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I know the importance of having a safe place to discuss anything that is bothering you.
James Atkison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years experience in the mental health field. He has experiences with trauma, PTSD, suicidal and non-suicidal self injury, as well as depression and anxiety. He works with children, adolescents, adults to help them achieve the success they are desiring.
James completed his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is a combat veteran from the Army and understands the stresses of transitioning to civilian life. This, in addition to his professional experience, enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking. James utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
Life is like a river with calm waters and rapids. James is confident that he would be able to provide you will the tools to navigate the river of Life. If you are ready to gain the tools and knowledge you need to navigate the rapids in your life, schedule an appointment with him today.
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I have been in a place where it felt that a storm of problems was all there is to life, and I know that together we can find at le...
I have been in a place where it felt that a storm of problems was all there is to life, and I know that together we can find at least one good reason to hold on.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, anger management, and life transitions. My work includes supporting men managing intense emotional responses, couples who feel disconnected, and individuals who feel stuck or overwhelmed by circumstances that make it difficult to move forward.
I earned my master’s degree in counseling from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. My clinical experience includes work in a behavioral health hospital serving individuals with significant emotional and mental health challenges. I primarily use narrative therapy, helping clients explore how their life experiences have shaped their current challenges.
Together, we will examine the stories that have been shaping your thoughts, emotions, and decisions. I help clients identify strengths, reconnect with personal values, and build clarity around what matters most to them. My goal is to support you in moving forward with renewed purpose, confidence, and direction in your life.
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 online therapy is being engaged in the conversation and utilizing the tools of Zoom to keep the session engaging.
I teach the same tools I would teach with in-person therapy sessions. In some cases, it is more beneficial to have online therapy because the resources are right there on the screen for everyone to see.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when we run out of things to talk about and/or sessions are canceled more often because they feel they don't need them.
Clients can supplement their time in online therapy with hobbies that bring them joy, outdoor activities in order to be physically active and get that fresh air, mindfulness activities, and creative tasks to utilize their artistic brain.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can double check and test the link, find a private space to speak freely, and plug in that laptop/phone!
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
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.
Have you ever had a bad day that turned into a bad week or a bad month? Sometimes, we can work through the challenges that we run into, but sometimes they grow into larger, harder-to-manage problems and we need help.
There is no shame in needing or receiving help. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or struggling in any other way, it’s important that you talk to a mental health professional. These health care providers can provide you with the right help and support to get better.
Thriveworks Counseling in Fort Worth, TX has counselors, therapists, and psychologists on our team who can help you online. You can work with one of our online therapists now over the phone or video. Just call our office when you are ready to schedule an appointment.
Online counseling and face-to-face counseling are both viable options for mental health help. In fact, they are relatively similar, despite the fact that with the former, you talk to a counselor via virtual means instead of in-person. This is the one major difference.
Let’s take a look at virtual methods of communication, as well as other important facets of online counseling:
If you are looking for a convenient way to meet with a counselor, online therapy is a great option. If you’d like to schedule online counseling services or hear more about how online counseling works, reach out to Thriveworks. We’re here to help and answer any questions you may have.
Remember what we said before? Online counseling and in-person counseling are relatively similar. You can receive professional mental health help both virtually and face-to-face. For example, you can…
There are many different goals you can accomplish with the help of licensed professional counselors. Our team members are qualified to utilize many different types of counseling, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), couples therapy, marriage counseling, depression therapy, anxiety therapy, grief counseling PTSD counseling, stress management counseling, family therapy, and more.
If you would like to schedule an online counseling appointment at Thriveworks in Fort Worth, TX, just give us a call. We can get you scheduled immediately.
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