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Catherine Prestigiovanni is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over 30 years of experience providing supportive psy...
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Catherine Prestigiovanni is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over 30 years of experience providing supportive psychotherapy to adults, couples, and veterans seeking to develop a healthier and more productive life. Catherine specializes in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, and relationship issues. She acts as a guide in helping her clients to understand their issues and feelings, cope with daily life, and manage their mental health to live their best life.
Catherine grew-up in a small East Texas town but moved to Houston in 1989 to attend college at the University of Houston, followed by graduate school at the University of St. Thomas. With over 30 years in the mental health industry, she has worked in many diverse settings including; nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, local mental health authorities, county jail, and private practice.
Catherine believes strongly that with the proper tools and guidance, anyone can make positive changes in their lives. She believes in kindness, integrity, and “paying it forward” in life. She looks forward to working with you in the near future.
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Based on my experience, passion, and licensing, I am able to offer a diverse set of counseling services and serve in many capaciti...
Based on my experience, passion, and licensing, I am able to offer a diverse set of counseling services and serve in many capacities.
Jacquelyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART). She has over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling to cope with conditions or concerns related to family conflict, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Relationships, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, poor coping skills, grief, OCD, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.
Jacquelyn Shair began her mission in the area of rehabilitation in January 2010, when she accepted a job working within the area of corrections as a case manager. She went on to pursue her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, obtained her license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and branched out to continue that passion in private practice. Jacquelyn has a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology.
Work together with her to address the areas of your life that require healing and attention. With your willingness to grow, and Jacquelyn's professional expertise, you can start making better mental health a reality.
I am a first-generation Jamaican American, born in New York and raised in a suburb of Austin, Texas. I value self-confidence and b...
I am a first-generation Jamaican American, born in New York and raised in a suburb of Austin, Texas. I value self-confidence and believe that wherever you go in life, you bring your whole self. There's an opportunity to learn from the good, the bad, and everything in between.
Sherene Becca Robins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For over 12 years she has worked with a diverse group of individuals facing both physical and mental health challenges, providing support with crisis intervention and helping them manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. Much of Sherene’s professional experience comes from collaborating with treatment teams in acute medical hospitals and psychiatric settings.
Sherene graduated from Baylor University with a Master’s in Social Work. She utilizes approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, reality therapy, and person-centered techniques.
Sherene believes most people experience difficult days, negative experiences, and ongoing life challenges. Every day brings opportunities to learn, grow, and equip ourselves with the tools and resources to create more good days and positive experiences. Know that you are powerful beyond measure. Consider talking it out with Sherene.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is identifying their goal and working at their pace. I work to empower the client to make changes in their life at a pace that yields sustainable progress. I prefer, enjoy, and find the best benefit in exploring the client’s experiences with depression and collaborate with the client to identify any patterns and opportunities for change in their life.
I teach the following tools in individual therapy for depression:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they are able to utilize tools that they have learned in therapy in their day-to-day life and feel an associated relief since the onset of treatment. Additional evidence of progress is seen when a client is able to consistently report reduced depressive symptoms between sessions.
Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy with a journaling, meditation, exercise, socialization, reading, and other mindfulness practices.
To prepare for your first individual therapy session for depression, you are encouraged to know you are already taking the first steps toward making change in your life. Know that your clinician wants to support you and assist you in making changes that will reduce your depression so that you are able to feel more confident, empowered, and grounded in your day-to-day life. Thank you for taking these steps for yourself and for reaching out for help!
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in The Woodlands, TX 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 The Woodlands, TX 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.
Therapy proves to be an effective treatment option for those with depression, and Thriveworks Counseling in The Woodlands, TX has depression therapists who can help you now.
Thriveworks counselors and therapists have helped many people with depression (much like you); they’ve helped them understand underlying causes, manage symptoms, and pull themselves out of their depressive state. If you’re struggling with symptoms of depression, our providers would love to help you, too. To schedule a depression therapy appointment, all you have to do is contact our office. We’ll be happy to assist you.
As we mentioned above, a depression therapist can help you dig into potential causes (which we’ll discuss more later), manage your specific symptoms, and help you get to a happier, healthier state of mind.
Here’s how you can expect your experience at Thriveworks in The Woodlands, TX to go:
Your counselor might also talk to you about the possibility of taking antidepressants or another medication that helps people manage their depression.
Unfortunately, there is no one cause of depression. This can make understanding why one feels depressed difficult if there is no obvious trigger.
If your immediate family members (like your parents and/or siblings) have suffered with depression before, you’re at a greater risk of experiencing it yourself. Fortunately, in these instances, you may know that you’re at greater risk and can therefore do your due diligence in maintaining a happy, healthy mind.
Our environment has a huge effect on our health and happiness, as well. For example, if you and your spouse are in an unhappy relationship and you live together, this will take a toll on your mental health.
Similarly, if you experience a traumatic event or the loss of a loved one, your mind enters an unhealthy spot and you are at a greater risk of developing depression. The above might explain why you’re feeling down and depressed—or, it might now.
Thriveworks The Woodlands have providers on staff who have the experience, skills, and training specific to helping people manage their depression. We also offer:
If you’re interested in depression help, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Counseling in The Woodlands, TX by phone or by booking online.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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