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As a Latino man in long-term recovery from opioid addiction, I transformed my struggle with PTSD and ADHD into a passion for helpi...
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As a Latino man in long-term recovery from opioid addiction, I transformed my struggle with PTSD and ADHD into a passion for helping others find hope and healing through their own recovery journeys.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider with 10 years of experience supporting clients through trauma, addiction, and life transitions. My background in biology and behavioral science gives me a unique, evidence-based perspective on emotional and physical healing. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, identity issues, and substance misuse develop practical strategies for lasting change.
I earned my Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, where I specialized in trauma and addiction and received eye movement desensitization reprocessing training.. I integrate EMDR with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to help clients replace negative core beliefs with healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking and coping.
I am passionate about helping clients rediscover hope and empowerment in their lives, relationships, and careers. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, and I don’t want clients to suffer in silence. I’m honored to walk alongside each person on their healing journey, reminding them that rescue is possible and recovery is real.
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Phillip is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Services Provider Status (LPC/MHSP) in Tennessee with over 19 year...
Phillip is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Services Provider Status (LPC/MHSP) in Tennessee with over 19 years of counseling experience. Phillip has worked in a variety of settings assisting clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, dysfunctional relationships, ADHD, poor coping skills, grief, infidelity, and more. Phillip is passionate about helping others achieve their potential at work, at school, and even at play.
Phillip enjoys the outdoors, hiking, biking, crafting, and volunteering as a way to give back to the community. It is the interactions with others and their environments that helps us really get to know one another, and then we can support and encourage each other. Every person has been specially gifted. When discovered, these gifts help us know who we are and how we can help others. Phillip will help you become aware of your gifts, causing you to make better choices when dealing with life’s challenges.
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.
From little squabbles now and then to big issues that threaten major discord, no marriage is immune to disagreements or challenges. However, just because it may be “normal” that every couple faces problems now and then, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take them seriously.
If you and your spouse are struggling to see eye to eye, Thriveworks Counseling in Nashville, TN has couples therapists and marriage counselors who can help. Relationship help is certainly worth considering as a conduit to help you achieve resolution. In fact, you may wish to think of it as an investment in your relationship and yourselves. Reach out today to get started.
Of course, it is normal for relationships to have their ups and downs throughout the years. Some days you’re living in peace and harmony, while at other times it may seem like you argue over everything.
Even little disagreements can take their toll over time, but some couples still brush them off because their relationship has otherwise been satisfactory. But why wait until things get worse?
Our highly skilled couples and marriage therapists have truly “heard it all.” Over time, they have come to recognize trends in the disagreements of many married couples. Some of these common issues include:
While the mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Nashville, TN have come to understand that spouses from all walks of life can have similar disagreements, they also know that no two couples are ever the same. You can expect highly personalized, attentive support for whatever challenges you’re facing.
At Thriveworks Counseling in Nashville, TN, we can also help with more unique situations, including:
Are you still not sure whether seeing a counselor is the right choice for you and your partner? Here are a few points that you may want to keep in mind when deciding whether to pursue therapy:
We wholeheartedly believe in, and have seen the benefits of, couples attending couples therapy and marriage counseling. However, we also recognize that sometimes divorce truly is the best option. Despite your best intentions, when you said “I do,” or active participation in therapy, it is possible you may realize that separating is healthy for you both.
If you and your partner are considering couples therapy or marriage counseling, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our marriage and couples counselors at Thriveworks in Nashville, TN are keen to help you. We offer our clients many benefits including evening and weekend sessions, same-week appointments, in-person and online options, and so much more.
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