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I have been privileged to have walked with people in the most difficult times in their lives for the last 14 years....
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I have been privileged to have walked with people in the most difficult times in their lives for the last 14 years.
Sarah Olson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience helping infants, toddlers, children, teens, and adults who are faced with anxiety, depression, anger, poor coping skills, and family conflict issues.
Sarah received her Master's degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and is classically trained at the Master’s level in cognitive behavior therapy and solutions-focused therapy. She helps clients to explore behavior patterns that may have been caused by past events. Sarah believes that being honest about how you feel is the most effective way to move forward in getting to where you want to go in life.
Sarah likes to think that speaking with her is like speaking with a best friend that is able to really hear what you are experiencing. Expect every moment we are interacting to be all about you. Nothing is more important to her than making you feel truly heard.
If you are ready to explore what things need to change in your life to reach your picture of peace and happiness, Sarah is ready to speak with you. You deserve the life you want!
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As a woman of color with over 20 years of lived experiences, I understand the varied life cycle events – family, career and indivi...
As a woman of color with over 20 years of lived experiences, I understand the varied life cycle events – family, career and individuality -- with healthy life balances.
Ida Ham is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Ida is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and create life balances with improved coping skills for a fulfilling life. She specializes in depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, problem solving, relationship issues, and coping skills.
Ida completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Agency Counseling at North Carolina Central University. She has a family and lived experiences balancing the unique developments within family life. Ida has continued her skill building and has completed the nationally approved Stephen Ministry training for faith-based counseling and support. Ida’s training and work experiences have allowed her the opportunity to utilize varied therapies such as person-centered, cognitive, behavioral, acceptance, commitment, motivational based, strengths based, decision making, problem solving, and solution focused.
You do not have to process this challenge alone. Ida is available to help you. Life cycle events occur and may create stress. Varied feelings present and are processed throughout the life cycle. Your thoughts and feelings are important to your life, career, and family balance. Ida is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
I am a Licensed Social Worker who primarily sees older adolescents and adults....
I am a Licensed Social Worker who primarily sees older adolescents and adults.
Ali-Marie is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with many years of experience. She primarily sees older adolescents and adults for individual therapy but will also address relationship and family issues, stress, anxiety, depression, women's issues, and much more.
Ali-Marie completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Maryland. She also has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Criminology from George Mason University. Ali-Marie offers a person-centered (PCT) approach and strives to ensure clients feel comfortable, supported, and validated.
Ali-Marie is here to support you and improve your quality of life. She works collaboratively with clients—start sessions with Ali-Marie today.
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My standard approach to individual therapy is most often cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy. First and foremost, I evaluate the needs of the individual in determining the best course of treatment, and my skills are eclectically borrowed from a variety of approaches as a result. I enjoy working with clients to determine the approach that will fit best with their goals as well as their personality. I find that CBT and DBT have broad scopes and applications across a multitude of diagnoses.
The following skills are taught in individual therapy:
I know clients are making meaningful progress in therapy when they are tracking progress toward their goals and establishing how they want to proceed with ongoing sessions. Some clients prefer to look at therapy as a course of treatment where they will want to reduce and spread out sessions until they feel confident in terminating treatment. Other clients will view therapy as a form of ongoing self-care, similar to someone who continues attending the gym after meeting a physical fitness goal. Either perspective is indicative of meaningful progress as we look for a reduction in the frequency, intensity, or duration of the issue being treated.
Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by establishing healthy supports outside of therapy. If you are lacking support, you might consider joining a club, class, or volunteer organization. If you have established supports, you may want to reach out and let them know more about what has you seeking therapy services. Very often, we find that people in our social support systems are experiencing similar difficulties, and this can have a positive effect on clients who have realized that they aren't alone in what they have been feeling.
To prepare for individual therapy, you can give your open and honest feedback throughout the process. The most effective part of counseling comes down to the therapeutic relationship—in other words, how well you click with that provider. Like any other relationship, sometimes you click, and sometimes you don't. You are seeking counseling for a service, and the odds are good that if you feel that you're not connecting with the provider, they can also feel the disconnect. It's okay to advocate for yourself and your needs or preferences!
Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.
Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.
Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.
Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.
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.
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