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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 go-to approach for helping people using online therapy is to ensure that they are able to clearly hear and see me as we begin the session. I enjoy online therapy because it is convenient and comfortable for clients.
The tools used in online therapy mirror tools that would be shared in an in-person session. Tools may include:
A client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they show growth in shifting negative thoughts and implementing healthy coping strategies.
Clients can supplement their time in online therapy by practicing the coping skills discussed, engaging in emotional expression exercises such as journaling, and practicing shifting negative thoughts or beliefs.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, find a quiet, private place where you can focus with no interruptions. It is also helpful to be prepared with the goals you would like to accomplish in therapy. The process is successful when the client and the therapist partner together to address the client's concerns.
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
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.
Online therapy is very similar to in-person therapy. The biggest difference is that you’ll meet with a licensed counselor or therapist remotely, whether that’s on your phone, tablet, or computer. The rest of the therapeutic process is largely the same.
As with traditional therapy, you’ll discuss your issues, symptoms, and mental health goals with your therapist or counselor during your first session. Your provider will ask questions and use your input to create an individualized treatment plan with your goals in mind. You’ll work together over the course of future sessions to tackle your mental health obstacles together.
Most types of traditional therapy services can take place remotely as well, including:
This is not a complete list but it does spotlight some of the common types of therapy that our providers offer. Reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Sugar Land, TX to schedule an online therapy appointment today.
Online therapy has a few major benefits. The first is convenience –– it’s much easier to schedule a session when you don’t have to worry about driving to and from an office.
Another big plus is comfort. You can choose a space that makes you comfortable, whether that’s your bedroom, living room, office, or somewhere else. Being comfortable can help you open up to your provider more easily and make more progress during each session.
There are two main types of online therapy or counseling –– therapy over the phone or through a video call. Here are some of the benefits of each:
Your mental health is a critical part of living a happy, fulfilled life. Call Thriveworks Counseling in Sugar Land, TX today if you want to work with one of our trained online therapists, counselors, psychiatric NPs, or psychologists.
Online counseling is easy to schedule and many of our new clients can often meet with a therapist within a week of their first call. We accept many major healthcare plans—schedule today.
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