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am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions....
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am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in treating trauma and understands how traumatic events can impact our mental health. Tiffany typically treats children, teens, adults, and seniors with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life issues/transitions.
In sessions, she uses culturally-sensitive (CST), solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT), reality therapy (RT), and much more. Tiffany is perfect for individuals who have experienced some type of trauma within their lifetime.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Old Dominion University. She also earned a Master's and Doctorate degree at Liberty University.
Most people have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Tiffany is confident she can help assist and support you as you work through trauma and learn how past experiences can play a role in current mental health symptoms. She looks forward to seeing you in your first session together.
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I'm a therapist in rural southwest Virginia known for my ability to establish strong connections with clients, especially children...
I'm a therapist in rural southwest Virginia known for my ability to establish strong connections with clients, especially children and families, through active listening and empathetic understanding.
Reece Cumbo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience in his field. He specializes in supporting individuals and families with issues including mental stress, life transitions, domestic abuse, family conflict, and gender identity concerns. Reece has a background in youth counseling in diverse settings such as homes, schools, probation, out-of-home placement, and out-of-school placement. He values creating a safe space for clients and ensures inclusive, affirming care for everyone regardless of background, beliefs, or orientation.
Reece has a Master of Social Work from East Tennessee State University. He often uses his expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy to foster genuine connections and empower clients to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. He also uses narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Reece is particularly committed to providing compassionate care for the LGBTQIA+ community but welcomes the opportunity to connect with anyone looking for help. Reach out to Reece for a supportive, understanding, and transformative therapeutic experience.
As someone who has worked in different care settings, my experience has helped me understand the importance of taking care of our ...
As someone who has worked in different care settings, my experience has helped me understand the importance of taking care of our mental health and its impact on overall health and wellbeing if ignored.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of nursing experience, including acute care, emergency room, and critical care. My broad experience across healthcare settings allows me to personalize treatment and medication management for adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University, where I concentrated on psychiatric care. My approach to care begins with a thorough evaluation of symptoms and medication needs, followed by continuous collaboration to ensure progress and comfort while prioritizing safety and patient-centered outcomes.
My goal is to provide a compassionate, judgment-free environment where clients feel supported throughout their healing journey. Together, we will develop effective, individualized treatment strategies to reduce symptoms, restore balance, and help you achieve peace of mind and emotional well-being.
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Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is a specialized therapeutic approach that concentrates on strengthening the parent-child relationship and enhancing child behavior through structured, interactive sessions. This therapy emphasizes positive reinforcement and active listening to help parents develop nurturing and authoritative parenting skills.
In our parent-child interaction therapy sessions (PCIT), trained therapists at Thriveworks in Blacksburg, VA will guide you and your child in real-time interactions imparting effective communication and behavior management techniques. PCIT is commonly employed to address issues like disruptive behavior, defiance, and parent-child attachment problems, with the overarching aim of fortifying the parent-child bond, improving parenting skills, and fostering healthier child development.
Thriveworks therapists in Blacksburg, VA conducted parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) both in person and virtual through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is flexible and depends on the unique needs and progress of each family. Typically, PCIT involves around 12 to 20 weekly one-hour sessions, but the therapy length can be adapted based on the child’s and family’s response to treatment. While some families may complete PCIT in a few months, others may choose to continue for a more extended period to reach their therapeutic objectives.
PCIT is a family-oriented therapy that can enhance the parent-child relationship through improved interaction. It can help the parent learn techniques and bring about reductions in the child’s behavior issues. As a result, this therapy often leads to a stronger familial relationship.
If you’re looking for therapy to address concerns about your child or simply want to improve interactions with your child(ren), call or schedule online with Thriveworks in Blacksburg, VA.
In PCIT, you as the parent will have the opportunity to learn new skills that can help you become better able to provide a caring, nurturing, and beneficial environment for your child. An ultimate goal of this approach is to help negative behaviors evolve into more positive behavior patterns.
PCIT seeks to minimize any negative characteristics within the relationship, and teaches you, the parent, techniques for to use towards that goal. You’ll also be guided in developing new behaviors and communication skills to provide support and encouragement. Your therapist will introduce you to effective and safe disciplinary techniques that can then be used to help your child improve behavior by addressing and managing symptoms and issues that lead to the negative behavior. You’ll be encouraged to practice these techniques until you’re comfortable using them. Children who participate in PCIT can often learn how to adapt their own behavior, and many families experience vast improvement in child behavior and the parent-child relationship.
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Children who participate in PCIT often develop greater self-esteem, experience less anger and frustration. Often their social, organizational and relationship skills are improved. Most feel safer and calmer, and communicate more effectively. As the parent, you typically can learn many consistent, reliable techniques for parenting. You may even experience greater confidence when dealing with behavioral concerns, whether publicly or in the home.
Call Thriveworks Blacksburg at 540-376-3348 to schedule an appointment with our PCIT expert therapist, or book online.
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