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Ricky Thompson

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

My approach to helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy focuses on creating safety and trust, providing psychoeducation, stabilizing clients, processing trauma using evidence-based techniques, restructuring unhelpful beliefs, regulating emotions, improving interpersonal skills, and promoting self-care. I prioritize collaboration, respect client autonomy, and tailor interventions to meet individual needs, aiming to empower clients to heal, regain control, and thrive beyond their traumatic experiences.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:

  • Grounding techniques: Grounding techniques help clients stay connected to the present moment and reduce feelings of dissociation or overwhelm.
  • Coping skills: Coping skills may include techniques for managing anxiety, anger, or sadness, such as cognitive restructuring, problem-solving, assertiveness training, and relaxation techniques.
  • Emotional regulation: This may involve techniques such as identifying and labeling emotions, practicing self-soothing activities, and developing distress tolerance skills.
  • Self-care practices: Self-care practices such as regular exercise, nutritious eating, adequate sleep, engaging in hobbies or leisure activities, and seeking social support.
  • Relaxation techniques: Teaching clients relaxation techniques such as guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, or meditation can help reduce physiological arousal and promote a sense of calmness and relaxation.
  • Cognitive restructuring: Cognitive restructuring may include techniques such as cognitive reframing, thought-stopping, and replacing negative thoughts with more adaptive and realistic ones.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when there is a reduction in symptoms, improved functioning, enhanced coping skills, increased self-awareness, better relationships, a sense of safety, reconnection with values and goals, and positive client feedback. These indicators collectively signify movement towards healing and recovery from trauma.

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

Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy through journaling, mindfulness, physical exercise, support groups, relaxation techniques, and self-care practices. These activities can complement therapy and support clients' healing and recovery from PTSD and trauma.

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

Preparing ahead of time for therapy for PTSD/trauma can help you make the most of your treatment experience. I would suggest that you:

  • Reflect on your goals: What are you looking to achieve in therapy?
  • Research therapists: Find a good fit for you.
  • Prepare questions: Write down any questions or concerns you have about starting.
  • Set realistic expectations: Therapy is a collaborative process that takes time and effort.
  • Open mindset: Be honest and transparent with your therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
  • Be patient with yourself: Seeking therapy is a positive step toward improving your mental health.

Starting Trauma therapy

What is trauma therapy?

Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.

How does trauma therapy work?

Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Jacksonville therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.

Is trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks trauma counseling in Jacksonville, FL is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does trauma therapy last?

If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Jacksonville, FL will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.

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Trauma Therapy in Jacksonville, FL—PTSD Therapists, Counselors and Psychologists

It’s vital that trauma victims process their experience properly and receive the support they need to heal—especially if they show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. If you have experienced trauma, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Jacksonville, FL to work with a trauma or PTSD therapist. These professionals specialize in helping trauma victims process and heal from their experience.

If you’re interested in working with a Thriveworks Jacksonville trauma therapist or PTSD therapist, give us a call at (904) 507-6712. A scheduling specialist will help you set up an appointment at your earliest convenience.

What Is Trauma? 

If you aren’t sure what classifies as trauma, trauma is a distressing experience that has a psychological impact on the victim. Examples include those listed above—domestic abuse, natural disasters, bullying—as well as the death of a loved one, mental or emotional abuse, and more. Those who witness trauma might struggle to resume their day to day activities. For example, one might find concentrating at work or school nearly impossible.

What Are Common PTSD Symptoms?

Someone who has experienced trauma might have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if they exhibit a specific set of symptoms of a month or longer. These symptoms include:

  • He or she has distressing nightmares and/or flashbacks
  • They avoid places and things that remind them of their trauma
  • He or she experiences sleep disturbances, loses their ability to concentrate, and/or becomes irritable

Trauma can cause one to feel disconnected from true life, lose interest in the activities they once enjoyed, and even engage in risky behavior. Also, they might feel guilty, mad, or afraid. Exact presentation of symptoms can vary significantly from person to person.

How Can Trauma Therapy or PTSD Therapy Help?

Trauma therapy and PTSD therapy are specifically designed to for trauma victims. It helps these individuals to process their trauma, cope with their PTSD symptoms, and manage any damage left behind. The main goal is to help clients find happiness and live a normal life again.

Just as the PTSD symptoms can vary, the layout of trauma therapy or PTSD therapy can vary too! The right approach for you will depend on your specific experience, needs, and goals for therapy. That being said, there are several common approaches:

  1. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT)
  2. Psychodynamic therapy
  3. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Set up a Trauma Therapy Appointment Today at Thriveworks Jacksonville

Is there an upsetting experience that has stuck with you? Do you have nightmares or flashbacks to said event? Consider working with a trauma therapist or PTSD psychologist at Thriveworks Jacksonville, FL. These providers have specific skills, training, and experience helping people post-trauma.

If you are ready to schedule an appointment and open up about your traumatic experience in order to heal, give us a call at (904) 507-6712. A scheduling specialist will assist you, and help you schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. Rest assured, we have extended hours in the evenings and on the weekends to best accommodate you. We understand that you might have a tight schedule or cannot make it in for the normal daytime appointments. We also accept most major insurances, and oftentimes, new clients meet with their provider within the same week as reaching out.

We look forward to the opportunity to meet you and hope to hear from you soon. Remember: You can thrive, and we can help.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Jacksonville therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Florida Blue | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Self-pay costs at Jacksonville
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

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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Their billing is horrible. I signed a payment agreement and they did not honour it. They charged my card for way more than the agreed amount making my account go negative. Cancelled all my appointment and wont be using this service again.
Read more Their billing is horrible. I signed a payment agreement and they did not honour it. They charged my card for way more than the agreed amount making my account go negative. Cancelled all my appointment and wont be using this service again.
Sean Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m 3 times better, because of the instructions and medication. I never was a medicine, trusting person. But after seeing my Psychiatrist, and him explaining the benefits, I trusted the process. And thank God I did.!
Read more I’m 3 times better, because of the instructions and medication. I never was a medicine, trusting person. But after seeing my Psychiatrist, and him explaining the benefits, I trusted the process. And thank God I did.!
Emmanuel Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’ve been dealing with a few stressers before reaching out for help in the psychology space. I reached out mainly because the pain being caused in my relationship. Sarah welcomed me into her network here with such professionalism I felt instantly comfortable with having open and candid conversation. Since then my life has gone through and still going through major changes some good and some bad. I would like Thriveworks and Sarah know that this couldn’t have been a better time for someone like Sarah to open her door for me and coach me through some of things I’ve been going thru and point me in the right direction of how to be the best version of a person I can be. You can tell she is passionate about her work and cares deeply for clients like myself. If there’s ever a time where someone I know needs to talk to someone I will recommend Thriveworks and specifically Sarah if it’s possible. Sarah, keep up the good work. You’re making a positive difference in my life.
Read more I’ve been dealing with a few stressers before reaching out for help in the psychology space. I reached out mainly because the pain being caused in my relationship. Sarah welcomed me into her network here with such professionalism I felt instantly comfortable with having open and candid conversation. Since then my life has gone through and still going through major changes some good and some bad. I would like Thriveworks and Sarah know that this couldn’t have been a better time for someone like Sarah to open her door for me and coach me through some of things I’ve been going thru and point me in the right direction of how to be the best version of a person I can be. You can tell she is passionate about her work and cares deeply for clients like myself. If there’s ever a time where someone I know needs to talk to someone I will recommend Thriveworks and specifically Sarah if it’s possible. Sarah, keep up the good work. You’re making a positive difference in my life.
Brandyn Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I am loving working with my Therapist, Vanessa Cumber, from Thriveworks! She has such helpful insights and strategies for the challenges I face. She has such patience, as I try to learn and apply new concepts she shows me. She shows me ways of looking at past events in my life in a whole new way. It is exciting to feel some progress toward the positive, in my thought patterns, because of Vanessa’s gentle guidance. I am a very happy Thriveworks client!!!
Read more I am loving working with my Therapist, Vanessa Cumber, from Thriveworks! She has such helpful insights and strategies for the challenges I face. She has such patience, as I try to learn and apply new concepts she shows me. She shows me ways of looking at past events in my life in a whole new way. It is exciting to feel some progress toward the positive, in my thought patterns, because of Vanessa’s gentle guidance. I am a very happy Thriveworks client!!!
Theresa Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Vanessa is very passionate in her profession. She cares to help those that help themselves! Thank you Vanessa for you time with me. Your guidance and knowledge is really helping me improve myself. ??????
Read more Vanessa is very passionate in her profession. She cares to help those that help themselves! Thank you Vanessa for you time with me. Your guidance and knowledge is really helping me improve myself. ??????
Maureen Jan 2024
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★★★★★
Vanessa Cumber is amazing. She really helps me through my problems and thoughts and teaches me a lot. Thank you Vanessa for what you do. Your work is appreciated by me and my family.
Read more Vanessa Cumber is amazing. She really helps me through my problems and thoughts and teaches me a lot. Thank you Vanessa for what you do. Your work is appreciated by me and my family.
Maureen Jan 2024
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★★★★★
I'm enjoying my sessions with my Dr. He's been good on getting me on the right medications.
Martha Jan 2024
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★★★★★
I have been so well taken care of with Thriveworks! From the efficient sign-up process, to my outstanding therapist, Vanessa Cumber. Vanessa takes the time to really understand the big events in my life. She helps me reflect, review and challenge my own views about things, when I go to a negative place and get stuck there. Vanessa helps me get to the bottom of why I am so hard on myself. She is teaching me to become my own strongest advocate, instead of staying in my default, of harshest critic. Vanessa has the patience and fortitude of a Saint. I am truly blessed by her, and everyone at Thriveworks! You all are making the world a kinder place!
Read more I have been so well taken care of with Thriveworks! From the efficient sign-up process, to my outstanding therapist, Vanessa Cumber. Vanessa takes the time to really understand the big events in my life. She helps me reflect, review and challenge my own views about things, when I go to a negative place and get stuck there. Vanessa helps me get to the bottom of why I am so hard on myself. She is teaching me to become my own strongest advocate, instead of staying in my default, of harshest critic. Vanessa has the patience and fortitude of a Saint. I am truly blessed by her, and everyone at Thriveworks! You all are making the world a kinder place!
Theresa Jan 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Jacksonville is located at 4243 Sunbeam Rd, Floor 1, Suite 6, Jacksonville, FL 32257, between San Jose Blvd. and Craven Rd.

Phone number

(904) 299-0184

Languages spoken by FL providers

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