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I understand the unique challenges of navigating life as a minority, and I bring both personal experience and professional support...
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I understand the unique challenges of navigating life as a minority, and I bring both personal experience and professional support to create a safe, affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families find healthy ways to cope, communicate, and thrive. I work with those navigating stress, anxiety, family transitions, cultural identity concerns, adjustment, depression, or relationship struggles. Many of my clients seek to manage overwhelming emotions, heal from past experiences, and build confidence. As a Christian and a minority, I bring a perspective grounded in faith, resilience, and cultural understanding, creating an affirming space for clients who value the integration of their beliefs in the healing process.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Widener University. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s needs. I draw from evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and strength-based practices, while incorporating creative tools like play therapy and expressive activities.
I know that seeking support takes courage, and you don’t have to walk this path on your own. As a Christian, I believe in the power of hope, healing, and renewal, and I strive to create a space where faith and therapy can work hand in hand. If you’re ready to take the next step, it would be my honor to walk with you on this journey.
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I believe healing begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and accepted without judgment, allowing them to show up as their auth...
I believe healing begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and accepted without judgment, allowing them to show up as their authentic selves.
I spent many years working in the entertainment industry before returning to school to pursue my passion for helping others and creating a safe, supportive space where people can feel heard, understood, and accepted. I am currently an ACSW working toward licensure, with training in trauma-informed care, substance abuse, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with a wide range of clients, particularly individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges, and many are seeking support in understanding themselves more deeply, improving coping skills, building healthier relationships, and feeling more grounded in their daily lives.
My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. I utilize Motivational Interviewing and person-centered techniques to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and feel more empowered in their lives. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, and emotional challenges while creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
Healing and growth can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and accepted for who they are. If you are ready to begin your journey toward healing, self-understanding, and personal growth, I would be honored to support you along the way.
As someone who has experienced trauma and loss over the span of my life, I have an innate ability to connect with my clients and u...
As someone who has experienced trauma and loss over the span of my life, I have an innate ability to connect with my clients and understand how painful these events can be. I offer a safe and supportive space to help you make important and meaningful changes.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. In my practice, I integrate professional expertise and lived experience to build authentic connections with clients. I take a client-centered and strength-based approach, creating individualized treatment plans that are practical and effective. I provide structured interventions, clear explanations of psychological concepts, and coping strategies such as reframing negative thoughts. My goal is always to empower clients with tools they can use immediately and independently.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Massachusetts, where I gained a strong foundation in evidence-based practices. My training allows me to draw from therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to provide effective, compassionate care.
Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, but I want clients to feel reassured that they will never face their journey alone. It takes tremendous courage to reach out, and I honor that trust by offering a safe, supportive space where clients are seen, heard, and understood. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside each client as they work toward healing.
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Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Thousand Oaks, CA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
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.
Depression is a common mood disorder that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Millions of people experience persistent sadness, hopelessness, lack of energy, and other symptoms of depression that can make day-to-day life overwhelming. Many who suffer from depression think they are just sad or down, or that they should “get over it” on their own. But depressive disorders are serious mental health conditions that can be treated and overcome with the guidance of a trained professional.
At Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA, help is available. Our professional staff of trained and experienced mental health professionals can step in to help you manage your symptoms. We can meet with you, assess your situation, and create a customized treatment plan to help move you forward. Contact us today to start your road to recovery.
Depression can look different for different people but there are a number of common depression symptoms. Some of them include:
If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it may indicate that you are suffering from a depressive disorder. Different mood disorders can lead to different kinds of symptoms, for example:
At Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA we are ready to help you on the road to a brighter, happier life. Our staff of licensed mental health professionals is experienced in treating different forms of depression. Give us a call to schedule an appointment, either in-person or online, with one of our licensed professionals.
When you choose to reach out for help and make an appointment, your Thriveworks provider will meet with you to assess your situation, goals, and concerns and will develop a treatment plan customized for you.
This treatment plan may include some kind of talk therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which involves examining certain thought patterns that may be negatively affecting your emotions, behaviors, and interactions. Other forms of therapy may include psychoanalysis, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and interpersonal therapy.
Treatment for mood disorders may also involve medication that can be prescribed for you and monitored by a Thriveworks psychiatric provider.
If you are struggling with symptoms of depression, consider working with a counselor or therapist at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA. Our qualified, compassionate staff is skilled in treating depression and is ready to meet with you to begin your journey to a better life.
New clients often have the opportunity to meet with a provider within the same week as scheduling. We offer weekend and evening appointments and online counseling, and many different insurance plans are available. We also offer phone and email access to your provider in between sessions.
When you’re ready to leave depression behind, consider reaching out to us at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA. We are ready to help.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Thousand Oaks is located near Camino Dos Rios and Wendy Dr, off the Ventura Fwy. It is near Conejo Adventist Elementary and Newbury Park High School.
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