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As a working wife and mother of two adult children, I understand the struggles that life can bring....
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As a working wife and mother of two adult children, I understand the struggles that life can bring.
April Gardner is a Resident in Counseling with 4 years of experience. She works with adults (and their loved ones) dealing with a variety of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia and related disorders. April also has experience working with the incarcerated and addiction disorders. She has worked in settings including hospice care, bereavement, community mental health, inpatient hospital, emergency service, and private practice.
April Graduated from Liberty University with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement. April is non-judgmental and believes that together people can impact the world for the better.
You are the master of your future, and April will partner with you to help set goals and take steps to a better tomorrow. No matter where you have been in the past, the path to healing is only a day away. April warmly invites you to schedule an appointment!
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Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction...
Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Tricia uses a humanistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, strength-based, narrative, acceptance and commitment, expressive art as therapy, and positive psychotherapy.
Tricia completed her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She will actively listen, help you gain perspective, explore with you what is keeping you from becoming the best version of yourself, and make a plan that will empower you to reach your goals.
“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety” (Abraham Maslow). Sometimes what feels safe, comfortable, and familiar, is actually unhealthy; change can be hard and the unknown scary. Do you feel stuck, repeating toxic patterns or negative thinking? Have life events or stress become overwhelming or seem unmanageable? Maybe you just need a supportive space to talk about what you’re going through and how you are feeling.
Gwendolyn Fisher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help ...
Gwendolyn Fisher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 3 years of experience helping children and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, bipolar, oppositional defiance, trauma, PTSD, family relationships, and crisis stabilization.
Gwendolyn earned her Bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan University and her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Gwendolyn utilizes collaborative, positive regard, solutions-focused, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, mindfulness-based, and emotionally-focused approaches to meet clients where they are, and to promote a more meaningful life.
Gwendolyn seeks to empower clients by helping them meet the goals they desire in life. With her assistance, you'll begin recognizing that you are valuable while learning to live your best life—one day at a time.
am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions....
am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in treating trauma and understands how traumatic events can impact our mental health. Tiffany typically treats children, teens, adults, and seniors with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life issues/transitions.
In sessions, she uses culturally-sensitive (CST), solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT), reality therapy (RT), and much more. Tiffany is perfect for individuals who have experienced some type of trauma within their lifetime.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Old Dominion University. She also earned a Master's and Doctorate degree at Liberty University.
Most people have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Tiffany is confident she can help assist and support you as you work through trauma and learn how past experiences can play a role in current mental health symptoms. She looks forward to seeing you in your first session together.
As a recent counseling graduate passionate about mental health, I understand the challenges of navigating life transitions and fin...
As a recent counseling graduate passionate about mental health, I understand the challenges of navigating life transitions and finding balance while juggling personal and professional growth.
Cassie Stolec is a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience helping clients navigate anxiety, stress, identity development, and significant life transitions. She is dedicated to fostering personal growth and emotional resilience in a safe, compassionate environment. Throughout her career, she has worked with children, young adults, and middle-aged adults, providing tailored support for each stage of life. Cassie’s personalized care empowers clients to gain insight and promotes long-term emotional well-being.
Cassie received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients challenge negative thought patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop practical coping skills.
Cassie understands that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but she believes in the power of growth through support and self-discovery. With compassion and a client-centered approach, will work with you to navigate challenges and find balance. When you are ready, Cassie is here to help you take the next step toward healing and personal growth.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Leeann: As a licensed professional counselor (LPC), my go-to approach for helping people in couples therapy is a cognitive behavioral approach. As a therapist, I find the best benefit in helping couples learn about each other, define their expectations, and reframe the way they think in the moment to help change their emotional response and behavior toward their partner over time.
Catherine : I use an eclectic approach and mix and match approaches according to the client's needs. I find this to be helpful because there are so many different reasons people come to therapy.
Leeann: As an LPC, I teach the following tools: active listening, reflective listening, reframing, communication tools and techniques, boundary setting, goal setting, conflict resolution, etc.
Catherine : "I teach the following tools in couples and marriage therapy:
Leeann: As a therapist, I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when they are able to use their techniques more effectively, verbalize noticeable changes, and/or meet previously established goals.
Catherine : I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples and marriage counseling when they are happier, smiling more, more excited about coming to sessions and improving in their relationship, or feeling more confident handling life and its difficulties.
Leeann: Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling by practicing techniques learned during sessions, setting aside time for midweek check-ins with their partner, reading a recommended book, and working on individual recommendations such as starting/continuing individual therapy, self-awareness, etc.
Catherine : I do not have a one-size-fits-all list for supplementing therapy. However, clients can make the most of their time in couples and marriage counseling by preparing what they would like to talk about beforehand and completing any requests that have been asked of them.
Leeann: To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can reflect on the reason for coming to therapy at this time, write down a list of goals for therapy, and bring your important medical information (diagnoses, medications, treatment, etc.).
Catherine : To prepare for their first couples/marriage counseling session, a client can come open-mindedly and have an idea of what they feel is important to address.
Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Being a part of a couple can be an amazing experience, but the experience also brings with it the potential for some of the greatest pain in your life. The closer you get to your partner, the more vulnerable you become; and while that in and of itself is not a bad thing at all, it means that your partner has the potential to hurt you more than anyone else can.
You’ll experience some of the highest highs in your life with your significant other, but to get there, you’ll have to accept that the risk of opening up to them. If you would like some help navigating the ups and downs of you relationship, reach out to Thriveworks Roanoke. We’re here to support you.
Navigating the rough waters of a relationship can be very difficult, especially when you, or even you and your partner, decide to face the challenge without a guide. It’s much better to learn from other people’s experiences, their successes as well as their failures, so that you and your partner don’t have to make the mistakes that have already been made or try to develop new solutions where solutions already exist. At Thriveworks Roanoke Couples Counseling, our team of passionate, experienced Couples Counselors know the problems that you’ll face along the way as well as the best solutions, and they are ready to help you implement those solutions in your life.
Couples Counseling and Couples Therapy is a powerful process that can help you and your partner to develop a close, loving relationship, one that stands through the tests and struggles that are sure to come your way as you walk through life together. A Roanoke Couples Counselor at Thriveworks can help you to be prepared for these obstacles before they arrive in your life.
At Thriveworks Roanoke Couples Therapy, we accept most major insurance plans to help keep your out of pocket expense low. In addition, most often, new clients can meet with a provider within the week of reaching out. In addition, we offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.
You’ll be glad you took a proactive approach to your relationship! Be prepared for those inevitable challenges that every couple faces. Call Thriveworks Roanoke Couples Counseling today at 540-788-5090. We’re excited to help you and your partner live a happy, successful life together!
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Roanoke is located near Electric Road and Brambleton Avenue, off Route 419. It is near Cave Spring High School and just a short distance from the Roanoke Partners In Health Pc.
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