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I’m here to provide genuine empathy for your journey, and to support you every step of the way as we navigate this path together....
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I’m here to provide genuine empathy for your journey, and to support you every step of the way as we navigate this path together.
Ragan Cantrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 3 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem concerns. She is particularly dedicated to partnering with highly motivated clients looking for a safe, supportive environment to achieve their personal goals and provides valuable insight and support for individuals seeking positive change in their lives.
Ragan has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School. In her practice, she employs evidence-based approaches tailored to meet each client's needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy to develop adaptive coping skills.
Reaching out for support can be challenging, but Ragan is committed to providing patience and understanding throughout your healing journey. If you are ready to embark on the path toward becoming your best self, you are in the right place. Ragan looks forward to connecting with you and collaborating to achieve your mental health goals.
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My experience as a queer-identified individual of color helps me connect with others who may face challenges with their intersecti...
My experience as a queer-identified individual of color helps me connect with others who may face challenges with their intersecting marginalized identities.
I am a licensed psychologist with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and sexuality-related challenges. My clinical background includes academic medical center work supporting clients with body image concerns and emotional or disordered eating patterns. I am especially passionate about providing culturally competent care to those with intersecting marginalized identities, including LGBTQ+ clients and individuals exploring intimacy, sexual connection, and relational well-being.
I earned my doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Midwestern University. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, compassion-focused approaches, and mindfulness-based techniques.
My goal is to help you strengthen emotional clarity, deepen self-awareness, and build supportive skills that align with your life goals. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can work through challenges, explore patterns, and move toward meaningful and lasting change. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
Having spent years struggling with and overcoming depression and anxiety, I am able to provide hope for you....
Having spent years struggling with and overcoming depression and anxiety, I am able to provide hope for you.
Nicovia Bradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience. She supports individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, social anxiety, communication challenges, low self-esteem, and marital issues. Nicovia understands that these struggles often disrupt the ability to enjoy life and hinder personal growth. Her goal is to assist those who feel stuck, frustrated, agitated, confused, overwhelmed, and hopeless. Nicovia aims to partner with individuals to help remove barriers, obstacles, and stumbling blocks, enabling them to realize their potential and succeed beyond these challenges.
Nicovia has a Master’s in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She is committed to developing a collaborative relationship where trust is the foundation. Nicovia uses methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, motivational interviewing, Christian counseling, and mindfulness techniques.
Nicovia believes in the transformative power of therapy and the potential for change. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, Nicovia is here to walk alongside you. She invites you to reach out and take the first step toward a brighter future. Healing and growth are within reach, and Nicovia is ready to get you there.
As a Black American woman of color, Jalisa intimately understands the need and importance of cultural competency in the counseling...
As a Black American woman of color, Jalisa intimately understands the need and importance of cultural competency in the counseling space.
Jalisa Storey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas with over 2 years of experience working with adolescents and women from all walks of life who have experienced the negative effects of depression, poor coping skills, divorce, family conflict, mental stress, dysfunctional relationships, school issues, sexual abuse, women’s issues, and more.
Jalisa completed her Bachelors of Science in Human Development & Family Science from The University of North Texas & her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in Dallas. Jalisa specializes in issues related to depression, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationships. She believes that life as beautiful as it is presents us with many challenges throughout the course of our lives. Some of Jalisa's therapeutic modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based, culturally sensitive, family systems, and multicultural approaches.
We do not get to choose the cards that we are dealt but it is our responsibility to work through them. She believes that we are all deserving of love, decency, respect and kindness. Jalisa's desire is to help her clients overcome their struggles by finding peace & solutions. She wants to help her clients discover their truth in a safe and nurturing environment. Jalisa encourages her clients to be the best possible version of themselves by working through emotions & traumatic experiences while facilitating a safe space for growth & understanding.
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My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is emotional regulation. This allows the client to understand and manage their emotions effectively.
DBT tools/skills include identifying and labeling emotions, reducing emotional vulnerability, and increasing positive emotional experiences.
A client is making meaningful progress in DBT when behavioral changes occur, such as decreased self-harming behaviors, increased emotional regulation, and improvements in personal relationships.
To supplement DBT, clients can do “homework” outside sessions. This might include mindfulness exercises, using specific distress tolerance techniques, or completing emotion regulation worksheets.
To prepare for DBT, a client should come to their first session with an open mind, ready to work.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Irving, TX is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
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