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Having navigated my own challenges, I understand the courage it takes to ask for support, and I'm committed to walking alongside y...
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Having navigated my own challenges, I understand the courage it takes to ask for support, and I'm committed to walking alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and hope.
Hi, I'm Kiersten, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I work with individuals throughout the lifespan struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem. My approach is shaped by professional training and lived experiences, grounded in the belief that healing happens when people feel truly seen and accepted. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck. They come to therapy wanting to understand themselves, develop coping skills, heal from the past, and strengthen relationships.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Sandtray Therapy to meet your unique needs. Our work is guided by your goals and what feels most supportive.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and you don't have to navigate this alone. I'll meet you with compassion and authenticity, genuinely committed to helping you feel seen and supported. I hope to provide a space where you feel accepted and encouraged moving forward. If you feel we may be a good fit, I invite you to schedule an appointment.
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My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is to identify their medium for healing. This focuses on their strengths and understanding how their mind works. I prefer this approach because it helps me understand what brings clients joy, how their mind works, and using what makes them inherently them to create strategies for their success and growth.
I teach the following tools in individual therapy: cognitive restructuring of their belief systems and core beliefs, understanding how these systems relate to feelings and actions, understanding their different protective parts, and exploring their creative/joyous parts.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they are displaying a better understanding of their parts. This usually shows up as I observe the conversations that they have with their parts, with little involvement from me. It will also show up as their assessment scores and overall distress levels decrease.
Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy with reading materials for personal growth and development as well as by reconnecting with the people, places, and things that bring them joy.
To prepare for your first individual therapy session, it's important to come with an open mind. Therapy is a safe place to feel all the emotions, including joy and laughter. It is important to celebrate the small breadcrumb milestones as well as process the icky moments. Therapy can be fulfilling in many aspects.
Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.
Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.
Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.
Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Phoenix is located near East Ray Road and South 48th Street, off I-10. It is right by the Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center and near the Mountain Pointe High School.
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