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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...
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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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"It's essential to love yourself to get what you deserve"....
"It's essential to love yourself to get what you deserve".
Shameka Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience who specializes in trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. She helps clients break through emotional distress, rebuild self-esteem, and develop practical coping skills. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready for change, Shameka offers personalized sessions designed to support your journey toward healing and wholeness on your terms and at your pace. With a deep sense of empathy and unconditional positive regard, Shameka meets each client where they are without judgment.
Shameka earned a Master’s in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Southern Arkansas University. She provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy that fosters personal growth and emotional resilience, including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, positive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
You don't have to figure it all out by yourself. Shameka is here to support you with compassion, understanding, and care. Healing takes courage, and reaching out is a powerful first step. When you're ready, Shameka is here to walk alongside you.
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.
After experiencing and overcoming many personal trials and tribulations, I have made it my purpose to help others with the issues ...
After experiencing and overcoming many personal trials and tribulations, I have made it my purpose to help others with the issues impeding balance and happiness in their lives.
In his 20 years of experience, Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Hunter Kennedy has practiced in many mental and behavioral health settings including hospital, residential, and outpatient. He has helped a diverse population of clients develop skills and aptitudes to deal with a wide range of issues including distorted thoughts, thinking errors, and trauma. In the past decade, Dr. Hunter’s research on levels of consciousness has allowed him to develop a protocol to enhance individual awareness. He has appeared as a specialist on TV and radio programs and has been published in psychological journals.
Dr. Kennedy has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Sam Houston State University as well as a Doctorate in Psychology from Purdue University. Dr. Kennedy utilizes rational emotive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive and narrative therapies to help clients facilitate transformational experiences.
Life has a rhythm of ups and downs that, though unavoidable, can be navigated with the right support. Dr. Kennedy is passionate about helping people move through challenging situations, freeing them to move forward on their desired path. Schedule an appointment with him today!
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Life coaching is a personalized support system that helps individuals clarify goals, develop action plans, and navigate challenges. Coaches employ effective communication and active listening to assist clients in overcoming obstacles, unlocking their potential, and achieving personal growth for a more fulfilling life.
In life coaching, our coaches utilize diverse therapeutic techniques that are tailored to individuals, including cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, and positive psychology approaches. They also utilize active listening and empathetic communication to provide a supportive space for you to explore and achieve personal goals and overcome challenges, fostering personal growth and clarity.
Life coaching with our therapists in The Woodlands, TX is conducted both in person and virtually via online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of life coaching sessions someone attends can differ based on the coach and the client’s choices. How many sessions are needed and how often they occur often hinges on the client’s objectives and the complexity of their concerns. Some clients might opt for a few sessions to tackle particular goals or issues, while others may decide on ongoing coaching sessions to work on personal growth and life enhancement over a more extended period of time. Thriveworks The Woodlands therapists work with clients to create goals and potential timelines for treatment.
It is never too late to start your dream life, and Thriveworks The Woodlands wants to help you get there. Whatever your goal is–from going to the gym more often to going back to get your college degree to finally making that big move–The Woodlands life coaches are here to guide, support, and encourage you along your way. It all starts with a small step but knowing when and how to take that step can be difficult. We can help you break down your dreams into goals and break those goals down into a plan.
It’s easy to sit at the base of a mountain and wonder what it’s like on top. Together, we can begin the hard but rewarding task of climbing it to see for ourselves. For more information, or to schedule an appointment today, contact Thriveworks in The Woodlands Life Coaching at 281-667-9790.
Life coaching is a newer faction of counseling that many people have found beneficial in the last few decades. While there are many similarities between life coaching and counseling, they are not the same.
First, the similarities: Both aim at progressing you to a healthier and happier life. Both require licenses and/or certifications (of which The Woodlands life coaches and counselors have). And in both, our counselors will work with you to teach you tools that will help you lead a healthier physical, mental, and emotional lifestyle.
The differences between life coaching and counseling are simply where you start. Counseling focuses on healing. Life coaching focuses on reaching untapped potential. For example, an athlete would see a physical therapist if she tore a muscle. The muscle needs time to heal before it can strengthen. This is like counseling. However, if she was already healthy and just wanted to improve her athleticism, she would see a personal trainer. This is like life coaching.
One of the beautiful things about life coaching is that it is an incredibly broad session topic. The Woodlands life coaches leave lots of room for you to bring in whatever goals, dreams, concerns, or doubts you have. There is nothing too big or too small for a Woodlands life coach. If our discussions stray into the realm of counseling, that’s okay! Our life coaches are trained in both.
Commonly addressed topics include:
There is no one way to live our life, but too often we get sucked into the preprogrammed lifestyle. Life coaching gives you the power to create your own life, whatever that looks like. So, wherever you are in your journey, Thriveworks The Woodlands is excited to meet you and be apart of it.
At the heart of every life coaching session will be self-reflection. It’s easier to know your path when you know yourself, and all those small steps are what will carry you to your mountain peak. A few more specific examples of what to expect from The Woodlands life coaching sessions include:
Life is so much more than just surviving. When you start to hear the whisper of a dream, believe in it, believe in yourself. Thriveworks in The Woodlands is excited to start climbing your mountain today. Call us today at 281-667-9790. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances for your convenience.
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