Online Therapy for Anxiety

Online Therapy in Gainesville, Florida: Specializing in Anxiety, Chronic Stress/Illness and Personal Growth. 

 Are you done with your anxiety interfering with your happiness?

You’re avoiding people, places, or experiences because you don’t feel equipped in handling the stress of how uncomfortable you feel. You spend so much time thinking, and overthinking, and ruminating. You replay conversations in your head or rehearse what you’re going to say over and over. You’re so focused on your insecurities at times that it’s hard to be present. The feelings of anxiousness and turned into anxiety, and you need help guiding yourself back to a feeling of safety and security. Let’s get you there.

Find the peace and comfort you’re looking for.

  • We will complete an in-depth intake assessment, exploring present day-to-day life, routine, and habits. We will discuss in-depth past history and relevant factors that present in our life today.

  • We will create a detailed and thorough treatment plan together that focuses on goals specific to reducing overall symptoms and presentations of anxiety. We will use a trauma-focused approach to ensure optimal treatment results.

  • You will complete daily/weekly homework assignments that aligns with our treatment goals. We will monitor progress through data collection from assessment tools and through evidence of your progress reported.

  • You’ll start to feel peace within yourself and notice overall improvements in mood and thought.

FAQ’s about therapy for anxiety

  • Symptoms of anxiety can largely vary person to person. However, there are commonly seen symptoms that we look for when determining if an anxiety disorder is a proper diagnosis.

    Common symptoms of anxiety include: excessive worry and feeling of anxiousness, restlessness, feelings of irritability, muscle tension, difficulty with focus and concentration, and sleep difficulties.

  • Anxiety is a normal human emotion that each of us has some capability of experiencing. Anxiety is an emotion that we will always have capacity to feel. But when our anxiety becomes too consistent, for too long, and it begins to impact our regular function, is when consider anxiety as a disorder. However, anxiety is not all bad. Anxiety is there to teach us, so let’s learn.

  • You can send me an email at: darcyp@thrive-wellnessandcounseling.com, call me at 352-448-8131, or schedule a consultation through the website.

  • Our online sessions take place using a HIPAA-secure platform, much like Skype or Zoom. Prior to your scheduled appointment, a private link will be sent to your e-mail. At the scheduled time, simply click the link to enter our virtual therapy room.

    Online therapy gives you access to the support you need, when you need it. Some people prefer the flexibility of online sessions, especially when dealing with child care needs, varying work schedules, or transportation difficulties. Others simply feel more comfortable discussing issues from the familiarity of their home. Whatever the reason, online therapy is still an effective alternative to in-person therapy.

  • Using Polyvagal theory-in addition to CBT, ACT, and DBT- I help clients explore the connection between their mind and body, teaching strategies to calm the nervous system and reduce symptoms of anxiety.