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As a mother, wife, and therapist with over a decade of experience, I understand that life can be an overwhelming journey that can ...
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As a mother, wife, and therapist with over a decade of experience, I understand that life can be an overwhelming journey that can be better processed together. I aim to create a safe place for exploration, self-evaluation, and healing.
Desiree Paddack is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience. She provides individual, family, and group counseling to address concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, conflict resolution, marital conflict, and so much more. She has worked with clients from all backgrounds from ages 5 to 68. Using active listening and a tailored approach to treatment, Desiree commits herself to helping others reach their goals.
Desiree received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. Depending on a client’s needs, abilities, and concerns, she uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian counseling.
Do you feel like something is missing in your life? Has it crossed your mind that things need to change? Do you simply need to feel seen or have your voice heard? Desiree is ready to explore with you. Reach out to her today!
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As a minority female, I am passionate about creating a safe space for all and am willing and able to understand the complexity of ...
As a minority female, I am passionate about creating a safe space for all and am willing and able to understand the complexity of how one’s intersectionality between different communities, groups, and cultures can impact their worldview and identity.
Jasmin Calvin is a licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of experience working in the mental health field. She is passionate about creating a space where her clients feel accepted, heard, valued, and understood. Jasmin has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, and she is dedicated to helping others overcome challenges and improve their overall mental health. She specializes in anxiety, life transitions, trauma, postpartum, interpersonal communication and relationships, and depression.
Jasmin completed her Masters of Science in Counseling and Counselor Education (M.S.Ed), as well as completed her Education Specialist degree in Mental Health Counseling (Ed.S) at Indiana Univeristy Bloomington. She has professional experience working in the university setting with young adults, providing grief work with birth mothers through a local adoption agency, providing more intensive therapy services through a hospital outpatient clinic, and more. This clinical experience allows Jasmin to adequately understand and address a variety of presenting concerns. Jasmin utilizes multiple therapy approaches, including: person-centered therapy, multicultural counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and trauma focused therapy.
Life can be challenging, and we don’t always have to tools to effectively process and cope with those challenges in a healthy way. Jasmin is confident that she can provide the support you need to gain those tools, so you can overcome whatever challenges you are facing. If you’re ready to take the first step, schedule an appointment with her today!
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My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I find the benefit of this approach is helping patients understand their negative thought patterns and make positive changes to them.
I teach many tools in talk therapy that I find beneficial to clients including anxiety coping skills like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, emotional regulation skills, and many more.
I know a client is making progress in therapy when they report a greater ability to cope with daily stressors and greater sense of stability in their daily life.
Clients can help themselves outside of therapy by taking time to relax, reading therapeutic self-help books and articles, and practicing coping skills learned in therapy.
To prepare for your first therapy session, you can work on writing down your symptoms and prioritizing what you want to address most in therapy.
Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.
Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.
Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.
Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.
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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