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I understand that life can be a journey, but it doesn't have to be traveled alone....
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I understand that life can be a journey, but it doesn't have to be traveled alone.
Shaun Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience. He specializes in helping others deal with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other challenges. Adopting a humanistic point of view, Shaun recognizes that all clients have unique stories, issues, and concerns. He provides individual, family, and couples counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Shaun received his Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. He utilizes existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Christian counseling, and mindfulness techniques, depending on individual needs and goals.
If you are looking for someone who will listen to, understand, and support you on your journey to your best self, don't hesitate to reach out. Shaun would be honored to work with you!
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My experience as a queer-identified individual of color helps me connect with others who may face challenges with their intersecti...
My experience as a queer-identified individual of color helps me connect with others who may face challenges with their intersecting marginalized identities.
I am a licensed psychologist with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and sexuality-related challenges. My clinical background includes academic medical center work supporting clients with body image concerns and emotional or disordered eating patterns. I am especially passionate about providing culturally competent care to those with intersecting marginalized identities, including LGBTQ+ clients and individuals exploring intimacy, sexual connection, and relational well-being.
I earned my doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Midwestern University. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, compassion-focused approaches, and mindfulness-based techniques.
My goal is to help you strengthen emotional clarity, deepen self-awareness, and build supportive skills that align with your life goals. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can work through challenges, explore patterns, and move toward meaningful and lasting change. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, a trauma-informed clinician who has worked with clients with a variety of persona...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, a trauma-informed clinician who has worked with clients with a variety of personal concerns.
Alexyis Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy and has worked with clients who have a wide range of concerns including trauma, perinatal mood disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, life transitions, parenting problems, and career challenges. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Alexyis takes an integrative approach to therapy, combining trauma-informed techniques with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based therapy (MBT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy.
Alexyis is known for her creativity in therapy sessions and often incorporates somatic work, mindfulness, expressive arts, and experiential activities. She believes in working collaboratively with her clients to address obstacles and move forward as a team. To schedule an appointment with Alexyis, you can call or go online.
Identifying as a person of color and an immigrant who has experienced my own share of mental health and trauma struggles, I value ...
Identifying as a person of color and an immigrant who has experienced my own share of mental health and trauma struggles, I value the importance of a non-judgmental, safe space in order to identify that you are more than your past traumatic experiences.
Srividhya "Srivi" Subramanian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field and 8 years of experience in the engineering field with her own life experiences with mental health that brought her into the human sector. The skills she developed during her engineering career, such as being a strong team- player, effective problem-solving, combined with empathic communication enabled her to seamlessly venture into the human service sector. Srividhya specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues.
Srivi has a Master's degree in Computer Science from University of Arizona, Tucson and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Chennai, India. She graduated with her Master's degree in Social Work from Boston University by January 2020. Her experience mainly comes from her lived experiences with mental illness and abuse along with running groups and individual counseling with domestic violence survivors.
Anxiety, depression, relationship or self-esteem issues can manifest in different ways in different people. She will incorporate new skills to move past hardships, while gently undoing any self-defeating patterns. She welcomes you as you are. If you are ready, schedule an appointment with her today.
Having spent years struggling with and overcoming depression and anxiety, I am able to provide hope for you....
Having spent years struggling with and overcoming depression and anxiety, I am able to provide hope for you.
Nicovia Bradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience. She supports individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, social anxiety, communication challenges, low self-esteem, and marital issues. Nicovia understands that these struggles often disrupt the ability to enjoy life and hinder personal growth. Her goal is to assist those who feel stuck, frustrated, agitated, confused, overwhelmed, and hopeless. Nicovia aims to partner with individuals to help remove barriers, obstacles, and stumbling blocks, enabling them to realize their potential and succeed beyond these challenges.
Nicovia has a Master’s in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She is committed to developing a collaborative relationship where trust is the foundation. Nicovia uses methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, motivational interviewing, Christian counseling, and mindfulness techniques.
Nicovia believes in the transformative power of therapy and the potential for change. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, Nicovia is here to walk alongside you. She invites you to reach out and take the first step toward a brighter future. Healing and growth are within reach, and Nicovia is ready to get you there.
Understanding that mental health holds no boundaries for all people, I aim to create a safe and comfortable space for exploring an...
Understanding that mental health holds no boundaries for all people, I aim to create a safe and comfortable space for exploring and processing eclectic problems using eclectic solutions and techniques that match the client.
Brian Milton is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with 6 years of experience working with addiction and substance use issues. Brian has experience working with adolescents and adults and specializes in anxiety, depression, life changes and difficulties, trauma, men's issues, ADHD issues, helping those find purpose, coping skills for stress, and communication skills. Prior to being a counselor, Brian spent time working in various drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers with teens and adults.
Brian holds a Master’s in counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. Brian can offer Christian-based counseling upon request but also tailors evidence-based theories and techniques to the needs of the client to meet them where they are. He uses humanistic and person-centered techniques with CBT and DBT to challenge beliefs and thoughts and foster change.
Brian believes therapy is a collaborative effort to guide folks toward their goals. Brian helps the individual set the focus of the session and has them actively participate in the planning of treatment to achieve these goals and desired outcomes. If you're ready to begin your journey for change and improvement, book your session with Brian.
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My approach to helping people cope with grief and loss is to begin by normalizing their pain. I find the best benefit in helping clients understand that they can use the principles taught to address any type of grief and loss. I believe an important part of therapy is helping clients understand that coping skills are transferable.
Here are some examples of topics I would focus on: 1. For clients with complicated grief responses, I would explore what they observed and internalized about grief growing up. 2. Understanding the purpose of emotions and how to validate feelings. 3. Using the five stages of grief and tasks of mourning models to help clients make sense of where they are in the healing process. 4. Identify and explore creative outlets clients use/prefer for expressing feelings (journaling, drawing, poetry, music). 5. Discussing how to overcome barriers to closure after someone has died.
I know when a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling when they report noticing a consistent decline in the maladaptive behaviors and thoughts that kept them stuck.
Clients can supplement their time in grief and & loss counseling with: 1. Identifying what is needed in areas that have been neglected (ex. nutrition, sleep, cleaning, responding to messages). 2. Implementing a mindful gratitude practice at the end of each day as a way of emptying and preparing for the next day's blessings. 3. Identifying and committing to doing at least one self-care activity on a regular basis.
To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session, an individual can 1) leave enough time in your schedule to make it on time so you don't feel rushed, 2) bring something to write with if you like, and 3) expect to take the journey one day at a time.
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Irving, TX have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Irving, TX will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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