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I believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard, so I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their ...
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I believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard, so I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their stories, rediscover their strength, and grow toward lasting change.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through seasons of change, healing, and growth. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, helping them build insight, strengthen communication, and develop healthier connections with themselves and others. My clients often come to therapy seeking peace, balance, and the confidence to live more authentically as we work toward meaningful, lasting change together.
I earned my master’s in secondary education and clinical mental health counseling from Alcorn State University. My approach is collaborative and grounded in empathy, using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build emotional awareness, and foster sustainable growth.
I understand that reaching out for support takes courage, and I want my clients to know they don’t have to walk this journey alone. Together, we can create space for healing, self-discovery, and renewed hope—one step at a time. When you’re ready, I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
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As a woman of color, I understand the unique issues people of color face, personally and professionally....
As a woman of color, I understand the unique issues people of color face, personally and professionally.
Divya Patel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has extensive experience, both personally and professionally, working with diverse populations in various settings. She has worked within psychiatric inpatient hospitals, hospice, community, mental health agencies, as well as higher education.
Divya is here to provide guidance and insights during the healing process. She believes the client is the expert of their own lives and is there to bring out the best potential within them so that they live a happy, harmonious life.
Divya's specialty includes an eclectic approach where she will individualize treatment that best fits the needs of the client. Divya is naturally a compassionate, empathetic individual who is passionate about helping people heal with the many struggles of life. "You are not alone! I am here to walk with you in this journey of healing and recovery!" says Divya.
As a counselor that has worked at all levels of care with a variety of populations, I am ready to meet you where you are at....
As a counselor that has worked at all levels of care with a variety of populations, I am ready to meet you where you are at.
Rachel Brohammer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults work through their stressors and challenges and discover their own inner strength. Rachel specializes in trauma, anxiety, anger, child therapy, and stress management.
Rachel graduated from The University of Texas-Tyler, earning her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has worked in a variety of settings at multiple levels of care since then. Rachel's approach to therapy is person-centered (PCT) and she combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and trauma-focused therapy (T-FC) elements to best meet each individual's needs.
Life is full of challenges and struggles and sometimes everyone needs help. Rachel would love to be able to help and support you on your journey toward healing and overcoming challenges. If you're ready to start your journey, please reach out and schedule your appointment today.
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My go-to approach for treating anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I find the best benefit in CBT because it is the most effective form of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders. Generally a short-term treatment, CBT focuses on teaching you specific skills to improve your symptoms and gradually return to the activities you've avoided because of anxiety.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when their anxiety is decreased and assessed accordingly through measurements. Additionally, the client will self-report symptoms decreasing and acknowledge techniques that are helping them.
Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy by practicing mindfulness, deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and doing homework provided by the therapist.
To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can write down a general description of your anxiety, identify possible triggers, and think of potential goals for therapy.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Grand Prairie, TX 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 Grand Prairie 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.
As mentioned above, an anxiety disorder is different from every day anxious feelings people experience during situations of heightened stress. Anxiety disorders are characterized by more pervasive symptoms, which can include common feelings such as:
When you’re dealing with anxiety, it can feel like you’ll never be able to calm yourself down. Our licensed therapists and counselors in Grand Prairie, TX, can help you with treating your anxiety symptoms.
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a form of psychological treatment where you and a licensed professional meet to talk deeply about your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This practice helps people with anxiety learn how to identify and work through the thoughts that cause emotional distress and influence their behavior. Anxiety counseling is often done through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though other types of therapy like exposure therapy or psychodynamic therapy are also helpful.
Sessions can look different for everyone depending on their unique needs. A client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), for example, may have different treatment options than a client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, there are some general practices taught in therapy, such as:
These coping skills can help you reduce anxiety and live your best life. Working with a mental health professional from Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX, can help you learn these types of skills and reduce your anxiety.
At Thriveworks, we offer sessions in-person and online. We also accept most major insurance plans.
Our clients will also gain access to exclusive online content, and help with scheduling and billing concerns from our support team.
Consider calling our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX, to start anxiety therapy sessions today.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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