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Danielle Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about advocating for adolescents, adults, and couples while assisting in addressing their individual needs. Danielle specializes in mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and life stressors.
Danielle completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (LCMHC) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a self-motivated and progress-driven therapist with a passion to help others in this industry. Her experience with trauma; specializing in domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking lends a unique approach to care for individuals during stressful times. Danielle’s approaches to the therapeutic process include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), and solution-focused therapy (SFT).
Danielle is ready to facilitate an inviting and safe place for you to be your unique self. Life stressors may seem overwhelming, yet having a variety of tools can make those stressors more manageable. Danielle invites you to an open conversation, to find the strengths within you—schedule with her today.
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I seek to guide, encourage and assist individuals through difficult or uncertain times in their lives....
I seek to guide, encourage and assist individuals through difficult or uncertain times in their lives.
Allyson Shields is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than 9 years of experience working with adults and seniors. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, divorce-related stress, relationships, trauma, and PTSD.
With Allyson, clients should expect freedom and openness in a safe environment. It is her desire that those who enter into the counseling relationship should also find keys to understanding themselves and skills to cope with the various issues that may bring them there. Allysone believes that counseling is a helping relationship, in a place where trust and mutual respect abide.
Your story is important. How you feel emotionally is important. Real change happens when we allow our real selves to show up. The counseling experience requires a certain amount of vulnerability. It is Allyson's honor to provide a safe non-judgmental environment where this can take place.
Esteban Minsk is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with over 9 years of experience working as ...
Esteban Minsk is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with over 9 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and readjustment counselor. He has worked with adult and senior-aged clients that are experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, grief/loss, life challenges, and end-of-life issues.
The main focus of his practice has been working with clients who have experienced trauma in their lives, whether it be physical, sexual, or emotional. Esteban is a compassionate, caring, and empathetic counselor with first-hand experience with the benefits that counseling can provide. As a therapist, he is a strong believer in education, and before introducing any type of therapeutic approach, Esteban will fully explain to you the process, and ask you to personally do some research so that if you have any questions, he will be able to answer them upfront.
Esteban knows that it can be scary and difficult to take the first step towards receiving treatment, but you will get through your challenges together. The process of change takes time and perseverance, but he wants you to know that he'll be there with you. At times, change might seem unattainable, but if you commit to implementing the things you agree upon together, change will start to occur.
I’ve personally struggled with mental health challenges, so I truly understand the journey of growth and transformation....
I’ve personally struggled with mental health challenges, so I truly understand the journey of growth and transformation.
Trent Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with one year of experience. He brings both personal insight and professional dedication to his role. Having navigated his mental health challenges, Trent understands the courage it takes to seek support. His background in hospice care and community centers has shaped his warm, client-centered approach. Known for his casual and easygoing demeanor, he creates a welcoming space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.
Trent earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Catawba College. As a counselor, he takes a collaborative approach, believing that clients are the experts in their own lives. His work centers on empowering individuals to take the lead in their growth journey.
Trent understands that taking the first step towards seeking mental health support can be daunting, but he is here to help guide you through your journey. If you're considering seeking help, Trent invites you to reach out to set an appointment.
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Suzanne: My go-to approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy is using Choice Theory by William Glasser, M.D. Dr. Glasser's work on how we can choose positive, adaptive, and functional thoughts and actions, in effect “driving our own bus in the direction we want to go,” to experience more positive, adaptive, and functional emotions is simple and easy to understand. He ties this in with meeting essential needs and improving relationships so that an individual achieves the personal freedom to design their best world with the people they need.
Danielle: An approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy is identifying and processing their emotions. I find the best benefit of changing the automatic negative thoughts is being able to see a situation from a different perspective you may not have considered. You get an opportunity to try different behaviors and figure out who you are as a person again.
Suzanne: I teach about essential needs and their relationship to wants. I teach the relationship between thoughts/actions/emotions/physical state and building our life and connecting with our relationships. I teach the habits that cause disconnect in relationships and the habits that build connection in relationships. I teach how to challenge one's cognitions and reframe or replace them with more positive, adaptive, and functional cognitions. I teach how to evaluate thoughts and actions to see if other choices are available. I teach about cognitive distortions and how to address them. And I teach communication skills for communicating thoughts to others.
Danielle: I teach some of the following tools in cognitive behavioral therapy:
Suzanne: I know a client is making meaningful progress when the client can distinguish the difference between their thoughts and emotions, are saying they feel more in control of their thinking, and are realizing they can make different choices when they tell me their relationships have improved or they are setting appropriate boundaries without guilt.
Danielle: Clients are making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy when they are having less intense and less frequent symptoms, redirecting their thoughts more naturally, and engaging in healthy coping skills purposefully.
Suzanne: Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy by reading Dr. Glasser's book, Choice Theory.
Danielle: Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy with healthy coping skills such as communicating with their support system, engaging in positive hobbies, practicing mindfulness techniques, eating balanced meals, and getting into a good sleep routine.
Suzanne: To prepare for their first cognitive behavioral therapy, an individual can jot down some notes on what their predominant thoughts have been about themselves or their situation and what actions they've tried to take.
Danielle: To prepare for their first cognitive behavioral therapy session, an individual can make a list of things they would like to work on in therapy, so you and your therapist can discuss individualized goals without you feeling overwhelmed. It would be beneficial for clients to have information on their current medications and any side effects that have been impacting them as well. Lastly, remembering a therapist is there to help and support you, not judge or shame, can be a healthy reminder to help you feel comfortable.
At Thriveworks, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to various mental health issues or challenges that people are struggling with.
Cognitive behavioral therapists specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and can help you to identify and comprehend your thought patterns, which often encompass automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and self-defeating beliefs. Once these negative thought patterns are pinpointed, cognitive behavioral therapists aim to challenge and replace them with the objective of fostering more constructive and logical thinking. In addition, these therapists place significant emphasis on implementing positive behavioral changes based on the newly established, healthier thought patterns.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for addressing conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, making it well-suited for issues related to distorted thinking and emotional regulation.
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.
The success rate of CBT varies depending on the intentions of the client and their condition(s).
The selection between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on an individual’s unique needs and challenges. CBT is commonly chosen for addressing conditions such as anxiety and depression, whereas DBT is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation issues, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with our Thriveworks therapists in Winston-Salem, NC is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, typically lasting for about 12 to 20 weekly sessions. In some cases, it might extend to around 16 to 20 sessions for more complex issues.
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