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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Thrive Therapy & Counseling provides high quality therapy to Highly Sensitive People and to kids, teens or adults struggling with anxiety, depression or self-esteem.
This blog is written by a therapist in midtown Sacramento and focuses on the concerns and struggles of highly sensitive people (HSPs) and of kids, teens 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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Anxiety in adulthood often traces back to childhood emotional neglect—when your emotional needs were unmet, even in a “normal” home. Learn how this quiet wound fuels perfectionism, people-pleasing, and inner criticism—and how therapy can help you heal, reconnect, and feel more at ease.
Read MoreConstantly saying “sorry,” even when you’ve done nothing wrong? Over-apologizing often points to deeper patterns like people-pleasing, low self-worth, or fear of conflict. Learn what’s really behind the reflex—and how therapy can help you build confidence and take up space without guilt.
Read MoreBrainspotting is a powerful, body-based therapy that helps process trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm—especially when talk therapy isn’t enough. Learn what to expect from sessions and how this gentle, somatic approach supports deep healing in Sacramento or online across California.
Read MoreFeeling overwhelmed this summer? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), the season's heat, social pressure, and disrupted routines can lead to burnout. Learn why summer can be especially draining for HSPs and discover practical, therapy-informed strategies to stay grounded and restore your energy.
Read MoreThe end of a friendship can leave deep emotional wounds—yet it’s a form of grief that often goes unacknowledged. Whether the loss was sudden or gradual, therapy can help you process the pain, find closure, and begin to heal.
Read MorePride Month offers celebration, but LGBTQ+ teens need support year-round. Affirming therapy provides a consistent space to explore identity, process anxiety or trauma, and feel safe being fully themselves. Learn how we support queer youth in Sacramento and online.
Read MoreWalking side-by-side with your therapist, outdoors and in motion, can ease anxiety in ways a traditional office can’t. Walk and talk therapy blends nature, movement, and conversation to support emotional regulation—especially for highly sensitive people, young adults, and anyone who feels trapped by anxiety.
Read MoreWalking side-by-side with your therapist, outdoors and in motion, can ease anxiety in ways a traditional office can’t. Walk and talk therapy blends nature, movement, and conversation to support emotional regulation—especially for highly sensitive people, young adults, and anyone who feels trapped by anxiety.
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