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As a mother of special needs children, I understand the reality of life and the need for an unbiased and nonjudgmental person to w...
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As a mother of special needs children, I understand the reality of life and the need for an unbiased and nonjudgmental person to work through life's unique journey.
Jamie Powers is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate being supervised by Chris Hansen, LPC-S. As a veteran and special needs mother, Jamie has spent years advocating for the educational rights and freedom of others. She is passionate about giving back to the community by promoting a healthy mindset and overall wellness. Jamie specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, transitional periods of life, special needs parenting, and couple/family/child relationships. She provides assistance to individuals ages 14-60. Jamie enjoys helping others navigate their journey by supporting, being empathetic, and providing an open space that is inviting to all.
Jamie has completed three degrees from Lamar University, including a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jamie uses a multimodal approach, primarily focusing on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy. She also has expertise in cognitive processing therapy for clients with traumatic experiences.
Jamie is confident that she would be able to provide a warm and welcoming environment to support you on your journey to obtain a healthy mindset. She hopes to help you regain inner peace and address whatever areas of need you may face across your lifespan. If you are ready to actively engage and do the work, she has evening and weekend timeslots.
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I listen without judgement, and as a Black woman who grew up in a rural community in East Texas, I know firsthand how powerful it ...
I listen without judgement, and as a Black woman who grew up in a rural community in East Texas, I know firsthand how powerful it is to be heard, understood, and appreciated.
Nikki Easter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience. She began her career supporting individuals with substance use challenges, and later expanded her expertise to clients facing trauma, grief, anxiety, and identity-related concerns. Nikki has worked extensively with marginalized populations, including those experiencing chronic homelessness, domestic violence, and severe mental illness.
Nikki earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from Argosy University. She uses a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. She primarily uses CBT and integrates modalities like ACT, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and psychodynamic therapy to support healing and emotional growth in clients of all backgrounds.
Nikki believes healing isn’t linear. She creates a safe, judgment-free space for clients to work through fears, doubts, and emotional setbacks. Nikki’s compassionate approach helps you move forward with confidence and clarity when navigating trauma or life transitions.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Austin, TX is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located in Building 3, Ste 222, on the corner of FM 2244 and St. Stephens School Rd. Our building is the last building in the row going toward Bee Cave, and the entry is across from Gold Tier Real Estate. If you are going west and past the Texaco station, you have gone too far. If you are going east, the office is located in building 3 in the first group of buildings after the Texaco station. The office is located on the west side of the building with TruPlay Games and The Cagle Law Firm.
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