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As a queer-identified man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality. I care for m...
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As a queer-identified man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality. I care for my clients with empathy, cultural awareness, and a collaborative approach, creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to navigate your changes and grow.
My name is Jideofor Azie. I am a compassionate mental health professional dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges with empathy, cultural humility, and evidence-based care. I have clinical experience working with diverse populations across a range of settings and draw from cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and strengths-based practices to tailor care to each individual's unique needs. I typically work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, substance use challenges, schizophrenia, ADHD, life transitions, PTSD, and relationship challenges.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I take a holistic, patient-centered approach to assessment, medication management, and therapy. I consider biological, psychological, and social factors to tailor care to each person. Clients can expect a collaborative, respectful approach combining medication, education, therapy, and coping strategies for well-being.
I understand that reaching out can feel like a big and sometimes uncertain step, but you don't have to navigate it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported as you move toward greater balance and well-being. If you're ready to begin, I invite you to schedule an appointment—I would be honored to work alongside you.
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As someone who has walked through a mental health journey, I understand how important it is to feel truly heard, supported, and no...
As someone who has walked through a mental health journey, I understand how important it is to feel truly heard, supported, and not alone.
Alexandrea Waytes is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience specializing in caring for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Her professional and personal experience with depression, ADHD, and childhood trauma fuels her compassionate, client-centered approach. She offers therapy and medication management tailored to each client’s needs. Alexandrea creates a safe space for healing, resilience, and meaningful growth.
Alexandrea earned her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. She provides individualized care by blending therapy and medication management, aiming to support clients in finding balance, developing coping strategies, and navigating life transitions with confidence and clarity.
Clients appreciate Alexandrea’s empathetic, trauma-informed approach and dedication to helping them feel seen, heard, and empowered. She works especially well with those impacted by foster care, mood disorders, or major life changes, and creates space for honest dialogue, connection, and long-term mental wellness.
With experience caring for adolescents and adults across diverse backgrounds, I believe that healing begins with a strong therapeu...
With experience caring for adolescents and adults across diverse backgrounds, I believe that healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and collaboration, allowing each client to achieve meaningful and lasting change.
Hello, I'm Christian Nwofor, PMHNP-BC, licensed in Texas. I provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive therapy to adolescents and adults through telehealth and in-person settings. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, and other mood and thought disorders. Many clients come to treatment overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or life transitions—others seek greater stability, improved focus, or support in achieving their goals. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I combine medication management with supportive therapy and psychoeducation to help clients understand their symptoms. I incorporate CBT techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build resilience. My goal is to empower clients with practical tools for lasting growth.
Taking the first step toward treatment can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I'm committed to a safe, supportive space where you feel heard. I believe healing and growth are possible for everyone, wherever you are. I welcome the chance to support you.
I provide a supportive, evidence-based therapeutic environment focused on helping you navigate challenges and work toward meaningf...
I provide a supportive, evidence-based therapeutic environment focused on helping you navigate challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Ifeoma “Iffy” Menakaya is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care. She takes an evidence-based, client-centered approach to help individuals manage depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. Iffy is committed to empowering clients to reconnect with their strengths and achieve lasting stability and well-being.
Iffy holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama. She integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychotherapy into individualized care plans tailored to each client’s needs.
Iffy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Her compassionate approach fosters trust and collaboration, helping clients develop practical strategies for coping, growth, and long-term mental wellness. She is dedicated to guiding clients toward fulfilling and meaningful lives.
As a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner, I draw on extensive clinical experience to provide evidence-based, cultural...
As a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner, I draw on extensive clinical experience to provide evidence-based, culturally informed care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 11 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns. I offer a calm, collaborative space where you can feel respected, understood, and empowered. My approach blends evidence-based care, medication management, and compassionate dialogue to help you build clarity, strengthen stability, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. My work integrates evidence-based psychotherapy, patient-centered collaboration, and thoughtful medication management. I help clients stabilize their mood, understand their symptoms, and develop healthier patterns through practical tools that support sustainable emotional well-being.
Reaching out for support is an act of strength, and you deserve a space where you feel heard and supported. My goal is for you to leave each session with clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of balance. When you are ready, I welcome you to schedule an appointment so we can begin this work together and take the next step toward healing and stability.
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My go-to approach for treating anxiety is relaxation. I find the best benefit in teaching relaxation because most clients describe that using it changes their perception of their anxiety. They find that it works 'almost as well' as a medication to help them manage their symptoms on a consistent basis.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy: relaxation (techniques which include systematic muscle relaxation), breathing techniques (Box breathing is the tool I most often use), systematic desensitization (gradual exposure to something that triggers anxiety)
I know when a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they begin to identify their physical symptoms earlier after their anxiety is triggered.
Client can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with exercise.
Client can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with practicing relaxation and breathing techniques that have been discussed during sessions.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Odessa therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
The licensed mental health providers at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX offer premium anxiety therapy at affordable prices. The anxiety therapists at Thriveworks use evidence-based treatments to quell anxious minds and allay fears. They can help people who suffer from panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias like agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, general anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. Reaching out for the first time is sometimes the hardest part. But once you ask for help, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands at Thriveworks. Contact us today for help.
Anxiety treatment at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX helps to manage and prevent anxiety by using well-researched, proven strategies like cognitive therapy and psychiatric medication like antidepressants. Mental health providers at Thriveworks may use one or a combination of the following effective approaches:
To overcome panic attacks for good, a person must ultimately overcome the underlying anxiety that leads to panic attacks. The anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Odessa, TX can give people the psychological resources they need to nip panic attacks in the bud. When you’re having a panic attack, you may feel like you can’t breathe. You may experience hyperventilation, a racing heart, dizziness, or nausea. You may think you need to go to the emergency room because panic attacks can mimic the symptoms of a heart attack.
Remember that during a panic attack, your brain and your body are in a destructive feedback loop. Your racing heart signals to your brain that something is very wrong, which signals to your heart that it should beat faster, and back and forth, exacerbating your symptoms. So calming either your mind or your body can have a compound effect.
If you’re in the middle of a panic attack, there are some practical tactics you can try to soothe yourself:
Call the Thriveworks office in Odessa, TX today and you can often meet with your therapist within the week, and our licensed counselors accept most health insurance.
Find out how Thriveworks can give you the mental health support you’ve always deserved. We look forward to getting you started with an exceptional counselor!
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Odessa is located near Penbrook Street and JBS Parkway, off Highway 191. It is near the University of Texas Permian Basin and just around the corner from the Music City Mall.
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