Thrive holds significant meaning for us. To thrive means: to grow through the hard things we go through. And when paired with therapy, we can’t imagine a better way to describe the heart, grit and tenacity it takes to do the brave work of looking inward, gently and kindly unlearn, heal and hold space for the lived experiences we’ve journeyed through.

For many, therapy is the first space where certain stories, memories or experiences are spoken. Therapy can be a soft and safe place to land. A listening ear. A gentle reflection that often mirrors what we have shared and validates the inner child and our sacred lived experiences.

Therapy can be a healing vessel, a place to use our voice, a place to be held, seen and celebrated.

If thriving is growing through the hard things you go through and blooming despite adversity. What is the step after that?

Our Founder Claire Blakey likes to share how we all have a story of thrive.

For some, it’s thriving through our childhoods, traumas and advertisty.

For others, it’s a complicated eating disorder that we actively choose to heal from.

For others, it’s surviving a traumatic birth or breaking generational patterns of trauma passed down our family lineage.

And for others, it’s courageously choosing sobriety or journeying and holding space for our mental health.

On the other side of thrive is flourish. Once we grow through the hard things we grow through, we cultivate the soil for our futures and this leads to a flourishing life. To flourish means to: create an ideal environment so you can prosper and grow.

If you think of thrive as the soil that is cultivated, the weeds we might dig out, the seeds we might plan. Flourish on the other side of thrive. It’s the hope. It’s the good that comes from ashes. It’s the crops that after much tending, nurturing and cultivating….grows!

Our hope here at Thrive Therapy is that therapy becomes a vessel to healing and growth. That through the sacredness of holding space for therapy, for your healing and your humanness, that not only do you t h r I v e — but you flourish too.

Beginning therapy can feel nerve-racking. Sometimes the very act of reaching out, typing up an email or having an initial phone consultation can feel daunting and terrifying. But it doesn’t have to be. Know when you call Thrive Therapy, our team is here to welcome you with open arms, unconditional empathy and confidentiality.

In fact, our team believes that even therapists should see a therapist. We are all human and have lived experiences that deserve tending, healing and nourishing.

We get it. We’ve been there. We still go there when we reach out for help too. And your humanness is welcome here.

Your story matters. Your experiences matter. And we want to provide support you need or connect you to someone else who can.

For some, support might come through a team member or therapist at Thrive Therapy, but even if we aren’t the right fit, we will happily provide referrals, resources and next steps for you to get the support you need.

Calling is the first step.

And!? You have nothing to lose. We offer a complimentary 20 minute consultation where you can ask us all the questions, share whatever feels comfortable and get a sense if our team will be a good fit for you.

So, you made it through the initial email inquiry, had a 20 minute consultation and now have an appointment scheduled with one of our therapists. What can you expect in the first session or two?

We like to describe it as a continuation of our consultation. We often share how it’s hard to open up about the harder parts of life if your therapist doesn’t know the ordinary details. Like…if you go to school, where you work, about your partner, your dog and the friends you spend time with. A lot of the first session or two is building a foundation of history, whether that be the history of your life and what brought you to this point in your career or journey. Or….whether it be what your life looks like on a day to day basis. We want to hear about the boss that’s annoying, the coworkers you love spending time with or the breakup you are still processing. All of those things matter. And all of those things impact your mental health.

Of course, as therapists, we will ask other questions too — we’ll get a feel for your history of mental health, if you’ve taken or are currently on medication, how recent you visited your doctor, any other medical conditions that might impact your mental health or experiences that have shaped you.

And as always, we go at your pace. For many therapy is the long game, not a sprint. Meaning…there is no deadline or rush (unless of course, you are eager and want to dive right in). But truly, you get to lead the pace, the path we journey down and we are right there besides you cheering you on, providing a compass and nourishment…and most importantly, helping you read the map! But you are the leader. We are here to support, cheer you on and be there every step of the way.

So what are you waiting for!? Are you ready!?