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As a clinician, I understand that individuals have different backgrounds and experiences that make them unique....
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As a clinician, I understand that individuals have different backgrounds and experiences that make them unique.
Marissa Bell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address their unique challenges and needs. Marissa has a diverse professional background working with individuals of different ages and needs. She specializes in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorder, trauma, and major life transitions. Marissa completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Marissa is very passionate about supporting and guiding others in finding solutions and overcoming challenges. Marissa utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Despite the challenges and situations that happen in life, Marissa is confident that she can support and empower individuals through navigating life challenges. Marissa can support others in developing coping skills and establishing goals. If you are ready to start therapy, schedule an appointment with her today.
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As someone who has worked on understanding my own identity and personal challenges with mental health, I understand the importance...
As someone who has worked on understanding my own identity and personal challenges with mental health, I understand the importance of seeking support to help better one's quality of life.
During his professional years as a clinical social work therapist, Graeme Biddle has had the privilege of working with several populations, including clients with terminal illnesses and their family members, as well as children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral instability. Graeme enjoys helping clients identify tools to cope with anxiety, depression, and anger. He also has experience helping clients understand life transitions, as well as better understand periods of grief and loss.
Graeme completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as his Bachelor of Arts from Randolph-Macon College. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through the state of Virginia. Graeme provides a calm, validating approach to therapy, while also remaining direct, and encouraging self-accountability. While using a strengths-based perspective, Graeme utilizes several clinical modalities including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
The process of beginning therapy can be scary and overwhelming. Graeme will strive at helping provide a safe space and facilitate a collaborative approach to help you feel valued and in control of your treatment. Schedule an appointment with Graeme to begin the steps of accomplishing your personal goals.
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My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is to focus first on rapport-building and connection. I find the best benefit in using a strengths-based approach to help this population recognize their self-esteem, which is commonly a challenge during the teen years.
I teach the following tools in teen counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when they view themselves more positively and are happy in their relationships.
Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling with structured routines and time for self-care.
To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can ask a trusted adult questions about the process or voice their emotions.
Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Richmond have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Richmond, VA offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
If your teenager seems to be having trouble dealing with all of these changes, enlisting the help of a Thriveworks Richmond counselor is a wise choice. We will be able to talk to your teen in a unique way from that of the parent. We can help create open and honest communication in your home. Reach out to us today to schedule an appointment.
What defines adolescence? High school dances, zits, break-ups, and unfortunately, intense emotions are all part of this time of life. Everything feels so important as a teenager. Your son or daughter’s body is changing; they are morphing from a child into an adult. This is often an emotionally painful process. How many of us would want to return to high school? The peer pressure, body issues, popularity problems; all of these things make the time incredibly difficult for many teens.
Teens face many choices in life. They are in the process of defining who they will become, both now and in the future. They are thinking about college, their career, and also their friends and their amount of freedom. All of these things can cause tension in the home. The slammed doors and screaming matches may be nearly more than you can bear. We understand, and can help you create a more peaceful family life, with respect to the changes and choices that your teenager is facing.
Thriveworks Richmond counselors are ready when you need us. We have appointments available for new clients within the week of reaching out. Our counselors and therapists are leaders in their field, and ready to put their expertise to work for you. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.
Call us today. It would be our honor to walk with you and your teenager on this journey to adulthood.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond is located near Markel Rd and Fitzhugh Ave, off W Broad St. It is a short distance from the Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital and right by the Libbie Mill Library.
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