Blue Cross Covered Anxiety and Depression Therapy North Charleston

Reaching out for counseling to treat anxiety and depression is like asking for a personal GP for your emotional journey. Think of it this way: if you had a flat tire, you wouldn’t just keep driving on it, right? You’d pull over, call for help, and get back on the road to happiness!

Counseling offers you the chance to swap your anxiety and depression for a more reliable emotional vehicle. Your feelings deserve a pit stop. I would love to help you be able to laugh again and love your life! I provide therapy for anxiety and depression in North Charleston, and I accept many Blue Cross insurance plans to make care more accessible.

A Bit About Me

I’m Holly Hansen, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LPCS, LAC) and founder of Cognizant Counseling Center. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and the overwhelm that often comes with life transitions. I am also a licensed hypnotherapist and utilize Hypnotherapy to allow access to the subconscious mind, enabling clients to uncover limiting beliefs and patterns that may hinder their growth. By guiding clients through targeted hypnotic techniques, I help them reframe these beliefs, paving the way for transformative change. 

My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel more grounded and empowered. In my practice, I strive to empower clients to take ownership of their healing journeys. I believe that with the right support and tools, individuals can lead fulfilling lives, navigate challenges, and cultivate meaningful connections with themselves and others. I am honored to be a part of this transformative process and look forward to guiding my clients toward their personal growth and self-discovery.

When Anxiety and Depression Overlap

Maybe you’ve noticed you’re always on edge, or maybe you’re simply tired all the time and unsure why. Anxiety can cause rapid thoughts, trouble sleeping, and physical symptoms like tightness in the chest. Depression may show up as fatigue, irritability, or a sense of disconnection. And often, these experiences overlap. Many clients in North Charleston come to me looking for help managing both, and if you have Blue Cross insurance, you likely have coverage for this kind of support.

What Our Work Together Looks Like

Therapy begins with understanding what you’ve been going through, without judgment or pressure. We’ll take our time to explore your experiences and uncover the patterns holding you back. My approach draws on evidence-based practices like:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift negative thought patterns
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build emotional flexibility
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore and heal deeper emotional parts
  You’ll gain practical tools to manage symptoms, but also deeper insight into what drives them.
• The Gestalt modality complements my therapeutic approach by emphasizing the importance of present-moment awareness. I encourage clients to focus on their immediate thoughts, feelings, and sensations, facilitating a greater connection to themselves and their surroundings. Through techniques such as role-playing and creative expression, clients are empowered to explore unresolved issues and gain clarity on their personal narratives. This experiential process fosters self-acceptance and promotes healing.

What Therapy Can Offer

Healing from anxiety and depression isn’t just about symptom relief; it’s about rediscovering your capacity to feel calm, present, and connected. My clients often share that they:

• Feel more effective and fulfilled in their day-to-day life
• Experience better sleep and more clarity
• Build healthier and more meaningful relationships with themselves and others
• Learn how to break the cycle of shame and self-criticism
• Develop strategies to manage difficult emotions  without shutting down
  

Serving the North Charleston community, I’m committed to making therapy as accessible as possible. That’s why I work with most Blue Cross plans and offer both in-person and online sessions.

Let’s Take the First Step Together

Reaching out for support is a powerful act of courage. If you’re seeking therapy in North Charleston for anxiety, depression, or both, and want to use your Blue Cross coverage, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. You don’t have to do this alone.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today, and let’s start building the support you deserve.