About Lia Thexton
Focus areas
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Sleep Problems
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychotherapy
Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Compassion Focused
Relational
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
BisexualFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Lia Thexton
My inspiration to work in the mental health field is to meet the individuals I serve where they are at in their mental health journey. My drive is to provide understanding, empathy, and knowledge to the individuals I work with and to empower them to improve their quality of life. I hope to impact those I serve in a positive way, help them find their strengths, talents and learn to love themselves.
Before I was a therapist, I was a certified nurse assistant. As a certified nurse assistant, I saw many of my clients in their most vulnerable state, and alone. I came to find out through my experience that even though I helped my clients with their daily activities, the most important aspect of my job was listening to my clients with an empathetic ear and being by their side during their hardest times. Once I realized I made more of a difference by just listening to my client’s feelings and being there for them, I realized my purpose was to become a therapist.
Lia Thexton is an Associate Clinical Social Worker currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Lia earned a Master’s in Social Work from UMass Global. Their CA license number is 120569, and their current employer is Foresight Mental Health.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I am someone who truly values life and believes in making the most of every opportunity to grow and learn. I enjoy learning new things and continuously expanding my knowledge, both personally and professionally. Staying active in my community is very important to me, especially when it comes to advocating for and supporting the people I serve. I take pride in being involved, listening to others’ needs, and working to help create positive change. My passion for helping others, combined with my love for learning and community involvement, motivates me to continue growing and making a meaningful impact wherever I can.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I enjoy building trust and a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients by meeting the client where they are at in their recovery, by utilizing humor and providing a safe and empathic environment for clients to share. The methods, approaches and philosophies I use in treatment to build trust with clients are motivational interviewing, crisis interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused-based therapy, narrative therapy, role-play therapy, strength-based approach, behavioral theory, system theory, empowerment theory, and social theory. I have had the honor to build trust and work with all ages, 0-99 years old. I enjoy working with all people from all backgrounds. I have a background working with children and teens in the foster care system, aging adults in skilled nursing home facilities, individuals in mental health stabilization care, and in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $125 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $125 for 60 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
Education and background
Education and training
- UMass Global, Master's in Social Work
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1043978737
Patient reviews
Overall rating
4.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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