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Having navigated my own journey of grief and embracing my true self, I'm here to support you with authenticity, compassion, and a ...
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Having navigated my own journey of grief and embracing my true self, I'm here to support you with authenticity, compassion, and a deep understanding of what it means to heal and grow.
I am a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals of all ages, supporting clients as they manage concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions. My approach emphasizes building resilience, fostering self-awareness, and guiding clients toward strategies that empower them to thrive in their daily lives with confidence, balance, and clarity.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Midwestern State University, where I developed a strong foundation in psychiatric and family health. My practice focuses on client-centered care, using therapeutic approaches that strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and support meaningful personal growth.
I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel understood, respected, and motivated to reach their goals. By focusing on strengths and celebrating progress, I help individuals navigate challenges with renewed purpose and confidence. Together, we will work toward lasting change and overall well-being.
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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others....
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Raymond Obiajulu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed his master’s degree program at Walden University. After his introduction to the key areas of nursing, he found that psychiatry comprised the exact sort of comprehensive and holistic healthcare that he wished to practice. Raymond has experience treating a wide range of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and dementia. He incorporates an evidence-based approach in his practice with a focus on holistic mental health treatment.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, he serves as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care, managing total care, and attending to issues that affected his patients' physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Raymond looks forward to collaborating with his colleagues and other healthcare team members to provide the best patient care possible to our community, while they teach, learn, and build lifelong relationships with their patients and each other. He is passionate about serving mankind, as it has also been a part of his life's journey.
Raymond loves to extend the motto of helping his patients fulfill their needs, as it helps him fulfill his own. After all, as Mahatma Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." He strives to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each unique individual and their life goals. His goal is for his patients to feel confident with their plan of care and know that together they will work together to achieve their goals.
As a woman with a plethora of experiences, including loss, trauma, and adjustments, I have an in-depth understanding of how varied...
As a woman with a plethora of experiences, including loss, trauma, and adjustments, I have an in-depth understanding of how varied circumstances in life can affect our well-being.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 9 years of experience supporting clients across all ages. I provide evidence-based care for autism, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. I integrate psychotherapy, medication management, and personalized treatment planning to help each client strengthen daily functioning and move toward a healthier, more balanced life.
I earned my master's degree in nursing from Walden University. My approach is nonjudgmental, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I focus on creating a safe, respectful environment where clients feel welcomed, heard, and supported. I pay close attention to details, honor each person’s strengths, and work to build trust throughout the treatment process.
I believe mental health impacts every part of life, and I am committed to helping clients create meaningful, lasting change. I support people from all backgrounds and encourage you to share your concerns openly. Together, we can explore your needs, build healthier coping skills, and take the next steps on your treatment journey.
I provide a supportive, evidence-based therapeutic environment focused on helping you navigate challenges and work toward meaningf...
I provide a supportive, evidence-based therapeutic environment focused on helping you navigate challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Ifeoma “Iffy” Menakaya is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care. She takes an evidence-based, client-centered approach to help individuals manage depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. Iffy is committed to empowering clients to reconnect with their strengths and achieve lasting stability and well-being.
Iffy holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama. She integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychotherapy into individualized care plans tailored to each client’s needs.
Iffy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Her compassionate approach fosters trust and collaboration, helping clients develop practical strategies for coping, growth, and long-term mental wellness. She is dedicated to guiding clients toward fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Welcome! You have now taken the first step in our journey together. I'm honored to have you here and look forward to working with ...
Welcome! You have now taken the first step in our journey together. I'm honored to have you here and look forward to working with you.
Meghan Paravi is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 5 years of experience. She treats clients of all ages who are struggling with life transitions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and grief, among other concerns. Meghan strives to look at each client individually, as they are the expert on their life. Her practice is rooted in the belief that individuals possess inherent strength and resilience. Meghan is committed to creating a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Meghan earned her Master’s in Counseling from Loma Linda University. She collaborates with clients to develop effective strategies and techniques tailored to their unique needs, promoting personal growth and positive change. Meghan uses approaches including exposure response prevention, experiential therapy, expressive arts, and psychoanalysis.
Meghan partners with clients to discover life beyond “existing” or “surviving” in broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. She will walk alongside you, empowering you to discover hope, healing, and happiness to reach your fullest potential.
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Bipolar disorder therapy from our providers at Thriveworks in Austin, TX is an effective form of mental health treatment for those with bipolar disorder. It helps one to better navigate their unique experience, which might come with hypomanic, manic, or depressive episodes.
Bipolar disorder therapy works to help you manage your specific symptoms as well as improve your relationships. It can also help you cope with stress, a major contributor to the disorder.
Our bipolar disorder therapy services are conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you when working with one of providers at Thriveworks in Austin, TX.
The length of bipolar disorder therapy sessions will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. However, short-term, problem-focused therapy for bipolar disorder typically lasts for 12-16 weeks. Therapy may last longer for those who have more severe or persistent symptoms.
Brett started a new job a few months ago, and the first few weeks were incredible. It was almost as if he were in a dream—he could not be stopped. Brett doubled the sales performance his predecessor had set. He lived and breathed his work, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A few weeks into the job, a flip switched. Brett could not even accomplish the most simple task or concentrate for any length of time. He has already used up his sick leave for the whole year because there are just some days Brett cannot get out of bed. His friends and family are concerned about him, and even Brett is confused. These extreme swings in his mood do not feel healthy. They are beginning to wonder if something deeper is occurring, if maybe he has Bipolar Depression.
“Depression is a painfully slow, crashing death. Mania is the other extreme, a wild roller coaster run off its tracks.” ― David Lovelace, Scattershot: My Bipolar Family
About six million Americans have been diagnosed with a form of Bipolar Disorder. There are various sub-diagnoses within this mental illness, but they all involve dramatic shifts between two extreme moods—mania and depression. Working with a mental health professional is paramount for living with this illness because effective treatments are available. Many people are living happy, successful lives and managing their Bipolar.
The therapists and counselors at Thriveworks Austin understand the difficulties that a Bipolar diagnosis can introduce into a person’s life. We also understand the psychological, emotional, social, and physical help people need to accomplish their personal and professional goals—living the life they want.
As bewildering as Bipolar feels to those diagnosed with it as well as their loved ones, mental health professionals are learning more about this mental illness all the time. Understanding is often an important part of healing. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) gives detailed descriptions of Bipolar’s depression cycle and mania cycle. These diagnostics are not just helpful to clinicians, but to people who are living with Bipolar or think they may have it.
During the depressive cycle of Bipolar, people will feel an empty, weepy, and/or sad mood that remains for the majority of the day and for a period of at least two continuous weeks. In addition, they will experience severe disinterest in everyday life as well as three (at least) of these symptoms:
Depression is but one phase that people with Bipolar will experience. The other is mania. Euphoric highs and frenetic positivity is the stereotype of a mania episode, but often, people feel the elevated mood as irritation and anger—not positivity. The DSM-5 outlines mania as follows:
Bipolar Disorder is an umbrella with many sub-diagnoses that can more specifically describe what a person may be experiencing. For example, some people experience a more severe depression cycle and a less severe mania cycle. These people may have Bipolar II. One key to managing Bipolar is working closely with a mental health professional who has experience in diagnosing and treating the various forms of Bipolar Disorder.
As you read through the symptoms of mania and depression, did anything sound familiar? If you have experienced shifts in your mood that feel extreme and overwhelming, know that help is available. If you have been diagnosed with Bipolar Depression, know that help is available. Just as someone with a serious physical health diagnosis needs the help and support of their doctors, so anyone diagnosed with a form of Bipolar Disorder needs the help and support of a mental health professional. Thriveworks Austin has provided that guidance to many clients.
If you are ready to work with a mental health professional, we are ready to work with you. New clients usually have their first appointments within 24 hours of their first call to our office. We also accept most insurance plans as well as offer convenient weekend and evening appointments.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located near Bee Caves Road and Edgegrove Drive, off Capital of Texas Highway. It is right by the Wild Basin Creative Research Center and close to Hill Country Animal Hospital
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