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As a clinician who has worked all over the country, I have had the opportunity to help people from all walks of life, establish un...
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As a clinician who has worked all over the country, I have had the opportunity to help people from all walks of life, establish unique connections, and truly meet people where they are.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. I typically work with women ages 20–45, helping them identify issues that interfere with their ability to function or cause them to feel “stuck.” My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented—I work alongside clients to uncover patterns, set meaningful goals, and move toward healing and emotional balance.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from Barry University. My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and traumatic incident reduction to help clients gain insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and work through past trauma while developing practical coping tools.
If you’re ready to begin your journey toward emotional wellness, I would be honored to support you. I offer both in-person and online sessions, providing a compassionate space for you to heal, grow, and rediscover your inner strength.
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I am deeply dedicated to building connections and embracing diverse cultures. My goal is to help you empower yourself by assisting...
I am deeply dedicated to building connections and embracing diverse cultures. My goal is to help you empower yourself by assisting in setting meaningful objectives and supporting you every step of the way as you work towards achieving them.
Bernave Vega, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, has a year of dedicated experience in mental health. His passion lies in supporting couples, adolescents, and adults in navigating life's obstacles. Bernave specializes in depression, anxiety, gender/sexuality identity conflicts, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. He has a close connection to the LGBTQIA+ community, offering compassionate support to individuals facing challenges related to gender and sexual identity. This, combined with his professional background, equips him to offer the guidance and assistance his clients seek.
Bernave earned his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Mary's University. Bernave employs a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy. PLEASE NOTE: CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS WILL ONLY BE SEEN FOR IN OFFICE SESSIONS.
Dealing with life's challenges and changes can be overwhelming. At times, all we need is a compassionate listener who understands without judgment. Bernave provides a caring ear and fresh insights to help you see things differently. If you're ready to take positive steps forward, schedule an appointment with him today!
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As a Black woman and trauma-informed therapist, I create a space where authenticity, cultural identity, and emotional healing can ...
As a Black woman and trauma-informed therapist, I create a space where authenticity, cultural identity, and emotional healing can coexist, helping clients rewrite their stories with compassion, awareness, and renewed strength.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 7 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and major life transitions. I work with clients who are seeking emotional resilience, balance, and greater self-awareness. My goal is to create a safe, culturally sensitive space where healing, growth, and confidence can flourish through compassion, creativity, and evidence-based care.
I earned my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Lamar University. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential techniques, and creative expression to help clients understand emotions, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build practical coping skills. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering.
I believe healing is not about perfection but about progress and self-compassion. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore, heal, and rediscover peace and purpose. When you’re ready, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward growth and emotional well-being.
As a busy mom who has navigated both personal and professional challenges, I’m passionate about empowering others to lead joyful, ...
As a busy mom who has navigated both personal and professional challenges, I’m passionate about empowering others to lead joyful, fulfilling lives through self-exploration and cultivating self-efficacy.
Maureen Rosas is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field and more than 10 years of experience in education. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of children, adolescents, and families by guiding them through self-exploration and goal-setting. Maureen specializes in women's health and wellness, anxiety, coping skills, self-esteem, and stress.
Maureen completed her Master’s of Education in Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. Her background in education uniquely equips her to offer guidance and foster growth in individuals. Maureen utilizes multiple treatments such as Adlerian techniques, play therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Maureen builds empathy by creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and validated in their experiences. She approaches each session with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Once a client is ready to explore their feelings, gain clarity, and work towards growth, Maureen invites them to reach out.
Cheryl Clansy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), trained Mediator, and Life Coach with 20 years of experienc...
Cheryl Clansy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), trained Mediator, and Life Coach with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Cheryl is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges, resolve conflicts, and live more fulfilled lives. She specializes in anxiety, grief, relationship issues, school issues, and major life transitions.
Cheryl completed her doctoral degree at Grambling State University. She has professional experience in public education, postsecondary education, and the nonprofit sector. This, coupled with her preparation as a mediator and life coach enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. Cheryl uses multiple treatment approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
We all can learn ways to handle the challenges of life and build to success. Cheryl is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
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A go to approach for helping people in grief and loss counseling is person centered therapy (PCT). The benefit of this therapeutic approach is that it incorporates the following components:
The following tools are provided in grief and loss therapy:
Clients are making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling when they are showing emotional progress when feelings become less overwhelming for the client. The client will engage in social reconnection and will show cognitive shifts in negative thought patterns.
Clients can supplement their time in grief and loss counseling with journaling daily to process emotions and gain clarity, or express themselves creatively through art or music. Cognitive exercises like challenging negative thoughts and practicing positive affirmations help reshape perspectives.
To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session it is helpful to reflect on your goals for coming to therapy and what would make an ideal therapist to support them while moving through grief.
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Missouri City, TX have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Missouri City, TX will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
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