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Change can be difficult for anybody, but with the right guidance, it is entirely possible to reach your desired outcome....
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Change can be difficult for anybody, but with the right guidance, it is entirely possible to reach your desired outcome.
Joseph Garza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 13 years of experience. He enjoys working with clients of all ages, and especially loves when a client is open to change. Joseph has worked with various mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, ADHD, and many more. He has experience working with couples and families as well.
Joseph completed his Master's degree in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. He has biblical counseling as a foundation, as well, if needed by his clients. This can add an additional resource and support for his clients, too. Joseph is certified in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and uses this along with exposure therapy to work with clients struggling with anxiety and other disorders.
As stated previously, change can be difficult but with the right experience, wisdom, and guidance, change does not have to be avoided. Joseph understands this and has a heart for people to grow and to have a healthy perspective on themselves and others. If you are ready to begin this journey, please reach out to schedule with Joseph, so that your shared journey can begin.
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As a married mother of a middle schooler and a disabled high schooler, I certainly understand trying to do it all while maintainin...
As a married mother of a middle schooler and a disabled high schooler, I certainly understand trying to do it all while maintaining a healthy balance.
Kathy McBride is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, panic and mood disorders, relationship issues, parenting issues, behavioral problems, self-esteem issues, and improving coping skills. Kathy’s experience includes intensive in-home counseling, in-home parenting support, and school-based counseling services. One of her strengths is her ability to understand people from backgrounds different than hers. Kathy believes that the therapeutic relationship is the driving force in motivating change.
Kathy attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received her Master of Science in Social Work. She employs an eclectic approach and uses cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based and relational therapies, and mindfulness techniques.
Kathy builds a relationship and rapport with clients so they feel comfortable talking about their lives and situations and designing long-term solutions. She is ready to help you on your journey towards improving your overall well-being and living a more balanced life.
As a 56-year-old single mother who has a wealth of experience, I understand life never goes as planned, or as desired....
As a 56-year-old single mother who has a wealth of experience, I understand life never goes as planned, or as desired.
Josephine Barclay is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked for the last 4 years in one of Houston's busiest psychiatric hospitals as a unit therapist. She has worked with teens and adults in acute psychiatric distress. She was born and raised in Australia and immigrated to the United States in 1995. Josephine raised 3 daughters and has experienced life transitions, grief, divorce, and depression. Josephine specializes in helping clients cope with suicidal ideation, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transition adjustment issues, geriatric mental health problems, grief, and relationship issues.
Josephine earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Houston Baptist University. Her approach is client-centered, meeting clients where they are using integrative treatment approaches, including solution-focused brief therapy, humanistic therapy, existential therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Life is a journey that is not always easy. Josephine is here to help you navigate and discover healthier options and perspectives. She is here to help you develop coping tools and make healthier life choices. If you are ready to start working on yourself and finding a better you, schedule an appointment with her today. Let's roll!
As a feminist therapist, I understand the struggle to maintain one's unique singular identity while simultaneously maintaining a c...
As a feminist therapist, I understand the struggle to maintain one's unique singular identity while simultaneously maintaining a couples' identity.
Susan Landers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, adults, adolescents, and preteens find their inner voice and learn how to express their unique selves, both as individuals and as couples. Susan specializes in helping those with trauma, grief, depression, and other life problems, including anxiety.
Susan completed her Master of Science in Counseling at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Susan is passionate about helping others heal themselves and uses a therapeutic style, which is a mixture of person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-centered styles, all tailored to her client's individual needs.
We all have our struggles in life. Susan is uniquely experienced in helping you through these difficult periods in life and will help you discover the tools and techniques to build the life you have only dared dream of. Please call to schedule an appointment to get started.
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My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is to learn what they like to watch and play with. I find the best benefit in relating the issues we are dealing with to things like their favorite cartoon character because they are able to help determine the narrative and can better identify with the characters in a relaxed, fun way.
Tools taught in child therapy are coping skills, effective communication skills, and emotional regulation skills.
Clients are making progress when a child and parent agree that the child is able to respond appropriately to negative stressors and triggers.
Clients can watch supplemental videos on the topics of emotional regulation and journal about their day and feelings.
Parents/guardians can prepare for their child's first session by having a conversation with their child about what therapy is and what the expected outcome is.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Houston.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Houston, TX have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Houston, TX is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
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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