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As an experienced nurse practitioner and active compassionate listener, I partner with individuals to find the best treatment opti...
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As an experienced nurse practitioner and active compassionate listener, I partner with individuals to find the best treatment options for them on their journey to improved mental health.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of experience in the field of mental health and more than 3 decades as a registered nurse. My background includes inpatient psychiatric care at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, private practice in Texas, and outpatient treatment at Suncoast Community Mental Health Center in Florida. I specialize in working with youth, adolescents, and young adults who need compassionate, evidence-based care.
I hold a Master’s in Nursing from the University of Texas. My clinical focus is on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans. I also incorporate solution-focused therapies to help clients achieve greater stability and long-term healing.
Taking the first step toward care can feel overwhelming, but it is a powerful act of courage. I invite you to take that next step today and begin your journey toward balance, resilience, and emotional well-being by scheduling an appointment.
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As a client centered and compassionate counselor, I can help people through some of the most challenging times of their lives....
As a client centered and compassionate counselor, I can help people through some of the most challenging times of their lives.
Cheryl Spice is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of combined professional experience working with children, teens, adults, and seniors who are coping with anxiety, depression, abusive relationships, chronic stress, dysfunctional family dynamics, and more.
Cheryl brings unique experience to Thriveworks with her in-depth medical training. As a registered nurse, she has experience working with people struggling with a medical diagnosis or who are trying to navigate the medical system. As a school counselor, she also has ample experience working with children. She enjoys working with all ages and has the most experience and skill working with children and adolescents aged 3-18.
Cheryl draws on an eclectic knowledge base to use what is needed for the individual client. Typically, she likes to take a humanistic, client-centered focus on counseling. Some examples of strategies she will use include choice/reality theory, cognitive behavioral (CBT), interpersonal, systemic, guided imagery, mindfulness/mediation, solutions-focused, and dream analysis. She'll help you to find new personal growth and self-satisfaction with personalized care that fits your unique needs.
As a clinician who blends warmth, structure, and humor, I help clients understand their patterns, build emotional insight, and dev...
As a clinician who blends warmth, structure, and humor, I help clients understand their patterns, build emotional insight, and develop the tools to create lasting change.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and personality-related challenges. My goal is to help clients recognize patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop practical tools for growth. I bring humor, honesty, and compassion into each session, meeting clients where they are while helping them move toward where they want to be.
I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi College. My approach blends evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and reality therapy with a relational, down-to-earth style. I believe healing happens through connection, accountability, and genuine collaboration.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel uncertain, but you don’t have to do it alone. I strive to create a supportive and empowering space where clients can feel understood, build confidence, and grow at their own pace. Healing begins with the courage to reach out.
As someone shaped by diverse cultures and communities, I bring a deep respect for each person’s unique story and a belief that hea...
As someone shaped by diverse cultures and communities, I bring a deep respect for each person’s unique story and a belief that healing begins with feeling seen, valued, and empowered to write the next chapter.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions. I work with adults navigating stress, identity challenges, trauma, and relational changes. My approach integrates holistic wellness, evidence-based practices, and compassionate connection to help clients find healing, balance, and purpose in their lives.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. My approach blends evidence-based therapies with mindfulness, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices. I create a collaborative space where clients feel supported as they build resilience and emotional wellness.
Wherever you are on your journey, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll create space for healing, growth, and renewed confidence. I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you take the next step toward balance, connection, and self-discovery.
I believe life is not without struggles and it is important that we have the necessary support and skills to help better navigate ...
I believe life is not without struggles and it is important that we have the necessary support and skills to help better navigate the journey.
Patrycia Hatten is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 12 years of experience providing services to various populations in the mental health and substance use field. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, grief, anger management, stress management, depression, and finding ways to smooth out those big challenges in life.
Patrycia completed her Masters in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in couples and family therapy at the University of Northern Colorado. She has worked extensively with all ages, with clients ranging from 5-70 years old. She is comfortable utilizing multiple treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), person-centered therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Patrycia's vast experience coupled with her innate compassion enables her to work collaboratively with her clients to help them reach their goals
We all have strengths and talents, even if they aren't immediately apparent to ourselves. Together you and Patrycia will identify and build skills through the use of feedback, processing, and empathy to help reach your personal goals. Patrycia is open-minded and has a gentle way of challenging thoughts and behaviors to allow her clients to gain insight and understanding, helping to promote progress and facilitate change. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with you!
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Kayla: My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling are Gottman-based approaches. Gottman maps it out beautifully, starting at the foundational skills and working up to conflict resolution and appreciation.
Samantha: My go-to approach for couples/marriage counseling combines Gestalt and ACT. I find the best benefit in this blend because it addresses both emotional insight and behavioral change. Gestalt's focus on present-moment awareness complements ACT's emphasis on mindfulness and values clarification. This integrated approach fosters self-awareness, mindfulness, and alignment with shared values, leading to deeper connection and lasting change in the relationship.
Kayla: I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling:
Samantha: I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling:
Kayla: I know a couple is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when a couple shows more appreciation in sessions through words and nonverbals such as light touching.
Samantha: I know couples are making meaningful progress in counseling when they demonstrate the following:
Kayla: Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling by doing things they did at the beginning of their relationship to identify why they first got together.
Samantha: Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with going to individual therapy and practicing mindfulness in order to recognize their own emotional triggers. Additionally couples should engage in activities together, such as date nights, shared hobbies, or attending relationship workshops or retreats: any opportunities for bonding, communication, and creating positive memories.
Kayla: To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can write down a few issues in the relationship, ranked from the most impactful to the least impactful, to better identify a priority list for yourself and the counselor.
Samantha: To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, reflect on your relationship goals, gather relevant information, and coordinate schedules with your partner. Approach the process with openness, honesty, and a willingness to be vulnerable. Manage expectations and understand that progress takes time. Keep in mind the counselor is not going to take sides or keep secrets from the other partner.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
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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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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