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For more than 20 years, I have helped individuals and families navigate life's challenges by combining evidence-based approaches w...
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For more than 20 years, I have helped individuals and families navigate life's challenges by combining evidence-based approaches with genuine compassion, collaboration, and respect for their unique journey.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I have provided therapy across multiple settings to children, adolescents, adults and families using evidence based approaches to treat a wide range of concerns, including childhood disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, chemical dependency and relationship/ family issues. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can implement solutions tailored to fit their needs and promote meaningful change.
I use approaches tailored to each client's needs. Together, we identify strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful lasting change in a supportive environment.
Seeking support is a profound act of care for yourself, and you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I invite you to reach out and schedule an appointment so we can begin this journey together.
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I am a woman of color and a former educator who wants to empower you with the necessary tools to navigate life’s challenges and ac...
I am a woman of color and a former educator who wants to empower you with the necessary tools to navigate life’s challenges and achieve your counseling goals.
Mycael Parks is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping adolescents and young adults struggling with concerns including life transitions, anxiety, stress, grief, anger management, assertiveness, and self-esteem. Before becoming a counselor, Mycael worked as a teacher and enjoyed partnering with families to support students’ social and emotional growth. Her goal is to get to know her clients and their support systems on a deeper level and work collaboratively to make meaningful personal transformations.
Mycael has a Master of Science in Counseling from Oklahoma State University. She uses techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, and faith-based therapy based on each person’s needs and goals.
By offering an authentic and caring approach, Mycael strives to create a supportive space for individuals to grow and engage in healing. She believes the professional relationship between the therapist and client is a vital foundation for the counseling process. If you are ready to start your journey, reach out to Mycael today!
Catherine Prestigiovanni is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over 30 years of experience providing supportive psy...
Catherine Prestigiovanni is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with over 30 years of experience providing supportive psychotherapy to adults, couples, and veterans seeking to develop a healthier and more productive life. Catherine specializes in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, and relationship issues. She acts as a guide in helping her clients to understand their issues and feelings, cope with daily life, and manage their mental health to live their best life.
Catherine grew-up in a small East Texas town but moved to Houston in 1989 to attend college at the University of Houston, followed by graduate school at the University of St. Thomas. With over 30 years in the mental health industry, she has worked in many diverse settings including; nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, local mental health authorities, county jail, and private practice.
Catherine believes strongly that with the proper tools and guidance, anyone can make positive changes in their lives. She believes in kindness, integrity, and “paying it forward” in life. She looks forward to working with you in the near future.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in DBT is identifying their goals and working at their pace. I find the best benefit in routine practice so that there is more sustainable progress.
I teach the following tools in DBT:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in DBT when they are able to utilize tools that they have learned in therapy in their day-to-day life and feel an associated relief since the onset of treatment.
Clients can supplement their time in DBT with journaling, meditation, exercise, socialization, reading, and other mindfulness practices.
To prepare for your first DBT session, I encourage you to identify the items you want to focus on and have an answer to the statement: “I will know therapy has benefitted me when _____.” (What’s your goal of coming to therapy?).
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in The Woodlands, TX is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry The Woodlands is located in The Woodlands Mall complex near Lake Woodlands Dr and Grogans Mill Rd, off I-45. It is right by The Woodlands Waterway and near Town Green Park.
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