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Unexpected life experiences happen to us all, but we don't have to journey through them alone.
Jamie Jones is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She genuinely desires to see others fully experience life and intentionally live. As a certified trauma treatment professional and certified grief specialist, Jamie specializes in trauma, grief, anxiety, military/veteran, and women’s issues. She is currently a lead clinician at Thriveworks.
Jamie has a Master’s in Counseling from Webster University. She considers herself eclectic and utilizes integrated approaches, including art, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy, to provide polyvagal and trauma-informed care that helps foster healing and growth.
As we find the time and space to exhale so that we can push through the challenges that will enable us to achieve our goals and live life as the best version of ourselves, Jamie is confident that she will be able to provide support in an open, trusting, and fully accepting way. If you are ready for that next step, schedule an appointment with her today.
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Things can get better, and change is possible....
Things can get better, and change is possible.
Elizabeth Wohlford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, couples and families to address their individual concerns and come up with workable solutions. Elizabeth specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Elizabeth completed her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She has spent the last 10 years working in a community agency providing guidance and support to culturally diverse populations. Elizabeth utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy (SFT).
We all go through ups and downs in our lives, but you don't need to go through them alone. Elizabeth wants to help you identify what is causing your distress and worry, in a safe and caring environment. With Elizabeth's help you can start on your journey of healing. Congratulations on making the first step—schedule an appointment with her today.
I am Dr. Catherine, and as a licensed Doctor of Mental Health Counseling in Florida, I am here to help you sort through difficult ...
I am Dr. Catherine, and as a licensed Doctor of Mental Health Counseling in Florida, I am here to help you sort through difficult issues and emotions and offer a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
Dr. Catherine Bukovitz is a licensed doctor in the medical field and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. She is nationally board-certified and also holds a certification as an Addiction Specialist. Dr. Catherine works with adults, and she is caring and non-judgmental while being insightful and solution-focused in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, and addictions.
Dr. Catherine is a graduate of Purdue University - Hammond and received her doctorate in Psychology and Education from Argosy University - Sarasota. She has taught in higher education and her experience in counseling has allowed her to be caring but realistic with her clients.
Life can be confusing and overwhelming at times. Dr. Catherine is here to help you work through difficult things and offer a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
As a woman who has dedicated my life's career to working with individuals who suffer with mental health and substance use issues, ...
As a woman who has dedicated my life's career to working with individuals who suffer with mental health and substance use issues, I have the experience, training, and compassion needed to offer support, hope and solutions.
Alice Gilsinan is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 30 years of professional experience working in the mental health and substance use field. Alice enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and families helping them address their unique challenges, identify solutions and live happier, more fulfilling lives. Alice specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, addictions and life transitions.
Alice completed her Master's degree in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She adapts her treatment approach to each individual and their unique situation. Alice commonly uses the following evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, solution-focused (SFT) and person-centered therapy (PCT).
Living with mental health issues can be painful, isolating and scary. Alice will walk with you on your path to healing, growth and renewal. She will provide you with education to better understand your situation, tools to cope with your challenges and support so you are not alone. If you believe Alice is the right match for you, schedule an appointment with her today.
As a black woman, I understand that mental illness can be seen as a weakness; however, everyone should know their self-worth and n...
As a black woman, I understand that mental illness can be seen as a weakness; however, everyone should know their self-worth and not be ashamed.
Anzola is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She treats multiple areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and coping skills just to name a few. Anzola is hard-working, compassionate, and an advocate for her patients. Since becoming a PMHNP, Anzola has served as a medication manager, counselor/therapist, and advocate.
Anzola has a long history in the mental health field, starting out as a social worker and rehabilitation counselor from Thomas University and switching to the nursing field and obtaining her AA degree from ITT, her Bachelor's in Nursing from Gulf Coast, and her Master’s Degree from Valdosta University. Currently, Anzola is in her last semester in the DNP program at Valdosta State. Anzola uses multiple styles of therapy depending on the circumstances and client which is unique in providing care to her patients. From her collective years as a social worker and now as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Anzola is able to reach each patient where they are to guide them along their journey to complete mental health.
Life is hard and it takes work each and every day. Don’t suffer in silence—come and let Anzola help you gain self-worth and better mental health. When you are ready, schedule an appointment today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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I find the best approach for helping kids in child therapy is to create an inviting and safe space in which to form a trusting relationship. I believe it is important to meet the child in an age-appropriate manner using language and resources that speak the language and spark the interest of children.
I use a developmental approach and teach children the following tools in child therapy:
I know a child is making meaningful progress in child therapy based on developmental assessments, parent reports, teacher reports, and collateral reports.
Parents, family members, siblings, teachers, and school or community members may encourage and support children promoting a sense of optimism, belief, and expectation in each child's ability to succeed at every stage of development.
To prepare a child for their first therapy session, parents may explain the reason for the appointment and encourage their child to express themselves through talking, drawing, and playing as they feel comfortable. Parents may stay in the session with their child depending on their child's comfort level and the child will always go home with mom and dad.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Tallahassee.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Tallahassee, FL have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
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.
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