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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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As a person with ADHD, I know how difficult starting something new can be. As a counselor, I understand that each client is differ...
As a person with ADHD, I know how difficult starting something new can be. As a counselor, I understand that each client is different and I approach therapy as a unique journey.
Tracy Kinamore is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 6 years of experience supporting individuals and families through grief and loss. She also specializes in guiding children, teens, and adults through challenges ranging from school and life transitions to behavioral issues and anxiety. Tracy is greatly rewarded by seeing clients recognize their strengths and reach their goals.
Tracy received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Loyola University New Orleans, where she specialized in thanatology and play therapy. She uses approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy, family systems, narrative therapy, art therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Tracy sees therapy as a personal journey on which she is a guide. It can be a long road for some, but seeking counseling is the perfect first step. Schedule your first appointment with Tracy 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.
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My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is emotionally focused therapy (EFT). I prefer EFT because it provides techniques to address the specific distress in the relationship and focuses on strengthening attachment by reviewing each's emotional response to issues and their relationship patterns.
I teach couples positive communication skills to help them express their thoughts and feelings constructively.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples counseling when the couple's relationship is showing improvement due to implementing the techniques learned during therapy.
Clients can supplement their time in couples counseling by focusing on homework provided by the therapist as well as practicing some of the techniques taught in the sessions.
To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, come with an open mind, ready to engage in the process without preconceived notions about therapy. Also, before starting, discuss with your partner what you both want to achieve through therapy.
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.
Here are some of the most common reasons people consider going to couples counseling:
Many relationship issues center around a lack of effective communication. If you feel ignored, hurt, misunderstood, or angry, there is a good chance that some level of miscommunication lies at the core. Couples therapy sessions give you a chance to resolve those issues in a neutral, confidential environment under the guidance of a trained professional.
If you think your relationship would benefit from some improvements, consider speaking to a couples therapist at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX.
When it feels like the world is crumbling around you, it can help to remember the love and good times that the two of you have shared. Doing so can remind you of why you became a couple in the first place and give you a goal for your couples therapy appointments.
Once you start couples therapy, your sessions will be tailored to your specific concerns and goals. If you’re experiencing disagreements that never seem to resolve, a couples therapist can teach you how to resolve those conflicts collaboratively so you come out the other side without feeling resentful and angry. If you’re having intimacy issues, your therapist may help you work through underlying body image or communication issues that are serving as a source of conflict.
There are many different kinds of family therapy that your couples counselor may use to help resolve your relationship issues. They include:
Your relationship therapist may also teach you coping skills and distress tolerance techniques so you are better equipped to deal with uncomfortable emotions and triggering situations as they arise.
If you feel like you could benefit from some professional guidance, reach out to our scheduling team to book an appointment at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX today.
Here at Thriveworks, we aim to make couples counseling as accessible as possible. We offer weekend and evening sessions for your convenience, and new clients can often get an appointment scheduled within 48 hours of reaching out. We also accept many different types of health insurance and offer the option of online therapy by phone or video chat.
Additional benefits include:
If you want to grow within your relationship and give it renewed strength, we are here to help at Thriveworks in Sugar Land, TX. Give us a call to schedule an appointment or book online with a couples therapist at Thriveworks today.
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