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Meet Panicha McGuire, LMFT, RPT
My passion for the field developed first as a part of some self-exploration. I am a first generation Asian-American, and growing up with dual identities was not easy. Am I American? Or am I Asian?
Meet Jennifer Gonzalez, LMFT
I was about ten years old when I figured out what I wanted to be “when I grew up.” I consider myself very lucky as I understand that not everyone has this luxury. From a very early age…
Meet Angela Bianco, ASW
Hey there! My name is Angela and becoming a therapist was never something I thought would be my career path. I went to school in New York for acting and studied in a Shakespeare Conservatory in London.
Meet Dr. Maria Fowlks
From a very early age I knew I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Growing up with a mother who was a nurse and an uncle who was a firefighter, I saw how impactful being there for someone…
Meet Lauren Spinelli, LCSW
My name is Lauren and I am excited to be a therapist at Thrive Therapy Studio! I knew I wanted to become a therapist from a very young age. My interest was sparked as I was growing up with my brother and learned…
The Problem with Rescuing Your Kids
As a therapist who specializes in working with kids, teens, parents, and families, I have noticed a growing and very concerning trend in my work. So many of the kids, teens, and even young adults that…
Why All Teens and Young Adults Need a Therapist
At Thrive, we love working with teens and young adults! There are so many reasons for this passion and I thought it might be helpful to share more about WHY teens and young adults benefit so much…
Feelings, who needs them?
As a therapist who specializes in parenting and working with kids and teens, emotions and how we handle them is a big topic in my office. One of the common focuses of my work is about helping people understand themselves better, including…
What does Free Range Parenting really mean?
Free range parenting has been around for a long time, but recently has just caused a stir in the parenting world. In sum, free range parenting is the concept of raising children…
Five Reasons Young Adults Love Therapy
At Thrive, we love supporting new and returning college students and young adults! For many, the process of moving towards independence from our parents can be…
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