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Gwendolyn Fisher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help ...
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Gwendolyn Fisher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, bipolar, oppositional defiance, trauma, PTSD, family relationships, and crisis stabilization.
Gwendolyn earned her Bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan University and her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Gwendolyn utilizes collaborative, positive regard, solutions-focused, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, mindfulness-based, and emotionally-focused approaches to meet clients where they are, and to promote a more meaningful life.
Gwendolyn seeks to empower clients by helping them meet the goals they desire in life. With her assistance, you'll begin recognizing that you are valuable while learning to live your best life—one day at a time.
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I am here to assist you with navigating your life experience regardless of the stage you currently occupy....
I am here to assist you with navigating your life experience regardless of the stage you currently occupy.
My name is Esonija' Fulgham, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker practicing in VA, DC, and MD. I've been practicing clinical social work independently for almost 15 years. I enjoy the work that I do in helping families and individuals thrive and learn to articulate their lived experiences from a place of empowerment.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, empowerment approaches, and trauma-informed frameworks to help clients live their best lives. My focus is on equipping you with practical coping skills.
I look forward to working with you and am humbled that you've chosen me to share your journey.
Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction...
Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Tricia uses a humanistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, strength-based, narrative, acceptance and commitment, expressive art as therapy, and positive psychotherapy.
Tricia completed her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She will actively listen, help you gain perspective, explore with you what is keeping you from becoming the best version of yourself, and make a plan that will empower you to reach your goals.
“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety” (Abraham Maslow). Sometimes what feels safe, comfortable, and familiar, is actually unhealthy; change can be hard and the unknown scary. Do you feel stuck, repeating toxic patterns or negative thinking? Have life events or stress become overwhelming or seem unmanageable? Maybe you just need a supportive space to talk about what you’re going through and how you are feeling.
am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions....
am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in treating trauma and understands how traumatic events can impact our mental health. Tiffany typically treats children, teens, adults, and seniors with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life issues/transitions.
In sessions, she uses culturally-sensitive (CST), solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT), reality therapy (RT), and much more. Tiffany is perfect for individuals who have experienced some type of trauma within their lifetime.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Old Dominion University. She also earned a Master's and Doctorate degree at Liberty University.
Most people have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Tiffany is confident she can help assist and support you as you work through trauma and learn how past experiences can play a role in current mental health symptoms. She looks forward to seeing you in your first session together.
As a recent counseling graduate passionate about mental health, I understand the challenges of navigating life transitions and fin...
As a recent counseling graduate passionate about mental health, I understand the challenges of navigating life transitions and finding balance while juggling personal and professional growth.
Cassie Stolec is a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience helping clients navigate anxiety, stress, identity development, and significant life transitions. She is dedicated to fostering personal growth and emotional resilience in a safe, compassionate environment. Throughout her career, she has worked with children, young adults, and middle-aged adults, providing tailored support for each stage of life. Cassie’s personalized care empowers clients to gain insight and promotes long-term emotional well-being.
Cassie received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients challenge negative thought patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop practical coping skills.
Cassie understands that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but she believes in the power of growth through support and self-discovery. With compassion and a client-centered approach, will work with you to navigate challenges and find balance. When you are ready, Cassie is here to help you take the next step toward healing and personal growth.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is providing an objective and client-centered supportive approach for working towards identified goals for the couple. I find the best benefit with the use of communication skills/techniques to support increased communication and understanding within the relationship. Additionally, teaching CBT skills to help support interpretation and management of negative thinking to increase awareness of any distorted thinking that may be contributing to negative communication or tension.
I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in couple/marriage counseling when they are demonstrating reduction in their symptoms related to identified goals and reporting an improvement in the relationship.
Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with application of interventions and other skills learned to support their goals.
To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can expect an intake to be provided to gather further historical and current information to help identify and support development of appropriate treatment goals.
Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Couples therapy is a type of therapy specifically geared to help couples work through their challenges and improve their relationship as a whole. If you and your partner are having trouble working through your challenges or would simply like a couples therapist’s input, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Norfolk Counseling.
Thriveworks Norfolk has couples therapists who specialize in treating and addressing relationship issues.
Couples therapy can prove helpful to any and every couple out there: from those who have been together for years to those who are only beginning to build their relationship:
For example, if you and your partner are stuck in a rut, your Thriveworks Norfolk couples therapist can 1) help you determine why intimacy is lacking, 2) improve your intimacy, 3) offer support during these tough conversations about intimacy and affection in your relationship, and 4) provide therapeutic techniques for keeping that flame alive now and always.
If you and your partner are struggling with a specific challenge or conflict, the couples therapists at Thriveworks Norfolk Counseling can help. If, on the other hand, you’re just looking for professional guidance in building a stronger or happier relationship, our couples therapists can help then, too.
The “downs” in your relationship, or the relationship issues that you encounter, might include:
The items on this list are many. Whatever it is you have going on, don’t be afraid to talk to your Thriveworks Norfolk couples therapist about it. They’ve seen it all, and they always offer a supportive space free of judgment for working through these relationship issues.
If you’re ready for a happier, healthier relationship, reach out. Thriveworks Norfolk Counseling is here to help, and we’re ready to get you scheduled now. To schedule couples therapy at Thriveworks Norfolk Counseling, call us today or schedule online.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Norfolk is located near Hampton Blvd and W 9th St, off Brambleton Ave. It is right by the Elizabeth River and near Old Dominion University.
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