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This world is not to be dealt with alone. Let me come alongside you and we can tackle it together!
Monica Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in the mental health and substance use treatment fields. She has provided treatment in various settings and with a wide range of populations. She seeks to help people live more effective lives in order to thrive, not just survive, in life. She specializes in emotional dysregulation, depression disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, interpersonal conflict, grief, major life transitions, complex trauma, and mindfulness practices.
Monica Alexander completed her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MA) at Liberty University in 2012. She is a wife and mother and an active member in her community and church. These roles coupled with clinical training and experience allow her to have an effective approach to problem-solving with modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use treatment modalities (matrix, seeking safety, living in balance), and motivational interviewing.
Monica is ready! She believes you can do hard things. She wants you to become unstuck and free. Monica is confident that she will be able to provide effective treatment and straight answers, and that she will know the difference between when a client needs information versus affirmation to cope with challenges. If you are looking at this now, take the next step and schedule an appointment with her today!
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As a woman of the LGBTQIA community, it is crucial to me to help others struggling with their identity....
As a woman of the LGBTQIA community, it is crucial to me to help others struggling with their identity.
Maria Tarquinio-Kuhn is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with individuals with mental health concerns. She specializes in helping and assisting children, adults, and seniors with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, parenting, anger management, and behavioral issues. Maria also works with the LGBTQIA population and has spent time during her career in crisis counseling, the school system, and adventure-based counseling.
Maria received her Master’s in Counseling and Human Development from St. Lawrence University and an advanced certificate in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Buffalo. She uses a variety of clinical approaches that target client needs including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and solution-focused therapy.
Maria believes that helping others is her true calling and would be honored to guide you in achieving success and identifying strengths. She is ready to meet you where you are and encourages you to schedule an appointment today!
As an eclectic therapist, I understand that not one approach works for everyone, and I will help find a style that works for you....
As an eclectic therapist, I understand that not one approach works for everyone, and I will help find a style that works for you.
Catherine “Cat” Webber is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience supporting individuals facing substance use, addiction, trauma, and serious mental health challenges. She draws from a background working with justice-involved populations and emphasizes empathy, nonjudgment, and personal responsibility. Cat values lifelong learning and is deeply committed to helping clients rewrite their stories with courage, clarity, and connection.
Cat earned her Master’s in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University. She uses a client-centered approach rooted in empathy and empowerment, helping clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Her practice includes support for co-occurring disorders, trauma recovery, and crisis management.
Cat is warm, easy to talk to, and passionate about creating a space where clients feel safe, heard, and capable of change. She values the therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively to help clients heal, grow, and build stronger, healthier lives.
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Therapy for women uses traditional psychotherapeutic techniques implemented through a feminist lens to help women deal with the emotional and mental ramifications of being a woman in today’s society. Thriveworks Roanoke therapists will target issues like toxic masculinity, gender roles, misogyny, and other problems that women face daily and their impact on their mental health.
Therapy for women works much like traditional therapy, but will also integrate person-centered and humanistic therapy approaches at the forefront of treatment. Thriveworks Roanoke therapists who specialize in treating women acknowledge the unique experience of each individual while treating a wide variety of concerns with empathy, compassion, and respect.
Therapy for women at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Therapy for women will often last until the client feels that their therapeutic goals have been met, whether it continues for a few months or over the course of years. However, treatment should last at least five months, as that is the average amount of time therapy takes to have a lasting impact.
Most women’s issues are very personal, and can also be very painful and frightening. Frequently, they bring with them a deep sense of shame and the feeling that nobody else understands. You may find yourself struggling with the decision to bring them to light, especially if that means seeking professional help from a licensed Roanoke counselor. Well-meaning family and friends may try to help, but they probably misunderstand and say things like, “You just have to get over it and move on.” During these times, it is absolutely vital to have someone to listen, validate your concerns, and support you – someone who understands what you’re facing. At Thriveworks Roanoke Counseling for Women’s Issues, we have a highly skilled and passionate team of professionals who are here to help you!
Many of life’s experiences are specific to women, and while some can be immensely rewarding, others can be incredibly difficult. Processing and coping with these challenges yourself is often possible, but usually are very difficult. Plus, much of the population can’t relate or understand many of the experiences and challenges that are unique to women…even though they may try!
Recent studies show that 1 out of 8 women will experience depression during their lifetime, but depression is only one issue among many that may challenge a woman during her lifetime. The following list is just a brief glimpse of the issues a woman may find herself facing at some point in her life:
Taking the step forward to seek guidance and help from a highly experienced, specifically trained Roanoke therapist can be of great benefit to you. At Thriveworks Counseling Roanoke, VA we understand that these issues are very real. Our counselors each have many years of both personal and professional experience with women’s issues, and are honored to be able to work together with you to develop coping mechanisms to use during your daily life, and beyond that, even help you overcome your struggles and put them behind you!
When you are in the midst of these struggles, all you want is relief. Our counselors and therapists can help you find that relief by providing you both with immediate strategies and long-term solutions. In addition to this essential understanding, validation, and support, our experienced Roanoke therapists can provide you with actual tools you can use and techniques you can practice outside of your therapy sessions to heal, grow, and implement changes that can become a permanent part of your lifestyle. It’s possible to actually change your thinking, your automatic emotional reactions, and your responses to the problems you’re facing so that you can begin to create healthy, positive results in your life!
Our Thriveworks Roanoke counselors can also point you toward powerful resources and tools that will enhance your personal growth outside of your sessions.
You deserve immediate care, so at Thriveworks Roanoke Counseling, most new clients meet with a provider within the week of scheduling. Our expert team is ready to begin working with you right away. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Call Thriveworks Roanoke Counseling today at 540-788-5090!
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