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In my work as a counselor, I focus on helping people grow, understand themselves better, and make empowered decisions for their li...
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In my work as a counselor, I focus on helping people grow, understand themselves better, and make empowered decisions for their lives.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals, couples, and families, supporting them through identity development, life transitions, trauma, and grief. I also have experience with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and anger management. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients feel supported and empowered to reach their goals.
I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University, where I trained to work with diverse populations. I use approaches such as expressive arts, emotion-focused therapy, person-centered work, and dialectal behavior therapy. I tailor each session to meet my clients’ needs and honor their unique stories.
I believe that everyone has the ability to change and grow. My role is to walk alongside clients, meeting them wherever they are in their journey, and help them make empowered changes in their lives. I strive to support people through whatever challenges life may bring, ensuring they never have to face those challenges alone.
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Believe you are not defined by what happened to you. Let's heal and grow together....
Believe you are not defined by what happened to you. Let's heal and grow together.
Jessica White is a Resident in Counseling with 1 year of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in providing trauma therapy, anger management, career counseling, and grief support, as well as addressing mood disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management, and client advocacy. Jessica takes a holistic approach to wellness through a trauma-informed lens, understanding that each person’s journey is unique. with over 10 years of experience in education, Jessica has developed a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that both adolescents and adults encounter.
Jessica has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for any client, Jessica primarily utilizes trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychoeducation to guide clients toward healing and resilience.
Jessica understands that life can bring overwhelming challenges. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, or past trauma, she creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space to work toward healing and growth. If you're looking for a therapist who listens and understands, don’t hesitate to reach out to her—she’s ready to walk alongside you.
I have learned to value and embrace diversity without being judgmental....
I have learned to value and embrace diversity without being judgmental.
Claudette Gadson is currently a Supervisee in Social Work (SISW) Resident of the State of Virginia with years of experience. She treats clients of all ages and specializes in depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Claudette completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Fordham University. The interventions that she utilizes include some elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing.
Claudette is here to help you and to help start your successful path towards change and a bright future. Schedule a session with her today.
My work with neurodivergent clients has taught me that healing begins with feeling seen and accepted, so I offer a collaborative, ...
My work with neurodivergent clients has taught me that healing begins with feeling seen and accepted, so I offer a collaborative, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and affirming space where we can build on your natural strengths and create meaningful change together.
I am Nikita Smith, LPC. My career in mental health began as an intern at a nursing home, working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, which inspired my passion for this work. After earning my bachelor's degree, I worked as a QMHP providing Intensive In-Home services to children, adolescents, and families. During my master's degree, I worked as an RBT providing ABA services to individuals with autism. After graduate school, I completed my residency in counseling, specializing in trauma-informed therapy. As an LPC, I provide therapy for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and autism.
My method of treatment is influenced by a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. I specialize in reframing automatic negative thoughts and utilizing unconditional positive regard.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and clientcentered. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, build effective coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
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The go-to approaches for helping people in family therapy are systemic therapy, structural therapy, and brief strategic family therapy.
The following tools can be used in family therapy: making positive observations, focusing on what family members want, and using non-violent communication.
Clients seem to be making meaningful progress in family therapy when there is an increase in empathy and compassion.
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy by spending quality time together at least once a week.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can write down questions or concerns that they want to work on.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Roanoke, VA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Roanoke, VA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
What you do affects those around you just as what they do affects you – physically, emotionally, mentally. It sounds a bit nerve racking when you stop to think about it; but in reality, this presents you with an amazing opportunity! Each interaction within your family is an opportunity to set a positive example or to nurture a good behavior pattern or positive attitude.
With such a big responsibility to handle, it’s often beneficial to seek the advice of qualified professional Roanoke counselors. The intricacies of your family relationships are a lot to think about, and this can be a very complicated web to untangle and manage effectively, especially when you try to manage them on your own. Is it possible to do so effectively? Of course, but is it worth the risk of getting it wrong? Fortunately, that’s why we at Thriveworks Roanoke Counseling exist – to help you effectively navigate and improve your closest relationships – those within your family. Participating Roanoke family counseling and therapy is something to be proud of!
At Thriveworks Roanoke Counseling for Families, we believe that the best approach to building stronger relationships with your family is to partner with a professional counselor or therapist who is experienced and has been highly trained to help with the issues and challenges that arise through this process. Our team of passionate, licensed Roanoke counselors, therapists, and psychologists are ready to help you develop strategies that really work for building the kinds of family relationships that you’ve always wanted.
The interactions with your family and the relationships you build with each member couldn’t be more important; in fact, the relationship model you learn from your family, or your family learns from you, actually extends outward into each member’s sphere of influence. As if the responsibility wasn’t big enough already! The success or failure of relationships outside of your family can be linked, at least in part, to the model of behavior you’ve shown within your family unit.
Today is the day to start down the path of improving your family relationships, and Thriveworks Roanoke Family Counseling and Therapy is the place to begin. We do our best to make your experience with us as seamless and productive as possible – we accept most major insurances, and we help most new clients schedule a session within 24 hours of the time they reach out to us.
Please don’t wait to partner with a Thriveworks Roanoke Counselor! Call Thriveworks Roanoke Counseling today at 540-788-5090. We’re excited to help!
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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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