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2131 Capitol Ave. Ste 206
Sacramento, CA 95816
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916-287-3430

Thrive Therapy & Counseling provides high quality mental health therapy to Highly Sensitive People (hsps), LGBTQIA+ folks, and young adults struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or trauma.

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This blog is written by therapists in midtown Sacramento and focuses on the concerns and struggles of highly sensitive people (HSPs), LGBTQIA+ folks, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety or just trying to figure out what they want for themselves.  There's help and hope through counseling and therapy!

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Understanding the Anxiety Cycle: Why Avoidance Makes Worry Worse

Chelsea Crowe

Let’s be honest — avoiding something that makes you anxious can feel really good … for a little while. Canceling plans, putting off an uncomfortable conversation, or deciding you’ll “deal with it tomorrow” often brings immediate relief. Your heart rate slows, your mind moves on to the next thing, and for a moment it feels like the problem has been handled.

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