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Hello! I am an LCSW with over seventeen years of counseling experience and I have a wide variety of interests and hobbies....
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Hello! I am an LCSW with over seventeen years of counseling experience and I have a wide variety of interests and hobbies.
I have a BFA in painting and an MSW, and over seventeen years of counseling experience. Prior to earning my MSW, I worked on a crisis line. My parents came from different cultural backgrounds, and I am a parent who has been both married and divorced. While I maintain a circle of family and close friends, I have also experienced multiple losses, and both of my parents are gone. My life experiences have helped me become a better counselor. I work particularly well with clients who struggle with grief, anxiety, and depression.
As a counselor, I take a humanistic and client-centered approach. To me, counseling is the constant asking of "What next?" — meaning that through both prosperous and difficult times, it is important to make sound, responsible decisions. I have collaborated with adults, children, and adolescents, and provided individual, group, and couples counseling.
The variety and breadth of my experiences have contributed to my effectiveness as a counselor. Counseling is a journey that can be illuminating, and fun, but also arduous and demanding. I look forward to accompanying you on that journey.
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LGBTQIA+ counseling is a type of queer affirmative counseling dedicated to assisting individuals and couples in navigating the intricate intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, with a primary goal of fostering well-being, self-acceptance, and affirming a client’s life experiences as a queer individual. Although not all LGBTQ+ individuals seek specialized counseling, a substantial number discover vital support and empathy within these inclusive and affirming therapeutic settings.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Phoenix, AZ typically begins with an initial assessment to understand your specific needs. LGBTQ+ counselors aim to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community by encouraging self-acceptance and offering an understanding of your identity and experiences. LGBTQ+ therapy addresses issues like coming out, discrimination, mental health challenges, and gender transition, and provides support for LGBTQ+ relationships.
LGBTQ+ counseling is incredibly important because it can help queer individuals accept their identity, learn self-love, and give them important tools for facing the challenges of being a queer person in today’s society, among many other benefits. LGBTQ+-affirming therapists can understand the unique perspective and experiences of queer individuals as they help them process past trauma, address family conflicts, treat issues with anxiety, and more.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Phoenix, AZ is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions for LGBTQ+ counseling depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual. It could encompass a relatively limited series of sessions or extend into a longer counseling plan. The precise quantity and duration of sessions typically emerge through collaborative discussion with the counselor, taking into account the client’s progress and their therapeutic objectives.
Much progress has been made, but much progress still needs to be made. Discrimination and marginalization are common experiences for many within the LGBTQ community, and the stress from inequality takes a steep toll.
That is why Thriveworks Phoenix offers LGBTQ affirmative counseling and therapy. We understand that many mental health professionals are like the general population—some affirming and understanding while others are not. The therapists and counselors at Thriveworks Phoenix offer care that is sensitive to the unique struggles members of the LGBTQ community face and that supports them as they live their truth. Reach out today to schedule your first appointment.
It is understandable that members of the LGBTQ may be hesitant to reach out for help when they experience depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and more. At Thriveworks Phoenix, our hope is that we can play a part in erasing the double stigma. Our desire is to offer sensitive and informed care to our clients who identify as LGBTQ.
Specifically, LGBTQ affirmative therapy may address topics such as:
Thriveworks Phoenix works hard to establish an affirming and informed therapeutic relationship that is founded upon trust. Clients often experience listening, empathy, and respect during their sessions, and as trust grows, they often feel safe. They often feel as if they can share their truth without fear of being judged. To build trust and to gain a better understanding of how to care for each client, therapists may ask…
If you are ready to meet with a mental health professional about whatever may be happening in your life, know that the therapists and counselors at Thriveworks Phoenix are ready too. When you call to schedule an appointment, you will reach a real person (not a voicemail). Your first appointment may be within the same week. We accept many forms of insurance, and we offer evening and weekend appointments.
You are worthy, and you belong. You do not have to fight for your mental health alone. Contact Thriveworks Phoenix today.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Phoenix is located at 1110 E. Missouri Ave. #340, Phoenix, AZ 85014 between N. 11th and N. 12th Streets.
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