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I support clients seeking change as well as those navigating unexpected life shifts, helping them find balance and restoration whi...
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I support clients seeking change as well as those navigating unexpected life shifts, helping them find balance and restoration while working through complex trauma, PTSD, grief, life transitions, and other significant challenges.
Erin Ray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience based in Northern GA. She works with individuals and families ages 6 and up who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, and relationship challenges. Her integrative therapy approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, using evidence-based methods to foster growth and healing. She believes in a flexible, personalized path to care that reflects the complexity of each person’s life and experience.
Erin holds a Master of Social Work from Valdosta State University. Erin is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and exposure and response prevention. She is committed to helping clients build resilience, restore balance, and move through difficult experiences with support and guidance.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but it may also be one of the most empowering decisions you make. Erin strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen and heard. Let her be the catalyst for positive change as you take this important step toward healing and self-discovery.
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Hannah has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has been a licensed therapist since 2014. She has worked i...
Hannah has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has been a licensed therapist since 2014. She has worked in a variety of settings with several populations. Her first experience in this field was working in long-term residential treatment for individuals struggling with severe and persistent mental illness. Since that time, she has worked in an inpatient psychiatric facility, residential programs, intensive outpatient agencies, and an outpatient clinic.
Hannah found a passion for supporting individuals and families struggling with substance abuse disorders. In doing this work, she has discovered that many people struggling with addiction also struggle with trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. The stigma of mental health in our society is often amplified by the addition of substance use, and Hannah continues to find fulfillment in supporting individuals addressing a variety of challenges. Hannah believes her role as a therapist is to facilitate people finding their voice and honoring their own inherent ability to heal. She enjoys and appreciates working with diverse populations and people of all backgrounds.
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Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Cumming, GA 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 Cumming 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.
Those who struggle with anxiety, be it mild or severe, can work with a professional to manage or overcome it. If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and need help, consider working with an anxiety therapist at Thriveworks Cumming in Forsyth County.
These professionals are experts at helping clients to manage their symptoms and understand potential causes of anxiety. If you’re ready to schedule an appointment, give us a call today at (770) 224-7008.
A cyclical effect occurs within the feelings, the symptoms, and thinking about the feelings and symptoms, often leaving the person feeling exhausted when the moment of anxiety eventually passes.
Experiencing anxiety like this can often lead to avoidant behaviors and affect work, school, and personal relationships.
When you call to set up your appointment, a scheduling specialist will assist you. They will present you with flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend availability.
Give us a call at (770) 224-7008 when you are ready to set up an appointment with your therapist. We look forward to hearing from you!
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