Raven Thacker
Hello there! My name is Raven and I am the founder of Motive Wellness, LLC. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), licensed clinical addiction counselor (LCAC), certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP) and a certified alcohol and drug abuse consultant (CADAC II). I have 8 yrs experience in mental health, 5 years in the counselor role. I’ve worked in psychiatric settings, corrections, and rehabilitation centers (kudos to those in recovery!).
Whether you are going through a breakup, excited about a promotion, or you’re just feeling “blah”, you can expect me to empathize, validate your feelings and make you feel heard.
For starters, congratulations to you and your willingness to give therapy a try. Whether it’s with me or with another wonderful therapist, blessings to you as you start (or continue) your mental health journey. People have different “motives” that bring them to therapy. Maybe you’re the person who carries the world on your shoulders. You could be someone who struggles with finding their voice. Maybe you feel like you’ll never be enough or feel like you have to prove yourself to someone. There could be underlying motives that you may gain clarity on once you start therapy. What ever it may be, you got this. A brand new you is loading…😎
First session
The intake session we will discuss your past and how it may continue to impact your present and future. We will develop a treatment plan together and plan the next session based on your needs.
Strengths
Here are some “motives” for therapy that I have experience working with: Relationship issues / premarital & marital counseling Sexuality/ sexual concerns Self esteem issues Women's health concerns “Life after prison” Recovery in “real life” (relapse prevention) Low socioeconomic struggles (past & present)
Ideal clients
I take interest in grief/loss. This could include a close death and/or a break up, friend loss, etc. Anything you need to "grieve", I take interest in. I also take interest in reproductive mental health. This would include the anxiety, depression, joy, pain, etc. that comes with conceiving, being pregnant currently, or the unfortunate troubles of conceiving. Lastly, I take interest in "quarter-life crisis". This would include young adults who feel like they are not on the "right" path, or they are unsure of what that path is.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
I have a solid background in Motivational Interviewing, gained through my work with the Department of Corrections and at addiction treatment facilities.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I possess extensive experience implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques across various settings, including psychiatric facilities, addiction treatment programs, correctional institutions, and within my private practice.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Demonstrated experience in applying person-centered techniques across diverse settings, including psychiatric care, addiction treatment, corrections, and my private practice.
Location
Virtual sessions