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My personal experiences with trauma and loss have given me a strong understanding of life's challenges and the value of developing...
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My personal experiences with trauma and loss have given me a strong understanding of life's challenges and the value of developing skills that foster healing, resilience, and growth.
I provide individual, family, and couples counseling services, specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment disorders, addiction and relationship challenges. My approach is trauma-informed and focuses on helping clients develop effective coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen communication, process difficult life experiences, and build resilience.
Through evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, emotional regulation strategies, communication skills, and strength-based support, I help clients build resilience, improve coping, and achieve meaningful personal growth towards healing.
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face life's challenges alone. I am committed to providing a supportive and compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. When you are ready, I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for helping clients find their best self....
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for helping clients find their best self.
Melissa Isaacks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 7 years of experience treating a plethora or counseling goals, including ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, anger management and transitional disorders. She takes great care to treat children, adolescents, adults, and family clients with a warm and caring attitude.
Melissa graduated from Texas Tech University with her Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), reality therapy, and play therapy techniques as well as other treatment modalities in her sessions. Melissa believes in fostering the parent-child relationship when counseling children and families while creating a safe and trusting environment where open expression thrives.
Melissa provides a non-judgmental environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves and are encouraged to make changes to develop their best selves. She works with clients ages 3 and over and creates an individualized treatment plan for each client to reach their counseling goals.
Maintaining compassion for humans and an authentic curiosity to understand their individual experiences are some of my top values ...
Maintaining compassion for humans and an authentic curiosity to understand their individual experiences are some of my top values to uphold in counseling.
Asha Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC). Asha has over 10 years of providing therapy with a diverse client population. She has successfully counseled adolescents, adults, and elder adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, dysfunctional relationships, poor coping skills, divorce, military and veteran's issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, trauma, and PTSD.
She earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from Houston Baptist University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Miami. Asha currently supervises Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC-As) and has trained other mental health professionals in the Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk. Additionally, Asha is dedicated to counseling first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and front-line healthcare workers.
She believes that confidential support to help deal with occupational and personal traumas sustained can lead to healthier relationships and stronger resiliency. In sessions, Asha utilizes a holistic approach, solutions-focused methods, trauma-resiliency approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, mindfulness-based, and Acceptance/Commitment therapy techniques in therapy. Asha strives to create and maintain an honest and non-judgmental counseling relationship with individuals that are seeking support in order to start building a meaningful life.
For more than 20 years, I have helped individuals and families navigate life's challenges by combining evidence-based approaches w...
For more than 20 years, I have helped individuals and families navigate life's challenges by combining evidence-based approaches with genuine compassion, collaboration, and respect for their unique journey.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I have provided therapy across multiple settings to children, adolescents, adults and families using evidence based approaches to treat a wide range of concerns, including childhood disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, chemical dependency and relationship/ family issues. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can implement solutions tailored to fit their needs and promote meaningful change.
I use approaches tailored to each client's needs. Together, we identify strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful lasting change in a supportive environment.
Seeking support is a profound act of care for yourself, and you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I invite you to reach out and schedule an appointment so we can begin this journey together.
Catherine Prestigiovanni is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over 30 years of experience providing supportive psy...
Catherine Prestigiovanni is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over 30 years of experience providing supportive psychotherapy to adults, couples, and veterans seeking to develop a healthier and more productive life. Catherine specializes in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, and relationship issues. She acts as a guide in helping her clients to understand their issues and feelings, cope with daily life, and manage their mental health to live their best life.
Catherine grew-up in a small East Texas town but moved to Houston in 1989 to attend college at the University of Houston, followed by graduate school at the University of St. Thomas. With over 30 years in the mental health industry, she has worked in many diverse settings including; nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, local mental health authorities, county jail, and private practice.
Catherine believes strongly that with the proper tools and guidance, anyone can make positive changes in their lives. She believes in kindness, integrity, and “paying it forward” in life. She looks forward to working with you in the near future.
I am a woman of color and a former educator who wants to empower you with the necessary tools to navigate life’s challenges and ac...
I am a woman of color and a former educator who wants to empower you with the necessary tools to navigate life’s challenges and achieve your counseling goals.
Mycael Parks is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping adolescents and young adults struggling with concerns including life transitions, anxiety, stress, grief, anger management, assertiveness, and self-esteem. Before becoming a counselor, Mycael worked as a teacher and enjoyed partnering with families to support students’ social and emotional growth. Her goal is to get to know her clients and their support systems on a deeper level and work collaboratively to make meaningful personal transformations.
Mycael has a Master of Science in Counseling from Oklahoma State University. She uses techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, and faith-based therapy based on each person’s needs and goals.
By offering an authentic and caring approach, Mycael strives to create a supportive space for individuals to grow and engage in healing. She believes the professional relationship between the therapist and client is a vital foundation for the counseling process. If you are ready to start your journey, reach out to Mycael today!
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Kacie: My go-to approach for treating anxiety is use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I prefer/enjoy/find the best benefit in exploring the client’s anxiety because it provides more context and information to the client to navigate future anxious situations differently and with a little more empowerment. This includes identification of sources, triggers, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with anxiety.
Tawnie: I prefer CBT and solution-focused brief counseling because I believe how you choose to react in any situation is directly linked to your thoughts and schema at the current time. I lean heavily on helping you find realistic and usable solutions to your problems, and my goal in treating you would be to help you fill your toolbox with a variety of coping and proactive skills so that you can use them when you need to.
Kacie: I teach the following tools when working with anxiety:
Tawnie: When feeling anxious, I would encourage you to pause and use critical thinking skills to really explore why you are feeling anxious and try to identify what might be causing you to have anxiety at the time—for example, is it based on a fear that you might have? And if it is, what ways can you overcome that fear so that you can feel less fearful and anxious if placed in the same situation the next time?
Kacie: I know a client is making meaningful progress changing their patterns with anxiety when they are able to utilize tools that they have learned in therapy in their day-to-day life and feel an associated relief since the onset of treatment. Additionally, evidence of progress occurs when when clients consistently report less anxiety between sessions and are able to identify changes in their approach of handling previous situations that were anxiety-producing.
Tawnie: I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they are able to identify what is triggering their anxious thoughts and use coping tools learned in counseling such as challenging their negative thoughts, using thought reframing, or deep breathing to calm themselves down and choose a proactive and positive approach to manage their feelings of anxiety.
Kacie: Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy and attending to their anxiety through mindfulness practices, self-awareness, journaling, meditation, exercise, socialization, reading, podcasts, and other self-affirming practices.
Tawnie: I encourage you to engage in activities that help you feel good about yourself! It can be calling up a friend whom you haven't spoken to in a while, learning a new hobby or learning how to play a new musical instrument, and definitely surrounding yourself with people who make you feel good and laugh...try to laugh a lot as often as you can!
Kacie: To prepare for your first individual therapy session for anxiety, I encourage you to know you are already taking the first steps toward making change in your life! Know that your clinician wants to support you and assist you in making changes that will reduce your anxiety so that you are able to feel more confident, empowered, and grounded in your day-to-day life. Thank you for taking these steps for yourself and for seeking help in making change!
Tawnie: I would encourage you to be open and honest with your counselor about your feelings of anxiety and be prepared to examine the origins behind those anxious thoughts and feelings.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in The Woodlands, TX can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks The Woodlands therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
When you are struggling with anxiety, normal activities may become very difficult for you. Here at Thriveworks The Woodlands Counseling, our team of anxiety therapists can help you learn how to manage your symptoms so you can perform normal activities without being held back.
If you or a loved one is struggling to manage anxiety or feel like you could benefit from working with a licensed counselor or therapist, consider working with us. To get started, just give us a call and one of our scheduling specialists will connect you with a trusted mental health professional as soon as possible.
Sometimes it is easy to pinpoint why we may experience excessive anxiety while other times it feels random. Different causes and risk factors for anxiety disorders include genetics, environmental factors, medical conditions, behavioral choices, work environments, demographics, and more. Regardless of the type of anxiety disorder you have, there are also common denominator symptoms, which are:
At Thriveworks The Woodlands Counseling, we can not only help you not only learn how to identify stressors but can help you manage symptoms before they arise.
There are many different anxiety disorders that can be split up into three different categories: anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma and stressor-related disorders. Here are some of the more common anxiety disorders:
There are many other types of anxiety disorders that you could be experiencing. The most important thing to do is to see a counselor who can diagnose, treat, and help you manage what you are facing. Luckily, Thriveworks The Woodlands therapists can help you do all three.
Here at Thriveworks in The Woodlands, we are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional, well-rounded care that exceeds their expectations. Ready to get started?
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry The Woodlands is located in The Woodlands Mall complex near Lake Woodlands Dr and Grogans Mill Rd, off I-45. It is right by The Woodlands Waterway and near Town Green Park.
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