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As a young adult, I understand the overwhelming feeling of life stressors and transitions as pressures of the past, present, and f...
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As a young adult, I understand the overwhelming feeling of life stressors and transitions as pressures of the past, present, and future build.
Chloe Gibson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience. She enjoys assisting adolescents and adults with a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, academic stress, low self-esteem, grief/loss, trauma, and life transitions. Before joining Thriveworks, Chloe worked in settings including university, partial hospitalization, crisis intervention, and community outreach. With an empathic listening ear, Chloe provides a safe place for clients to tell their stories. She focuses on strengths, not flaws, and how to use them to cultivate resilience.
Chloe received her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Angelo State University. She takes an eclectic approach to therapy and uses a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, emotion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and positive psychology.
Many people equate themselves with their issues, but Chloe encourages you to externalize the problem and write a new story. She views you as the expert and guides you through challenges while instilling confidence. If you are ready to better your mental health, reach out to Chloe today!
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I believe people thrive with connection and support. Connection to self, connection to others, and connection to something bigger ...
I believe people thrive with connection and support. Connection to self, connection to others, and connection to something bigger than ourselves.
Ashley Ratcliffe is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with individuals, families, and couples. She is passionate about helping others find the link between the way we process emotions and how we experience the world. Ashley specializes in anxiety, adjustment, relationship issues, and parent coaching.
Ashley completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Ashley utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and Family Systems theoretical lenses.
If you feel Ashley would be a good fit, let's get started! She would love to get to know you and hear more about your story.
I know how overwhelming it can feel to face anxiety, trauma, or life’s unexpected challenges....
I know how overwhelming it can feel to face anxiety, trauma, or life’s unexpected challenges.
Emmett B. Glasbrenner is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 3 years of experience. He is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals navigating mental health challenges. With extensive experience in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and client advocacy, Emmett specializes in supporting veterans, trauma survivors, and young adults facing anxiety, PTSD, depression, and substance use challenges.
Emmett earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas. He has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and community outreach initiatives. His areas of expertise include trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and EMDR therapy assistance.
Emmett provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where we work together to heal, grow, and regain a sense of control. Your story matters, and he is here to listen. When you're ready, let’s take that first step toward a healthier, more empowered future together.
I chose a career in counseling because I’m passionate about helping others, committed to promoting social justice, upholding ethic...
I chose a career in counseling because I’m passionate about helping others, committed to promoting social justice, upholding ethical standards, and supporting clients in validating their experiences and achieving emotional well-being and their full potential.
Luz Ordaz is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, who is being supervised by Chris Hansen LPC-S, with 2 years of experience supporting diverse populations. With a background in both military and civilian sectors, Luz brings a broad skillset to help clients overcome emotional challenges such as addictions, parenting, and relationship issues. She supports clients dealing with anxiety and depression, promotes social justice, and upholds high ethical standards.
Luz earned her Master’s in Mental Health Wellness Counseling from Angelo State University. She is committed to building strong, lasting relationships that support her clients’ therapeutic goals. Luz values a compassionate, client-centered approach and encourages growth through validation, trust, and understanding.
Therapy with Luz empowers clients to gain insight, build resilience, and move forward. She believes expressing emotions fosters healing, deeper self-awareness, and stronger relationships. Luz is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while equipping them with coping skills for lasting emotional well-being.
As a daughter, friend, sister, mother, grandmother, and person who has experienced many of life's stressors, I bring compassion an...
As a daughter, friend, sister, mother, grandmother, and person who has experienced many of life's stressors, I bring compassion and a desire to understand my clients to each session. I value the importance of the therapeutic alliance and endeavor to make our sessions as therapeutic as possible.
Rachel Marshall is a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. She is also a Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC). She is on a mission to help people with their spiritual, psychological, emotional, and/or behavioral well-being. Rachel specializes in helping individuals better manage chronic stress, trauma, complex post-traumatic stress, and anxiety, along with many other conditions. She also provides counseling from a Christian faith perspective upon request.
Rachel completed her Master's in Education for Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a 4.0 grade point average from Lamar University.
Rachel has experienced many hurdles in life that she has successfully overcome and understands that "life happens." Rachel desires to help her clients overcome the stressors that are getting in the way of her clients living their best lives possible.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in marriage counseling is cognitive behavioral therapy. I enjoy CBT because you are able to work with various people within a specific unit to see what irrational expectations their minds may be holding and how they might best learn to communicate.
I teach the following tools in couples counseling: active listening, 4 horsemen, expectations, values, and how to best understand love languages.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in marriage counseling when they both can understand one another during a session and the tension is decreasing.
Clients can supplement their time in couples counseling by finding activities that enhance the coping skills learned in the session.
To prepare for your first couples counseling session, you can make sure to have established a safety with your partner so each person can feel they can speak freely.
Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Every couple has highs and lows in their relationship. That loving communication, appreciation, and understanding are more easily described than carried-out in real life. When couples find themselves off-track, it does not mean the relationship is over. It often means that the couple just needs a little help. When trust has been lost, partners may be able to rebuild it. When couples are pulling in different direction, they can re-evaluate their priorities. When intimacy has been lost, that spark can be reignited. Couples therapy is not a magic formula to save a relationship, but it often helps. Skilled therapists can often turn challenges into opportunities for partners to grow closer to each other.
That is why Thriveworks San Antonio offers couples therapy. Many partners who want a better relationship do not always know how to improve their connection. Our therapists have helped many couples learn how to improve their relationship. Reach out today for help.
There is rarely a couple who sits down with a therapist and presents a new difficulty. Most couples struggle with very similar issues. That means, couples are not alone in their struggle. Therapists are often able to help, when both partners are willing. What are some of the challenges that couples regularly face? It would be impossible to list everything, but a few include…
Conflicting Relational Expectations – No two people align perfectly. Partners will disagree about expectations within the relationship. When each partner is respectful of the other’s vantage point, these differences can be reconciled. However, partners often have difficulty doing so. When one partner has certain expectations and the other partner has different expectations, they are each pulling the relationship toward distinct goals, and they will conflict. Couples counselors often work with partners on healthy conflict resolution skills.
Challenges with Communication – Personal responsibility, vulnerability, and empathy are key components of healthy communication. Many partners, however, have never learned these communication skills. Further, many circumstances can make healthy communication more difficult. When one or both partners’ needs are minimized, feelings go unexpressed, or problems begin to multiply, poor communication is often the underlying issue. Couples therapists often work with partners to increase their communication skills.
Lost Intimacy – Every couple loses their spark at some point. Sometimes, that intimacy is their physical and sexual relationship, but intimacy can also be social, spiritual, emotional, and more. Intimacy is simply how a couple comes together in a meaningful way. Couples therapists often work with partners on how to prioritize their intimacy.
If you can relate to some of these common issues that couples struggle with, it may be time to reach out for help. Relationships are difficult. There are never easy answers, but there are many tangible ways couples therapy may be able to help. Two of those ways include…
If you want to start couples therapy, know that Thriveworks San Antonio has appointments available. When you contact our office, you may be meeting with your therapist within the same week. Many different insurance plans are accepted. Call today.
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