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I support people who feel overwhelmed by stress, conflict, or self-doubt, and I bring a steady, practical approach shaped by years...
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I support people who feel overwhelmed by stress, conflict, or self-doubt, and I bring a steady, practical approach shaped by years of clinical work and my commitment to understanding how people grow and change.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience providing clinical care to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma histories, emotional regulation challenges, and strained family relationships. Many clients seek support during major life transitions or want help understanding patterns that keep them feeling stuck. My approach is practical, goal-oriented, and focused on steady progress.
I earned my master’s degree in mental health counseling from Thomas University. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and a direct, structured approach. I help clients build emotional control, reduce avoidance, and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, with experience supporting trauma-related stress, anxiety, and family conflict.
You deserve support that feels steady, respectful, and focused on what matters most to you. I provide an environment where experiences are taken seriously, goals are clearly defined, and progress continues between sessions. If you are ready to work toward meaningful change at a pace that fits your needs, I welcome you to reach out and begin the work together.
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Remember, it's not who you are that holds you back; it's who you think you're now”- Denis Waitley. As a Black woman and the oldest...
Remember, it's not who you are that holds you back; it's who you think you're now”- Denis Waitley. As a Black woman and the oldest daughter and sister in my family, I understand the responsibility, resilience, and emotional complexity that can come with growing up in families that don’t always follow a traditional path.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia, with nine years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address trauma and navigate life’s challenges. My clinical work focuses on supporting individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, trauma, family-related difficulties, and major life transitions.
My approach blends trauma-informed care with practical skillbuilding to help children, adolescents, and adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and life challenges. Clients can expect a supportive, culturally aware space focused on healing, resilience, and the development of tools for lasting personal growth.
We all go through challenges in our lives, but how we respond and react to situations is what makes us different from others. I am confident I can assist you with overcoming mental and emotional barriers in every aspect of your life journey. Remember: Your identity is tied to whatever you give your heart to.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I want you to know that I’m genuinely committed to listening, understanding, and supporting you every st...
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I want you to know that I’m genuinely committed to listening, understanding, and supporting you every step of the way.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of psychiatric nursing experience. Since becoming licensed, I have worked with clients seeking compassionate support for challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance use, and personality disorders. I focus on helping clients manage symptoms, gain insight, and improve their quality of life through evidence-based care, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University, where I built a foundation in evidence-based psychiatric care. My approach includes psychopharmacologic management, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients develop resilience, stability, and improved mental well-being.
With empathy and understanding, I provide personalized, compassionate care tailored to each client’s needs. Whether addressing mood disorders or other mental health concerns, I am committed to partnering with clients on their path toward healing and long-term wellness.
Kristin Allpere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with childr...
Kristin Allpere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma, and developmental issues. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. Kristin utilizes strengths-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to meet the varying needs and personalities of each individual. Kristin seeks to establish a caring therapeutic relationship focused on your unique needs. She does this through the use of humor, creativity, and candor to build on your personal strengths to assist you in meeting your life goals.
I offer a nonjudgmental environment where clients may express themselves and work through their concerns about mental health....
I offer a nonjudgmental environment where clients may express themselves and work through their concerns about mental health.
Marva Calder is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 22 years of experience. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other conditions in adults and seniors.
Marva earned her Master's degree in Nursing from Walden University. She offers telepsychiatry as well as evidenced-based therapeutic practices. Marva also provides holistic psychiatric care, patient and family-centered and compassionate care in order to improve each client's quality of life. She has had the privilege of working in a variety of practice areas, including psychiatric emergency rooms, medical departments, and psychiatric care units.
Marva's objective is to assist every client in then set way possible, while working to remove the stigma associated with mental health conditions. There should be no stigma attached to getting treatment. Marva looks forward to teaming together with you to help you find relief.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Thriveworks offers Stress management therapy, a type of therapy that helps people learn how to effectively manage and release their stress through the use of relaxation techniques, time-management practices, and mindfulness, among others. Relieving stress can greatly improve an individual’s mental health, as stress can detrimentally affect one’s emotional and physical well-being.
Stress management therapy functions by identifying the source(s) of stress and the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that are tied to it, then addressing them and creating healthy strategies for dealing with stress on a long-term basis. Additionally, Stress management therapy also helps people discover what warning signs they have that can let them know that they are stressed so that they can be more proactive in managing it.
The effectiveness of stress management therapy can vary from person to person, but some widely used and effective approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and relaxation techniques.
Five stress management counseling strategies include:
Whether to seek therapy for stress depends on the severity and impact of the stress on your life. If stress is significantly affecting your well-being, relationships, or daily functioning, therapy can be a helpful option to learn coping strategies and gain support. It’s important to assess your own needs and consult a mental health professional for guidance on whether therapy is appropriate for your situation.
Yes, stress management counseling can help significantly reduce the amount of anxiety that you feel.
Stress management treatment at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For those with low amounts of anxiety and stress and simple goals, stress management therapy can be fewer than 12 sessions. However, for those with intense anxiety and more severe symptoms, therapy will likely last longer in order to effectively treat their stress and mitigate their symptoms.
Without stress, we won’t study hard for that exam, push ourselves for that promotion, or reach for those goals. A lot of the times, stress is actually healthy!
But what happens when it’s not healthy? Stress is a normal and constant part of our lives, but it can get out of control quickly. We all have those days where one more thing will make us blow up, but what if that is nearly every day? What if stress has been so high and constant that you hardly notice it anymore, just the unhealthy coping mechanisms you’ve adapted.
Stress can be positive, but only if it’s properly managed. Stress is actually the biggest killer in the US! The impact it can have on our body and minds is much bigger than many expect and is important to address! The counselors at Thriveworks Savannah understand that balance is much easier said than done. But there is hope! You don’t have to be controlled by stress. With a little bit of help, you can control it.
Back when we had to hunt for our food and run away from predators, stress was crucial for our society. But now, most of us hunt for food in Walmart and the only predators we have to worry about is that pesky coworker. But our brains haven’t caught up with the times. The same system for stress that kept us alive during a natural disaster are at work when you’re walking through a crowd. Our brains are hard-wired for danger even if no danger is present!
The emotions and behaviors you’re experiencing are entire valid responses to the stress you’re feeling. Anything can bring about stress—financial problems, relationships, moves, life transitions, and so much more. When every little thing can trigger the ancient stress mechanism in your brain, is there a way out of the stress-cycle? Yes! Thriveworks Savannah counselors are experts at identifying the roots of stress and teaching healthy coping mechanisms.
When stress goes unmanaged, it manifests itself in unique ways. This is by no means a complete list, but some signs that stress is out of control include:
You deserve to have control of your stress again. Thriveworks Savannah is here to help guide you to that place of control and peace.
Just like how stress will never fully go away, neither should stress management. Finding the right coping mechanism for you can be a journey, but that’s what Thriveworks Savannah is here for. There is never a moment that should be overrun by stress. We strive to give you methods that you can practice outside of a counseling session so you can build a new lifestyle—one of peace.
Stress will always find another reason to pop up. Once one problem is solved, another stress-inducing problem comes up. To control your stress, you have to be the center of change, not your environment. (Although oftentimes changing the environment is very important as well!)
Some tools we may teach include:
Thriveworks Savannah always puts the client first in our counseling session, so each one is unique to you. There is no one way to combat stress, but together we can uncover the most effective way for you.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Savannah is located on East Broad Street between East State Street and East President Street. We share a building with the Frayed Knot yarn store and Ritual Holistic Studio. We are located one block away from Greene Square Park.
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