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Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. This is not always easy, and different situatio...
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Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. This is not always easy, and different situations call for different types of support.
Elionore is a multilicense, compassionate Doctorate of Nurse Practice Student, Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. She has three years of experience in chronic pain and mental health disorders, leveraging expertise in chronic pain disease management, pain management, and mental health disorders.
“Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.” - Lauren Fogel Mersy, n.d.
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Being neurodivergent in the world often means finding your own way– I want to be with you as you discover and navigate your path....
Being neurodivergent in the world often means finding your own way– I want to be with you as you discover and navigate your path.
I have spent over a decade working in nonprofits with people living under various forms of oppression, such as poverty and homelessness. I bring my experience as a therapy survivor who found healing both in and out of traditional mental health treatment, and as my work examining and deconstructing systems of oppression in myself and life. The person that fits for my experience is someone who has a curiosity and open mindedness toward themselves and their life, who likes to laugh (especially if the joke is a bit off color), who understands or is curious about how society and culture shape us, and who wants to live their most authentic life.
I create an open, nonjudgmental space, that allows me to reflect your own inherent capability for safety, security, and transformation. I bring a unique perspective to therapy– therapy is not the only piece of the puzzle. I specialize in alternative and complementary therapies, to help my clients build a life that supports their dreams–and nervous systems.
Life can be challenging, especially in the culture we live in now. It makes sense that you may be struggling to feel happy, safe, or connected. There is nothing wrong with you. You've developed incredible survival skills to keep your head above water. Unfortunately, the skills that help us survive don't always help us thrive. I’ve been there, and I can help.
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 individual therapy is a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I find the best benefit in the mixture of these two approaches because, with motivational interviewing, you can meet a client where they are and help them find their path, and with cognitive behavioral therapy, you can really help a client get in touch with their feelings and see how those feelings impact their thoughts and behaviors.
The tools I teach to a client in individual therapy are very individualized based on the client, but I would say a couple of the most common tools I use in my work with most of my clients are identifying negative self-talk and learning ways to turn negative self-talk more positive. The other most common tool I teach is the strength of breathing exercises and how, if nothing else, just the pause of stopping and taking a breath can be helpful in many situations.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they keep coming back and want to talk with me about the things that are bothering them. A client being actively engaged tells me that the client and I are on the same page and working towards the same goal.
Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by doing the “homework” assignments that are given when leaving sessions. Don't worry, there is no test — these are simple thought assignments that give the client time to process the things discussed in therapy and help them be ready to move the discussion further in their next session rather than having to wait till the next session.
To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you should try to have an open mind about what is to come. It can be scary to delve into the things that you may discuss with your therapist, and though your therapist may not have all of your answers, their insight and guidance can help you to better process the things you have experienced and/or are feeling so you can better approach and deal with them.
Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.
Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.
Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.
Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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