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I know the relief and confidence you can gain from confronting difficult life experiences. I’ve experienced it and see it everyda...
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I know the relief and confidence you can gain from confronting difficult life experiences. I’ve experienced it and see it everyday in my clients. Let me help you experience this and see that the challenges we face are just opportunities to become a better version of ourselves.
Ryan Majoros is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He has experience helping clients from different backgrounds in a variety of settings including private practice, community health and residential treatment. Ryan provides individual and couple’s therapy using a solutions-focused approach to help clients grow and live a better life. His main goal is to empower others to face their challenges and achieve their goals. Ryan specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, life transitions and addictions.
Ryan completed his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Sam Houston State University. He believes effective therapy starts with creating a strong therapeutic alliance that encourages his clients to feel safe, free from judgement, and empowered to find solutions.
Difficult life experiences offer us the greatest opportunities to grow. Ryan can help you navigate the challenges you are facing to live a better, more satisfying life. If you believe you are a good fit, schedule an appointment with him today.
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I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges and fostering meaningful, positive change through a strong therapeu...
I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges and fostering meaningful, positive change through a strong therapeutic alliance.
Dr. Alexandria Licea is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 3 years of experience supporting individuals and families across the lifespan. She helps clients navigate life transitions, process emotions, and manage mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. Dr. Licea creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal and grow at their own pace.
Dr. Licea earned her Doctorate in Social Work from Angelo State University. She uses a trauma-informed, client-centered approach grounded in evidence-based practices to support emotional resilience and long-term well-being. She tailors each treatment plan to the unique needs and goals of every client she serves.
Dr. Licea knows that reaching out can feel overwhelming, and she’s here to walk alongside you. She offers a supportive, affirming space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported—no matter where you are in your journey. Together, you’ll work at your own pace to take steps toward healing and meaningful change.
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 dialectical behavior therapy is to begin with mindfulness/awareness skills. I find the best benefit in beginning therapy with being aware of how your body feels, finding awareness of your cognitions, and what the overall feelings are.
I teach the following tools in dialectical behavior therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy when they speak of awareness/mindfulness, or when they talk of surprise concerning how feelings can do more than just make you feel.
Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy by reading “The Body Keeps the Score,” completing additional skills training modules, and listing feelings and actions that go with the feelings.
To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can read through Buddhist beliefs to help them learn about mindfulness.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Waco, TX is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
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