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As someone navigating the therapeutic process in my personal life, I've learned to show up with honesty, warmth, and realness, cre...
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As someone navigating the therapeutic process in my personal life, I've learned to show up with honesty, warmth, and realness, creating a space where you can be fully seen, supported, and grow at your own pace.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people feel seen, heard, and supported. I specialize in working with young and older adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, and together we create a safe space to unpack their experiences, build insight, and restore balance. My approach is warm, authentic, and collaborative.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida. My therapeutic style is direct yet compassionate, meeting clients where they are while empowering them to take active steps toward healing. I integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s unique story, encouraging growth through clarity and self-awareness.
You deserve a space where you can exhale, be yourself, and feel understood. Growth takes courage, and I honor each step you take toward healing. Whether you’re navigating change, seeking relief from stress, or rebuilding after loss, I’m here to walk beside you as you rediscover your rhythm, your strength, and your next chapter.
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I believe education and understanding surrounding diagnoses, symptoms, and treatment techniques are essential to feeling better an...
I believe education and understanding surrounding diagnoses, symptoms, and treatment techniques are essential to feeling better and gaining control of your life, thoughts, and well-being.
Dr. Courtney Chism is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience and a passion for empowering those healing from trauma, hurt, and emotional pain. While Dr. Chism has worked with adults and children, she specializes in providing services to adults and their families. Her background has equipped her with the understanding, empathy, and creativity to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.
Dr. Chism received her Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. She utilizes approaches including but not limited to compassion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Christian counseling, motivational interviewing, and end-of-life/hospice support.
Dr. Chism meets others where they are on their mental health journey to help them identify the source of their issues and develop healthy coping skills to implement in their daily lives. She believes in the power of therapy and is prepared to travel with her clients, at their pace, toward their goals.
I believe you are worthy and capable of living the life you envision, so let's take this journey together!...
I believe you are worthy and capable of living the life you envision, so let's take this journey together!
**DISCLAIMER - DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT - DOES NOT PROVIDE TESTING**
Lasita Kirkland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience in mental health. She delivers individual, and family therapy. She provides therapy for trauma, self-esteem and self-worth, work-life balance, family and relationship conflicts, and parenting. Lasita offers culturally responsive and culturally sensitive therapeutic services for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Lasita works with individuals and families by using a systemic and cognitive behavioral approach. However, each therapeutic approach will be tailored to your specific needs. Lasita provides a therapeutic atmosphere of confidentiality, active listening, respect, collaboration, empowerment, and healing so that you can create your desired outcomes.
Lasita has a passion for empowering others. We have all experienced challenges in life. She can help you find healthy ways of coping, strengthening relationships, and resolving struggles through identifying underlying emotions that keep you from the life you desire. Lasita will provide a non-judgmental environment where you are seen, heard, and accepted.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
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.
The psychiatrist Carl Jung once stated, “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” Unfortunately, it’s difficult to become who you want to become without confronting your past. When you stop avoiding what happened to you and face yourself in a compassionate and supportive environment, incredible things can happen. Sometimes the first step toward the mirror can be the hardest one. That’s where Thriveworks can help.
Online mental health counseling at Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL doesn’t cut corners just because it’s virtual. Thriveworks online talk therapy sessions are full-length and full quality. Licensed therapists and counselors meet clients via the secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy platform to discuss sensitive personal matters like life transitions, mental health conditions, relationship conflicts, and much more. Each session and treatment plan is individualized for the needs and goals of the client. Thriveworks counselors are insightful, experienced, and highly qualified. Reach out today for help.
Mental health professionals tend to give online therapy the same high approval ratings as therapy clients do. Therapists enjoy the scheduling flexibility that virtual sessions afford. For example, Thriveworks clients and counselors can meet on evenings and weekends. They’re not beholden to office hours in Montgomery, AL.
In addition, online counseling sessions have been proven in study after study to be just as effective and powerful as in-person therapy sessions. Live chats via videoconferencing incorporate body language and eye contact, so providers and their clients can both make use of nonverbal communication. And some licensed counselors find that talking to their clients in an environment that’s familiar to them can help them open up emotionally.
For people with health insurance, the most affordable therapy options might be those that accept health insurance coverage. Thriveworks accepts insurance coverage from many major insurance providers. Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL also offers competitive self-pay rates for clients paying out of pocket. Thriveworks clients who opt for online counseling may also find that they save money on travel expenses and even babysitters. They also may not need to take time off work to make virtual appointments, as they would for in-person appointments.
Online providers at Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL can treat most of the same mental health conditions and life issues that they can treat in-person at the modern office. These include the following:
When you call the Thriveworks office in Montgomery, AL during extended business hours, you’ll reach a human being, not a voicemail. Our staff can help answer your questions and book your appointment. Or you can book online at your convenience. Most new clients can meet with their provider within the week of their initial call.
Finding an exceptional therapist who can help is as easy as calling Thriveworks. Don’t delay reaching out to an online counselor who can help you on your journey to happiness. We look forward to hearing from you!
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