 more
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, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +18 more
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.

Olivia von Mering

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What is your go-to approach for depression counseling?

My go-to approach for treating depression is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I find the most benefit in CBT and DBT because they are evidence-based treatments that are proven to help treat and reduce symptoms of depression. These approaches also can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and help an individual gain tools to help with interpersonal conflicts.

My go-to approach for treating depression is providing a safe and empathetic space to process those thoughts and feelings leading to depression. Once we have processed them together, we can start doing the healing work in cognitive reframing, where we learn to challenge those thoughts. I see the best benefit in CBT and person-centered therapy because you will not feel alone in this process but rather empowered.

What tools do you teach in depression counseling?

I use the following tools with someone in counseling to navigate depression: cognitive restructuring or reframing (identifying the negativing thinking patterns and reframing these in the moment they happen in), emotion identification and regulation (identifying emotions and learning how to cope when feeling those ways), distress tolerance (learning healthy ways to cope during a stressful situation), journaling and thought records (keeping a log of thinking patterns), behavior activation (doing activities that increase interaction and/or healthy movement), relaxation/mindfulness or stress reduction exercises, and more!

I teach the following tools in depression counseling: mindfulness, relaxation/deep breathing, addressing trauma, cognitive reframing, and radical acceptance.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling?

I know when a client is making meaningful progress in reducing symptoms of depression when they are utilizing some of the tools that we learned in therapy at home or on a daily basis and/or report a reduction in symptoms of depression.

I know a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling when a client tells me they are engaging in an activity that they have been wanting to do for a long but could not due to their depression.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement depression counseling?

Clients can supplement their time in counseling with doing healthy activities and utilizing their healthy coping skills as well as using the tools that we learn together during therapy.

Clients can supplement their in time in depression counseling with brief 20-minute daily exercise, spending time outdoors, and limiting their time in stressful environments.

What should someone do to prepare for starting depression counseling?

To prepare for your first counseling session, you can write down a list of goals you might have for therapy, symptoms you may be experiencing, or what is bringing you to counseling.

To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can be kind and graceful with yourself, as this is not about being flawed.

Starting Anxiety & depression counseling

What is anxiety & depression counseling?

Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Orlando, 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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.

Need more help deciding?

Treatment for Depression and Anxiety—Depression Therapists and Counselors in Orlando, FL

If you are exhibiting symptoms of depression, anxiety, or both, please consider contacting Thriveworks Orlando Counseling. Simply call or schedule online to get started today.

Diagnoses of Depression and Anxiety: Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are both serious mental illnesses, characterized by specific symptoms that can prove to impact an individual’s life in more ways than one. Common symptoms of depression include:

  • Persistent feeling of sadness
  • Hopelessness
  • Loss of pleasure in once loved activities
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • Social isolation
  • Fatigue
  • Changes in weight
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lack of concentration

One person might experience a handful of the above depression symptoms, while another person might experience a separate set of the above depression symptoms. Now, common symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Racing or unwanted thoughts
  • Excessive worry
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • Lack of concentration
  • Fatigue
  • Sweating
  • Feeling of impending doom

Again, the exact symptoms one experience can vary from person to person. However, all of the aforementioned can prove very harmful to one’s health. The diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety involves answering questions to identify the key symptoms an individual is experiencing. Once the symptoms have been identified, the doctor will then seek to provide the most appropriate diagnosis. There are unfortunately no simple blood tests or physical examinations that can identify these disorders in an easy and straightforward manner. The patient can be in perfect physical health and yet be suffering from complex mental problems.

Depression and Anxiety Treatment

Here at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling, our counselors may use one or more of the following methods to help treat your anxiety and depression:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps identify and challenge negative thought patterns, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT fosters acceptance of difficult emotions while encouraging actions aligned with personal values, alleviating anxiety and depression.
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): IPT focuses on improving relationships and resolving conflicts, addressing underlying issues contributing to anxiety and depression.
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): MBSR teaches mindfulness techniques to manage stress and enhance emotional well-being, easing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Schedule Therapy for Depression or Anxiety at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling

If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, Thriveworks Orlando Counseling has therapists with the skills, training, and experience you need to manage your symptoms. They will also serve as a support system, as you navigate this difficult or stressful time.

To schedule your appointment, just call our office or book online 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 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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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.
Read more 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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★★★★★
A very positive positive experience . She was very helpful, knowledgeable, warm, and thoughtful. We would highly recommend her again and thriveworks! Thank you
Read more A very positive positive experience . She was very helpful, knowledgeable, warm, and thoughtful. We would highly recommend her again and thriveworks! Thank you
David Feb 2024
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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 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.!
Read more 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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★★★★★
My therapist Dr. Connally Barry has helped me so much. I couldn’t be more happy with her.
Lori Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I'm 1000% better than I was 3 weeks ago...
Emmanuel Feb 2024
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★★★★★
My therapist, Kathy, is fabulous and very patient with me. I feel amazing each time I get off line from her - baby steps !!
Read more My therapist, Kathy, is fabulous and very patient with me. I feel amazing each time I get off line from her - baby steps !!
Linda Feb 2024
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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
  • Spanish
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