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am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions....
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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.
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I truly believe in creating a safe and understanding space where we can work together toward your mental well-being, honoring your...
I truly believe in creating a safe and understanding space where we can work together toward your mental well-being, honoring your unique experiences and cultural background every step of the way.
Wooni Kim is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among others. Wooni has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, hospice, and home health. She is devoted to evidence-based, holistic care through a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Wooni has a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. She provides both medication management and psychotherapy, working collaboratively with clients to create personalized treatment plans that address their psychological and emotional needs.
Wooni takes pride in building strong, trusting relationships with her clients, empowering them to actively participate in their treatment and recovery process. By listening with empathy and offering personalized care, she helps individuals regain control over their lives and achieve emotional balance. Schedule an appointment today!
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.
I can't fix your problems, but I can help you develop the tools you need to find a solution that works for you....
I can't fix your problems, but I can help you develop the tools you need to find a solution that works for you.
Kayla Norris is a Licensed Resident in Counseling with 1 year of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping adults and seniors manage anxiety and heal from parental trauma. Kayla also has experience in supporting individuals as they manage depression, adjust to life changes, and recover from traumatic situations.
Kayla received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2024. She integrates a faith-based approach into cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies to help clients achieve their goals.
Kayla believes that healing looks different for everyone, and collaborates with her clients to help them find solutions for their unique needs. She encourages you to reach out to schedule an initial appointment today!
Tertia Marshall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience counseling teens, adults, and families...
Tertia Marshall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience counseling teens, adults, and families in diverse populations with a variety of challenging issues including parenting difficulties, life stressors, low self-esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders, trauma, and anxiety disorders such as PTSD.
Tertia's counseling approach is non-judgemental, respectful, genuine yet direct. She utilizes various therapeutic methods based on the needs of the client some of which include solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and client-centered techniques, Tertia's goal is to provide a safe space for individual growth and to encourage those who may be having difficulties in various areas of their lives. If you are willing to do the work, she is willing to help support you through the process.
With your knowledge and expertise in conjunction with Tertia's academic accomplishments and experience, you can create attainable goals to meet your needs. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and ask for help. She'd like to congratulate you on taking the next step towards healing and happiness. A quote that sticks in Tertia's mind is, "Change is hardest at the beginning, messiest in the middle and best at the end." -Robin S. Sharma
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Domestic violence therapy is a specialized form of counseling that helps victims and their families heal from abusive relationships. It is a crucial component of the broader efforts to address and combat domestic violence, a pattern of abusive behaviors within intimate relationships that can encompass physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or economic abuse.
In domestic violence therapy, therapists create a safe and supportive environment. Domestic violence therapy is often part of a broader support network that includes legal assistance, shelters, and community resources. Its aim is to break the cycle of abuse, promote safety, and foster healthier relationships.
Domestic violence therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Domestic violence therapy can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
Survivors of domestic violence can explain how appearances are sometimes just that—appearances. What happens privately in a relationship can look very different from the couple’s public presentation. Domestic violence can happen in any relationship, in any socio-economic class, in any education level, and in any race. Escaping the violence is also much harder than it appears.
The counselors at Thriveworks Virginia Beach know the dangers of domestic violence and understand how to support their clients who are in a harmful relationship. Reach out to us for help.
This victim’s experience is common and describes what therapist call the cycle of violence. The particular circumstances of each case of domestic violence are unique, but they all follow a general pattern. The cycle may take a few minutes, or it could take years. However, it almost always involves these stages:
The Honeymoon Phase: People are almost never violent all the time. Good behavior, romantic gestures, promises for the future, extravagant gifts, tearful apologies, and more can all be a part of domestic violence. These often confuse victims so that they never know which partner they are dealing with – the sweet one or the violent one.
The Tension Building Phase: Inevitably, the violent partner may feel they have atoned for their violence so the niceties get dropped. As the tension builds, victims may do everything in their power to prevent the impending harm: give into ridiculous demands, appeasing their partner, shielding their partner from anything that could trigger the violence. Victims, however, cannot pacify their partners out of the abuse.
The Abusive Phase: Domestic violence is never deserved or the victim’s fault. It is a choice a violent partner makes and sole responsibility for that choice rests on the perpetrator’s shoulders. The abuse may be sexual, physical, emotional, or a combination of all three. Whatever form it takes, domestic violence is illegal.
Because domestic violence follows a fairly predictable pattern, there are also fairly reliable warning signs that a relationship is abusive or that it will become abusive. Seemingly out-of-place behaviors that could easily be minimized and ignored could be the signs of domestic violence. Many of the red flags for an abusive relationship relate to control: a partner may want to control the other—what they wear, think, say, feel, do, and more.
If you are in a relationship with someone who displays these behaviors, it may be time to get help:
Do you recognize any of the behaviors on the list of red flags? Has your partner behaved in those ways? If so, know that what you have experienced is not a normal or healthy relationship. The abuse is not your fault, but you are strong enough to make a change. And Thriveworks Virginia Beach can help you make those necessary changes to be safe.
When you call our office, we will prioritize your care. It’s why a person will help schedule your appointment. It’s why we offer weekend and evening sessions. It’s why we work with most insurance plans. It’s why we provide same-week appointments to new clients. We want to see our clients receive the care they need. Call today to get started.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Virginia Beach is located near S Independence Blvd and Edwin Dr, off I-264. It is near Lake Trashmore and a short distance from the Virginia Beach Central Library.
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