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As a bilingual therapist with over five years of experience working with teens and young adults, I create a supportive, practical ...
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As a bilingual therapist with over five years of experience working with teens and young adults, I create a supportive, practical space where we can understand what’s holding you back and build the tools you need to move forward—on and off the field.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in clinical counseling and over 5 years of experience in the mental health field, including the past four years providing direct therapy. I have extensive experience working with teens and young adults, supporting them through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges while providing a supportive space for growth and healing. My approach is client-centered, practical, and goal-oriented. I integrate principles from therapy, sports psychology, and coaching to help clients build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and develop meaningful, lasting change.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows me to effectively support a diverse client population and provide culturally responsive care. Originally from Venezuela, I moved to St. Louis at the age of 16. I have also traveled to over 20 countries, shaping my cultural awareness and ability to connect with clients from a wide range of backgrounds.
At 32, I bring both clinical training and real-world perspective to my work, helping clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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As a well-rounded, culturally sensitive, seasoned woman of color, I have a particular understanding of a variety of mental health ...
As a well-rounded, culturally sensitive, seasoned woman of color, I have a particular understanding of a variety of mental health needs. In my 30+ years in the profession, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 33 years of experience. My work has included serving as a college professor of counseling and providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in multicultural counseling and have supported clients facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship struggles, and communication issues.
I earned my Doctorate in Counselor Education and Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Louis University and a Master’s in General Counseling from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. My approach integrates client-centered, cognitive, and behavioral therapies while tailoring care to meet the needs of children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I aim to provide a supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to create meaningful change. I bring optimism and hope, helping individuals and couples explore challenges with clarity and compassion. My goal is to validate each person’s experiences and walk alongside them as they work toward improved well-being.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in , MO usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in , MO offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
When we argue and have tension in our family unit, it can cause a lot of stress and worry for each individual family member. Is your family:
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you and your family might benefit from the help of a family therapist. When you feel like you can’t even look at your family member or despise the thought of being in the same room with them, it can be really unhealthy for everyone’s sake. Family therapists are trained to help people work through these conflicts and repair relationships in order to start living happier and healthier.
After every storm, the sun will smile; for every problem, there is a solution, and the soul’s indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.” –William R. Alger
After every storm, the sun will smile; for every problem, there is a solution,
and the soul’s indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.”
–William R. Alger
At Thriveworks Missouri Counseling, our family therapists are open and ready to help you and your loved ones tackle the problems you are having. If you think that you and your family members could benefit from working with a professional who can provide unbiased guidance and tools, reach out to us today. Call us or visit our online booking portal to schedule your first session.
Family therapy is similar to traditional one-on-one counseling where a therapist will work to help you resolve problems you are having and help you start moving forward. Family therapy is generally short-term, meaning that most clients will finish in as little as nine sessions. When first starting treatment, your family counselor will sit down and take in every individual’s personal concerns and goals. By doing this, our therapists can get a better understand of the whole situation and identify where the cracks are. Then with this information, they will create a unique plan of action that is specific to your family unit.
This type of therapy will utilize a myriad of different methods and tools to connect with you all on a deeper, more meaningful level. Also, depending on who is present during each session, you can expect your sessions to vary. We understand how everyone responds differently to different methods such as talk therapy, narrative therapy, art therapy, etc. That’s why we will try many different approaches to achieve and overcome the difficulties you are tackling. Some areas we will work to improve on include:
There are many reasons why you and your family may seek out the help of a licensed psychologist. Everything from divorce and communication to grief and addiction, here at Thriveworks Missouri, we can help you. Here is a list of common reasons why families seek our help:
If the issue you and your loved ones is not on the list above, don’t worry. This is just a short list as it would be nearly impossible to name every concern that would be addressed in therapy. The online family therapists at Thriveworks Missouri can help you tackle any challenge you are facing and provide you tools for success.
Thriveworks Missouri Counseling offers two main ways to receive teletherapy. They are video chat counseling and telephone counseling. Both options are proven reliable and effective so there is no reason to feel like you are getting less care virtually as you would in-person. Some additional benefits of online counseling include comfort, convivence, and affordability.
Our counselors dedicate their lives to helping families just like yours. We’ll provide you with individualized, compassionate care that’s available and ready when you are. We also understand how difficult it can be to decide to take that next step. Just know, you should be proud of yourselves for making it here and wanting to make a change for the better. There’s no need to continue living a life that’s full of friction and bad emotions.
At Thriveworks Missouri, we do not operate on a waitlist. Once you call to schedule your first appointment, we can often get you and your family in with a counselor within 24 hours. We also offer flexible scheduling options and have appointment times during the day, evenings, and weekends. Lastly, we accept most major insurance carriers and have great self-payment options as well.
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