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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some ...
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. -Maya Angelou
Christopher Card is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who has 22 years of experience providing counseling and support services to families and individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life transitions. Christopher is also a nationally Certified Sex Offender Treatment Professional (CSOTP).
Christopher completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Ashford University and his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Arizona State University. He utilizes a variety of strength-based therapeutic interventions with emphasis on mindfulness-based strategies to help clients heal from trauma, recover from addiction, and overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral and emotional difficulties. Clients can then build on these strengths and skills to pursue new and meaningful goals and live the life they want to live.
Christopher strives to form warm, genuine, and collaborative relationships with each client so you can courageously and safely explore painful memories of the past, become grounded and peaceful in the present, and look to the future with a sense of excitement and optimism.
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I came from a family of talkers and storytellers, and I've lived in many parts of the United States; I've known and worked with pe...
I came from a family of talkers and storytellers, and I've lived in many parts of the United States; I've known and worked with people from varied backgrounds, many cultures. I love that people are willing to share their stories with me.
Carol Whitescarver is a Clinical Social Worker, independently licensed in Massachusetts, Indiana, and Arizona. She has 24 years of social work and psychotherapy practice with individuals and groups. Carol graduated from Marymount College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology, and from Fordham University with a Master’s in Social Work. She has worked in outpatient treatment programs in her community and with veterans and active-duty army members and their families, as well as in residential programs for TBI, substance abuse, and mental illness within the Veterans Health Administration.
She currently works with adults who seek supportive and in-depth therapy for trauma, PTSD, life transitions, anger/behavioral issues, grief, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety. Carol believes that each person has the ability and innate knowledge to grow and change, and that therapy must be creative, dynamic, and tailored to the individual. Whether using creativity, images, or more traditional talk therapy, her philosophy tends toward positive psychology that is strength-based, trauma-informed, flexible, enjoyable, and aligned with a person’s desired lifestyle. Carol believes that therapists must be genuine and able to create a ‘sacred space’ that is safe and supportive so that clients can relax and sense that they are respected, valued, and understood. A trusting therapeutic relationship that addresses Mind/Body/Spirit is essential to the process of growth and change, and Carol believes that humor, play, forgiveness, creativity, and gratitude practice hold a strong place in psychotherapy. Creativity, regardless of how it is expressed, is life-affirming and an extremely important asset when redesigning one’s life.
Perhaps you need a safe place to tell your truth, feel understood and accepted, learn new skills in coping or problem solving, or brainstorm your ideas/goals. Carol is an experienced therapist who will join you in your search for your authentic self, and in your understanding or repair of the past and old stories you hold. Therapy work with Carol includes compassion, warmth, humor, challenge, curiosity, and flexibility. She will help you find strengths, the courage to use your true voice, and the confidence to break free of patterns that no longer serve you well.
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.
We all have bad days where it feels like everything and everyone is working against us. We’re overwhelmed with our emotions from sadness to anger, frustration, stress, guilt, regret, anxiousness. The thing is that we can’t completely eliminate these emotions from our lives; nor can we ensure that we won’t encounter another bump in the road. What we can do is have a plan of attack for these difficult emotions and life’s many obstacles. Consider:
You’ve been feeling overwhelmed at work recently and you opened up to your best friend about what’s going on. You talk about the crazy workload, mounds of paperwork to get completed, and meetings with no end in sight. Your friend tells you that she worked with a counselor and it helped her find peace.
You schedule an appointment with an online counselor and you meet with them on weeknights. In just a few short sessions, you start to see improvements in your stress, personal relationships, and overall happiness.
If you are looking for dedicated and trusted therapy, you’ve come to the right place. Thriveworks Counseling in Phoenix, AZ has therapists, counselors, and other professionals on staff who can help you process and manage your emotions as well as the challenges you come across. Additionally, you can choose to work with them here at our office or from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
That’s right—we offer online counseling. And we can get you scheduled with an online counselor as soon as today or tomorrow. When you’re ready to get started, give our office a call or use our online booking system on this page to book your session yourself!
Online therapy is the convenient, comfortable option to talk to your therapist or counselor. This allows people who lead busy lives to work therapy or counseling into their schedule. How do people have time for online therapy, but not in-person counseling, you might be wondering?
Online therapy means that you can attend your therapy session from anywhere you want or need to attend from. In addition to being able to attend from the comfort of your own home, you can also attend from your car, a local coffee shop, or wherever else your schedule allows. Just make sure it’s a quiet, private space. This cuts out the time that it takes to travel to your local counseling office and back.
In addition to convenience and comfort, the most well-known online therapy benefits, online counseling offers:
Online counseling is the most comfortable, convenient, flexible, and reliable therapy option for many people. If you’re interested in working with a therapist online, give Thriveworks Counseling in Phoenix a call today. Our team is ready to help.
As we briefly mentioned before, our psychologists at Thriveworks Counseling in Phoenix are specialists in a multitude of areas surrounding mental health. Some of the common reasons we see clients are listed below:
Every person’s situation is unique, and yours is no different. Your counselor will ensure that your individual goals and needs are met by creating a treatment plan specific to you and your situation.
If you are going through something right now or feel like you just need someone to lean on, we can help you. The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Phoenix are ready to help you manage whatever you are facing. Online counseling is a great option for anyone looking for an easy and comfortable way to speak with a therapist.
In addition to the great benefits of online counseling, we offer our clients flexible scheduling options, extended hours of operation, no waitlist, same- and next-day appointments, and a team of dedicated scheduling specialists to help you get started. When you are ready, just give our office a call for scheduling assistance or use our online booking portal to schedule it yourself. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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