geometry-shapes iconBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues
In Person & Online in Houston, TX
2 years in practice
Ages served: 11-64
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Cherese accepts 45 insurers
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Ambetter by Superior Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Christus Health Plan Exchange
Christus Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
EHN | AUTO CLUB ENTERPRISES
EHN | BUIST BYARS AND TAYLOR
EHN | CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP
EHN | CITY OF TEMPLE
EHN | CLASSIC CHEVROLET
EHN | DECENT HEALTH INC
EHN | ENCORE ENTERPRISES
EHN | FAMILY EMERGENCY ROOM LLC
EHN | HUMBLE ISD
EHN | MALONE INDUSTRIAL MACHINE
EHN | STAR TRANSPORTATION
EHN | THRIVE MORTGAGE
EHN | VINTAGE CHURCH
EHN | WHOLE HEALTH PLAN
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Healthcare Highways
JP Farley Corporation
Memorial Hermann Health Plan
Multi Plan PHCS
Municipal Health Benefit Program
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage Texas
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
WellCare by Allwell Medicare Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Cherese

Cherese Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience. She specializes in supporting individuals ages 6 through 45 who are experiencing behavioral issues, mental stress, ADHD, adoption, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, complex trauma, narcissism, and women’s issues. Cherese’s ideal client is open and ready to journey through healing and shows up even on the hard days!


Cherese holds a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptism University and a Bachelor of Science from Florida A&M University. She uses Christ-centered therapy, attachment theory, Christian counseling, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, theraplay techniques, and trust-based relational intervention.


If you are looking for a chance to experience real healing through a partnership that will change your feelings of being stuck, anxious, confused, embarrassed, insecure, or lost, Cherese is waiting for you! Reach out to schedule your first appointment today.


*Appointments for children 10 and under will need to be scheduled for in-person only

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"As a black Christian woman, I understand the areas of pain, fight, heartache, and forgiveness that have allowed me to specialize in various therapeutic techniques for children, adolescents, and young adults."

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Get to know Cherese


Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a counselor because of the calling in my life. I believe counselors are a gift; our gift is to help lead people to peace and wellness. I am uniquely gifted to help with that peace and wellness.


What types of clients do you work with best?


I work best with all clients especially if they are ready to open up and looking for serious change in-self and life!


What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Clients ages 6-40 excite me most in their development of self, safety, and identity through just showing up.


What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

Therapy is a journey, and it can take however long your body tells you to feel fully removed. This could be months or years, but it's never overnight or after one session, when experincing true change.


Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Thriveworks' mission is people, and my mission is people, and when two entities can come together with a common mission centered around people, only good and growth can come from it.

What inspires you?

I am inspired through the fellowship of long-suffering with my clients; this inspires me to continue to be empathetic humble, walk with integrity, and always provide the best possible care.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Clients can expect the first couple of sessions of us to get to know one another and me, emphasizing the person for who they are now yet reminding them their healed self is still being created. This helps identify therapeutic goals in the first few sessions.



What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

My goal is to gain rapport and trust through the first session, in addition to a sense of welcoming and belonging needed.


What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?

Know how honored and proud that they took the first step (showing up), and I am ready and equipped to journey throguh wellness with you.


What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love to run, workout, take walks with my family and dogs, engage in family competitive board games, eat at good restaurants, binge TV shows, and go to Church.


What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I let all I do be done in love; I believe when things, actions, attributes, and mindsets are done with the love of Christ, nothing can break it.


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Grief, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Sexual Abuse, ADHD, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Military / Veteran
ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Reality Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative, Christian Counseling
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Education and training

Years in practice
2 years
Graduating institute
Undergraduate Degree at Florida A&M University
Graduating degree
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1689407983
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State of practiceTX
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License number96164
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