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Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction...
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Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Tricia uses a humanistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, strength-based, narrative, acceptance and commitment, expressive art as therapy, and positive psychotherapy.
Tricia completed her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She will actively listen, help you gain perspective, explore with you what is keeping you from becoming the best version of yourself, and make a plan that will empower you to reach your goals.
“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety” (Abraham Maslow). Sometimes what feels safe, comfortable, and familiar, is actually unhealthy; change can be hard and the unknown scary. Do you feel stuck, repeating toxic patterns or negative thinking? Have life events or stress become overwhelming or seem unmanageable? Maybe you just need a supportive space to talk about what you’re going through and how you are feeling.
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A firm believer in people’s potential for change and growth, I am passionate about helping clients feel empowered, more focused, a...
A firm believer in people’s potential for change and growth, I am passionate about helping clients feel empowered, more focused, and more energized to tackle their problems.
Ashley Costello is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. She specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, stress management, phase-of-life changes, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance abuse, and relationship or communication challenges. Ashley is passionate about supporting clients through life’s transitions with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care.
Ashley earned a BA in Psychology from The College of William & Mary and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Washington University. She has experience in addiction recovery, crisis management, psychoeducation, and group therapy, using a strengths-based, individualized, and holistic approach.
Ashley is committed to meeting you where you are, providing a safe and supportive space for emotional work, and empowering you to achieve a higher quality of life. Her goal is to help you build resilience, foster growth, and create lasting positive change.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Social anxiety counseling helps people better understand and manage the anxiety they experience in or because of social interactions. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings as a result of social interactions or settings and they’re affecting your day-to-day life, consider seeking social anxiety counseling with one of our trained Thriveworks Henrico therapists. The social anxiety therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day social anxiety or your social anxiety disorder.
Social anxiety counseling involves talking to a therapist about your social anxiety symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your social anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
Thriveworks social anxiety counseling in Henrico, VA is conducted both in person and through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Social anxiety counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the severity of one’s social anxiety as well as their needs and preferences.
Individuals who suffer from anxiety may experience symptoms that will appear as:
Researchers have found that social anxiety originates due to one or more factors, including a person’s genetic makeup, localized abnormal brain activity, and/or negative life experiences that may be linked back to the patient’s childhood. If you or a loved one suffers from social anxiety, the good news is that it’s treatable using several therapy methods including individualized outpatient counseling.
Most of the proven treatment approaches for social anxiety involve professional counseling, or coaching, sessions. Individual therapy sessions typically focus on these effective methods:
If needed, your anxiety therapist may pair you with a licensed psychiatric NP who may prescribe anxiety or antidepressant medications in addition to counseling sessions.
At Thriveworks Short Pump, our compassionate and helpful social anxiety counselors understand social anxiety and will assist you in developing coping skills to overcome its tight grip as you progress down the road to a healthier, happier, and more confident you. For more information on our social anxiety counseling services, call us or schedule your first session online today.
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