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As a woman who has lived a life full of different experiences, I am empathetic towards those going through difficult times. I unde...
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As a woman who has lived a life full of different experiences, I am empathetic towards those going through difficult times. I understand and see the big picture of how these issues can impact a person's emotional health and wellness.
Nancy Malwitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience working with teenagers, adults, and families. She supports clients facing anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship challenges, and other common mental health concerns. Nancy brings warmth and compassion into each session, helping individuals navigate their struggles with clarity and confidence. She is passionate about guiding clients toward healing and self-empowerment through collaborative, strengths-based care.
Nancy holds a Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University. She incorporates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy along with solution-focused strategies. Her approach helps clients uncover their strengths, develop healthy coping skills, and move forward with resilience.
Nancy would be honored to support you in learning new tools to manage your symptoms, navigate life’s challenges, and build on the strengths you already possess. Her goal is to help you move toward healing and live your life with greater purpose, peace, and fulfillment.
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“Change equals self-improvement. Push yourself to places you haven't been before."- Pat Summitt...
“Change equals self-improvement. Push yourself to places you haven't been before."- Pat Summitt
Dominique Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S) in the state of Texas with 14 years of experience. She specializes in supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, bipolar, grief, and life transitions. Dominique has worked in crisis intervention, community-based mental health, inpatient mental health, medical social work, outpatient and residential substance abuse, case management, and geriatric and school social work.
Dominique received her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. She uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems.
Dominique believes empathy, effective communication, and acknowledging an individual’s dignity and self-worth are essential for therapeutic success. She assists her clients in reaching their highest potential to achieve better mental, physical, and social well-being.
As a bilingual therapist, I strive to create a safe space where my clients can feel both heard and understood as we tackle the cha...
As a bilingual therapist, I strive to create a safe space where my clients can feel both heard and understood as we tackle the challenges you are facing together.
Miguel Sanchez is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor and a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. He has 8 years of experience and is all about giving teens and adults a hand in handling life's challenges. Miguel specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma among other issues. He works with his clients to create a tailored experience where they feel heard and validated as they make progress toward their therapeutic goals.
Miguel holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and he is currently a Doctoral Candidate working towards his PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior. He takes a trauma-informed approach and often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected.
Miguel is passionate about working together collaboratively with his clients and helping them learn about themselves and the strengths they have within. Together, you'll build a safe space that's all about trust, growth, and healing. He's ready to get to work and start this journey together!
As a therapist who has walked through seasons of loss, growth, and renewal, I bring professional expertise and lived empathy to he...
As a therapist who has walked through seasons of loss, growth, and renewal, I bring professional expertise and lived empathy to help patients feel understood, supported, and never alone in their healing journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate grief, loss, relationships, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. My approach blends empathy, evidence-based strategies, and real-life understanding to create a safe and collaborative space for healing and growth. I believe therapy is a partnership rooted in authenticity, resilience, and the belief that every challenge holds the potential for renewal and self-discovery, and I provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can gain insight, build coping skills, and foster emotional growth.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients manage grief, depression, and life transitions.
You deserve a space where your story is heard and your healing is honored. Together, we will move at your pace, uncover your strengths, and build the tools you need for lasting change. When you are ready, I invite you to take the next step toward growth and peace. You do not have to do it alone.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My approach for therapy is to first establish a good rapport with the clients. I welcome questions along the way, and, especially in intake, let them know they can share what they are comfortable with and that I will respect their boundaries.
Clients work with the therapist on a variety of different skills, such as learning appropriate communication (verbal, nonverbal, active listening), how to identify and establish healthy boundaries, and increasing a sense of connection and intimacy with each other again.
Clients start showing meaningful progress in therapy when they gain more insight into their issues and start catching themselves with old thinking and problem-solving patterns. Conflicts decrease as conflict resolution, appropriate and effective communication, and trust and intimacy increase within the couple.
Clients can do many things in their personal time to supplement therapy. They can supplement their time between sessions by working on some of the exercises and techniques reviewed with them in sessions. Various homework assignments can also focus on rebuilding the relationship and increasing connection with each other, and communication exercises help as well.
To prepare for your first therapy session, you can write down a list of questions and concerns to discuss. This can include current stressors in your life, past issues/events that have occurred that you may want to address, as well as current stressors and how long you have been experiencing them. Ensure that both of you are ready to participate in therapy. Of course, you will want to think about what you want to work on while in therapy, as well as what goals you both want to strive for.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
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.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling at Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX is a way of cultivating healthier relationships with intimate partners. You and your partner don’t need to be in crisis to see a couples counselor. There’s always room for mutual growth in a relationship. This growth might happen naturally over time, but a relationship can mature a lot more quickly–and with a lot less heartache–with some professional guidance.
The marriage and relationship counselors at Thriveworks in the Houston, TX area can give couples the tools they need to nourish themselves and their bonds. Reach out today to get started.
The vast majority of couples who do relationship therapy emerge satisfied from the experience. This means that they accomplished what they set out to accomplish. Granted, different couples have different goals. One couple might need help navigating a tricky divorce so the children don’t unduly suffer. Another couple might need help with physical intimacy issues (sex therapy). And yet another couple might feel like they’re doing great, but they’d like tips on how to maintain their harmony in the long-term.
So one of the first things couples do when they arrive for couples counseling is talk to the licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) about their goals. At Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX, couples may want to work on any of the following subjects:
There’s no single best approach to marriage counseling. Great therapists respond to the needs and personalities of individual clients. At Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX, relationship counseling takes numerous client factors into consideration:
A fully licensed, qualified therapist can help couples tell the real story of their relationship. A therapist facilitates open, safe discussion about what each partner really needs, whether that be to feel more loved, to model a great relationship for the kids, or to create healthy boundaries.
Relationship issues can be approached from a variety of different therapeutic perspectives. Some couples therapists at Thriveworks in Kingwood, TX prefer the Gottman method while others prefer emotionally focused therapy. But there are a few couples therapy exercises that counselors use fairly consistently across different modalities. They are:
Thriveworks LFMTs love working with couples in Houston who are experiencing relationship problems and obstacles. It’s gratifying to be able to help loved ones navigate their issues and emerge stronger on the other side.
You can call the Thriveworks office in Kingwood, TX today and meet with a counselor as early as this week. Therapy can take place in person at the modern office, or virtually through convenient online counseling sessions. Call the Thriveworks office today or book your session online and find out how you can strengthen your relationship with your partner. We look forward to hearing from you!
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