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Having experienced personal trauma and life's challenges, I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space where clie...
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Having experienced personal trauma and life's challenges, I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to heal.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience in mental health care. I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy to promote healing and long-term well-being. I am dedicated to creating a compassionate, client-centered environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward mental health.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University, where I developed a strong commitment to evidence-based care and holistic treatment. My approach blends medication management with supportive therapy to address each client’s unique needs, build coping strategies, and foster resilience and stability.
Taking the first step toward mental health care can feel overwhelming, but it is also an important act of strength. My goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized support that empowers you to move forward with confidence. If you’re ready to begin your path toward greater stability and well-being, I encourage you to schedule an appointment.
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I know the importance of having a safe place to discuss anything that is bothering you....
I know the importance of having a safe place to discuss anything that is bothering you.
James Atkison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years experience in the mental health field. He has experiences with trauma, PTSD, suicidal and non-suicidal self injury, as well as depression and anxiety. He works with children, adolescents, adults to help them achieve the success they are desiring.
James completed his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is a combat veteran from the Army and understands the stresses of transitioning to civilian life. This, in addition to his professional experience, enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking. James utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
Life is like a river with calm waters and rapids. James is confident that he would be able to provide you will the tools to navigate the river of Life. If you are ready to gain the tools and knowledge you need to navigate the rapids in your life, schedule an appointment with him today.
As a queer-identified man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality. I care for m...
As a queer-identified man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality. I care for my clients with empathy, cultural awareness, and a collaborative approach, creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to navigate your changes and grow.
My name is Jideofor Azie. I am a compassionate mental health professional dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges with empathy, cultural humility, and evidence-based care. I have clinical experience working with diverse populations across a range of settings and draw from cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and strengths-based practices to tailor care to each individual's unique needs. I typically work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, substance use challenges, schizophrenia, ADHD, life transitions, PTSD, and relationship challenges.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I take a holistic, patient-centered approach to assessment, medication management, and therapy. I consider biological, psychological, and social factors to tailor care to each person. Clients can expect a collaborative, respectful approach combining medication, education, therapy, and coping strategies for well-being.
I understand that reaching out can feel like a big and sometimes uncertain step, but you don't have to navigate it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported as you move toward greater balance and well-being. If you're ready to begin, I invite you to schedule an appointment—I would be honored to work alongside you.
I believe every person deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered in their mental health journey — because lasting healing ...
I believe every person deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered in their mental health journey — because lasting healing starts with a relationship built on trust.
I am Dr. Chioma Ikedinobi, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of healthcare experience. After earning my PMHNP certification, I advanced my clinical practice through the VA North Texas Health Care System, where I developed deep expertise managing complex psychiatric conditions across diverse populations. I work with adolescents, adults, older adults, and veterans navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, OCD, insomnia, grief, or life transitions. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, I am here to help you build a path toward lasting wellness.
My approach combines evidence-based medication management with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and lifestyle strategies. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and insomnia. You can expect thoughtful, collaborative care that is individualized and centered on your goals.
Seeking help takes courage, and you don't have to face life's challenges alone. Whether this is your first time reaching out or you've struggled for years, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we can build resilience, restore balance, and move toward lasting emotional wellness. Take the next step — you deserve to feel better.
As a young minority woman and board-certified PMHNP, I know how important it is to feel understood and comfortable with your provi...
As a young minority woman and board-certified PMHNP, I know how important it is to feel understood and comfortable with your provider, and I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where clients can be fully themselves.
Hi, I'm Agnelyne Ndifor, DNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in emergency and outpatient psychiatric care. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions. Many of my clients seek a safe space to feel heard without judgment, learn to manage their emotions, and regain balance and confidence. As a young Black woman and minority provider, I understand the importance of culturally sensitive care, and I strive to create an environment where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals. I combine evidence-based treatment, medication management, psychoeducation, and therapeutic techniques to help clients gain insight, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I understand reaching out can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate life's challenges alone. Healing and growth take time, and I believe everyone deserves to feel supported, understood, and empowered. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or looking for guidance, I look forward to walking alongside you toward healing and wellness.
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Self-harm counseling is aimed at helping individuals who struggle with harming themselves break this pattern by addressing the underlying emotional causes and working to develop new, healthier coping skills. Thriveworks self-harm therapists in Austin, TX are experienced in treating those who self-harm with empathy, compassion, and unconditional regard in order to help them heal and recover, both physically and emotionally.
Self-harm counseling at Thriveworks often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients discover the connections between their thoughts and feelings and their behaviors. By assessing these areas, Thriveworks Austin therapists can help clients find and address the true emotional roots of their patterns and, from there, effectively adjust unwanted behaviors.
Self-harm counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of self-harm counseling will often depend on a variety of factors, such as the intensity of an individual’s symptoms or the current levels of stress present in their lives. Because of this, treatment can last a handful of months or on a continual basis over the course of years. In the end, it’s up to the client and their individual needs.
A 14-year-old is about to high school. She makes perfect grades and has perfect attendance. Her parents are also going through a divorce, and she has no idea which school she will attend. A 30-year-old single dad is putting in long hours and burning the candle at both ends. He knows he cannot keep up this pace, but he also feels stuck. A 56-year-old grandmother is beginning a new job after her husband passed away. They had no savings and no life insurance, and she is worried about if she can make ends meet. Each of these individuals’ life and stress is unique, but the way they are handling it is not—they are coping through self-harm.
“Other times, I look at my scars and see something else: a girl who was trying to cope with something horrible that she should never have had to live through at all. My scars show pain and suffering, but they also show my will to survive. They’re part of my history that’ll always be there.” ― Cheryl Rainfield, Scars
People cope with traumatic life events in the best way they know, and at times, the only way they can process their emotional pain may be through causing themselves physical pain. No one asks for difficult circumstances, but the shame that people feel as a result can easily be turned inward—upon themselves.
When people are ready to learn new ways for handling the pain—hopeful and life-giving ways—they are often turning to mental health professionals for help. Thriveworks Austin has seen many clients forge a new way. Our counselors have helped many people learn and practice healthy coping skills.
People commonly associate self-injury with cutting, and cutting certainly is one form. However, there are many ways people choose to express their pain through self-harm.
Examples of the different ways people may self-injure include…
Some people use self-injury during particularly stressful times in their lives and cycle through seasons of self-harm and other coping mechanisms. Others use self-injury as a ritualized coping mechanism, doing so on a routine basis—daily, weekly, monthly.
People who experience the following face a higher risk for engaging in self-mutilation:
If self-harm has been the only way you know to handle the pain you feel, know that there are other ways. Many people have learned healthy coping skills that have filled their lives with hope and healing. For most people, they have worked with a therapist or counselor to learn how to…
An experienced mental health professional can help people discern which coping mechanisms may help them the most. Each person is unique and what is effective for one may not be effective for another. Counseling may also help people identify the underlying psychological wound that is causing the psychological pain. Deeper healing can then be applied.
Do you want to meet with a counselor to learn new coping techniques? If so, know that Thriveworks Austin has appointments available for self-harm. Our counselors have worked with many people, healing deep wounds and teaching healthier forms of handling pain.
When you reach out to Thriveworks Austin, a person will answer your call (not a voicemail). We accept most forms of insurance, and many new clients have their first appointment within 24 hours of their first call. Our office also makes evening and weekend sessions available.
We want to help heal the psychological pain. Contact Thriveworks Austin today.
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