LMHC, 18 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hi, my name is Crisha Thebeau and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I graduated with my Masters's degree in Community Mental Health from the University of South Florida in 2007. I have been a Mental Health Counselor since 2007. I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida for over 18 years. Before becoming a Mental Health Counselor I worked with at-risk youth in rural Pennsylvania (AmeriCorps*VISTA) and with juvenile offenders in Pinellas County. My entire work history has been to serve others and I have 30 years of experience working with diverse populations, including teens and adults. I am a non-judgmental and all-inclusive therapist and welcome folks of all kinds! I use a variety of approaches to therapy that include: Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Narrative.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or past/present trauma. During our sessions you are the leader, and I am here to walk with you. Initially we will assess the situation and what brought you to therapy. Then we will create a plan to address these issues. Our sessions will include coping skills, stress management and other tools to help manage these stressors.
My biggest strengths are listening without judgment, treating people with unconditional positive regard, relationship building and maintenance, and providing support to individuals on their life journey. I teach a variety of coping skills to help manage stressors in all settings. I work hard to meet you where you are & am highly encouraging. I love celebrating the small victories as well as the big ones! I welcome anyone that wants a kind, warm & empathetic counselor to help work through past or present concerns.
I enjoy working with both adults and teenagers. I enjoy working with a diverse group of people and often find ways to connect with others. I can help navigate the challenges of life and hopefully improve symptoms to enjoy life. I believe that we cannot always eliminate symptoms, but we can learn to manage them. I am down to earth and have a laid-back style that most folks appreciate.
I use a variety of therapeutic skills to meet your needs. I strongly believe in meeting you where you are and moving forward from there. In general, I use a Solution Focused approach (along with other techniques) to help reach your goals, both in therapy and out. I encourage you to identify strengths and resources to help solve problems or concerns. I incorporate the use of healthy coping skills to manage symptoms and daily life stressors.