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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.
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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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Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.
Thriveworks psychologists in Montgomery, AL provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.
Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Montgomery is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.
Licensed psychologists at Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL work every day with people who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions that can impair daily functioning. Clinical counseling can help lift the burden of suffering for people who are weighed down by maladaptive feelings and behaviors that aren’t serving them anymore. The mental health professionals at Thriveworks can give clients the support they need through their insights and expertise. Reach out today to schedule an appointment.
Psychologists, mental health counselors, and other mental health providers have a wide variety of therapies at their disposal for treating people with depression. At Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL, providers may have expertise in any of these evidence-based treatment approaches:
Mental health conditions are usually classified as such because they interfere with daily functioning. This means that there’s a mismatch of some kind between a person’s thoughts or behaviors and their environment. The goal of professional psychology is to ease distress and help people achieve their goals. Treating mental health conditions in targeted ways is a major component of that purpose. Individual therapy may seek to help relieve symptoms like the following:
The licensed psychologists at Thriveworks in Montgomery, AL can meet with new clients quickly, usually within the week of booking. They can see clients in person at the modern office, or virtually through secure, HIPAA-compliant online counseling sessions. In addition, Thriveworks accepts most major health insurance coverage, helping to keep premium mental health support affordable for all who need it. Clients paying out-of-pocket also benefit from competitive self-pay rates.
Thriveworks providers pride themselves on their compassion, insights, and accessibility. Whether you’re experiencing trauma, marital difficulties, or just need someone to talk to who isn’t a friend or family member, Thriveworks can help. We look forward to hearing from you!
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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