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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 ...
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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 an educator, wife, and mother, I understand the struggles that may occur whether at school, work, or home....
As an educator, wife, and mother, I understand the struggles that may occur whether at school, work, or home.
Jermin Guirguis is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. She is a teacher with ample experience working with children and families. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. Jermin specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
Jermin completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Sam Houston State University. Jermin uses multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
We all go through challenges in life. Jermin is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
Sometimes you just need a break from doing ALL. THE. THINGS. If you’re the type of person that feels like you're drowning and gets...
Sometimes you just need a break from doing ALL. THE. THINGS. If you’re the type of person that feels like you're drowning and gets anxiety about being anxious, you’re not alone.
Alejandra Hayden is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas with 9 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Alejandra has worked with clients to help them navigate their trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and much more.
After graduating from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology in New York City, Alejandra decided to continue her education in Texas. Alejandra graduated with her Master of Arts in Family Therapy from the University of Houston - Clear Lake.
When it comes to therapy, Alejandra utilizes ART (accelerated resolution therapy) relational, collaborative, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and Gottman approach to assist her clients in meeting their goals. Alejandra tailors her sessions based on the client’s needs by remaining consistent in her flexibility, creativity, and awareness as she helps individuals and couples discover and utilize their unique strengths.
Alejandra understands that therapy can be intimidating at times. As such, she makes certain that she finds the right balance between listening and helping clients expand beyond their comfort zones by creating a safe, caring, and trusting relationship with each person. Alejandra ensures that she collaborates with you so that you are not only meeting your goals but also discovering your personal strengths, values, and desires to live your life to the fullest.
As someone who comes from a large, multicultural, and multigenerational family, I understand the importance of each member of the ...
As someone who comes from a large, multicultural, and multigenerational family, I understand the importance of each member of the family having their own unique voice in the larger system.
Abigayle Majul is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field and over 20 years working with children and adolescents. Abigayle specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, behavior management, and parenting.
Abigayle completed her Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of Texas-Austin. She further pursued her Master's degree in Professional Counseling at Texas State University. Abigayle's personal and professional experiences, along with her interests, helps her to provide a creative approach to her treatment, while still being well-versed in some more traditional and structured approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and much more.
Not everyone is given an easy life. Abigayle is hopeful that you can find peace in your therapeutic journey. She help to provide you with the knowledge and skills to deal with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to start your journey, you can start by scheduling an appointment with her today.
I am a passionate about helping you navigate challenges by fostering understanding and empathy....
I am a passionate about helping you navigate challenges by fostering understanding and empathy.
Sara Wolf is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate, being supervised by Christopher Hansen LPC-S, with a year’s worth of experience working with victims of crime, helping them work through PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief. She is passionate about assisting children, adolescents, adults, and couples to navigate changes in life, self-esteem, and mental stress.
Sara received her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University - Kingsville. She utilizes integrative therapy, narrative therapy, and person-centered therapy. Sara likes to use activities to help clients see the growth and changes that they have made.
Sara creates a safe space for individuals seeking support. With a focus on empathy and personal growth, she invites you to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Reach out to explore the possibilities of a brighter tomorrow.
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My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is building trust with the client and making sure they feel safe to express themselves in sessions. I find the best benefit in having clients lead on what they would like to address because sometimes, teen clients feel that they are not listened to or heard when they are speaking. This will encourage clients to express themselves freely.
I teach the following tools in teen counseling: emotional regulation ( understanding emotions and how to control them by using worksheets to help client), Self- care ( using worksheets to help client know the meaning and examples of what it entails) Psychoeducation ( reading materials to help client understand certain diagnosis)
I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when they come into the session ready to talk about the positive and the negative issues they have been coping with.
Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling by talking to a trusted friend or adult about what they have learned and how they have implemented what they have learned. They can also communicate their feelings, whether they be positive or negative feelings.
To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can write any questions they may have about counseling and the counseling process.
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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX 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.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Antonio is located near Interstate 10 and Dominion Drive, off Loop 1604. It is near the Friedrich Wilderness Park and just a short distance from the Leon Springs Elementary School.
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