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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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Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.
Thriveworks psychologists in Amarillo, TX provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.
Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Amarillo is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.
If you’re experiencing a mental health issue or struggling through a difficult time, consider connecting with a psychologist at Thriveworks in Amarillo, TX. Simply schedule online or give us a call to get started.
Psychologists can help you improve your mental health during any phase of life. Whether you are struggling with a severe mental illness or a short-term life event, a licensed psychologist can help you manage your symptoms and improve your mental state.
Therapy can also help you maintain your healthy mental state long-term with regular therapy sessions and coping techniques.
Some reasons you may consider therapy with a psychologist include:
Thriveworks in Amarillo, TX can connect you with a psychologist with the right specialty area to fit your needs. Contact our friendly scheduling team to help you schedule your first therapy session.
Psychological treatment can improve your mental health but it can also enhance other areas of your life. Your overall wellbeing is directly linked to your mental health, so when you start feeling better mentally, you’re likely to experience other positive changes as well.
Some benefits you may experience when working with a licensed psychologist include:
A licensed psychologist is highly educated and experienced in specific areas to diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Your psychologist may recommend one or more forms of talk therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or humanistic therapy. The frequency and duration of therapy sessions may vary based on your concerns, symptoms, and response to treatment. No two people are psychologically the same so your therapist will make adjustments to your treatment plan as you work together.
Working with a licensed psychologist can improve your overall wellbeing and quality of life, beginning with your mental health. When you are ready to begin healing and growing, the mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Amarillo, TX are ready to help you get started.
When you are ready to make a positive change in your life and start improving your mental health, let Thriveworks in Amarillo, TX be part of your journey. Our team of mental health professionals can guide you through life’s challenges with compassion and help you get the most out of each day.
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