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I have extensive experience walking clients through trauma/grief, life transitions, personality disorders, along with depression a...
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I have extensive experience walking clients through trauma/grief, life transitions, personality disorders, along with depression and anxiety.
Hi, my name is Natalie Staggers, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I earned my master's degree in community counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria and have over 10 years of experience providing effective, evidence-based therapeutic services to those looking to grow, rebuild, and rediscover a new way of life. I provide a supportive and confidential environment where you can explore your concerns and develop the tools needed to lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we will work on developing effective coping strategies, gaining insight, and fostering positive change.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, using a flexible approach rooted in person-centered and trauma-informed practices. Being person-centered means YOU are my main focus, and I meet you where you're at.
You are free to laugh, cry, feel seen and heard, but most importantly you can expect to have someone walk alongside you during your journey. I strive to provide empathetic and compassionate guidance, which will allow you to feel less alone and isolated.
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The goal of my psychoanalytic, solution-focused, strength-based psychotherapy approach is to stimulate and initiate a healthy inne...
The goal of my psychoanalytic, solution-focused, strength-based psychotherapy approach is to stimulate and initiate a healthy inner dialogue around troublesome, challenging mental health and psychic conditions, and help individuals navigate ways to a more balanced, wholesome self and a satisfying quality of life.
Marcia Umbarger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) who has many years of experience working with adults, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or military sexual trauma (MST), and adolescents. Marcia provides individual, group, and relationship/couples counseling, dream work in therapy, biofeedback, and vocational therapy sessions.
Marcia's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Rehabilitation Studies, a Master of Science (MS) in Rehabilitation Counseling, and 72 hours of doctoral studies in Jungian Psychology. She attended the University of North Texas (UNT). Marcia was born and raised in The Hague, The Netherlands, so she also provides therapy for Dutch speakers.
Are you experiencing stress, feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, and lonely? Have you resorted to substances alone to deal with life? Are you having issues communicating with your significant other? Are you lost in life and too stressed or lonely to make changes? Do you have longstanding issues, perhaps maybe from childhood, that have not been manageable? Do you need help figuring out who you are, and what you would love to do with your life?
Marcia is here to help you soothe excessive worrying, sadness, loneliness, fears, addictions, and/or anger, or anything that keeps you from functioning in life. She will provide a safe, warm, and trusting environment. Marcia uses a variety of therapy methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, reality therapy, and psychoanalytic/Jungian therapy. When dealing with longstanding issues, especially from childhood, Marcia uses a combination of psychoanalysis, analytical/Jungian, reality therapy, and CBT to help you make changes to yourself and your life.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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I teach communication skills and help them to engage with each other. I also try to remind them of the value of their relationship, as they got into it because they found this person exciting/attractive/caring and wanted to pursue him or her.
I teach the speaker/listener technique, decision-making, value assessment, and future goals.
One of the clients will often verbalize how they believe the relationship is going. You can see the progress or lack thereof in the verbal or nonverbal communication between them.
Clients are making progress when they are planning places they want to go in the city or larger for quality time. This sometimes is restaurants or walks in the park. It is not about the specific place, but the person you are with.
Think of your goals for your relationship and you as a person in that relationship.
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.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling can significantly improve your relationship, helping you overcome challenges and reconnect with your partner. At Thriveworks Fort Worth, we offer expert support to help you and your partner work through issues and strengthen your bond.
Give us a call at (682) 223-4725 to schedule your appointment today.
Couples therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and enhancing the overall health of your relationship. Our licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) at Thriveworks Fort Worth understand how relationship issues can impact your entire life and emotional well-being.
Couples therapy can help you and your partner in various ways:
At Thriveworks Fort Worth, we prioritize your needs and ensure you receive timely help. We do not use a waiting list, and new clients often see their provider within seven business days of their first call. Contact us today to schedule your couples therapy session and start your journey toward a healthier, happier relationship.
Reach out to Thriveworks Fort Worth to rebuild and strengthen your relationship. Our counselors are here to help you navigate challenges and improve your connection. Call us at (682) 223-4725 to get started.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Fort Worth is located near W Magnolia Ave and W Rosedale St, off I-30. It is right by Cook Children's Medical Center and a short distance from the Fort Worth Zoo.
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