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As an empathetic therapist, I have developed the ability to truly listen to the needs and desires of each client and help them det...
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As an empathetic therapist, I have developed the ability to truly listen to the needs and desires of each client and help them determine what they need, allowing my clients to achieve their goals to live happier and more productive lives.
David is a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the State of Texas who has over 12 years of experience. David has worked with clients from age 18 through 65 and older challenged with general issues and with anxiety, addiction, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, mood, grief, and trauma. David is a senior citizen and personally experiences the complexities of aging. He has previous experience with couples counseling, crisis intervention, and trauma and addiction recovery. David received a Certificate in Sexual Addictions Therapy from Mid Nazarene University.
David received his master’s in counseling psychology from the University of Saint Mary. David utilizes a variety of clinical approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based practices, and eye movement desensitization therapy (EMDR). David has his Level 2 Certification Feeling Good TEAM-CBT.
David truly believes in the importance of assisting others to discover the goals of each client, helping people help themselves to achieve a life that is fulfilling, peaceful, and purposeful. David is looking forward to working with you to address your needs, discover your strengths, and develop coping tools for you to enjoy life.
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Rica Puazo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist (LPC, RAT) who holds more than 4 years of experienc...
Rica Puazo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist (LPC, RAT) who holds more than 4 years of experience working in residential treatment facilities and inpatient acute care with children, adolescents, young adults, college students, young professionals, adults, and geriatrics. She has experience working with individuals diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar disorder and mood disorders, schizophrenia, conduct disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and neurocognitive disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Rica also has experience working with families, couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities.
She received her Master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor's in Psychology from Baylor University. Rica’s approach to therapy is adapting the different theories, applying appropriate intervention, and finding the right tools and support for the client’s therapeutic goals.
As an Art Therapist, Rica encourages exploring the art process to help individuals visualize inner struggles as well as encourage self-expression. Rica believes in building confidence in oneself to overcome and accept personal struggles. Work with her to start building self-confidence, happiness, and healthier relationships.
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My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is the Gottman Method. I prefer the Gottman Method because it can help disarm conflicting verbal communication. It has structured steps that can help create a better foundation for a relationship. This method is helpful because it is structured.
I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when communication is improving.
Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with active listening and improving quality time. I typically like to make sure that, when my clients express their feelings to each other, they use “I” statements. I also encourage them to spend quality time with each other at least once a week.
To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can prepare to listen to your partner. I always tell my clients that when one person has to be right, it means the relationship loses.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
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.
This investment of your time, and your partner’s, demonstrates to each of you that this is something worth developing. If the two of you continue to work together, to communicate and share, you can see your relationship grow around you. That said, every relationship comes with challenges—if you’re experiencing a relationship issue that could benefit from an expert’s perspective and help, reach out to Thriveworks Pflugerville today to schedule a couples counseling appointment.
Our therapists know that no relationship is free from trouble. Thriveworks couples counselors understand that maintaining a strong relationship requires consistent work from both you and your partner. All relationships experience the occasional storms of stress and conflict.
When you have challenges in your life, your relationship doesn’t have to suffer. These occasional issues don’t have to cause your relationship to collapse. We can provide proven strategies that have worked in the past and may help. Let our couples counselors work with you to develop the blueprint for an exciting and satisfying relationship that overcomes these rough patches of life.
Our therapists and counselors are relationship experts, licensed professionals who have been trained in various types of counseling to help couples. We tailor our approach to both individuals in your relationship, and help you address the specific issues you and your partner may be facing. This customized strategy can often help you make progress in a relationship you might have felt was permanently stalled.
Thriveworks provides counseling for couples to help you smooth out those rough spots in between you and your partner. Our therapists work with both of you to inspect the various areas of your life together, both inside and outside of the home. You can be confident this work is done in a caring and supportive manner, without being accusatory. Once we’ve begun to identify any weaknesses that exist, we can help you begin shoring up those areas.
If you’re willing to work on your relationship, we can provide you and your partner with the tools to make it better. Our couples counselors and therapists have the knowledge, experience, and skills to help. More importantly, they have a desire to help you develop the satisfying life you want.
Let us work with you to develop your healthy relationship, one that will be solid enough to stand the test of time. Thriveworks offers evening and weekend sessions, accepts most major insurances, and provides additional benefits. Reach out today to schedule.
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