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Shaped by transition, loss, and resilience, I offer a steady, caring presence that helps clients feel seen, supported, and hopeful...
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Shaped by transition, loss, and resilience, I offer a steady, caring presence that helps clients feel seen, supported, and hopeful as they navigate life’s challenges. With support and understanding, clients can reconnect with the inner strength and wisdom they already carry.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across the lifespan. My background includes school-based counseling, grief and loss work, medical social work, hospice care, and community reentry support. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, bereavement, trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex life stressors using a strength-based, trauma-informed approach.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from Portland State University. My clinical experience spans healthcare, home health, hospice, and correctional settings, including work with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated adults. I utilize evidence-based, client-centered practices that emphasize collaboration, resilience, and practical skill-building.
I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel respected and empowered to show up authentically. Together, we build insight, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change. If you are seeking support during a challenging season, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
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Life can sometimes feel like a maze full of challenges. Together we will work to discover the best route for you....
Life can sometimes feel like a maze full of challenges. Together we will work to discover the best route for you.
Alphia Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in social services and 2 years in mental health. She has spent her career striving and advocating to meet the needs of children and families. Alphia specializes in treating concerns including behavioral issues, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, trauma, and abuse. Alphia seeks to help others see their potential and view challenges as growth opportunities. She works with clients of all ages and has experience as a crisis prevention intervention trainer and circle of security parenting program facilitator.
Alphia received her Master's in Social Work from the Dominican University of River Forest, Illinois. She individualizes treatment and uses a variety of models such as solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and mindfulness.
Alphia will join you on your journey to discover the barriers that have blocked your path and assist you in clearing the path for a new way of thinking and feeling. She understands that you may be unsure of what's next. Alphia will work with you to discover the path to fulfillment.
As a professional counselor with more than 19 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have helped people wit...
As a professional counselor with more than 19 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have helped people with a wide variety of life experiences and psychological needs - from psychosis/schizophrenia to self-harm behavior to anxiety about a recent change to life circumstances.
Traci Phipps is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas with 19 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, difficult life transitions, dysfunctional relationships, sexual abuse, and much more.
Traci earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Tulane University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern State University. Traci seeks to align with every client using a person-centered approach to identify the changes the client wishes to make in their own lives and the barriers or obstacles preventing those changes. Traci helps clients by crafting small, attainable steps that can be taken to move towards those desired changes.
She believes in meeting each client where they are in terms of skills and interpersonal relationship style while remaining person-centered, strengths-based, and continually focused on progress. Traci wants to establish an open, honest and supportive relationship with you while helping you maintain direct communication and encouraging assertiveness in your relationships with others.
Alexa Fouche is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with licenses to practice therapy in both Oregon and California. ...
Alexa Fouche is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with licenses to practice therapy in both Oregon and California. She has over 30 years of experience in working with individuals, families, and couples, and she specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, and family therapy.
Alexa completed her Master's in Psychology at Loyola Marymount University. She utilizes cognitive therapies and has a well-developed view about how individuals come to realize their full potential. Alexa believes the therapeutic relationship is most effective when individuals feel heard and are valued. She has great compassion for those searching for meaning in their lives and for the accompanying journey required for self-actualization.
"I'm a burn survivor that was able to achieve goals in spite of the challenges presented and know how hard it is to not let a disability, negative beliefs, self-doubt, and shame define us," says Alexa. "I work with clients to build on their strengths, overcome barriers to having a meaningful life, and develop coping skills to meet life’s challenges. I look forward to working with you and want to acknowledge the trust and the courage it takes to engage in therapy."
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Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
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.
Many couples seek marriage counseling and couples therapy to improve their relationships. With the support of our compassionate staff at Thriveworks in Salem, OR, you and your partner can work on your individual challenges as well as your concerns as a couple. Reach out to us today to schedule your first couples therapy appointment.
A common misconception is that couples therapy is only for couples who are having major problems in their relationship. In truth, relationship counseling offers you the opportunity to get to better know your partner, yourself, and both of your concerns and needs. It can be helpful whether your relationship is on the brink of disaster or could just use a tune-up.
There are many reasons why a couple might seek counseling. These can include:
Both new couples and established couples can benefit from taking the time and energy to nurture and develop their relationship with their significant other. When you’re ready to take the next step, Thriveworks Counseling in Salem, OR is here to help.
Relationships are incredibly intimate. This is one of the reasons that people are sometimes hesitant to pursue couples counseling. But a professional therapist or counselor can add clarity to your relationship, help you strengthen your bonds, and provide a safe space to air grievances. Attending therapy sessions can even introduce you to new ways of resolving conflicts.
Before your therapy begins, your provider will take the time to get to know you and your spouse. Each of you will have the chance to share your challenges and to listen to the other’s concerns. The type of therapy you receive will be based on your particular situation, but your provider may provide cognitive, emotional, or solution-based forms of therapy that require active participation from you and your spouse both inside and outside of the therapist’s office.
No matter what strategy your counselor introduces, the ultimate goal of the session is to resolve conflict and provide long-term support. If you believe you could benefit from the help of a licensed marriage and family therapist, please reach out to us at Thriveworks in Salem, OR.
The emotional and mental health of you and your spouse is important. That’s why we strive to create an environment that is supportive, responsive, and conducive to learning.
If you’d like to continue to develop your marriage or relationship, consider setting up a remote or in-person appointment. New clients can often book a same-week appointment, and will have evening and weekend sessions to choose from. Plus, we accept most major insurances.
Working on your relationship can be powerful and transformative. At Thriveworks in Salem, OR, we’re dedicated to helping with your future growth and development. Contact us today to get started.
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