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Thuy Ulrich

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My typical approach for helping people in therapy is fundamentally the same across all modalities—meeting clients at their level and readiness for change. I find this works best because they are the experts on themselves; this is especially true because of the delicate nature of working with trauma. Clients need to be the ones driving progress or the actions won’t be meaningful.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach many tools in trauma therapy that are catered to each person’s needs and level of functioning. For example:

  • Coping tools that build upon their existing coping mechanisms to help make them more effective and healthy
  • Mindfulness tools that help build awareness and understanding of emotions
  • Psychoeducation on how trauma affects people
  • Insight tools, like how schemas from trauma can shape how we relate to others and deal with problems
  • Communication tools to help clients feel heard when expressing feelings & needs

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I know clients are making meaningful progress in therapy when they start reporting improvements in their lives and/or relationships. It’s important to help clients recognize and celebrate their successes, no matter how small.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can supplement their therapy by practicing good self-care & the coping tools discussed, or just by considering how the concepts from sessions can be applied. In trauma therapy, consistent practice of tools is the foundation of healing oneself from trauma.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

To prepare for their first session, clients can consider what their goals for therapy might be and keep an open mind for their new journey. Therapy can open doors to new concepts and approaches if clients are ready to open those doors. With trauma, it can also be comforting for clients to know they aren’t opening those doors alone.

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Irvine therapists and counselors accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

  • Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Irvine
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Irvine is off of Irvine Center Drive and Yale Avenue. We are across the street from Wildwood Park, and near Good Shepherd Preschool.

Phone number

(657) 315-1250

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • Vietnamese
  • English
  • Spanish
Monday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:00pm

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Monday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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