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As a member of the disability community, I know that the world is a beautiful place because of our differences. As a therapist, it...
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As a member of the disability community, I know that the world is a beautiful place because of our differences. As a therapist, it is my privilege to walk with you through challenging journeys to find clarity and embrace self-care and wellbeing, one breath at a time.
Sarah Whitlock is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors as they navigate life’s challenges and pursue personal growth. Her areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, and major life transitions. Sarah is known for her warm, compassionate approach and for helping clients find purpose and strength within themselves.
Sarah earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston. She draws from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. She believes healing starts with trust and is honored to walk alongside clients on their journey.
Sarah understands that seeking help is deeply personal. She aims to create a safe space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Whether you're coping with loss, facing transitions, or simply seeking clarity, Sarah is here to support you as you turn the page and begin a new chapter in your life.
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As a social worker, I strive to see individuals from a holistic point of view, with the understanding that everyone's challenges a...
As a social worker, I strive to see individuals from a holistic point of view, with the understanding that everyone's challenges and successes are unique to each individual's environmental, social, and family dynamics and beyond.
Amarachi Fapohunda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families through life’s challenges. She specializes in helping clients navigate issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, grief, and relationship concerns. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Amarachi partners with clients to create personalized plans that support their healing, growth, and transition from surviving to thriving.
Amarachi earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri. She uses evidence-based approaches, including faith-based counseling when desired, to help clients identify their strengths, build resilience, and reach their goals. Her practice is grounded in honesty, transparency, and supportive care.
Amarachi believes every client can grow and heal with the right support. She seeks to create a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. Amarachi offers both in-person and virtual sessions, ensuring accessible care that meets clients where they are in their journey.
Having experienced personal trauma and life's challenges, I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space where clie...
Having experienced personal trauma and life's challenges, I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to heal.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience in mental health care. I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy to promote healing and long-term well-being. I am dedicated to creating a compassionate, client-centered environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward mental health.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University, where I developed a strong commitment to evidence-based care and holistic treatment. My approach blends medication management with supportive therapy to address each client’s unique needs, build coping strategies, and foster resilience and stability.
Taking the first step toward mental health care can feel overwhelming, but it is also an important act of strength. My goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized support that empowers you to move forward with confidence. If you’re ready to begin your path toward greater stability and well-being, I encourage you to schedule an appointment.
As a daughter, friend, sister, mother, grandmother, and person who has experienced many of life's stressors, I bring compassion an...
As a daughter, friend, sister, mother, grandmother, and person who has experienced many of life's stressors, I bring compassion and a desire to understand my clients to each session. I value the importance of the therapeutic alliance and endeavor to make our sessions as therapeutic as possible.
I am passionate about supporting teens, adults, and couples in Texas reduce anxiety, manage stress, and build resilience. I offer a warm, direct, and honest approach focused on addressing symptoms such as chronic worry, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress, and difficulty setting boundaries using practical strategies. I also provide Christian faith-based counseling upon request.
I completed my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a 4.0 GPA over five years ago. I am also credentialed as a Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC) and was previously Board Certified as a National Certified Counselor by the NBCC.
I relate to my clients with compassion, empathy, and positive regard while meeting them where they are on life's journey....
I relate to my clients with compassion, empathy, and positive regard while meeting them where they are on life's journey.
Arlie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) in the state of Texas. His career has spanned from working with adults seeking help with life adjustments, depression, PTSD, trauma, domestic abuse, and survivors of sexual abuse. As a play therapist, he has worked in public schools and foster care with children needing support with ADHD, adjustment disorders, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and behavioral concerns.
Arlie received his Bachelor’s degree from Excelsior University while on active duty and completed his Master of Arts counseling and play therapy certification from Regis University in Denver, CO. He is a retired military veteran with 26 years of service and over 7 years of professional counseling experience. Arlie uses several treatment approaches to meet the individual needs of each client. He is a person-centered clinician who believes in establishing a trusting relationship coupled with a genuine concern for the client’s needs. As an RPT, Arlie uses a child-centered play therapy approach. Children often cannot express themselves verbally; therefore, play can be used to help them express concerns while using toys for their words. While his baseline approach with adults is person-centered, he also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and sand tray therapy dependent on the individual’s particular needs.
Arlie believes everyone has a solution to their problems but sometimes they need support in finding it. He will meet you where you are with honor, with total regard to your concerns, and without judgment. Arlie genuinely would like to help you travel through life with success, dignity, and purpose. He is ready to meet you where you are on life's journey and believes broken crayons can still color.
Please note that only clients 15 and above can be scheduled via Telehealth all clients 14 and below should schedule in person.
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Christian counseling in Helotes is a form of faith-based counseling that utilizes psychological and spiritual techniques to guide and support. Often, Christian counselors often incorporate prayer and scripture-reading into treatment to help practicing Christians work through their challenges.
Christian counseling works by focusing on themes of hope and healing through one’s faith. At Thriveworks, your Christian counselor will discuss Christian values and relate them to your unique struggles. You can expect to discuss the following with them:
Christian counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Christian counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer. It depends on what challenges the client might be working through, the severity of those challenges, as well as other needs or preferences.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Helotes is located near Bandera Rd and Cedar Springs, off Loop 1604. It is close to the Helotes City Hall and just a short distance from the Sandra Day O'Connor High School
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