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Miranda Bradshaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist – Associate in the state of Nor...
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Miranda Bradshaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist – Associate in the state of North Carolina. Miranda has experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and addiction. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and her Master of Social Work through the Joint Master of Social Work Program at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro and NC A&T State University. Miranda utilizes strength based, collaborative, relational, cognitive behavioral, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches in her practice. She wants therapy to be a place where individuals can find a sense of support and accomplishment as they progress toward their goals. Miranda seeks to provide a safe, and supportive environment for you to heal and grow at your own pace. She believes her role is to support individuals in finding their unique set of strengths and resources within themselves.
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My goal is to create a safe space to encourage your openness to discuss your concerns....
My goal is to create a safe space to encourage your openness to discuss your concerns.
Marsha Clarke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 26 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking help with problems in living such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and chronic or terminal health conditions.
Marsha completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Hunter College, City University of New York. She approaches therapy with compassion and empathy and seeks to facilitate a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive space. Marsha utilizes collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral , motivational interviewing techniques, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy. She strives to always maintain the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet her client’s needs.
Marsha seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in bolstering your strengths and better collaborate with you towards achieving your goals and living the meaningful life you envision, value, and desire.
"I choose to work with highly motivated people from a strengths-based and client-centered approach to support them in better funct...
"I choose to work with highly motivated people from a strengths-based and client-centered approach to support them in better functioning, better mental health, and wellness."
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Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Asheville.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Asheville, NC have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Asheville, NC is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
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.
It can be difficult to watch a child struggle with a problem in their life. Even if we know something is wrong, children might have trouble discussing how they feel, and teens might not be willing to share their struggles with their parents. Thankfully, there’s an option to help children and teens effectively address their emotions and deal with their issues: child therapy.
Child therapists help children overcome a variety of mental health challenges from mental illness and emotional disorders to problems at school and dealing with trauma. Children often process their issues differently than adults so working with a professional who understands that distinction can prove significantly helpful.
Is your child or teen struggling with something in their life? Therapy can provide a way for them to cope with their issues and navigate future challenges. Consider setting up an appointment with a child therapist — call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Asheville, NC today to get started.
Many children, teens, and adolescents can benefit from talking to a child therapist or counselor. Here are some situations that are commonly addressed in child therapy:
It’s not always easy to tell when your child or teen might need to work with a therapist or counselor, even if they’re going through a difficult time. If you notice worrisome changes in their behavior or symptoms that are interfering with their life, consider consulting a child therapist to get an expert opinion. Our licensed therapists and counselors are standing by at Thriveworks in Asheville, NC.
Child therapists are experts in understanding how children process and communicate their emotions and concerns. Plus, it can sometimes be difficult for children and adolescents to feel comfortable sharing their issues with their parents. That’s why our licensed professionals are here — they’re trained to facilitate meaningful conversations with children about their struggles without the tensions inherent in parental or familial relationships.
There are many therapy techniques that can be used to help your child. Here are a few of the most common:
If you think your child could benefit from working with a mental health professional, call our office today. Our licensed therapists and counselors are available to help your child work through their problems and build a brighter future.
We know that finding time for mental health care can be difficult. That’s why we provide many convenient appointment options for our clients. If in-person appointments are tough to schedule, your child can work with a mental health professional online, speaking to them through the phone or over a video chat. We also offer evening and weekend sessions so your child can schedule a session after school or during free time on the weekend.
These flexible scheduling options make it easy to get started. We accept most major health insurance plans and some new clients can even meet with a professional within just a week of scheduling. Call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Asheville, NC today to get started. We can’t wait to hear from you.
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