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As someone with lived experience relating to trauma, I understand the need to be validated, understood and experience compassion f...
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As someone with lived experience relating to trauma, I understand the need to be validated, understood and experience compassion from others.
Deidra Fuller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas who has over 15 years of experience partnering with adults in their journey toward freeing themselves from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, and relationship challenges.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in Interpretation-ASL/English from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and received her Master's degree in Special Education-Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas—Austin. She is a fluent user of American Sign Language and had a successful 30+ year career as a Nationally Licensed Sign Language Interpreter (NLSI).
Deidra believes that all clients have the answers they seek within themselves and only need a “tour guide” to find the path to those answers. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) and motivational interviewing while focusing on strengths, mindfulness, spirituality, the development of coping skills, and solutions-focused approaches.
Deidra seeks to be your “tour guide” to self-discovery, reducing your depression/anxiety, learning coping skills to stop addictive patterns and behaviors, understanding your trauma and how it has impacted your life, and how to not let the past control your life.
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As a hispanic woman, I understand the stigmas that come when exploring mental health in our culture....
As a hispanic woman, I understand the stigmas that come when exploring mental health in our culture.
Joevany Sanchez is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate, who is being supervised by Deidra Fuller LPC-S, and has been a resident of the Permian Basin since 2013. She enjoys helping pre-teens, teens, and adults of all ages. Joevany specializes in depression, grief, anxiety, divorce, life changes, and relationship issues.
Joevany earned her Master of Counseling at the University of Texas Permian Basin. Living in the Permian Basin, she understands the lives of the people of the region and how stressful living here can be. This enables her to connect with and guide her clients. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, sand therapy, and play therapy.
Learning how to cope with change can sometimes prove to be difficult. Therapy is a great gateway toward learning to cope with the loss of a loved one, change of work/school, going through a different stage in your life, or any kind of challenges you may face.
LPC Associate Supervised by Deidra Fuller LPC-S
As a woman with adult children and grandchildren, I have a deep understanding of what it means to be an empty nester, the pain of ...
As a woman with adult children and grandchildren, I have a deep understanding of what it means to be an empty nester, the pain of estrangement, navigating what it means to be a generation x adult and deal with the everyday ups and downs of life in today's world.
Leanette Burns is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician and an Addictions Counselor with over 18 years of combined experience in human services and counseling. She is passionate about helping others with the everyday life stuff that gets in the way of living a fulfilling life. She has experience in working with those who abuse substances, those who love someone who abuses substances, estrangement, anxiety, teens in foster care, teen issues, trichotillomania, legal issues, first responder issues, and general life issues.
Leanette completed her Master's in Clinical Counseling at Bellevue University in Omaha, NE. She has had many life experiences that give her the ability to meet people where they are and empathize on a deeper level. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. Leanette utilizes multiple treatment approaches including substance use treatment, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Life is sometimes hard and confusing, and we all run into times when we need someone to talk to, someone who will listen. Leanette is confident that she can support you through the challenges that life often throws our way. She can help you gain new insight, change thought processes, and learn techniques that will help you to live a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to chat, schedule an appointment with Leanette today.
As a woman of color, I understand seeking counseling can be a hard step to take for anyone. I want to make this process for you. I...
As a woman of color, I understand seeking counseling can be a hard step to take for anyone. I want to make this process for you. I am here for you no matter what you are going through or suffering from. I am here to support and empower you in your time of need.
Dominica Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 5 years of experience working with all different populations, including adults, children/adolescents, and geriatric, while providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling. Dominica has also worked with clients who suffer from drug/alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, family/relationship issues, anger problems, communication problems, and severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), etc. She has helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse.
Dominica completed her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She is easygoing, open, accepting, and flexible. Her counseling style is warm, collaborative, and welcoming. Dominica’s approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic, psychodynamic, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and rational-emotive counseling. She will tailor your dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs/goals. Seeking counseling can be a hard step for anyone to take. Dominica is here to support and empower you in your time of need, and she looks forward to working with you!
I am an optimistic person and believe in seeing the best in people. My ambition as a counselor is to help each individual live up ...
I am an optimistic person and believe in seeing the best in people. My ambition as a counselor is to help each individual live up to their potential and to assist them in achieving their goals. My experiences in elementary and middle school settings and private counseling practice have helped me succeed in helping individuals identify and change their way of thinking while finding the best version of themselves.
Amy Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in education and the last 4 in counseling in school and private practice. She is passionate about helping individuals with depression, anxiety, grief trauma, child and adolescent issues, addiction, life transitions, low self-esteem, career struggles, emptiness (directionless), confidence, stress, and her favorite, helping them become the best version of themselves. Amy has a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, a Master's in Guidance and Counseling Certification, and a Master’s in Psychology with a specialization in School Psychology.
Amy’s degrees, along with her professional experience, enable her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and more.
Amy understands that life is full of ups and downs and how trying that can be. She is here to aid you with support, a new perspective, and the tools and techniques to get through it and be a better you. If you are ready to get started, please reach out.
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My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is, first off, validating their experience and normalizing their emotions. I help clients understand that their responses to their trauma are often coping skills that are self-protective, despite them sometimes not being healthy or helpful coping skills. My approach is to teach new and more helpful coping skills while we process the trauma.
I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy: challenging negative thoughts, grounding exercises, mindfulness, CBT techniques, and self-care to name a few.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when the client reports fewer episodes of anxiety, flashbacks, and depression and improved overall moods. When clients report the use of healthier coping skills, it is an indication of improvement.
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by making a commitment to the work discussed in therapy, practicing the new skills, possibly attending peer support groups.
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can be open and honest about their experiences. If sessions are to be on Zoom, check internet speed, have a place that is safe and private, and plan not to be driving.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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