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I care deeply about people and animals across the globe....
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I care deeply about people and animals across the globe.
I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Missouri. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing individual, family, and group therapy, as well as psychological assessments for people with depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, PTSD, and more. In college counseling centers, I have supported clients seeking therapy for personal growth and self-exploration. I use a client-centered approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma processing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
I was educated in Japan and the U.S., studying in Oregon, Washington, and California. I earned an APA-accredited doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, specializing in cross-cultural and international psychology. I value cultural diversity and am published in human-animal interactions and international psychology.
Through therapy, I aim to support your personal growth and help you lead a fulfilling life. I am committed to being a steady source of support during difficult times, helping you strengthen your coping skills and cultivate a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and meaning in life.
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Justin Mann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Justin speciali...
Justin Mann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Justin specializes in helping people overcome their struggles with depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. He also specializes in couples counseling and family therapy. Justin enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Justin completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Louis University, where he graduated as part of the Phi Alpha Honor Society. He has certifications in Co-Occurring Disorders and Medication Assisted Recovery. Justin's training and approach include evidence-based practices designed to help people change the way they think, which can effectively change the world around them. These techniques combined with a strong sense of empathy and a strengths-based approach have allowed him to help his clients realize their full potential. As a musician, Justin also enjoys incorporating elements of music and creativity, as he feels these are very helpful tools to help cope with what life brings you.
The stress of coping with all of the aspects of our current environment combined with struggling to maintain mental wellness can be overwhelming, and Justin enjoys helping others through these times. He focuses on developing and nurturing relationships with his clients, to help them reach their goals. Justin's approach is to treat the whole person, which includes a holistic approach with the understanding that oftentimes mental health difficulties co-occur simultaneously and impact one another.
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Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City 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.
Anxiety can make you feel overwhelmed. It comes with racing thoughts, uncontrollable worry, and other symptoms that make day to day life difficult as well as unenjoyable.
Some people develop generalized anxiety disorder, which means that they experience symptoms of anxiety in a wide range of scenarios. Others, though, develop social anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and other anxiety disorders that are triggered by more specific events.
If you are struggling with anxious thoughts or feelings in your everyday life or you’re suffering from symptoms of a specific anxiety disorder, it’s important that you talk to a mental health professional. A therapist who specializes in treating anxiety can assess your symptoms, offer coping techniques, and also help you reduce your anxiety.
Thriveworks Counseling in Kansas City, MO is proud to offer therapy for anxiety. If you think you could benefit, please consider reaching out. We can set you up with an anxiety therapist in-person or online, as soon as today or tomorrow.
As we started to explain above, there are different types of anxiety. Some people experience day to day anxiety about a range of events, while others experience anxiety in social situations, as a result of trauma, and so on.
Here’s some information about a few common types of anxiety:
If you think that you might have one of the above anxiety disorders, don’t worry. We understand that it can be frightening, but we also know that anxiety treatment can help. You can work with one of our anxiety therapists today to manage your specific anxiety disorder.
Therapy helps people manage their mental health problems. Therapy for anxiety helps people address, understand, and manage their anxious thoughts and feelings. A common approach to anxiety therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and correcting unhelpful thoughts.
A few common goals in anxiety therapy include:
If you are feeling anxious, please don’t hesitate to talk to a counselor about it. The sooner you receive professional help, the quicker you can find relief.
Thriveworks Counseling in Kansas City, MO is here to offer personalized help for your specific anxiety disorder and symptoms. If you’re ready to start therapy for anxiety today, we’re ready too.
Thriveworks Counseling helps thousands of people just like you every single day. The mental health problems and life issues that you or I might experience are many. Our Thriveworks team is made up of skilled, caring mental health professionals who can help with anxiety and many other challenges.
On top of the skills and level of care that our counselors bring to the table, Thriveworks offers many premium counseling benefits. These serve to improve the overall client experience. For example, we offer our clients:
If you’d like to receive the benefits above (and more), schedule your anxiety therapy appointment at Thriveworks today. We look forward to meeting you and offering a personalized plan for treatment.
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