Ms. Amethyst St.Thomas
Amethyst St. Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Chantelle's Wellness Club. She holds licensees in the states of Florida, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Currently she is in network with Optum, Avmed, Oscar, United Healthcare, and select Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
St. Thomas holds experience working in fields of trauma, diverse populations, adults, families, older adults with chronic illness, LGBTQIA, addictions, dual diagnosis, and within the criminal justice system.
Since she began her work in social work she has held positions in crisis and case management, individual, family, and group therapy, and education. Her focus has been in depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and transgender care.
In her more recent work, Ms. St.Thomas provides clinical consults for medical student at the American University of the Caribbean.
Currently, she serves as Fundraising Chair for the Houston Chapter of NASW and the Spokesperson for the Egbe Omo Yansa of New York.
Ms.St.Thomas' Story
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, I have migrated to states including as Georgia, Florida, and recently found home in Houston, Texas. I am no stranger to diverse spaces, and it is for this reason I pride myself in bringing an eclectic approach to the therapeutic space.
My approach is client-centered. I believe every client is in the driver seat of their on therapy. My goal is to assist my clients in reaching a space where they feel they are living within the best version of themselves. Additionally, my hope is to serve as an anchor for my clients while they navigate difficult spaces, process trauma, and manage acute or recurring stress.
I implore a variety of therapy approaches and modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Approaches, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Within the scope of family therapy I utilize Psycho-Education, Structural Therapy and Systemic Therapy.
My educational experience includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a focus in the Afro-Centric Perspective from Clark Atlanta University, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a focus in Trauma-Informed-Care from Barry University. Currently I hold licensees in Florida, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Additionally, I am a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. While I am not assisting my clients I enjoy spending time with exercise, family, and traveling.
Ms. Kayla Estrada
Kayla Estrada is Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who has experience working with adults of all age ranges. She specializes in women’s mental health, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, and life transitions. She completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Florida International University and has experience in diverse settings such as private practice, at a local non-profit working with recently immigrated families, and as a hospital social worker at an intensive care unit.
Her approach is collaborative, warm, client-centered, and strengths-based. She is committed to creating a safe therapeutic environment where all clients feel empowered and supported throughout their therapy journey. She believes there is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy and will tailor evidence-based techniques to meet your specific needs and priorities.
In sessions, Kayla draws from Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
During her free time, her favorite activities are hosting dinners for family and friends, reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops around Miami, and spending time with her pets.
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