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When working with clients, my desire is to provide a warm, welcoming environment where they feel comfortable discussing anything....
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When working with clients, my desire is to provide a warm, welcoming environment where they feel comfortable discussing anything.
Rikki Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with more than 17 years of experience. Her goal is to create an experience that is genuine, caring, and safe. Rikki is passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and couples to address their unique challenges. Please note that Rikki provides therapy and not assessment in her role.
Rikki has so much insight into daily life challenges as well as major life events that can cause a disruption in your life. he has worked with geriatric populations, clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse, as well as those dealing with change, and domestic violence. Rikki completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Christian Counseling and is able to provide faith-based therapy to clients that prefer that as part of the therapeutic process.
Rikki believes that you are the expert in your story and that your story is important. You have the ability to overcome life's challenges and she is just the vehicle to help you do so!
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Nosaba Naveed is a multidimensional, multicultural, family systemic therapist....
Nosaba Naveed is a multidimensional, multicultural, family systemic therapist.
Nosaba has been helping families struggling with mental health and life management issues in general for more than 10 years. She focuses on client empowerment. Nosaba specializes in women's issues, trauma, family issues, parenting, and personality disorders. Depression disorders and ADHD are her special interest areas as well.
Nosaba has completed her education at Montclair State University, NJ. Nosaba believes that with the power of the mind, humans can conquer everything that they desire and create their own destinies. Nosaba is an entrepreneur and a mother of 2 children. Her own varied experiences have helped her fit herself into client shoes very quickly. Clients appreciate her strong rapport-building. She uses CBT, and DBT techniques in her therapy. She specialized in trauma treatments and abuse issues as well. Nosaba is a strong advocate of client-centered therapy approaches.
Nosaba believes that when a struggling person receives a supporting therapeutic environment, it helps them explore their own strengths and understand and find solutions to their problems with the right therapeutic guidance. If you find yourself stuck at anything in life, don't feel helpless, just reach out to her and she will bring you out of that issue like she has helped hundreds in the past.
I understand the issues and stereotypes that are placed on the average woman in today's environment....
I understand the issues and stereotypes that are placed on the average woman in today's environment.
Karen T. Hyneck is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people address their unique challenges, and finding their path toward more fulfilling lives. Karen specializes in depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and relationship issues. Karen will work on your needs and the problems you face in the world today as a person.
Karen completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Webster University. She has worked for the department of correction, been in case management, and worked in a psychiatric hospital. Karen is a person-centered (PCT), solutions-focused (SFT), cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapist, with motivational interviewing (MIT) techniques, that enable her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.
We all go through challenges in life, and Karen is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
I genuinely care about helping people to explore their potential and discover contentment and equilibrium....
I genuinely care about helping people to explore their potential and discover contentment and equilibrium.
Emma Pluta is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience. She has worked in community mental health agencies and hospitals with veterans, adults, children, and their families. Emma offers a safe space to share life's challenges and life's joys.
She specializes in addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief end of life issues, trauma, and grandparents raising grandchildren. Emma completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Western Carolina University. She utilizes therapies such as motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy (PCT), solutions-focused therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and much more.
Emma believes that "we must speak, even if our voices shake". We all have our truths to share but not always the courage to share them. She can help you find and speak your truths in a caring supportive manner. Emma is able to guide you on your healing journey—reach out to schedule a session with her today.
As a black man who grew up with a family member who struggled with depression, I have seen first hand the struggle that families g...
As a black man who grew up with a family member who struggled with depression, I have seen first hand the struggle that families go through in dealing with a loved one's emotional pain.
Fred Amematsro is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who specializes in managing major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, insomnia, sleep disorders, and other mood disorders. He has over 6 years of experience, and works with clients ages 5 and up.
Fred earned his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, his Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, and his Master's degree in Nursing from Shenandoah University, as well.
Fred is passionate about helping people who struggle with mental illness and other behavioral health issues. If you are needing the services of a mental health professional who is passionate, a good listener, and cares deeply about his patients, please reach out to Fred today and receive the help that you need.
Natasha Cooper is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has 15 years of nursing experience in diver...
Natasha Cooper is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has 15 years of nursing experience in diverse settings within the psychiatric specialty, working with patients across the lifespan.
Natasha believes in treating the person as a "whole" and not just a series of parts; getting to the root of the issue and not only treating the presenting symptoms. Psychiatric assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapy interventions are her primary services.
Natasha received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Liberty University. She then attended East Carolina University and received her Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification. As a Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Natasha is able to incorporate psychotherapy into scheduled visits, and she aims to restore her patients' to a place of health and healing through collaboration on an individualized treatment plan of care.
"I became a nurse because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others and give back to the community. I decided to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner because I felt that it would give me the opportunity to do more for the population that I serve and assist them with their goals of healing while helping to ease their suffering," says Natasha. "I appreciate the uniqueness of every individual I encounter and my style of practice ranges from prescribing up-to-date psychiatric medications or natural treatments to include but not limited to modifications to lifestyle, vitamins, supplements, exercise, nutrition, and stress management."
As a young professional in a constantly changing world, allow me to help you make hard times and tough experiences a little easier...
As a young professional in a constantly changing world, allow me to help you make hard times and tough experiences a little easier.
Ashley Susko is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping people take control of their mental health. With 3 years of experience and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, she supports young adults navigating life’s challenges. Ashley specializes in medication management and provides personalized treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep issues, taking the time to understand your unique needs and goals. Ashley spent a decade as a bedside nurse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before becoming a Nurse Practitioner.
Ashley’s approach combines the latest advancements in medication options with natural lifestyle solutions, like vitamins, supplements, exercise, nutrition, and stress management strategies.
Ashley is dedicated to creating a safe, open environment where patients feel heard and supported. She understands that mental health struggles can be tough, but with the right support and tools you can take meaningful steps toward feeling better. If you’re ready to prioritize your mental health, Ashley is here to help you every step of the way.
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 couples/marriage counseling is emotionally focused therapy (EFT). I find the best benefit in EFT because it increases one's understanding of the role of emotion in psychotherapeutic change. EFT is useful because helps brings couples together emotionally and analyzes the human experience through a relational lens.
I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling: understanding a partner's love language, communication skills, CBT techniques such as cognitive reframing, encouraging the use of support groups, and psychoeducation.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when: the client gives positive feedback, the client appears to be healthier during future sessions, the client's spouse gives positive feedback about their spouse's progress, they appear to have a stronger connection during the future sessions, and they appear to be communicating more during the sessions.
Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling by completing all consent forms on their client portal, reading books or articles on couples counseling-related issues, attending support groups, journaling their life experiences, and making a visit to see a specialist.
To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can: sign all the consent forms on their client portal, ensure that your health insurance covers mental health visits, ensure that you have a debit or a credit card on file, and make sure you have an emergency contact person available.
Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Persistent and unresolved conflict is one of the prime causes of divorce, a continuing tension in a relationship negatively affects happiness and in some cases even health. Many married couples attempt to manage these conflicts alone, often successfully. However, professional help from couples therapy or marriage counseling is frequently for the benefit of both partners. Couples often find that resolving their differences is much easier when a professional counselor guides their dialogue in an impartial manner—allowing both partners to gain some perspective on their relationship and become better communicators.
If you believe that your marriage could benefit from marriage counseling or couples therapy, consider reaching out to Thriveworks in Greensboro, NC. We have relationship experts on staff who would be delighted to help you. Just give our office a call.
Improving communication to help facilitate conflict resolution is the key aim of couples and marriage counseling. Essentially, marriage counseling and couples therapy are designed to promote a joint effort, as both partners usually attend the counseling sessions. Here are a few major objectives:
Your therapist will aim to cover these topics in your sessions! They will also work to address the specific problems you and your partner are experiencing.
The majority of people will view marriage counseling or couples therapy as the last resort strategy to save their relationship. Whilst this is often the case, therapy is regularly chosen by couples who just want to improve their relationship and prevent small conflicts from escalating into something more serious. Whether one is in an unsettled relationship or looking to develop an even more solid bond with the partner, marriage counseling or couples therapy might be the right route to take. Yet, one has to be aware that couples and marriage therapy does not offer simple solutions—a counselor is not there to tell partners what to do. The aim of the therapy is to allow them to reach conclusions on their own.
At Thriveworks Counseling in Greensboro, NC, we have worked with all manners of people—young couples, old couples, people facing very challenging conflicts, as well as individuals who merely want to work through some minor issues affecting their partnership. Thanks to this broad experience we understand how to best support our clients—no matter who they are or what problems they need help with. We believe that change is possible—do not hesitate to contact us today to arrange your first couples or marriage counseling session.
Our marriage counselors are relationship experts with particular skills, training, and experience in helping married couples to improve or strengthen their marriage. This means working through specific challenges and also better preparing them for issues they might encounter down the road. Ultimately, marriage counseling can help you and your spouse to create a stronger foundation for your relationship—one that enables you to enjoy your marriage for many, many years to come.
To schedule marriage counseling at Thriveworks Counseling in Greensboro, NC, simply give our office a call. We offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, provide same-week appointments for new clients, and offer additional benefits.
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