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Within every challenge lies an invitation to grow, and I'm honored to support you as you listen inward and move toward healing....
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Within every challenge lies an invitation to grow, and I'm honored to support you as you listen inward and move toward healing.
Gayle Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 3 years of experience in working with adults and seniors with mental health issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, and anger. Gayle also has experience supporting individuals through life transitions such as career changes and divorce, stress, and relationship and family issues. She has supported underserved populations, including those who struggle with childhood trauma, substance use, recovery, and crisis intervention.
Gayle earned a Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are targeted to clients’ needs, including supportive talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and solutions-focused therapy.
Gayle meets clients where they're at, walking beside them with presence and care. You don't have to have it all figured out—if you're feeling lost, heavy, or are searching for something deeper, Gayle is willing to explore it together and help you find your way.
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My goal is that all clients feel heard, understood, and safe while partnering with me to make meaningful life changes....
My goal is that all clients feel heard, understood, and safe while partnering with me to make meaningful life changes.
KaiLi McGrath is a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has had the privilege of working with a diverse set of individuals and abilities in schools, community mental health agencies, and therapeutic settings. KaiLi can understand and relate to all types of experiences.
KaiLi earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral, and solutions-focused approaches to therapy.
KaiLi believes being brought into a client's life is a privilege and meets them where they are to focus on building trust and collaborating on their unique needs. We all have a desire to feel heard, connected, and safe. Schedule an appointment with KaiLi today!
I come to sessions authentic, kind, and compassionate, and I will ask questions about all areas of your life that make you who you...
I come to sessions authentic, kind, and compassionate, and I will ask questions about all areas of your life that make you who you are - what is important to you is important to me.
Kelly Kellerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 25 years of experience partnering with adolescents and adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma issues, and relationship issues.
Kelly completed her Bachelor of Arts in History and Human Services from Albion College and received her Master of Social Work from The University of Chicago. Kelly utilizes a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach while blending evidenced-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioral (CBT), mindfulness, and strength-based approaches to promote healing and wellness.
Kelly believes life and relationships can be healthy when we have the tools. She seeks to create a safe and caring space to learn new patterns of emotions, behaviors, and thoughts, improve coping and create positive changes in your life.
Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for help when life gets difficult! I'm so glad you did, because there are times when you need som...
Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for help when life gets difficult! I'm so glad you did, because there are times when you need someone to support and encourage you, hold your concerns and problems in a safe space, and help you work towards fulfillment and peace of mind.
Colette Spaulding is a Licensed MSW and has worked for 20 years in the mental health field. She views each client as a whole person, taking a client-centered approach and collaborating with them to match interventions with their particular needs. She has worked with survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and trauma, as well as clients with mood disorders, anxiety and depression, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions. She utilizes multiple treatment modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as psychodynamic, relational, and existential therapy strategies.
Colette completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Michigan. Her professional experience includes working with culturally diverse populations in urban and rural settings, with a wide variety of mental health issues and challenges. This, coupled with her innate empathy and non-judgmental stance, enables her to provide her clients with the support and guidance they are seeking.
Colette asks, "What has happened to you?" rather than, "What is wrong with you?" She knows how important it is to establish a safe and compassionate space for her clients to share their unique stories. She will work with you to weave together elements of patterns, strengths, and coping skills; to increase self-awareness, improve your relationships, and promote the healing and growth you desire, to become the best version of you!
Clients are the experts on themselves, and it's a privilege to be trusted to guide them on their path to improved well-being and f...
Clients are the experts on themselves, and it's a privilege to be trusted to guide them on their path to improved well-being and functioning.
Becky Dickinson is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 20+ years of experience working in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping both children and adults achieve an improved sense of well-being and functioning. Becky works from a strengths-based perspective and assists clients with identifying their areas of strength and mobilizing that to address things that they want to work on. Becky specializes in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, adjustment and life-change issues, and substance use disorders. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Michigan State University.
Providing treatment in various settings has allowed Becky to better understand and tailor treatment to her clients. Becky takes a strengths-based perspective and uses treatment approaches like motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and coping skills training.
Every person, at some point in their life, struggles with something. Becky is confident that she can help and support you as you address those things and get back to a more comfortable space in your life. It is a strength to know when to seek help. If you are ready, schedule an appointment with her today!
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Eating disorder therapy is a specialized approach aimed at assisting those who are grappling with a range of eating disorders. These disorders are significant mental health conditions characterized by irregular or unhealthy eating patterns and an intense focus on body weight and shape. Common conditions addressed in Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
At Thriveworks, Eating disorders begins with a thorough assessment and personalized treatment plan. Central to eating disorder therapy is psychotherapy, often employing cognitive behavioral therapy and other specialized techniques to target negative thought patterns.
The signs of an eating disorder can include:
CBT’s remission rate, according to some research, is generally between 50-30% for those seeking assistance for eating disorder symptoms.
The recovery rate for those seeking assistance with eating disorders depends entirely on the individual’s involvement in sessions, the severity of their symptoms, and their willingness to change their eating habits and relationship with food.
Eating disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of Eating disorders will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. Your therapist can help to determine what might be most beneficial for you.
The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Oakland have helped many clients who are fighting an eating disorder find holistic treatment. We offer individualized treatment plans to each client, and we have provided the support many people have needed to overcome bulimia, anorexia, and other eating disorders. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, consider scheduling eating disorder therapy at Thriveworks Oakland Counseling.
Holistic treatment for an eating disorder often involves a psychological and a physical component. Nutritionists and physicians often work with counselors and therapists to provide such extensive care. Within the psychological component of care, there are many options for treatment that a mental health professional can apply to each client, such as eating disorder therapy, depending upon their unique needs. Potential interventions include…
If you are ready to meet with a mental health professional, the eating disorder therapists at Thriveworks Oakland are ready to meet with you. You do not have to battle an eating disorder alone. When you contact our office, it may be helpful to know that a real person will answer your call and help you make an appointment. Your first session may be within the same week of your call. We offer evening and weekend appointments, and we accept most insurance plans.
Let’s fight eating disorders together. Call Thriveworks Oakland Counseling today.
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