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Paul DeLew is a Licensed Professional Counselor and graduated from National Louis University in Chicago. He has experience in trea...
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Paul DeLew is a Licensed Professional Counselor and graduated from National Louis University in Chicago. He has experience in treating a wide range of mental Illnesses, including panic disorder, generalized anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, and sexual abuse. He treats adolescents, young adults, and adults, creating a specialized treatment to best help each client.
Paul utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, solution-based therapy as well as other treatment modalities. He is successful at quickly building rapport in order to create a trusting, safe environment, and he provides a nonjudgemental attitude where clients feel free to express themselves. He understands that each person is a unique individual and will guide you through your specialized treatment to help you live your best self.
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You are worthy, you are loved, you are enough....
You are worthy, you are loved, you are enough.
Everyday life can be overwhelming full of obstacles and challenges. Sometimes we can feel trapped, helpless, or alone. These feelings and thoughts are natural, however if not properly managed they can lead to emotional disturbance and unhealthy behaviors. With the help of guidance, insight and self-awareness, we can become resilient and empowered. I believe that we are all humans with the ability to love ourselves and make positive change. Let me help you adjust to life changes, improve your relationships, manage stress, cope with loss, and most importantly become more resilient.
I use a strength-based approach to therapy where I uplift my clients and utilize their strengths and abilities to increase self-esteem. I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for my clients to be accepted and feel safe. I integrate many tools of Psychotherapy including Internal family systems CBT, and ACT to meet each individual's needs.
I see people for who they are, not their race, gender, economic status, or sexual orientation. Everyone is special and has something to contribute to this world. I have experience in helping individuals adjust to life changes, help build healthy boundaries to enhance relationships and improve emotional intelligence. I look forward to working with you!
I believe that psychiatric care should focus on providing clients with individualized treatment plans to meet their specific needs...
I believe that psychiatric care should focus on providing clients with individualized treatment plans to meet their specific needs, which may include medication management and supportive psychotherapy.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. My approach integrates both psychotherapy and medication management to address a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I strive to help each client reach their optimal level of functioning physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from the University of Texas. My approach blends psychopharmacology and holistic methods to create treatment plans that support the whole person, mind and body. I believe in fostering self-awareness, resilience, and emotional balance through collaborative and individualized care.
Sometimes when dealing with life, you may feel alone, but you are not. I invite you to take the next step in your mental health journey. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose and peace.
I am a firm believer in everybody’s potential to achieve well-being. My approach to therapy is based on principles of positive psy...
I am a firm believer in everybody’s potential to achieve well-being. My approach to therapy is based on principles of positive psychology: We all have strengths and a purpose to fulfill; we can regulate emotions and rule thoughts and behavior to build gratification.
Veronica Herrera is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been a consultant, accredited executive, and career coach for 20 years. Veronica conducts psychotherapy in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. She treats relational issues, self-confidence concerns, trauma, depression, demotivation, mood instability, mental turmoil, chronic stress, anxiety, anger/behavioral issues, addictive behaviors, and grief and loss as well as individuals navigating desired or unplanned change. Veronica works with clients to help them uncover and process their truths as they learn coping mechanisms and utilize their psychological resources.
With a Master’s in Counseling, Veronica earned graduate degrees in Business and Marketing, Organizational Change, and Positive Psychology. Veronica utilizes cognitive behavioral techniques integrated with DBT, REBT, and existential psychology. Veronica intends for the client to leave each session with a sense of accomplishment, a breakthrough, or a new tool.
If you are in early adulthood, mid-life, or senior years and find yourself lacking mental clarity or motivation, Veronica invites you to schedule an appointment and chat.
Growing up in the African American community, I witnessed the stigma and reluctance surrounding mental health. I became a psycholo...
Growing up in the African American community, I witnessed the stigma and reluctance surrounding mental health. I became a psychologist to reduce misunderstanding of what psychotherapy is, as this is often what keeps many people from getting the help they so desperately need.
Brandy Banks is a Licensed Psychologist with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Brandy has worked with adolescents, adults, seniors, and the LGBTQ community to address issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, and various personality disorders. She has spent time in private practice along with inpatient and forensic settings.
Brandy received her doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Brandy utilizes behavioral approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based methods to give clients the skills to manage life’s challenges.
Life can be overwhelming and stressful, but you don’t have to navigate your struggles alone. Brandy strives to create a safe and welcoming environment. Please reach out today to discuss options for beginning your journey toward peace and healing.
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a set of strategies used by therapists to assist individuals in improving emotional regulation and social interactions. Mindfulness, present moment awareness, and non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts and emotions are key strategies.
Skills taught in DBT include interpersonal skills, such as positive communication skills for self-advocacy and setting boundaries; skills to identify, name, and manage intense emotions; and distress tolerance skills to adapt and cope with challenges and crises in order to increase resilience.
Meaningful progress is evident in therapy as the list of progress and successes gets longer and the list of challenges gets shorter.
Clients' efforts to implement the skills they are learning and the goals that they set between sessions are essential to making progress in therapy.
Clients can prepare for therapy by thinking about what they want to achieve, in addition to what it is they want to move away from.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Austin, TX is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located in the Northcross Center near Research Blvd and Burnet Rd, off US-183. It is close to Hill Elementary School and a short distance from Regal Gateway.
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