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I believe the beauty of therapy is that it blends thoughts and emotions in a healthy way to grow into a better version of oneself....
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I believe the beauty of therapy is that it blends thoughts and emotions in a healthy way to grow into a better version of oneself.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in clinical assessment, case management, and therapy services. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, behavioral challenges, depression, and anxiety. I am passionate about enhancing client outcomes through innovative therapy techniques and compassionate care, while creating safe and supportive spaces for healing and growth.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Memphis. I use a blend of thought-provoking rapport, strong internal work, and humor to help clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and develop healthier relationships.
I welcome clients to work with me as they move beyond hardship and self-doubt. My goal is to help you navigate the weeds of negativity and step into a space of personal growth, well-being, and renewal. Together, we will work toward rediscovering joy, confidence, and inner peace.
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As a young adult, I understand the overwhelming feeling of life stressors and transitions as pressures of the past, present, and f...
As a young adult, I understand the overwhelming feeling of life stressors and transitions as pressures of the past, present, and future build.
Chloe Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 2 years of experience. She enjoys assisting adolescents and adults with a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, academic stress, low self-esteem, grief/loss, trauma, and life transitions. Before joining Thriveworks, Chloe worked in settings including university, partial hospitalization, crisis intervention, and community outreach. With an empathic listening ear, Chloe provides a safe place for clients to tell their stories. She focuses on strengths, not flaws, and how to use them to cultivate resilience.
Chloe received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Angelo State University. She takes an eclectic approach to therapy and uses a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, emotion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and positive psychology.
Many people equate themselves with their issues, but Chloe encourages you to externalize the problem and write a new story. She views you as the expert and guides you through challenges while instilling confidence. If you are ready to better your mental health, reach out to Chloe today!
LPC Associate Supervised by Traci Phipps LPC-S
As a bereaved parent, I am passionate about guiding individuals through their journey of grief and loss by providing compassionate...
As a bereaved parent, I am passionate about guiding individuals through their journey of grief and loss by providing compassionate support tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Elizabeth (Beth) Farr is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 5 years of experience. She specializes in grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. Her past work rehabilitating youth in a juvenile detention center and with adults in crisis embodies her core competencies: cultural sensitivity, empathic communication, and advocacy. Beth believes that the foundation of successful therapy is establishing a client-counselor relationship based on genuine caring, respect, and understanding.
Beth earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Our Lady of the Lake University. She utilizes techniques from person-centered therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, existential therapy, and other evidence-based practices, tailoring each session to support your unique needs.
Looking for a supportive space to navigate life’s challenges? Beth is passionate about helping you develop coping skills and build resilience. Healing and growth are within reach, and she is ready to explore your unique journey together. Please schedule an appointment today to discuss how Beth can support you.
I know how hard it is to get back to feeling like yourself after you've faced several challenges—so my goal is to help you get bac...
I know how hard it is to get back to feeling like yourself after you've faced several challenges—so my goal is to help you get back to a state of calm while learning about yourself and your relationships in the process.
Hailey McNutt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience working with adult individuals from the age range of 18-95. Hailey specializes in grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Hailey completed her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Texas-Arlington. She also completed an undergraduate degree in Creative Writing from the University of North Texas. Hailey has experience working with intensive depression, anxiety, and grief, and feels very comfortable helping individuals navigate everyday stressors as well as relationship issues and struggles within their family systems. Hailey utilizes several treatment approaches such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
Hailey understands that we all face difficult challenges that can stop us in our tracks and prevent us from moving forward or creating new connections. She's hoping to be a guiding force to point you along the way to building your most authentic self and building on your previous strengths to become confident and capable of achieving your dreams. Hailey looks forward to working together with you—schedule today.
I do my best to approach every client with a non-judgmental, and inviting approach to identify issues and help work towards long-l...
I do my best to approach every client with a non-judgmental, and inviting approach to identify issues and help work towards long-lasting solutions.
Blaine Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC, NCC, MFT) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples realize their full potential and live more fulfilled lives. Blaine specializes in marital therapy, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Blaine completed his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Texas A&M University-Commerce. He is a Veteran of the USMC with ample experience in identifying issues and treating a range of conditions, coupled with experience ranging from private practice to psychiatric hospitalizations, enabling him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking. Blaine utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), The Gottman method, internal family systems (IFS), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
We all struggle in life, whether it be individually, as a couple, or as a family. Blaine is confident that he can support you in your journey to gain new insight and techniques that will give you the freedom to cope with life's struggles. If you are ready to make impactful change, schedule an appointment with him today!
As a professional counselor with more than 19 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have helped people wit...
As a professional counselor with more than 19 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have helped people with a wide variety of life experiences and psychological needs - from psychosis/schizophrenia to self-harm behavior to anxiety about a recent change to life circumstances.
Traci Phipps is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas with 19 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, difficult life transitions, dysfunctional relationships, sexual abuse, and much more.
Traci earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Tulane University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern State University. Traci seeks to align with every client using a person-centered approach to identify the changes the client wishes to make in their own lives and the barriers or obstacles preventing those changes. Traci helps clients by crafting small, attainable steps that can be taken to move towards those desired changes.
She believes in meeting each client where they are in terms of skills and interpersonal relationship style while remaining person-centered, strengths-based, and continually focused on progress. Traci wants to establish an open, honest and supportive relationship with you while helping you maintain direct communication and encouraging assertiveness in your relationships with others.
l understand how families struggle with their loved ones in their quest for living purposeful and meaningful life...
l understand how families struggle with their loved ones in their quest for living purposeful and meaningful life
Thomas Lims Owusu-Asante is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCSW, LCAC) who has over 13 years of experience working with adults who are struggling with anger, addiction, life transitions, family issues, anxiety, depression, stress, and more.
Thomas holds a Master's degree in Social Work, a Master's degree Addiction Counseling degree, and a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. With extensive global travel experience including 15 countries, and exposure to multiple cultures, Thomas is well-versed in the peculiarities of families’ cultural, traditional, and religious background. He utilizes multiple therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy (NT), and Alderian therapy.
As we all know, life is full of challenges but with willingness and determination, Thomas is confident that he can assist you and your family to gain new perspective about life. He'll work to help you learn effective techniques to cope with life's challenges. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with Thomas today.
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The go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is utilizing a systemic approach that considers the family as a whole unit. This approach is preferred because it recognizes the interconnectedness of family dynamics and the influence each member has on the others. I find the best benefit in this approach because it allows for exploration of relational patterns, communication styles, and family roles, leading to deeper understanding and positive changes within the family system.
In family therapy, the following tools are taught:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy when:
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy with:
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can:
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in McKinney, TX usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in McKinney, TX offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
At Thriveworks in McKinney, TX, we have family therapists that are ready to partner with you and your loved ones to bring you closer together. Find a provider that fits your family’s needs by calling our office to schedule a session today at (469) 949-3896.
At Thriveworks in McKinney, TX we know that any family, regardless of how dysfunctional they are, can benefit from talking with a therapist. Family therapists can be especially beneficial for relatives who are experiencing the following:
Each family has unique dynamics, so don’t be too concerned if you’re not seeing a problem that you’re faced with listed above. It’s better to be honest about the difficulties that you’re experiencing so that you and your family can find enough common ground to agree on the next step.
Family therapists use talk or behavioral therapy sessions as a way to connect with family members and understand both their individual and shared perspectives. They will also help to facilitate constructive conversations between relatives who are at odds with each other. A family therapist may also highlight areas where positive growth is occurring—and they can help you maintain your family’s progress through identifying boundaries and empathy techniques.
If you or a family member is dealing with…
then seeking a family therapist at Thriveworks in McKinney, TX could help to improve your situation. Dealing with the distance between your loved ones is difficult, but getting mental health services shouldn’t be.
If you’re interested in discovering the difference that family therapy at Thriveworks in McKinney, TX can offer, then call us today to get started. You and your loved ones don’t have to navigate the challenges you’re faced with alone—just call (469) 949-3896.
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