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As someone navigating the therapeutic process in my personal life, I've learned to show up with honesty, warmth, and realness, cre...
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As someone navigating the therapeutic process in my personal life, I've learned to show up with honesty, warmth, and realness, creating a space where you can be fully seen, supported, and grow at your own pace.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people feel seen, heard, and supported. I specialize in working with young and older adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, and together we create a safe space to unpack their experiences, build insight, and restore balance. My approach is warm, authentic, and collaborative.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida. My therapeutic style is direct yet compassionate, meeting clients where they are while empowering them to take active steps toward healing. I integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s unique story, encouraging growth through clarity and self-awareness.
You deserve a space where you can exhale, be yourself, and feel understood. Growth takes courage, and I honor each step you take toward healing. Whether you’re navigating change, seeking relief from stress, or rebuilding after loss, I’m here to walk beside you as you rediscover your rhythm, your strength, and your next chapter.
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I believe education and understanding surrounding diagnoses, symptoms, and treatment techniques are essential to feeling better an...
I believe education and understanding surrounding diagnoses, symptoms, and treatment techniques are essential to feeling better and gaining control of your life, thoughts, and well-being.
Dr. Courtney Chism is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience and a passion for empowering those healing from trauma, hurt, and emotional pain. While Dr. Chism has worked with adults and children, she specializes in providing services to adults and their families. Her background has equipped her with the understanding, empathy, and creativity to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.
Dr. Chism received her Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. She utilizes approaches including but not limited to compassion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Christian counseling, motivational interviewing, and end-of-life/hospice support.
Dr. Chism meets others where they are on their mental health journey to help them identify the source of their issues and develop healthy coping skills to implement in their daily lives. She believes in the power of therapy and is prepared to travel with her clients, at their pace, toward their goals.
I believe you are worthy and capable of living the life you envision, so let's take this journey together!...
I believe you are worthy and capable of living the life you envision, so let's take this journey together!
**DISCLAIMER - DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT - DOES NOT PROVIDE TESTING**
Lasita Kirkland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience in mental health. She delivers individual, and family therapy. She provides therapy for trauma, self-esteem and self-worth, work-life balance, family and relationship conflicts, and parenting. Lasita offers culturally responsive and culturally sensitive therapeutic services for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Lasita works with individuals and families by using a systemic and cognitive behavioral approach. However, each therapeutic approach will be tailored to your specific needs. Lasita provides a therapeutic atmosphere of confidentiality, active listening, respect, collaboration, empowerment, and healing so that you can create your desired outcomes.
Lasita has a passion for empowering others. We have all experienced challenges in life. She can help you find healthy ways of coping, strengthening relationships, and resolving struggles through identifying underlying emotions that keep you from the life you desire. Lasita will provide a non-judgmental environment where you are seen, heard, and accepted.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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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.
The licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) and other qualified couples counselors at Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL aim to do a lot more than resolve conflict and address thorny relationship issues. They also aim to help significant others love each other “better”. This can be done through improving communication skills, building trust and attachment, helping partners see issues from each others’ perspectives, and reinforcing existing strengths in the relationship.
If you think you could benefit from relationship counseling, reach out to Thriveworks Montgomery today for help. We’ll get you scheduled right away.
The vast majority of couples who see a professional counselor report increased relationship satisfaction after therapy (which is usually completed in 12 sessions or fewer). So yes, relationship counseling can absolutely be transformative. And the lessons learned in therapy can endure for a lifetime, sometimes even outliving the relationship. At Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL, licensed therapists aim first to understand a couple’s objectives for therapy before they begin treatment. These objectives might include the following:
Once the Thriveworks therapist knows what the couple is seeking to accomplish, they can work on the issue together, whether it’s conflict resolution, chronic miscommunication, sexual issues, or something else. Couples therapy is usually short-term and targeted at solving problems. Occasionally one partner will choose to continue with individual therapy after exploring personal issues in marriage counseling.
Couples counseling works through a variety of evidence-based approaches. At Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL, different therapists might employ different strategies and methods for reconnecting couples. These methods might include one or a blend of the following:
Thriveworks marriage counselors offer fast appointment times, often as early as the week of reaching out. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments, and accept most major insurances.
Call today and get matched to the counselor who is right for you and your partner. We look forward to helping you both!
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