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I relate to my clients with compassion, empathy, and positive regard while meeting them where they are on life's journey....
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I relate to my clients with compassion, empathy, and positive regard while meeting them where they are on life's journey.
Arlie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) in the state of Texas. His career has spanned from working with adults seeking help with life adjustments, depression, PTSD, trauma, domestic abuse, and survivors of sexual abuse. As a play therapist, he has worked in public schools and foster care with children needing support with ADHD, adjustment disorders, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and behavioral concerns.
Arlie received his Bachelor’s degree from Excelsior University while on active duty and completed his Master of Arts counseling and play therapy certification from Regis University in Denver, CO. He is a retired military veteran with 26 years of service and over 7 years of professional counseling experience. Arlie uses several treatment approaches to meet the individual needs of each client. He is a person-centered clinician who believes in establishing a trusting relationship coupled with a genuine concern for the client’s needs. As an RPT, Arlie uses a child-centered play therapy approach. Children often cannot express themselves verbally; therefore, play can be used to help them express concerns while using toys for their words. While his baseline approach with adults is person-centered, he also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and sand tray therapy dependent on the individual’s particular needs.
Arlie believes everyone has a solution to their problems but sometimes they need support in finding it. He will meet you where you are with honor, with total regard to your concerns, and without judgment. Arlie genuinely would like to help you travel through life with success, dignity, and purpose. He is ready to meet you where you are on life's journey and believes broken crayons can still color.
Please note that only clients 15 and above can be scheduled via Telehealth all clients 14 and below should schedule in person.
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As a woman of color, I understand the unique issues people of color face, personally and professionally....
As a woman of color, I understand the unique issues people of color face, personally and professionally.
Divya Patel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has extensive experience, both personally and professionally, working with diverse populations in various settings. She has worked within psychiatric inpatient hospitals, hospice, community, mental health agencies, as well as higher education.
Divya is here to provide guidance and insights during the healing process. She believes the client is the expert of their own lives and is there to bring out the best potential within them so that they live a happy, harmonious life.
Divya's specialty includes an eclectic approach where she will individualize treatment that best fits the needs of the client. Divya is naturally a compassionate, empathetic individual who is passionate about helping people heal with the many struggles of life. "You are not alone! I am here to walk with you in this journey of healing and recovery!" says Divya.
As a counselor that has worked at all levels of care with a variety of populations, I am ready to meet you where you are at....
As a counselor that has worked at all levels of care with a variety of populations, I am ready to meet you where you are at.
Rachel Brohammer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults work through their stressors and challenges and discover their own inner strength. Rachel specializes in trauma, anxiety, anger, child therapy, and stress management.
Rachel graduated from The University of Texas-Tyler, earning her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and has worked in a variety of settings at multiple levels of care since then. Rachel's approach to therapy is person-centered (PCT) and she combines cognitive-behavioral (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and trauma-focused therapy (T-FC) elements to best meet each individual's needs.
Life is full of challenges and struggles and sometimes everyone needs help. Rachel would love to be able to help and support you on your journey toward healing and overcoming challenges. If you're ready to start your journey, please reach out and schedule your appointment today.
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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 Grand Prairie.
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 Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, 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.
Have you noticed that your child or teenager isn’t feeling like themselves lately? Maybe they’ve been struggling with their own issues for some time, but you haven’t quite known how to help them. Perhaps they’ve been dealing with academic issues at school coping with bullying, sibling-to-sibling rivalries, or have dealt with family trauma that has left them with emotional pain. Whatever the issue is, as a parent or caretaker, your instinct is to help. But when it feels like there’s no way to address what they’re going through, it may be time to turn to a mental health professional for expert insight and support.
At Thriveworks in Grand Prairie, TX, our child therapists are specially trained to work with children, from toddlers up to teenagers who may be preparing for college and the world beyond the nest. If you’re looking to give your child or teen an extra leg up, are concerned about their wellbeing, or are seeking assistance in treating mental health conditions, our child therapists are here to help. Reach out today.
Though child therapy can assist children at any point in their development, there are specific instances where therapy will be especially beneficial, including difficult life transitions, including:
At Thriveworks in Grand Prairie, TX, our child therapists and counselors can help teens and children to connect their thought processes with the world around them, to better understand the way that their emotions and actions can impact their personal relationships, and future. That being said, there’s no universal rule that dictates therapy is necessary—but it’s helpful for children of all ages to attend therapy or counseling. That’s because treatment is focused on continuous growth and development, not on perfection.
In sessions with a child therapist, your teen or child will learn to balance their mental health needs with a professional’s assistance. From emotional regulation to learning how to cope with the effects of bullying or entering the workforce, Thriveworks in Grand Prairie can help. That’s why personalized care is integrated into every session; your child’s individual needs come first.
When you’re ready to connect your child or teenager with a mental health professional that can assist them and help them move forward, you can call our office to schedule an appointment, or go online to book a session today. While it’s difficult to see your child struggling with mental health conditions, personal concerns, or difficult life transitions, your family doesn’t need to cope with the effects alone. Confide in a child therapist at Thriveworks—our team is ready to work with your child, offering personalized treatment from empathetic mental health professionals.
Our Grand Prairie, TX office is a TherapyLand location: A positive, empowering place for kids to get the mental health care they deserve. Equipped with sandboxes, dollhouses, easels, puppets, blocks, basketball hoops, and other tools, our play therapy rooms are designed to help kids explore and express their emotions. Learn more about TherapyLand and how it could help your child.
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