Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Charlottesville - Locust Ave · Charlottesville, VA
Individual Therapy
Serves Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas
One-on-one counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life challenges with licensed therapists.
About
Individual therapy at Thriveworks Charlottesville provides personalized mental health support for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, ADHD, OCD, grief, and more. Licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ACT in a judgment-free environment. Sessions are available in-person or online, with evening and weekend appointments available.
What's Included
Paired with an experienced LCSW or licensed therapist who specializes in your specific concerns and uses evidence-based treatment methods.
Customized therapy approach combining CBT, DBT, EMDR, or other modalities tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Choose between in-person sessions at the Charlottesville office or online therapy, with evening and weekend appointments available.
Assistance with insurance verification and claims processing for 360+ accepted plans to maximize your benefits.
Ideal For
Adults (ages 18-64) experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, grief, or identity concerns. Particularly supportive for LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating intersectionality and social challenges.
Consult First
Those in crisis or experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms may benefit from immediate psychiatric evaluation. Contact the office to determine if individual therapy alone is appropriate or if combined therapy and psychiatry services would be most beneficial.
What to Expect from Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides a confidential, judgment-free space where you work one-on-one with a licensed mental health professional. Your therapist will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific concerns, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions.
Sessions typically involve discussing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences while learning evidence-based coping strategies. Your therapist uses proven approaches like CBT to help you identify and change negative thought patterns, DBT for emotional regulation, or EMDR for trauma processing.
Thriveworks therapists take a warm, interactive, client-centered approach focused on treating everyone with respect and compassion. Therapy progresses at your own pace, with the goal of helping you achieve a more fulfilling and happier life.
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation skills. EMDR therapy processes traumatic memories to reduce their emotional impact.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you accept difficult emotions while committing to values-based action. Person-centered and humanistic approaches emphasize your inherent capacity for growth and self-direction. Your therapist will combine techniques from multiple modalities based on what works best for you.
FAQ
What issues can individual therapy help with?
Individual therapy addresses anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, stress management, life transitions, ADHD, OCD, grief and loss, relationship issues, mood disorders, and identity concerns including LGBTQIA+ specific challenges.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), humanistic therapy, person-centered therapy, and other holistic techniques tailored to individual needs.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Many clients can meet with a therapist as soon as this week. Scheduling is easy through online booking or by calling, and we help match you with the right provider for your needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, Thriveworks accepts 360+ insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Humana, Medicare, Tricare, and many others. Self-pay options are also available.