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Change can be difficult for anybody, but with the right guidance, it is entirely possible to reach your desired outcome....
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Change can be difficult for anybody, but with the right guidance, it is entirely possible to reach your desired outcome.
Joseph Garza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 13 years of experience. He enjoys working with clients of all ages, and especially loves when a client is open to change. Joseph has worked with various mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, ADHD, and many more. He has experience working with couples and families as well.
Joseph completed his Master's degree in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. He has biblical counseling as a foundation, as well, if needed by his clients. This can add an additional resource and support for his clients, too. Joseph is certified in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and uses this along with exposure therapy to work with clients struggling with anxiety and other disorders.
As stated previously, change can be difficult but with the right experience, wisdom, and guidance, change does not have to be avoided. Joseph understands this and has a heart for people to grow and to have a healthy perspective on themselves and others. If you are ready to begin this journey, please reach out to schedule with Joseph, so that your shared journey can begin.
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As a counselor who has sought counseling myself, I understand and have experienced the importance and benefits of gaining self-awa...
As a counselor who has sought counseling myself, I understand and have experienced the importance and benefits of gaining self-awareness and healing through the therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Laura Stark is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and National Certified Counselor with over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has over 10 years of clinical experience providing care for adolescents and adults in residential treatment centers and hospitalization programs. Laura also spent 5 years as a special education teacher and program coordinator for emotionally challenged students. She has an interest in mood, anxiety/panic disorders, ADHD, late-diagnosed ADHD, OCD, adjustments to life changes, Tourette Syndrome, and neurodiversity.
Laura obtained a Bachelor of Arts at the University of North Texas and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Amberton University in 1997. She became a licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in 2007. Laura utilizes an eclectic counseling approach. She finds CBT, REBT, experiential, and systems therapies to be most successful with the clients she works with.
Laura’s therapeutic process assists clients in gaining more self-awareness while navigating through life’s challenges and struggles. She provides support and guidance as clients learn about themselves and patterns in their lives. She brings awareness to healthy coping skills and strategies to help with healing and then continued growth.
As a 56-year-old single mother who has a wealth of experience, I understand life never goes as planned, or as desired....
As a 56-year-old single mother who has a wealth of experience, I understand life never goes as planned, or as desired.
Josephine Barclay is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked for the last 4 years in one of Houston's busiest psychiatric hospitals as a unit therapist. She has worked with teens and adults in acute psychiatric distress. She was born and raised in Australia and immigrated to the United States in 1995. Josephine raised 3 daughters and has experienced life transitions, grief, divorce, and depression. Josephine specializes in helping clients cope with suicidal ideation, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transition adjustment issues, geriatric mental health problems, grief, and relationship issues.
Josephine earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Houston Baptist University. Her approach is client-centered, meeting clients where they are using integrative treatment approaches, including solution-focused brief therapy, humanistic therapy, existential therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Life is a journey that is not always easy. Josephine is here to help you navigate and discover healthier options and perspectives. She is here to help you develop coping tools and make healthier life choices. If you are ready to start working on yourself and finding a better you, schedule an appointment with her today. Let's roll!
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My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is person-centered techniques and CBT. I enjoy person-centered therapy and CBT because I am better able to guide my clients to find solutions to their issues that fit their thinking process, which would be more likely to become part of the client’s long-term problem-solving skills.
I teach clients to reflect on past events and look at them from a different perspective. I do this by having them do the following:
I know a client is making meaningful progress when they are able to discuss ways they have been able to positively respond to situations that normally would have a dysfunctional response. I have clients journal and do homework to reinforce the topics and skills we discussed during our sessions.
Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy with journaling and reading books suggested during sessions.
To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can relax and just prepare to be completely honest.
Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.
Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.
Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.
Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.
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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