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Michael Perez is a bilingual (English, Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 6 years of experience workin...
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Michael Perez is a bilingual (English, Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages who are encountering difficulties in managing depression, anxiety, career-related stress, poor coping skills, grief, life transitions, mental stress, low self-esteem, stress, substance use, trauma, and PTSD.
Michael earned his Master's degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and utilizes a wide variety of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Christian counseling, compassion-focused methods, culturally sensitive methods, emotionally-focused approaches, mindfulness-based therapy (MBCT), motivational interviewing, and more.
His unique skill sets and experience with diverse patients and insight within the arts provide him with a unique perspective that can help patients to achieve their personal goals and identify their needs and wanted improvements. Michael is ready to partner with you to address the challenges you're currently facing. He'll help you move forward with compassion and focus, as you learn to manage your mental health with his professional support.
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Let me meet you where you are on your mental health journey and help you embrace growth!...
Let me meet you where you are on your mental health journey and help you embrace growth!
Korrie Watson is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who has 4 years of experience providing counseling to individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, behavioral issues, women's issues, substance use, grief, life transitions, divorce, sexual orientation, family conflict, and problematic sexual behavior. Korrie works with all ages and has spent time in various clinical settings including correctional facilities and geriatric care.
Korrie received her Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama. She is practiced in crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and educational and medical social work. Korrie often utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing in therapeutic sessions.
Korrie supports her clients in identifying their strengths, recognizing their weaknesses, and discovering their true potential. She is passionate about helping others increase their confidence with the end goal of overcoming life’s obstacles. Reach out to her today!
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQ+ / Transgender community, providing a safe, affir...
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQ+ / Transgender community, providing a safe, affirming, and empathetic space for exploration and growth.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with experience supporting individuals on their journey toward mental wellness. With specialized training in evidence-based and client-centered approaches, I draw on diverse therapeutic methods to meet clients where they are and support them in creating sustainable change and personal empowerment. I am committed to fostering resilience and growth by helping clients address challenges, strengthen coping skills, and build meaningful connections.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida. I take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral theory, relational theory, motivational interviewing, and emotion-focused theory.
My goal is to help clients navigate life’s challenges while embracing their identities with confidence and resilience. By fostering a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic relationship, I empower individuals to cultivate balance, deepen self-awareness, and achieve personal goals. I look forward to meeting you!
As a woman who has worked with many clients of all types of backgrounds, I look forward to learning more about your journey and wa...
As a woman who has worked with many clients of all types of backgrounds, I look forward to learning more about your journey and ways I can help you.
Sorcha Wool is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience. She works with children, teens, adults, families, and others who are struggling with depression, family issues, stress, anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, personality disorders, life transitions, and more.
Sorcha completed her Master's Degree at Florida International University. She uses multiple approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy (TFT), and much more.
Sorcha will partner together with you, whether you are a family seeking stability and better understanding, or an individual who needs support and guidance. She invites you to step forward and schedule your first session.
I believe there is no one right way to live a good life, and therapy helps us learn what keeps us healthy, strong, and happy by he...
I believe there is no one right way to live a good life, and therapy helps us learn what keeps us healthy, strong, and happy by helping us gain tools to cope with what we cannot control.
I am a registered clinical social worker intern (RCSWI) with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults across private practice, treatment centers, and community-based settings. I support individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, family challenges, and major life transitions, with a focus on helping clients feel more balanced and supported. My approach is caring, respectful, and strength-based, with an emphasis on setting clear, realistic goals and building practical skills for everyday life.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia. I utilize evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and motivational interviewing.
Beginning therapy takes courage, and I believe every person who enters therapy has the capacity to grow and heal with the right support. I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where we work together at your pace to foster self-acceptance, build healthy habits, and move toward meaningful change. You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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A typical go-to approach for family therapy often emphasizes improving communication, reducing conflict, building empathy, and developing healthy boundaries. Family therapy can provide family members with hope, strength, and tools to reduce the stress that family members feel. Family therapy can also help identify family issues that have previously been ignored, minimized, or even unknown.
Family therapists can teach clients to actively listen, speak with 'I' statements, and practice feeling empathy. Such skills can help one another feel better understood and can help nurture raw emotions and existing injuries. Family members can learn how to self-soothe to prevent a conflict from escalating. Family therapy can help clients and their loved ones set realistic expectations and limitations and avoid ineffective ultimatums.
I know a client is making meaningful progress when conflict is reduced, family members feel respected and appreciated, and the love among family members is unconditional.
Clients can practice diaphragmatic breathing and read up on active listening skills. They can also begin to do shared activities as a family to increase the bond.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can think about the current strengths and weaknesses of their family system. they can also begin to look at their own contributions to the problem.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Tallahassee, FL usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Tallahassee, FL offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Family therapists at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL can help families that are facing obstacles, whether they be life transitions, behavioral problems, grief, stress, addiction, or something else. Our licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) offer clients a safe space where they can openly express their thoughts and feelings.
Family therapy is group therapy for relatives. It’s a way of facilitating thoughtful discussion about an infinite number of subjects that arise between family members. Marital and family therapy at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL can take a deep look at interpersonal dynamics like the following:
These are all elements that might arise during therapy sessions, but a mental health professional will usually begin by asking each family member what their goals are. These goals can span a wide range of subjects, some easy to tackle and some fraught with difficulty. For example, family members may express their wish to do the following:
It may seem like a lot of ground to cover, but skilled mental health providers with training in family therapy can adeptly lead family members toward specific issues while maintaining everyone’s comfort levels.
Couples and family therapists like social workers and licensed professional counselors (LPCs) can facilitate meaningful conversations with family members by introducing sensitive topics through games, exercises, and icebreaker activities. No subject is off-limits in therapy sessions, though a counselor is trained to rein in unproductive conversations and turn family members back toward problem-solving and solutions.
People come to family treatment for a wide range of issues and problems, including the following:
The vast majority of families who see a specialized counselor are satisfied with the results of their sessions. This is because the therapy is usually brief, goal-oriented, and focused on solutions, not assigning blame. The family therapists at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL are trained to see problems from each person’s perspective, and to help family members in that same pursuit. This process can foster empathy and compassion, which can lead to healing and renewed connection.
The family therapists at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL are fully licensed and recruited from the top 4% of area applicants. They also accept most major forms of health insurance coverage. This means that Thriveworks clients can get access to the best mental health care at affordable rates.
They can also choose to see their exceptional provider via an online counseling session or in person at the modern office. Therapists can meet with new clients quickly at Thriveworks, usually within 7 days of their initial booking by phone or online.
Put your family on the path to healing with licensed therapy at Thriveworks. We look forward to helping.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tallahassee is located just off of Capital Cir NE – you must take a right off of this road onto Remington Green St, and we are on the outside of the shopping circle. The closest business to us is Action Business Coach, and then within the shopping circle, you’ll see Believe Hope Inspire Wellness Services LLC, Big Bend Area Health Education Center, and Haven Spa and Wellness Studio, among others.
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