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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.
As a mom of two teenagers, a former elementary school teacher, and someone who has cared for a loved one through serious illness, ...
As a mom of two teenagers, a former elementary school teacher, and someone who has cared for a loved one through serious illness, I know firsthand how much it means to have someone who truly listens and walks beside you.
I’m Amanda Anderson, a Licensed Master Social Worker with an MSW in Mental Health and Trauma from the University of Denver and TBRI Practitioner certification. I’ve provided counseling and crisis support at Fort Bend Behavioral Health and Sanctuary Foster Care, and I bring eight years of teaching experience. I work with children and families facing trauma, crisis, foster care, reunification, and serious illness. Many feel overwhelmed or unheard. They seek stability, stronger relationships, coping skills, and the right resources so they can heal and move forward so they can heal, grow, and feel hopeful again.
I use a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach as a certified TBRI Practitioner. I specialize in childhood trauma, foster care and adoption, family reunification, crisis support, and serious illness. Clients can expect warmth, patience, and a collaborative plan built on their strengths, helping them feel safer, more connected, and ready to move forward.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. Whatever brought you here, you deserve to feel heard, supported, and hopeful about what’s ahead. I would be honored to walk alongside you, and I invite you to schedule an appointment whenever you’re ready to take that first step.
As a mixed-race, seven-year married, retired Army Veteran, with a blended family I have been honored with life experience that tra...
As a mixed-race, seven-year married, retired Army Veteran, with a blended family I have been honored with life experience that translates on multiple levels. Hello, I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I believe that counseling is a collaborative therapeutic partnership built on trust, respect, and authenticity. I view each client as an expert on their own life, while my role is to provide guidance, clinical expertise, and support as we work together toward meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I strive to help individuals develop the insight, skills, and confidence needed to overcome anything. The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. We will review confidentiality, discuss your concerns, explore what has brought you to counseling, and identify your goals for treatment. Together, we will develop an individualized plan that reflects your values, strengths, and desires Working with adolescents, families, couples, veterans, and active-duty military has provided me with extensive experience treating trauma and trauma-related concerns, as well as anxiety, depression, crisis intervention, and adjustment difficulties.
I'm a licensed professional counselor associate (LPC associate) and a graduate of Texas A&M University–Central Texas. My experience spans a continuum of care, from inpatient treatment to intensive outpatient and outpatient settings, including a year-long internship at an inpatient hospital. I have also facilitated violence prevention groups and worked with court-mandated individuals. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). While I do not currently specialize in one specific area, I'm committed to continually expanding my knowledge across a broad range of mental health concerns and client populations.
My approach to counseling is grounded in the belief that you have the power and the reins in your own life. I see my role as a sounding board, guide, and supportive partner. Stress management is an important part of my approach. I also believe counseling should consider the whole person—work, relationships, children, and pets all influence wellbeing.
I recognize choosing to begin counseling is a meaningful decision, and I don't take the time you share with me for granted. One of the quotes I've carried with me is, "Be the leader you wish you had." That idea reflects how I strive to show up—with honesty, compassion, respect, and genuine care. If you feel ready, I invite you to schedule an appointment.
I want to walk alongside you to create a meaningful life....
I want to walk alongside you to create a meaningful life.
Jackie Orler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, stress, grief, and relationship issues. She worked for several years in the medical setting doing both psychotherapy and integrated behavioral health.
Jackie received her Master's in social work from Baylor University. She is trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT and likes to tailor treatment based on the client's individual needs. She is fluent in Spanish and has a heart for working with the Hispanic community.
Jackie wants to help you reach your full potential and build a life worth living. She considers it a joy to walk with you and offer support and encouragement.
We all experience life and the ups and downs along the way. I pursue being a real and authentic partner to journey with you during...
We all experience life and the ups and downs along the way. I pursue being a real and authentic partner to journey with you during whatever life has handed you and commit to getting you back to the person you desire to be.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 2005. I received my Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work from Baylor University and also hold a Clinical Supervisor license, helping build the next generation of social work clinicians. Since graduating, I've pursued being a real and authentic partner to those navigating mental health concerns, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with mild to severe presentations. I enjoy working with people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, phase-of-life challenges, wellness issues, and substance use.
I draw from many therapeutic models—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, problem-solving, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and motivational interviewing—to create a unique experience for each person. I'll work to give you a real, practical space to approach your concerns and navigate meaningful change.
I encourage you to take that first courageous step and schedule a session. We'll work together because many times we need new tools to handle what life has given us, and we'll build that toolbox together. Through conversation, practical application, and maybe a little laughter, we'll journey toward a place of hope and healing.
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 grief & loss counseling is letting them tell their stories. Most people feel a need to create a narrative about their grief. We begin with a discussion of what constitutes grief.
I teach the following tools in grief & loss counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling when their words, feelings, and body language become positive, or when they want to know more.
Clients can supplement their time in grief & loss counseling by associating feelings with how, where, and when the client feels those feelings. Creativity can also help open their mind. I also suggest getting out and socializing, or at least getting out to observe public interactions.
To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session, an individual can consider how much they wish to share. Usually, I ask if there is anything that can be read
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Waco, TX have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Waco, TX will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Waco is located in the Legend Lake Plaza and near West Highway 6 and North Ritchie Road, off Highway 84. It is near the Providence Health Center and just a short distance from Whitehall Park
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