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My goal is to honor all of the life experience that you have, provide a place of understanding and safety, and create a space for ...
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My goal is to honor all of the life experience that you have, provide a place of understanding and safety, and create a space for personal growth.
Vanessa Longoria-Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Vanessa has provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, community-based, home-based, and school-based. She has worked as a clinical supervisor to graduate-level interns providing individual, group, and family counseling in adult and child-focused facilities. During Vanessa's training she worked almost exclusively with military families and their surrounding communities. She has specialized training and experience in the areas of child welfare, child abuse prevention and intervention, domestic violence prevention and intervention, divorce with dignity, foster care and adoptions, blended families, immigration, and couples struggling with infidelity.
Vanessa completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and her master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Tarleton State University-Central Texas. She has received additional training through The Center for Anger Resolution to obtain the credentials of Certified Anger Resolution Therapist. Vanessa has received training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), couples therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT). She is also certified in hypnotherapy.
Vanessa believes that every client is unique and it is important to ensure the client is utilizing the strengths they already have in order to empower growth and positive change. As a therapist she hopes to help clients build a strong foundation so that they can continue to make positive changes even after they are no longer receiving services.
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My go-to approach for treating depression is talk therapy and focusing on self-care. I prefer/enjoy/find the best benefit in assessing and processing any traumas while focusing on oneself because attacking depression from both areas can help growth and progress.
I teach the following tools in depression counseling: self-care tools consisting of meditation, reflection activities, grounding activities, as well as, cognitive refocusing, reframing and challenging.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in therapy when they are achieving their goals that we collectively agreed upon. This is demonstrated by their actions, demeanor, attitude, and personal assessments.
Clients can supplement their time in therapy with external practices such as journaling, joining group activities, attending helpful seminars, social activities, and/or listening to positive podcasts.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can write down your main concerns and what you have done in the past to try to alleviate them. Also have a written list of medications you are taking and for what ailments.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo, 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.
Depression is a serious illness but it can be managed with proper care and guidance. The team at Thriveworks Counseling in Amarillo, TX is trained to treat depressive disorders with the thoughtfulness they require.
If you are feeling depressed, simply give us a call or book your session online to get started today.
Common depression symptoms include:
Some of the most common depressive disorders include:
Depression does not have to consume you. Your provider will gauge the intensity of your symptoms and the nuances of your situation to create the appropriate treatment plan to provide relief.
Treatment may require a multifaceted approach. For example, your counselor or therapist may recommend treatments such as psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help manage your depression.
Treatment may also consist of counseling for past traumas or substance abuse, medication for genetic or hormonal imbalances, or a combination of counseling and medication to treat multiple challenges.
No matter the treatment plan, you can expect individualized, long-term care that focuses on your symptoms and needs. To begin your wellness plan, please reach out to set up an appointment with us at Thriveworks in Amarillo, TX.
A professional therapist or counselor can offer you evidence-based coping strategies to help you combat your depressive disorder. Thriveworks in Amarillo, TX, is here to help you take the first step. Call us when you’re ready, or simply book online to get started.
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