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I hope to create a warm and supportive environment for each client to heal, learn, and grow as a person....
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I hope to create a warm and supportive environment for each client to heal, learn, and grow as a person.
Cris Amador is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in providing therapy and counseling services to children, teenagers, and adults who are dealing with issues related to mood, anxiety, trauma, stress, life changes, and personality disorders. Cris is an active LGBTQIA+ ally who has helped clients deal with issues related to sexuality, gender identity, and coming out.
Cris completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Rice University and his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston–Clear Lake. As a counselor, Cris strives to create a warm and supportive environment for his clients to learn and grow as individuals. He approaches each client as a unique person and works with them to address their issues, meet their needs, and utilize their strengths through therapy.
Cris will collaborate with you to create a unique treatment plan that utilizes eclectic elements from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness-based therapies. He uses evidence-based assessments and treatments to make sure that you have the tools and support you need to heal, grow, and achieve.
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I believe that providing great service fosters meaningful and lasting rewards....
I believe that providing great service fosters meaningful and lasting rewards.
I am Jonathan Serrano, a Licensed Professional Counselor with four years of experience. Born and raised in Houston, I am proud of my Mexican heritage and the values instilled in me through my culture and upbringing. I am passionate about guiding individuals who have taken the important first step of seeking therapy. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges that may feel overwhelming by creating a safe, supportive, and understanding space. My goal is to walk alongside clients as they rediscover strength, hope, and motivation to move forward.
I hold a Master’s in Counseling from the University of Houston. My approach integrates evidence-based practices tailored to each person’s unique experiences. I believe therapy should feel collaborative and empowering, helping clients uncover resilience and build tools for lasting growth.
Whatever obstacles you face, there is always a way forward. Hope may sometimes feel out of reach, but together we can find it again. I invite you to take this journey with me so we can work toward building a life filled with purpose, balance, and renewed strength.
As a once first-generation college student from a low-income family, I understand overcoming adversity to achieve career and and l...
As a once first-generation college student from a low-income family, I understand overcoming adversity to achieve career and and life goals.
Stephanie Kopecky is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas who has 16 years of experience helping individuals with emotional regulation, positive thinking, and insight into life’s issues.
Stephanie completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in General Studies in Psychology, Music, and Behavioral Science at Texas Tech University and her Master of Education (MEd) in both Community and School Counseling at the University of Texas-El Paso. Stephanie utilizes cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy to help her clients find healing, direction, and emotional relief.
Stephanie’s goal as a counselor is to help clients live their best life possible, to be authentic and to live a meaningful life. Her reputation as a counselor is that she is accepting, understanding and experienced, genuine, caring, and encouraging. Stephanie truly wants what is best for her clients and their loved ones.
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My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is person-centered therapy, where the individual is at the center of decision-making and has control over the services they receive. The techniques I use are empathy, active listening, unconditional positive regard, congruence, addressing negative emotions, and motivational interviewing.
With my person-centered therapy approach, the client will learn how to:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they:
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with bibliotherapy, or assigned reading by the therapist, to educate and empower themselves to live their best possible life.
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, the client can journal or jot down what is bothering them, before and in between sessions. Keep this journal handy to discuss in sessions. I recommend journaling when something is bothering you, when you have creative insight, first thing in the morning, and late at night. Anytime is a good time to journal because your story is unique and it matters.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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