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We all have a story to tell. Let me be the one to help you navigate through your story, in a therapeutic, compassionate, and empat...
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We all have a story to tell. Let me be the one to help you navigate through your story, in a therapeutic, compassionate, and empathetic way.
Valerie Posas, PsyD, is a highly dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 10 years of extensive experience in counseling people from diverse backgrounds, and in various settings. Dr. Posas is a native of Texas, but she spent 13 years in California and in traveling the world to complete various mental health trainings. She worked for the California Department State Hospital, as a Senior Psychologist Specialist, from 2015-2021. While at the State Hospital, Dr. Posas completed various trainings required for the forensic work setting, including extensive trauma-informed care trainings, and she utilized her trainings to train other staff members about the importance of trauma-informed care. Therefore, Dr. Posas has a great passion for trauma work and helping individuals heal their trauma. Her professional background includes education and clinical experiences that have focused on mental health, behavior, and learning.
Dr. Posas completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication Studies at the University of Texas. She completed both her Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology, with an emphasis in Child and Adolescent Psychology, and her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Applied Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to making the decision to enter the field of psychology, Dr. Posas completed the Post Baccalaureate course requirements in Special Education and Bilingual Education at the University of Texas-Austin. Although she was initially looking forward to a career in the field of education, Dr. Posas's personal and professional experiences, during that time and prior, led to the desire and ultimately the outcome of furthering her education in the field of psychology.
Dr. Posas specializes in trauma work and her primary goal is to help people heal their bodies, minds, and souls. She is aware of the importance of knowing what trauma is, knowing how trauma impacts individuals differently, knowing about the biological responses to trauma, and knowing how trauma can lead to various behaviors. With a greater understanding of trauma, Dr. Posas approaches each individual client with compassion and empathy, and she takes on a more eclectic approach to therapy, which allows her to utilize various theoretical orientations and techniques to address each individual client’s needs.
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As a nurturer by nature, I approach each session with empathy and a willingness to hear my clients....
As a nurturer by nature, I approach each session with empathy and a willingness to hear my clients.
Sheena Hann is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LPC, LCDC) with over 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping teens and adults address the self-identified challenges in their lives. Sheena specializes in trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, and depression.
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Human Services and Child and Family Services at the University of Phoenix, and her Master's degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. She is a mother of 9 children. This experience has led to an understanding of differences and a willingness to accept people where they are. Sheena comes from a family that serves in the military. Sheena utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, accelerated resolution therapy (ART), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
Each of us has challenges in our lives, and Sheena can help you gain new coping skills and healthy perspectives while enduring these challenges. It takes a village to support a village. If you are in need of a village, Sheena is willing. Schedule an appointment with her today.
I am an experienced counselor who believes in the power of resiliency and client-centered services....
I am an experienced counselor who believes in the power of resiliency and client-centered services.
Herbert “Herb” Goldsmith is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 25 years of experience specializing in the treatment of emotionally/behaviorally disturbed adolescents, their families, and young adults. With a career spanning various therapeutic and programmatic roles, Herb brings deep expertise in addressing complex clinical presentations, including pervasive developmental disorders and intellectual disabilities.
Herb earned a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Towson University. He has demonstrated that he meets the needs of clients by being non-judgmental and offering a range of techniques to assess each case, thereby providing the best possible services. Herb also actively reassesses each case during treatment.
Herb is committed to person-centered practice, trauma-informed care, and empowering individuals and families toward recovery and resilience. Please feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment today!
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My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is play therapy. I find the best benefit in the play therapy approach because it allows kids to use their imagination and creativity to better express their feelings, wants, and needs.
I teach the following tools in child therapy: ways to express feelings in a healthy and positive way, identification of triggers for different emotions, healthy coping and self-care strategies, impulse control skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, communication skills, social skills, and how to set/maintain/respect boundaries of oneself and others.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when they are struggling less and less with the issues which they first presented. We will see progress in areas of their life at school, at home, with peers, and with authority figures where they once struggled. They will be able to better understand and express their emotions and will have a healthy grasp on good coping skills that they are using on a routine basis with minimal assistance.
Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by utilizing/practicing the skills that they are learning in counseling in various areas of their lives on a routine basis.
To prepare for their first child therapy session, a child can come prepared to listen, talk, and keep an open mind. Anything can happen, so trust the process.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Bastrop.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Bastrop, TX have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Bastrop, TX is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
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.
There might be some lingering, unresolved issue or trauma that is causing your child some trouble or perhaps you think he or she simply needs some help adjusting to a new home or school. You might not know why he or she has become more withdrawn, seemingly out of nowhere. But if you suspect there’s something going on — trust your paternal intuition and look into it. At Thriveworks Bastrop Child Therapy, we have talented, caring clinicians on staff who have spent their careers addressing the emotional and mental health needs of children. Let us help.
If you’re child appears to be dealing with anger, sadness, or simply doesn’t quite seem like his or her usual self, there’s no reason to wait and see if his or her mood will correct itself. You can find help right away.
Some common issues we see in child therapy include:
A skilled therapist are able help children open up and discuss their concerns in ways that they might feel uncomfortable with their parents. Some methods used include:
Whether your son or daughter is struggling from emotional or behavioral issues, or simply if you’re looking for an opportunity for your child to develop life-long skills that will help them in all aspects of life, we are here for you.
For some people, the idea of bringing in their child to therapy is a frightening prospect. At Thriveworks, however, we do everything we can to make the process as simple and inviting as possible. Call us today, and your child could meet with a provider as soon as this week, at a time that fits your lifestyle. We also accept most major insurance providers.
Call Thriveworks Bastrop Child Therapy today. It would be our honor to walk with you and your son or daughter on this journey of healing and progress.
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