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As a clinician who has worked all over the country, I have had the opportunity to help people from all walks of life, establish un...
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As a clinician who has worked all over the country, I have had the opportunity to help people from all walks of life, establish unique connections, and truly meet people where they are.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. I typically work with women ages 20–45, helping them identify issues that interfere with their ability to function or cause them to feel “stuck.” My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented—I work alongside clients to uncover patterns, set meaningful goals, and move toward healing and emotional balance.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from Barry University. My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and traumatic incident reduction to help clients gain insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and work through past trauma while developing practical coping tools.
If you’re ready to begin your journey toward emotional wellness, I would be honored to support you. I offer both in-person and online sessions, providing a compassionate space for you to heal, grow, and rediscover your inner strength.
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I am deeply dedicated to building connections and embracing diverse cultures. My goal is to help you empower yourself by assisting...
I am deeply dedicated to building connections and embracing diverse cultures. My goal is to help you empower yourself by assisting in setting meaningful objectives and supporting you every step of the way as you work towards achieving them.
Bernave Vega, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, has a year of dedicated experience in mental health. His passion lies in supporting couples, adolescents, and adults in navigating life's obstacles. Bernave specializes in depression, anxiety, gender/sexuality identity conflicts, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. He has a close connection to the LGBTQIA+ community, offering compassionate support to individuals facing challenges related to gender and sexual identity. This, combined with his professional background, equips him to offer the guidance and assistance his clients seek.
Bernave earned his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Mary's University. Bernave employs a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy. PLEASE NOTE: CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS WILL ONLY BE SEEN FOR IN OFFICE SESSIONS.
Dealing with life's challenges and changes can be overwhelming. At times, all we need is a compassionate listener who understands without judgment. Bernave provides a caring ear and fresh insights to help you see things differently. If you're ready to take positive steps forward, schedule an appointment with him today!
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe we all have the strengths to help us with life challenges, but we may need help id...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe we all have the strengths to help us with life challenges, but we may need help identifying those strengths.
Debbie Sandberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with +20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is driven to support individuals and families including adolescents and adults with their challenges and identifying their strengths for improvement. Her experience includes all ages starting with troubled youth, adoptions and couples experiencing infertility and/or life changes, family discord, and geriatrics with issues related to different levels of dementia and end-of-life issues. Debbie specializes in CBT, mood, grief, relationship issues, lifestyle changes, and self-care/self-esteem.
Debbie completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Houston. Debbie utilizes multiple treatment approaches, such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
We all go through challenges in life. Debbie is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
As a licensed therapist, I know the power of identifying our “inner critic." I found freedom in understanding and confronting the ...
As a licensed therapist, I know the power of identifying our “inner critic." I found freedom in understanding and confronting the beliefs and behaviors that shaped my day-to-day life and I am committed to helping my clients feel inspired to do the same.
Jennifer O'Brien is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified life coach with over 5 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Her clinical work includes working in the foster care and adoption community, where she provided clinical support to staff, foster families, and youth in care. Her work focuses on identifying ineffective behaviors, habits, beliefs, or other internal or external factors that hold people back from enjoying the life they want. She believes in creating a safe place where clients are free to explore and understand who they are and equip them to find the answers or tools they need to attain their identified goals. She is passionate about helping clients learn how to build healthy relationships and inner confidence to live their lives to their fullest potential.
Jennifer completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Widener University after finishing her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Simpson University in Redding, California. Throughout her clinical work, and her experience working in foster care, she has worked with individuals, families, and youth of all ages who have struggled with a multitude of mental health challenges, including stressors related to life transitions, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, deeply internalized self-judgments, sense of inadequacy, insecurity or feelings of “never good enough,” and other various mental health concerns. Jennifer utilizes various treatment approaches to address her client’s needs, focused primarily on utilizing attachment-based theories/attachment-based therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She also utilizes motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) when in the best interest of her clients.
Day-to-day life can be isolating and overwhelming, all while still trying to navigate the unique challenges of today’s world. Jennifer is committed and confident she can help you build healthier relationships and confidence to face those challenges, validating who you are now and equipping you to attain the future you desire. If you are ready to take the first step, reach out to schedule an appointment with her today.
Welcome! I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards seeking support, but know that you’re not alone in thi...
Welcome! I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards seeking support, but know that you’re not alone in this journey.
Samantha Robinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who specializes in working with couples, young adults, adolescents, and survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual abuse. Samantha is passionate about helping her clients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma, empowering them to discover their strengths, overcome their challenges, and achieve their goals. Samantha uses a client-centered approach to provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate space for her clients to heal and grow.
Samantha has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Jackson State University and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. She helps clients in therapy by using various therapeutic techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness techniques, or person-centered therapy.
Samantha believes that feeling heard and understood is the first step towards healing. She is here to offer you a safe space where you can navigate your journey together. Reach out to her today, and let’s start this empowering process.
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My primary method for treating depression involves utilizing therapy techniques that cater to both the practical and underlying needs of each individual client. This typically involves a combination of cognitive behavioral approaches and emotion-focused techniques. I've found that no single approach works best for every client. By adopting an eclectic approach, I aim to tailor the treatment to the specific needs of each client. The ultimate goal is for the client to feel understood, acknowledged, and supported throughout their journey towards healing.
The following tools may be used in depression counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling when they begin to demonstrate increased and effective utilization of coping strategies, show improvements in managing the challenges they face, and build confidence in who they are, reporting minimized depressive symptoms.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling with workshops, self-help resources, journaling exercises, mindfulness practices, or support groups to further enhance their mental and emotional well-being.
To prepare for your first session, you can start by jotting down any thoughts or feelings you've been experiencing lately and note any specific goals or outcomes you hope to achieve through therapy. Therapy is a collaborative process, so being prepared to engage and communicate openly can be beneficial.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Missouri City, TX will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Missouri City, TX is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
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.
Depression comes in many different forms with many different symptoms. It can occur seasonally or chronically and can be impacted by everything from genetics to your environment.
Some of the more common types of depression include the following:
If depression symptoms are impacting your life, please schedule an appointment with us at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX.
Though the process varies for each individual, most treatment plans combine the following:
Your therapist, psychiatrist, counselor, or another mental health provider will speak to you one-on-one about the various treatments available and build a plan that works for you and your specific form of depression.
Treating depression is possible with the right care and commitment. Call us at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX to set up your session with a mental health expert today.
At Thriveworks, we offer our clients online sessions, offices with flexible hours of operation, and weekend and evening appointments. We also accept a variety of insurance providers and have a flexible cancellation policy should you need to reschedule.
As a new client, you may even be able to see someone within 24-48 hours. Set up an appointment with us today at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX to get started.
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