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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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I believe healing happens when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported as a whole person, not just a diagnosis....
I believe healing happens when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. I work with children ages 10 and older, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, and psychotic disorders. Many of the clients I support feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck and are seeking clarity, stability, and relief.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama. My approach is collaborative, individualized, and compassionate, with a focus on understanding each client’s full experience, strengths, and goals. I provide thoughtful evaluations, clear education, and treatment planning that may include medication management and supportive care.
Seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to meet clients with respect, understanding, and support while helping them improve emotional well-being and daily functioning. I would be honored to support you as you take the next step toward healing and growth when you feel ready.
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.
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 a licensed professional counselor, I am passionate about walking alongside individuals as they pursue healing and clarity, inte...
As a licensed professional counselor, I am passionate about walking alongside individuals as they pursue healing and clarity, integrating practical counseling strategies with a faith-based approach to build resilience and lasting hope.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 7 years of experience helping individuals find healing, clarity, and renewed purpose through faith and evidence-based care. I work with teenagers, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relational difficulties. I believe healing involves the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, and my goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where transformation and restoration can take place.
I hold a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing within a Christian-centered framework to address both emotional and spiritual wellness, helping clients cultivate resilience, confidence, and peace.
I know that taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you feel seen, valued, and supported. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, balance, and peace.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is a combination of internal family systems (IFS) and mindfulness-based techniques. I prefer this approach because it provides a gentle and non-invasive approach to trauma processing while also providing tools for emotional regulation and self-awareness.
I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they've increased their awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns. Clients may gain insight into the origins of their trauma-related symptoms and begin to recognize the ways in which past experiences impact their present-day functioning.
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by engaging in daily mindfulness meditation. This can help clients cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and regulate their emotions. Apps like Headspace or Insight Timer offer guided meditations specifically tailored to trauma survivors.
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can remember to be kind to themselves. They can also recognize that starting therapy can be a courageous and empowering step toward healing. They can give themselves credit for taking this important step, approach the process with compassion and self-compassion, remember that they deserve support and healing, and know that therapy is a valuable tool in their journey toward recovery.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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