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As one who has experienced personal loss, I have a genuine understanding of how life transitions can impact daily functioning and ...
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As one who has experienced personal loss, I have a genuine understanding of how life transitions can impact daily functioning and how addressing these transitions with loving kindness can transform us once again.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and other life stressors. I believe people heal best when they feel safe, seen, and supported. My approach focuses on helping clients rediscover their inner strength, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change through a compassionate and empowering therapeutic relationship.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from Saint Louis University, and I am licensed to practice in Texas, Missouri, and Illinois. I use a strengths-based approach and motivational interviewing to help clients identify their stage of change and build lifelong coping skills, especially when supporting perinatal clients on their postpartum journey.
I aim to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, gain insight, and grow in self-understanding. My goal is to guide individuals toward transformation and renewed perspective so they can move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
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I provide a safe and comfortable environment to support clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth....
I provide a safe and comfortable environment to support clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
Linda Farias is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working in behavioral health units and providing group therapy and individual counseling. She specializes in helping adults and seniors struggling with mental stress, bipolar disorder, life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Linda received her Master of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University. She combines her rich background with evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mindfulness techniques.
Linda believes in meeting new clients where they are and collaborating to define and develop issues, strengths, coping skills, and goals. She invites you to take the first steps toward a better tomorrow and reach out to schedule an appointment.
I believe each person is an expert in their own life, and I enjoy a holistic, person-centered approach with an eclectic style to p...
I believe each person is an expert in their own life, and I enjoy a holistic, person-centered approach with an eclectic style to provide care uniquely tailored to you.
Heather Hollingsworth is a licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, mood and personality disorders, and identity concerns. She helps clients build emotional resilience and regulation through holistic, person-centered care. Heather brings a warm, eclectic style that integrates both traditional and alternative healing approaches tailored to meet clients where they are on their unique journey.
Heather holds a Master’s in Counseling and Development from Texas Women’s University. She incorporates somatic movement as well as art and evidence-based therapy to support healing and growth. She provides educational resources to aid and empower each client. Her approach is rooted in compassion, validation, and meeting clients exactly where they are.
Life can be overwhelming, and healing can feel daunting. Heather’s goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and respected as you navigate your path. Whether you begin your journey with her or not, she wishes you peace, growth, and the best life possible.
Some people just need to talk while others need assistance navigating problems they're experiencing. I am here to support you in e...
Some people just need to talk while others need assistance navigating problems they're experiencing. I am here to support you in either situation.
Ariel Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience. She specializes in treating adolescents (ages 12+), adults, and couples with a range of concerns including anxiety, mood and personality disorders, relationship issues, trauma, stress management, and self-harm. In addition, Ariel works with parents, minorities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to address issues that are more likely to affect these populations specifically. She believes in tailoring therapy styles and resources to each client’s needs. Ariel also has previous experience in crisis intervention and substance use treatment.
Ariel received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. She uses modalities including reality therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and Gottman methods.
Ariel partners with her clients to identify the causes of and brainstorm potential solutions to problems causing emotional distress. She is genuine, straightforward, and empathetic and is ready to start working toward your improved mental health! Reach out to Ariel today.
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My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is to combine validation of emotions with skills training. This is the core mission of DBT. We allow emotions to exist as they come, and we also become empowered to choose coping skills.
I teach and walk through the four modules of DBT:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy when they report a win in choosing a skill to manage an intense emotion, outside of therapy. This shows the beginning of an ability to self-soothe, which is often a struggle zone for clients.
Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy by investing in the workbooks that are part of the DBT experience. Working the program at home is a key component of a successful DBT program.
To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can purchase a mindfulness journal, colored pencils, and prepare a writing space at home that feels safe and comforting. They can also look at their schedule and be sure there are at least 30 minutes a day to be blocked off for DBT homework.
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 Little Elm, 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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