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Connection, validation, instruction, and processing are pivotal needs in any circumstance that life throws our way....
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Connection, validation, instruction, and processing are pivotal needs in any circumstance that life throws our way.
Krystal Shaffer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with a variety of populations including, children and youth, geriatric, crisis management, substance use and general mental health. Krystal received her Masters in Social Work from East Tennessee State University. She participated in an intensive training in trauma focused CBT and DBT for her first two years as a therapist and this has shaped her therapeutic path.
Here are some words from Krystal herself:
I am a trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapist with a focus on using interventions for somatic recovery and cognitive reframing.
I treat the following disorders:
Trauma and stress related disorders such as CPTSD, PTSD, Adjustment, OCD, Social Phobia, General Anxiety, Stress Management
Mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar.
Crisis Care Management including Borderline Personality Disorder, Suicidality, self harm, and existential crisis
ADHD, grief, women's health, outpatient substance abuse disorder, insomnia (behavioral interventions), emotion regulation, and self esteem
I am NOT trained in couples or family counseling, eating disorders, autism or gender dysphoria
I operate out of the following modalities and theories: CBT, DBT, ERP, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Behavioral Interventions, client centered approach, Polyvagal theory, Trauma informed care (Cognitive Processing and Internal Family Systems).
I am also aware that not everyone is seeking OR in need of a specific intervention type of therapy. Sometimes we are looking for a place to be heard and a place to work through our own thoughts. I can provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere where we can work on identifying triggers for the current ailment, uncovering root cause, provide a validating listening environment, and refer to other professions to help with your individual healing journey. (psychiatry, psych NP, nutritionist, medical PCP, holistic health practitioners, case management or other community resources such as AA, NA, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters etc.)
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Breakup therapy from our Thriveworks Knoxville therapists helps people process the loss that comes with a breakup. In addition, it can help them to better understand what was wrong as well as what was right in their relationship so that they’re able to move forward.
Breakup therapy works by offering a safe space for people to explore the pain and changes that can accompany a breakup. It also works by equipping individuals with healthy coping mechanisms such as self-reflection and relaxation techniques to replace harmful (or maladaptive) coping mechanisms.
Breakup therapy from the therapists at Thriveworks in Knoxville, TN is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The amount of breakup therapy sessions will vary from one person to the next, depending on their specific needs. However, it typically lasts for several weeks or months.
It is usually not a good experience to break up from one’s lover, partner or spouse. A lot of emotions are involved in the process: Some people could be very sad, disappointed or betrayed. But life must go on. You must find a way to embrace a peaceful, new life.
Sometimes, that involves working with a mental health professional to heal and move forward. Thriveworks Knoxville has breakup counselors here and available to help. Reach out today to get started.
Some or all of the symptoms below are common to people going through relationship breakups:
The most sensible thing to do at this junction is to seek relationship breakup counseling soon after the breakup has been finalized. You may not be able to deal with this unfortunate situation yourself; an experienced breakup therapist should be able to help you transition into a better life after the breakup.
Outlined below are the ways a qualified relationship counselor or therapist can help you overcome all your worries after a breakup:
Give us a call if you are dealing with any of the relationship breakup issues described above. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances. Also, oftentimes, new clients can often meet with their provider within the same week as scheduling.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Knoxville is located near N Peters Rd and N Cedar Bluff Rd, off I-40. It is a short distance from the Cedar Bluff Branch Library and close to Walker Springs Park.
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