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Welcome! You have now taken the first step in our journey together. I'm honored to have you here and look forward to working with you.
Meghan Paravi is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 5 years of experience. She treats clients of all ages who are struggling with life transitions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and grief, among other concerns. Meghan strives to look at each client individually, as they are the expert on their life. Her practice is rooted in the belief that individuals possess inherent strength and resilience. Meghan is committed to creating a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Meghan earned her Master’s in Counseling from Loma Linda University. She collaborates with clients to develop effective strategies and techniques tailored to their unique needs, promoting personal growth and positive change. Meghan uses approaches including exposure response prevention, experiential therapy, expressive arts, and psychoanalysis.
Meghan partners with clients to discover life beyond “existing” or “surviving” in broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. She will walk alongside you, empowering you to discover hope, healing, and happiness to reach your fullest potential.
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As a mental health provider, Ms. Pearson is intrinsically motivated by the desire to help those in need. Driven by a passion for w...
As a mental health provider, Ms. Pearson is intrinsically motivated by the desire to help those in need. Driven by a passion for witnessing the progression that individuals achieve, she values being able to join patients as they travel along the journey of change.
LaSharta Pearson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She has experience treating anxiety/panic disorders, depressive disorders, adjustment disorders (major life change, divorce), bipolar disorders, personality disorders, issues with parent/child relationships, substance use issues, LGBTQIA+-related needs, postpartum depression, psychosis, and schizophrenia. Over the course of her life, LaSharta has found multiple ways to serve her community and brings that experience to her mind-care work, including her time spent as a corrections officer and as a member of the US Air Force.
Centered on an individually focused care philosophy, she tailors treatment to each patient’s specific needs, expectations, and goals. Ms. Pearson draws on various therapeutic modalities such as solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Ms. Pearson is grateful to have found her true calling as a therapist, noting that in many ways, the calling found her. She hopes to empower, inspire, and motivate her clients. One of her favorite affirmations is: “You are a powerful force of nature; your potential is limitless. Start believing in the power of you.” Schedule an appointment with her today.
As an individual who has experienced recent transitions, in my personal and professional life, I can understand how life's experie...
As an individual who has experienced recent transitions, in my personal and professional life, I can understand how life's experiences can be overwhelming at times.
Shandrieka Poree Vallare is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and seniors to better manage their anxiety, depression, anger management difficulties, relationship difficulties, coping skills, life transitional issues, academic problems, low self-esteem, chronic stress, and women’s issues.
Shandrieka earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Southern University—New Orleans. She's an active listener who enjoys engaging with her clients as they work together towards identifying and achieving short and long-term goals. Shandrieka utilizes various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy, person center therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy. From professional experience, she knows that improving one's behavioral health can lead to increased quality of life, healthier families, more satisfying personal relationships, and stronger communities.
Shandrieka is passionate about helping people overcome life's difficult challenges and is dedicated to assisting individuals with developing new insights and coping skills. She'll work with you to begin the process of transforming and improving your mental health. As an individual who has experienced challenges and obstacles within her personal and professional life, she understands how negative experiences can be overwhelming at times. Shandrieka will partner with you to devise a personalized treatment plan that sets you on the path to success and addresses your needs as a client.
As someone who has experienced life challenges and difficulties personally and professionally, I know what it’s like to feel misun...
As someone who has experienced life challenges and difficulties personally and professionally, I know what it’s like to feel misunderstood or be told to “get over it."
Lucy Peacock is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 9 years of experience. She specializes in helping adults struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, and daily life stressors. She takes the time to develop a therapeutic relationship with each of her clients to build a sense of trust. Lucy seeks to be a safe space where individuals can reflect on themselves, discover self-worth, and foster personal growth.
Lucy received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients gain practical insight into their situations and regain emotional balance. She also has experience with emotionally focused, person-centered, and family systems approaches.
Those entering therapy can feel a range of emotions from uncertainty to despair to fear. Lucy applauds you for seeking out change and is ready and waiting to help you achieve your goals! Let her be your support through life’s most challenging times.
As a therapist, I believe communication and transparency are essential parts of healthy therapy that will help a person to reach t...
As a therapist, I believe communication and transparency are essential parts of healthy therapy that will help a person to reach their personal goals.
Keisha Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas. She has over 10 years of experience working with all age groups (adolescents and adults, mainly) in inpatient and outpatient treatment. Keisha specializes in helping clients with a wide range of concerns such as adjusting to life stressors, coping mechanisms, anger management, anxiety, and grief. In addition, individuals experiencing life-threatening crisis, and juveniles in the legal system.
Keisha obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Prairie View A & M University and completed her Master's degree in Counseling from Houston Baptist University. Keisha utilizes multiple modalities including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
She embraces a collaborative approach and is person-centered to best help the client. Life is a journey that is continuously changing. Keisha will create a safe space to be open so that she can meet you where you are. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
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My go-to approach for helping people in our medication check-ins involves assessing whether the medications are effectively targeting the symptoms for which they were prescribed. I engage in shared decision-making with clients to discuss their treatment goals, preferences, and any concerns they may have about their medications, empowering clients to take an active role in their treatment plan and promote adherence.
My typical approach to prescribing medication is to ""start slow, go slow."" I often begin with low doses and gradually titrate upward as tolerated to minimize the risk of adverse effects. This cautious approach allows for close monitoring of the client's response and helps optimize therapeutic benefits while minimizing side effects. I also implement a structured plan for monitoring the client's response to medication, including regular follow-up appointments to assess efficacy, tolerability, and safety, allowing for timely adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in our sessions when there is a reduction in the severity and frequency of psychiatric symptoms. Progress may also be reflected in the client's ability to engage in daily activities, fulfill responsibilities, and participate in meaningful social interactions. Clients may report improvements in mood, anxiety levels, sleep patterns, increased energy levels, motivation, productivity, and a greater sense of enjoyment in life. Improvement in the client's overall quality of life is a key indicator of progress, which may involve enhancements in various domains such as physical health, relationships, employment or education, leisure activities, and overall satisfaction with life.
Clients typically benefit from incorporating a variety of activities into their personal time that promote self-care, social connection, creativity, personal growth, and overall well-being. These include:
To prepare for your first psychiatry session, you can bring any relevant medical records, psychiatric history, and current medication lists to the appointment. Take some time to reflect on your symptoms, including the nature, severity, and duration of any psychiatric symptoms you've been experiencing. Note any triggers or patterns associated with your symptoms and how they have impacted your daily life. Identify what you hope to achieve through psychiatric treatment and what specific goals you would like to work towards. Lastly, write down any questions or concerns you have about your mental health, treatment options, or the therapeutic process. This preparation can help ensure that all of your questions are addressed during the session.
Yes, we offer comprehensive psychiatric services to meet your mental health needs.
Psychiatry allows people struggling to manage mental conditions or disorders to get access to medications that will make daily functioning easier, as well as work through any mental factors that might be causing or worsening their condition. Though medications can’t cure mental disorders, medication can make symptoms more manageable, making the process of psychotherapeutic treatment easier and more effective. Psychiatric care can be available through in-person psychiatry and online psychiatry, depending on where you live and your own preferences. However, psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Katy, TX specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
A therapist has an education specifically rooted in therapeutic practice, approaches, techniques, and treatment. They cannot prescribe medications for clients, though they often refer clients to psychiatrists for medication management. Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who specialize in mental health treatment, mainly through medication management and prescription, though they can also practice therapy.
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a highly trained and licensed professional who specializes in mental health care. They are qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapy. Psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks are qualified to prescribe medications for a variety of mental health conditions. They work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Oftentimes, psychiatrists or psychiatric professionals will perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, which involves an in-depth discussion about your symptoms, medical history, and current medications. Once they reach a diagnosis, they may suggest starting certain medications depending on your condition and the intensity of your symptoms.
Yes. At Thriveworks, we offer online-only psychiatry services for optimal comfort and convenience.
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Katy can last for as little or as much time as the client needs to reach their treatment goals, whether that be a month or two or over the course of a year. Treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client’s goals for treatment.
Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who can prescribe anxiety medication and provide therapeutic treatment for anxiety, although not all psychiatrists offer therapy. At Thriveworks, medication management occurs via online psychiatry sessions.
Yes, Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans. We strive to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
Many people suffer from emotional disorders and mental illnesses but don’t know how to get the help they need. The answer, in many cases, is psychiatry. Psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers evaluate their clients’ mental health to provide a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Regardless of your situation, you can rest assured that our psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Katy, TX can help you find a treatment plan that works for you.
Some people require psychiatric help due to serious symptoms like panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. But you don’t need to have severe symptoms to seek treatment for your mental health. There are many psychological and social components to any mental health concern, and they can look very different for different people. Some people may even suffer from low-grade anxiety or depression for years before they realize they could use some professional support.
The most common reasons people reach out for psychiatric help include the following:
If you think you would benefit from psychiatric treatment, consider making an appointment with us in Katy, TX. We know your health is important, which is why new clients can book an appointment right away and even see a provider within the same week. Busy schedules won’t get in the way either thanks to our accommodations for weekend and evening sessions and our flexible cancellation policy.
Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans and boasts telemedicine appointment options so you can feel confident and completely comfortable with your mental health journey. Schedule a psychiatry appointment with us today.
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