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As a mother of special needs children, I understand the reality of life and the need for an unbiased and nonjudgmental person to w...
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As a mother of special needs children, I understand the reality of life and the need for an unbiased and nonjudgmental person to work through life's unique journey.
Jamie Powers is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate being supervised by Chris Hansen, LPC-S. As a veteran and special needs mother, Jamie has spent years advocating for the educational rights and freedom of others. She is passionate about giving back to the community by promoting a healthy mindset and overall wellness. Jamie specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, transitional periods of life, special needs parenting, and couple/family/child relationships. She provides assistance to individuals ages 14-60. Jamie enjoys helping others navigate their journey by supporting, being empathetic, and providing an open space that is inviting to all.
Jamie has completed three degrees from Lamar University, including a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jamie uses a multimodal approach, primarily focusing on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy. She also has expertise in cognitive processing therapy for clients with traumatic experiences.
Jamie is confident that she would be able to provide a warm and welcoming environment to support you on your journey to obtain a healthy mindset. She hopes to help you regain inner peace and address whatever areas of need you may face across your lifespan. If you are ready to actively engage and do the work, she has evening and weekend timeslots.
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Working as a first responder in various capacities, I'm familiar with the continuous high level of stress and expectations and how...
Working as a first responder in various capacities, I'm familiar with the continuous high level of stress and expectations and how one event can alter your life.
Kasie "Fallon" Beasley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are struggling with conditions or concerns related to stress, anxiety, PTSD, life adjustment issues, boundaries, grief, and depression.
Fallon earned her Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Victim Studies from Sam Houston State University, as well as her Master’s in Clinical Counseling. She employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and reality-based therapy to support her clients. Fallon understands the toll that stress, trauma, and anxiety can take on a person while trying to balance out the complexities of life.
Fallon has the experience of being a first responder in combination with her work experience as a counselor. Her unique perspective and insight into what is required to be 'in the trenches' offers clients a unique and understanding perspective. Fallon looks forward to working with you—finding personalized solutions as a team.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Emotional abuse counseling helps victims heal from abusive relationships. Examples of emotional abuse may include:
Emotional abuse counseling with our Thriveworks therapists in Austin gives people the safe space they need to identify and understand the harm they’ve experienced and move forward. Through therapy, many victims have rebuilt their self-esteem and self-worth; recognized that they did not cause the abuse, but their perpetrator is responsible for the choice to harm; identified their wounds and found the treatment they need; healed from trauma; re-established their personal safety; grieved their losses; formed new, loving relationships; and learned to trust their experiences and emotions.
Emotional abuse counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Emotional abuse counseling with one of our Thriveworks therapists in Austin, TX can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
Emotional abuse is something that allows the abuser to gain power and control over the victim. They usually do this by using negative language and gestures over a prolonged period of time. It’s a form of mental torment that gradually undermines the victim’s self-worth. When allowed to go on for too long, emotional abuse therapy may be the solution to the problem. In a lot of cases, psychotherapy helps to restore emotional balance back into the life of the injured party.
Emotional abuse is also referred to as psychological violence or mental abuse. It all means the same thing. The abused person can often face many challenges in life if their condition is not treated. The problem with psychological violence is that there are no physical scars or marks. Because of this, the condition can be latent and difficult to identify in others.
There are three basic patterns to look out for when it comes to Emotional abuse. Sometimes these can be quite subtle, other times they’re blatantly obvious. The consequences, however, can be equal either way. These three patterns are:
Aggressive abuse is usually in the form of name-calling, belittling, blaming and accusing. It can also be yelling, making verbal threats, negative criticisms and degrading insults.
Denying abuse includes such things as sulking, manipulation and blatant neglecting. Two other denying tactics are not listening or withholding affection.
Minimizing abuse might be belittling the effect of something or isolating. Another is to accuse the victim of exaggerating or making things up when it’s not the case.
If emotional abuse goes on for a long time the effects can damage the victim’s quality of life. Typical consequences of emotional abuse may include:
It can often be difficult for the victim to identify certain negative behaviors on their own. The main reason for this is a denial that there is anything wrong with then. If you think you might have a problem, call our Austin emotional abuse therapy hotline today and schedule an appointment.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located in Building 3, Ste 222, on the corner of FM 2244 and St. Stephens School Rd. Our building is the last building in the row going toward Bee Cave, and the entry is across from Gold Tier Real Estate. If you are going west and past the Texaco station, you have gone too far. If you are going east, the office is located in building 3 in the first group of buildings after the Texaco station. The office is located on the west side of the building with TruPlay Games and The Cagle Law Firm.
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