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I believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard, so I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their ...
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I believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard, so I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their stories, rediscover their strength, and grow toward lasting change.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through seasons of change, healing, and growth. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, helping them build insight, strengthen communication, and develop healthier connections with themselves and others. My clients often come to therapy seeking peace, balance, and the confidence to live more authentically as we work toward meaningful, lasting change together.
I earned my master’s in secondary education and clinical mental health counseling from Alcorn State University. My approach is collaborative and grounded in empathy, using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build emotional awareness, and foster sustainable growth.
I understand that reaching out for support takes courage, and I want my clients to know they don’t have to walk this journey alone. Together, we can create space for healing, self-discovery, and renewed hope—one step at a time. When you’re ready, I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
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As a woman of color, I understand the unique issues people of color face, personally and professionally....
As a woman of color, I understand the unique issues people of color face, personally and professionally.
Divya Patel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has extensive experience, both personally and professionally, working with diverse populations in various settings. She has worked within psychiatric inpatient hospitals, hospice, community, mental health agencies, as well as higher education.
Divya is here to provide guidance and insights during the healing process. She believes the client is the expert of their own lives and is there to bring out the best potential within them so that they live a happy, harmonious life.
Divya's specialty includes an eclectic approach where she will individualize treatment that best fits the needs of the client. Divya is naturally a compassionate, empathetic individual who is passionate about helping people heal with the many struggles of life. "You are not alone! I am here to walk with you in this journey of healing and recovery!" says Divya.
As a counselor that has worked at all levels of care with a variety of populations, I am ready to meet you where you are at....
As a counselor that has worked at all levels of care with a variety of populations, I am ready to meet you where you are at.
Rachel Brohammer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults work through their stressors and challenges and discover their own inner strength. Rachel specializes in trauma, anxiety, anger, child therapy, and stress management.
Rachel graduated from The University of Texas-Tyler, earning her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has worked in a variety of settings at multiple levels of care since then. Rachel's approach to therapy is person-centered (PCT) and she combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and trauma-focused therapy (T-FC) elements to best meet each individual's needs.
Life is full of challenges and struggles and sometimes everyone needs help. Rachel would love to be able to help and support you on your journey toward healing and overcoming challenges. If you're ready to start your journey, please reach out and schedule your appointment today.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Grand Prairie, TX usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Grand Prairie, TX offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Families can deal with issues for years and never talk about them. The longer an issue builds up, the harder it can feel to start the conversation.
Luckily, there are mental health professionals who specialize in helping families work through their issues. At Thriveworks in Grand Prairie, TX, our licensed family therapists and counselors can help you and your family identify and work through the problems you’re facing. We create a judgment-free environment for conversation designed to improve family relationships by bringing families to a place of closeness and understanding.
Schedule an appointment today by calling our office or using our convenient online scheduling tool.
Some people hesitate to pursue therapy or counseling because every family deals with problems — so why bother? Sometimes, families have trouble knowing how to deal with their issues, so they ignore the problem and let it fester. However, avoiding problems won’t make them go away. Most of the time, it only makes them worse.
Family therapists and counselors can help families work through their problems, from new, small arguments to major, long-standing issues. Mental health professionals are trained in tackling a wide variety of issues faced by families, including:
If you don’t see the issues your family is dealing with above, that’s okay too. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, and we encourage you to reach out even if you’re dealing with something else entirely.
We understand that talking about these issues can be difficult. As such, it’s possible that not every member of a family will be receptive to working with a professional. It’s normal for family members to feel varying degrees of willingness to go to therapy or counseling. However, with patience and time, you will start to see how working with a professional can positively impact your family’s mental health.
Getting support is an essential first step for families going through something difficult together. At Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX, we’ll work to make sure the process is as comfortable as possible as we help your family find a happier and healthier place.
There are many different therapeutic methods that can help families heal together. The specific methodologies that you encounter in your sessions will depend partially on the type of therapy your provider practices, including:
Once a therapist or counselor gets to know you and your family during your initial sessions, they’ll be able to develop a treatment plan. Understanding who your family is and each member’s perspective on your issues allows your provider to create a treatment plan that accommodates the unique needs of your family and the issues you’re facing.
There are many benefits to receiving this structured and individualized care. The skills learned in family therapy or counseling sessions can apply to other areas in your life. Some of the skills taught in family therapy sessions include:
At Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX, you can opt to attend your sessions either in-person or online. This format makes sure that sessions are accessible for every member of your family, whether they’re located near or far.
When you and your family are ready to overcome your challenges and grow together, working with a mental health professional from Thriveworks Counseling in Grand Prairie, TX, can help. Call our office or use our online appointment scheduling tool to set up your first appointment.
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