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As a woman of color who has known both trauma and healing, I am deeply committed to helping individuals build the capacity to redi...
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As a woman of color who has known both trauma and healing, I am deeply committed to helping individuals build the capacity to rediscover safety, strength, and self-connection.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience. I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational challenges. I approach each person’s story with empathy and curiosity, creating a safe and supportive space for healing and growth.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, helping clients build awareness, regulate emotions, and shift unhelpful patterns. I blend structure with compassion to support clients move toward meaningful personal growth.
I know reaching out for help takes courage. My goal is to meet you where you are, without judgment, and walk alongside you as you build insight, confidence, and self-trust. Together, we’ll work to create lasting change that feels both sustainable and authentic.
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I believe therapy is a collaborative space where your strengths, self-awareness, and capacity for change can guide us toward meani...
I believe therapy is a collaborative space where your strengths, self-awareness, and capacity for change can guide us toward meaningful, lasting growth, and I bring a compassionate, mindful, and solution-focused approach to help you get there.
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) who believes you are enough exactly as you are. I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for clients navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and everyday stressors. I believe therapy is a place to feel heard, understand yourself more deeply, and discover the strengths you already carry.
My approach is strength-based, solution-focused, and grounded in mindful CBT. I work collaboratively with clients who are ready to explore new perspectives and challenge unhelpful patterns. Together, we identify practical tools and meaningful steps toward greater confidence, clarity, healthier relationships, and lasting growth.
Therapy doesn't require you to have everything figured out—just be willing to begin. I strive to create a space where you can show up authentically, feel understood, and move at a pace that honors your journey. If you're ready, I invite you to schedule an appointment and begin exploring what meaningful change can look like for you.
As someone who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances can i...
As someone who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances can impact us, and I believe that building new life skills within a safe, compassionate space can empower us to heal, grow, and create meaningful change.
I’m Ghadia Ilham, MSW, ACSW, and I provide compassionate, person-centered therapy grounded in trauma-informed care. My clinical experience includes supporting adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, chronic illness and adjustment, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I work with clients who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain and are seeking a safe space to process their experiences, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional well-being, and create meaningful change.
I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, drawing from CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to meet each client where they are. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, chronic illness and adjustment while developing coping skills, emotional awareness, and practical tools for lasting growth.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I’m here to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, explore your experiences, and move toward greater confidence and well-being. When you’re ready, I invite you to take the next step and begin your journey toward meaningful change.
I believe each client is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I meet each client where they are and utili...
I believe each client is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I meet each client where they are and utilize their strengths to assist them with their goals.
Dr. Crystal Saidi is a Licensed Psychologist with 14 years of experience. She offers individual, family, and couples counseling to adolescents and adults dealing with family conflict, career, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Saidi completed her doctoral internship at CSUF Counseling and Psychological Services and her post-doctoral training at Monsour Counseling Center in the Claremont University Consortium. She has served as a staff psychologist at a large university, clinic director of an outpatient substance abuse program, and faculty and training director for a graduate program in counseling psychology.
Dr. Saidi received her Master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, integrative therapy, and Rogerian therapy with her clients depending on their needs and goals.
Dr. Saidi enjoys working with and learning from individuals from all backgrounds and cultures. She strives to create a safe space for clients to process and explore their concerns without judgment. Dr. Saidi enjoys reading and traveling and is fluent in Farsi. Book an appointment with her today!
My professional experience has allowed me to understand and assist clients as they traverse negative and positive changes in their...
My professional experience has allowed me to understand and assist clients as they traverse negative and positive changes in their therapeutic journey.
Sara Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that has over 11 years of experience. She specializes in treating children, teens, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Sara is passionate about assisting others in obtaining optimal mental health while managing challenges of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, career and professional issues, and social concerns.
Sara completed her Master's degree in Social Work at California State University-San Bernardino, with a specialization in Children, Youth, and Families. She is a divorced mother and grandmother that has intimately experienced the joys and stressors that accompany a life of varied and diverse emotions. Sara's professional expertise enables her to provide support and a collaborative experience to clients seeking help. Sara's interventions/modalities are eclectic and include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and much more.
Sara will provide empathy and understanding to support you on your therapeutic journey while helping you obtain symptom reduction and better functioning in your daily life. Start your new path—schedule an appointment today.
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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.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Riverside is located near Magnolia Avenue and Beatty Dr, off Highway 91. It is just around the corner from Riverside City College and a short distance from Ryan Bonaminio Park.
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