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My theoretical orientation is based in positive psychology using a strengths-based, person-centered approach with a focus on achie...
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My theoretical orientation is based in positive psychology using a strengths-based, person-centered approach with a focus on achieving resilience.
Jesus Valiente is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years experience in the mental health field. Jesus works with adults and specializes in relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, bipolar disorders, domestic violence, HIV / AIDS-related worries, men's issues, and much more.
Jesus earned his Master's degree in Psychology from West Texas A&M University. His lived experience and clinical background combine to form the basis of his greatest superpowers— empathy and compassion.
Jesus teaches his clients about the link between thoughts, emotions, and behavior. That means that changes in behavior lead to changes in emotions and thoughts, and vice versa. Where would you like to begin working together?
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I listen without judgement, and as a Black woman who grew up in a rural community in East Texas, I know firsthand how powerful it ...
I listen without judgement, and as a Black woman who grew up in a rural community in East Texas, I know firsthand how powerful it is to be heard, understood, and appreciated.
Nikki Easter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience. She began her career supporting individuals with substance use challenges, and later expanded her expertise to clients facing trauma, grief, anxiety, and identity-related concerns. Nikki has worked extensively with marginalized populations, including those experiencing chronic homelessness, domestic violence, and severe mental illness.
Nikki earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from Argosy University. She uses a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. She primarily uses CBT and integrates modalities like ACT, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and psychodynamic therapy to support healing and emotional growth in clients of all backgrounds.
Nikki believes healing isn’t linear. She creates a safe, judgment-free space for clients to work through fears, doubts, and emotional setbacks. Nikki’s compassionate approach helps you move forward with confidence and clarity when navigating trauma or life transitions.
Working as a first responder in various capacities, I'm familiar with the continuous high level of stress and expectations and how...
Working as a first responder in various capacities, I'm familiar with the continuous high level of stress and expectations and how one event can alter your life.
Kasie "Fallon" Beasley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are struggling with conditions or concerns related to stress, anxiety, PTSD, life adjustment issues, boundaries, grief, and depression.
Fallon earned her Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Victim Studies from Sam Houston State University, as well as her Master’s in Clinical Counseling. She employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and reality-based therapy to support her clients. Fallon understands the toll that stress, trauma, and anxiety can take on a person while trying to balance out the complexities of life.
Fallon has the experience of being a first responder in combination with her work experience as a counselor. Her unique perspective and insight into what is required to be 'in the trenches' offers clients a unique and understanding perspective. Fallon looks forward to working with you—finding personalized solutions as a team.
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My go-to approach for treating depression is to explore the client's biased depressive self-talk and shift them to reality-based cognitive messages that enhance self-confidence. I find the best benefit in engaging the client in behavioral activation to increase their activity level because it has been shown to improve their quality of life.
I teach the following tools in depression counseling: dissecting core beliefs and implementing behavioral strategies to overcome depression.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling when they are able to verbalize a clearer understanding of the cause of depression and actively engage in activities to reach their goals and resolve their current interpersonal problems.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling with self-care, learning to acknowledge their feelings, and considering their environment and relationships to determine if any of those are contributing factors to their depressive state.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can be ready to take active steps to make changes.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Austin, 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 Austin, 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.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located near Bee Caves Road and Edgegrove Drive, off Capital of Texas Highway. It is right by the Wild Basin Creative Research Center and close to Hill Country Animal Hospital
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