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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 helping people in online therapy is eclectic. I find the best benefit in an eclectic approach because I can meet clients where they are. I use different tools based on the needs of my clients and I approach my clients accordingly.
I teach the following tools in online therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online 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 online therapy with external practices such as journaling, joining group activities, attending helpful seminars, 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.
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
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.
Talking to an online therapist offers the same benefits as speaking with a therapist face-to-face: You’ll have one-on-one time to talk to a caring provider who will help you create a unique, long-term care plan that’s tailored to your individual needs.
Your mental healthcare deserves the same attentiveness you give other aspects of your life. If you’ve been putting off visiting a therapist because of time constraints or concerns, consider scheduling an online therapy appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Amarillo, TX. We’re ready to assist you.
The most common types of online therapy services include the following:
If you attend therapy sessions, a licensed counselor at Thriveworks in Amarillo, TX will work with you to choose a treatment method that addresses your specific concerns in a professional and caring manner.
Our world is increasingly digital. With so many advances in technology, it’s no wonder that our methods of communicating are constantly expanding.
Online counseling provides the benefit of speaking with a trained professional from the warmth of your own home. There’s often a sense of apprehension when meeting a therapist or counselor for the first time. Some of this tension can be alleviated when corresponding via video sessions as it allows you to speak to a professional from a place of safety and security.
Receiving therapy online also allows you to schedule appointments around your schedule. Because Thriveworks offers both early and late start times, you’ll be able to select a time that works best for your calendar. If you select to speak with one of the online therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Amarillo, TX, you’ll receive the same sincere care you would during an in-person meeting.
Whether you’re searching for face-to-face or online services, the experienced team at Thriveworks is available to help.
Not only do we accept a variety of insurance plans, we also offer evening and weekend sessions to accommodate your busy schedule. Your time is important to us, and everything we do is in service of offering committed, long-term care.
Some additional benefits of becoming a Thriveworks client include the following:
If you have ever found yourself thinking about therapy but thought you didn’t have the time to commit, consider speaking to one of our counselors at Thriveworks Counseling in Amarillo, TX. No matter the concern, we’re ready and waiting to provide excellent care.
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