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Many of us are just going through life with only the means of breathing and not living, but as a clinician, it is my duty to guide...
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Many of us are just going through life with only the means of breathing and not living, but as a clinician, it is my duty to guide and assist people to help them mentally strive to their full potential.
Dr. Dalicia Watson is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. Dr. Watson began her social work career as a case manager at the Department of Social Services, working with abused and neglected children and adults. Dr. Watson had the opportunity to work with clients who suffered from depression and/or anxiety, victims of domestic violence, and clients with ADHD. Dr. Watson also has experience working with clients who experience grief, self-esteem, suicidal ideations, stress, and time management.
Dr. Watson's goal for all of her clients is to help them to maintain a mentally healthy and safe lifestyle. Dr. Watson allows the clients to be the experts in their sessions, which helps the clients be in charge of what they would like to fix and work on. She feels that having the clients as the experts helps the clients to see the growth within themselves.
Dr. Watson helps make therapy a safe space for clients to come and let it all out. Dr. Watson meets clients on their level and grows with the client as the client improves through treatment.
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You can't control everything and everyone around you, but you can learn to control how you react to it by establishing boundaries ...
You can't control everything and everyone around you, but you can learn to control how you react to it by establishing boundaries and healthy coping skills to promote peace and balance for you.
Brittany Aiken is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 3 years of experience in mental health. She currently specializes in helping people dealing with symptoms of depression and anxiety due to various life changes. She creates a safe environment for you to talk about the things that are going on, assists you in determining what your goals for therapy are, and, through collaboration, helps you figure out changes that will work to accomplish those goals. During your time together, you and Brittany will build a rapport that will make you feel comfortable sharing, supported, and enthusiastic about the changes you've made.
Brittany utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating different techniques that may be beneficial to your personal needs. Additionally, she implements cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, person-centered techniques, and culturally sensitive therapy techniques.
Therapy is not a "one size fits all" type of situation. You are unique and your needs should be addressed based on you only. In order for therapy to be effective, you must be committed to the process and open to trying new things.
As an individual who has experienced the roller coaster ride of mental health both as a patient and practitioner, I understand the...
As an individual who has experienced the roller coaster ride of mental health both as a patient and practitioner, I understand the need for a supportive, engaging, and effective counselor.
Lauren Lollar is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 3 years of experience in mental health care. Lauren is a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy specialist and enjoys working with others to process their trauma. She has extensive knowledge of early childhood development and wants to support children and families experiencing both mental health and life changes. She is well-versed in working with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders and passionately advocates for those with substance use disorders and their families. Lauren completed her master’s in social work (LMSW) at the University of South Carolina.
Through her work with children and families, Lauren has built extensive skills utilizing family systems therapy. She is certified in early diagnostics for children 0-5. Lauren is also certified in motivational interviewing and uses it in a wide array of therapeutic areas including mood, substance use, and other disorders.
We all go through challenging life experiences and need support. Lauren is confident in her ability to support you through these times and gain new coping skills to assist you through it. If you want to be supported and find new ways to take on your life's challenges, please reach out to schedule an appointment today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in anxiety therapy is to focus on building rapport with the client. It is important that the client feels comfortable when sharing sensitive information. The focus is on the client's main concerns and showing that they are supported. Based on each client's needs, I will choose which treatment is appropriate. I use evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to form a treatment plan that is appropriate for the client.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they are able to successfully navigate challenges outside of therapy with the tools provided in individual therapy. The client starts to recognize and address barriers that keep them in the cycle of their overwhelming symptoms.
Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by building a routine of activities learned in anxiety therapy. I encourage clients to build a healthy support system for accountability in mental health maintenance.
To prepare for your first individual therapy session, I encourage writing down your thoughts and concerns before your session so that all concerns can be discussed in the intake session.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Columbia, SC can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Columbia therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
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.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
When anxiety persists, when the frequency and intensity are such that it prevents you from living a full and satisfying life, it stops being a useful emotion and becomes debilitating. Unbridled anxiety has a way of creeping into our lives, taking control of every thought and emotion, and challenging every decision we make.
You don’t have to live this way. You deserve to live a happy and meaningful life. You can learn to cope with anxiety – and even overcome anxiety! (803) 477-3736
Anxiety can be triggered by almost anything. Common causes of anxiety include:
If left untreated, feelings of anxiety will interfere with your quality of life and keep you from establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships, achieving your personal and professional goals, and finding happiness in life.
Common symptoms of anxiety include, but are not limited to:
Thriveworks anxiety therapists will partner with you to understand the things that create anxiety in your life. We’ll take the time you need to identify the triggers that cause anxiety to appear unexpectedly. Thriveworks anxiety counselors are caring and patient and will develop a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your specific needs.
Thriveworks Anxiety Therapy of Columbia, SC has helped countless clients improve their lives – and we can help you, too – and if you’re looking for and anxiety therapist in Irmo, SC or and anxiety therapist in Lexington, SC, we’re conveniently located to be able to help you, too. We accept most major insurance plans, so getting anxiety help may be more affordable that you thought. We offer convenient appointment times – day, evening, and weekend hours. Plus, we have no waitlist for therapy. We believe you should be able to get anxiety help now. We can help you find an appointment, at your earliest convenience.
Don’t let anxiety steal another day. Take the first step toward freedom from anxiety. Call Thriveworks Anxiety Therapy in Columbia, SC today! (803) 477-3736
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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