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As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empa...
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As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empathetic and strengths-based approach that honors each person's unique story.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, older adults, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, restore connection, and achieve emotional well-being in a safe, compassionate space. Together, we'll identify strengths, build coping tools, and create positive change through collaboration and self-awareness.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. My approach is trauma-informed, empathic, and strengths-based. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and family systems techniques to support healing.
In our work together, you can expect warmth, authenticity, and respect. Whether you're navigating relationships, grief, or personal challenges, I'll walk alongside you to foster healing, clarity, and confidence. You deserve a space to feel heard, supported, and empowered toward lasting growth.
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As an African American, cisgender Female, I am passionate and relational when working with communities of color, and I understand ...
As an African American, cisgender Female, I am passionate and relational when working with communities of color, and I understand the importance of being seen and understood, while also recognizing the need to express personal experiences without judgment.
I am an associate clinical social worker (ACSW) with 3 years of experience providing client-centered, trauma-informed care. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity- or relationship-related concerns. My work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practice, and I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported as they work toward emotional stability and personal growth.
I have my master’s degree in social welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, talk therapy, and trauma-informed care. When appropriate, I incorporate creative, play-based, and expressive techniques to support emotional processing in a developmentally responsive way.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your experiences are honored, and your goals guide our work. Together, we will build insight, resilience, and practical coping skills to help you move forward with clarity and confidence
As someone who believes in the power of empathy and genuine connection, I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your...
As someone who believes in the power of empathy and genuine connection, I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment, guiding you towards your own path of healing and growth.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients manage depression, anxiety, and self-doubt while guiding them toward greater self-awareness and empowerment. My approach emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and practical tools to help clients strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and find clarity in their personal and professional goals. I’m committed to providing a safe, supportive space for growth and healing.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. I use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and personalized coping strategies. My goal is to help clients explore emotions, confront fears, and build skills that promote lasting emotional wellness and balance.
I understand that reaching out for help takes courage, and I aim to meet you where you are, offering empathy, perspective, and actionable support. Together, we’ll work to unlock your potential, restore confidence, and create meaningful change, one step at a time.
As a Muslim therapist, I value a culturally sensitive and inclusive space where we can talk openly about life, faith, or just gett...
As a Muslim therapist, I value a culturally sensitive and inclusive space where we can talk openly about life, faith, or just getting through hard times.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s challenges. My work focuses on helping clients navigate emotional stress, relationship struggles, trauma, and personal growth. I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from California State University. My approach blends evidence-based practices with a person-centered, strengths-focused perspective. I believe in meeting clients where they are while helping them build resilience, self-awareness, and effective coping strategies.
I am passionate about helping clients develop tools to manage life transitions, improve relationships, and enhance emotional well-being. My goal is to help each person feel seen, supported, and capable of growth. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I invite you to take the first step and reach out.
I am a caring and empathic clinician with over 30 years of experience navigating the changes of life within the family and individ...
I am a caring and empathic clinician with over 30 years of experience navigating the changes of life within the family and individual dynamic.
Lona Misouria is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. With a trauma-informed lens, she is guided by empathy, openness, and compassion, creating a safe and empowering space for clients to explore life’s challenges. Lona is passionate about helping clients uncover their inner strengths as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring conditions. Her approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and rooted in trust and transparency.
Lona earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. She integrates trauma-informed care with evidence-based approaches to support clients dealing with emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. Her clinical work is grounded in empathy and cultural humility.
Lona is ready to walk beside you on your healing journey. She believes therapy should feel like a safe return to self where you are seen, heard, and empowered. When you’re ready to begin, she’s here with warmth, guidance, and an open heart to support you in creating meaningful change.
As a bilingual Swedish-speaking therapist, I will meet you with a deep, compassionate presence, provide a safe place to explore yo...
As a bilingual Swedish-speaking therapist, I will meet you with a deep, compassionate presence, provide a safe place to explore your inner landscape, and assist you in identifying needs and what might trigger difficult emotions.
Carina Demanigold is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s most difficult transitions. She draws from both physical and mental healthcare backgrounds, including hospice care. Carina is passionate about providing emotional support to those facing grief, trauma, and other forms of suffering. She works with mild to moderate mental health symptoms and fosters healing through a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Carina holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Her integrative approach combines mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional balance using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and the Gottman method. She meets clients where they are and promotes authentic healing.
Carina offers evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to the needs of each client, helping them manage anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Her calm, non-judgmental presence empowers individuals and couples to navigate emotional waves with clarity and resilience. She believes therapy is a path toward understanding the logic behind our behaviors.
As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family....
As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family.
Selene Alvarado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. Her ideal client is someone who is struggling with depressive symptoms and needs to learn new coping skills in order to manage their depression. Their goal would be to be able to implement a variety of techniques to better help them get through their problems.
Selene has a Master of Science in Social Work San from Jose State University. She focuses on self-reflection and looking at ways clients can build their self-confidence. Through your relationship, you and her will focus on what is the most important thing for the client to improve.
As a Hispanic woman, Selene understands what the stigma is in Hispanic culture related to mental health. However, there is no shame in needing support and guidance. Mental health is just as important as our physical health. We all need someone at some point to help guide us through difficult periods of our lives.
As a first-generation Latino male, I witnessed my parents' immigration experience and saw the complex traumas they endured; this g...
As a first-generation Latino male, I witnessed my parents' immigration experience and saw the complex traumas they endured; this gave me a sense of responsibility to my community and motivated me to develop a more positive male identity.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and parents navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, trauma, substance use, and intimate partner violence. I understand that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships, family dynamics, and past experiences affect your well-being. I strive to create a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered as we work together toward meaningful change.
I earned my master's degree in social work from the University of California Berkeley. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish. I have extensive experience supporting youth facing trauma, academic stress, and family conflict, as well as parents navigating the complexities of caregiving while maintaining their own well-being.
In our sessions, we will work to clarify goals, build on strengths, and develop practical strategies for lasting progress. I can help you process past experiences, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and build healthy coping skills. If you are ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, I look forward to connecting with you.
As a minority female with Vietnamese-American refugee parents, I understand the unique challenges of transgenerational trauma and ...
As a minority female with Vietnamese-American refugee parents, I understand the unique challenges of transgenerational trauma and have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by factors stemming from grief, loss, and how we can use what we’ve learned to feel empowered once again.
I am an associate clinical social worker (ACSW) with 21 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, and life transitions. I also support individuals seeking healthier coping strategies and greater emotional balance as they move through challenging seasons of life.
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of California at Los Angeles, with concentrations in gerontology and health. My clinical approach integrates dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on setting realistic, attainable goals that support long-term growth and resilience.
When life feels overwhelming or difficult to manage, therapy can offer clarity, support, and direction. I provide a thoughtful, collaborative space where you can explore challenges, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. I invite you to schedule a session when you feel ready to take the next step.
I believe that true healing involves the whole self—mind, body, and breath—and I guide clients toward balance through an integrati...
I believe that true healing involves the whole self—mind, body, and breath—and I guide clients toward balance through an integrative, embodied approach.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience helping individuals strengthen the mind-body connection to support emotional healing. I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder, and I look forward to expanding my practice to include children in the future. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I listen closely and partner with you to find strategies that fit your unique needs, helping you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and have a background in nutrition. I take a holistic approach that integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy with mindfulness, breathwork, and movement.
Healing is a journey, and you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, supportive space where your experiences are honored. Together, we can begin exploring a path toward a more grounded, authentic, and fulfilled version of you.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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