ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

I'm here to warmly welcome you and guide you toward the therapist and support that's right for you.

A Little About Me

As the Office Manager at Thrive Psychotherapy, my goal is to make accessing mental health support feel welcoming, approachable, and as seamless as possible. I assist with booking and scheduling appointments, navigating the intake process, and helping clients find a therapist whose specialties, approach, and services align with their needs. I also answer general questions about Thrive's services, therapy options, groups, and workshops, while providing administrative and billing support.

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I've learned that therapy asks for courage long before the session begins. Clients carry so much with them, and even reaching out for the first time can feel overwhelming. I strive to make that first step feel a little less daunting by creating a warm, supportive experience where clients feel comfortable asking questions, exploring their options, and finding the care that's right for them.

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Having been part of Thrive from the beginning, I feel incredibly proud to contribute to its growth and support our team in creating a welcoming, inclusive space where people feel comfortable seeking help. I've always felt a strong sense of purpose in giving back to others, shaped by my lived experience of losing my Dad to suicide at a young age. That experience has influenced the way I show up for others, with warmth, compassion, patience, and an open mind. You never truly know what someone has been through or is still navigating, and I believe there is so much value in the trust that grows with time and the healing power of feeling truly seen and heard. It's a privilege to support that journey in my own way.

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I also recognize that two truths can exist at once: this work is deeply impactful, and it can be incredibly heavy. Both deserve to be acknowledged.

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Beyond my professional commitments, I'm deeply grateful for my husband, our two rescue dogs, cherished family and friends, and the joys of golf season!

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My warmest welcome goes out to current and future clients of Thrive. The inner work you will do, guided by the values of our clinicians, is individualized and unique to you, and there's something special to be said about that.

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Through life's ups and downs, particularly in moments of grief, I find solace in this meaningful quote:

"Grief, like love, is wild... ferocious... an untamed force. It refuses to be ignored or contained, and it demands to be felt in its raw, unfiltered intensity. You have to honour it when it comes. [...] Don't make it go away; instead, see it as a companion that will gentle every encounter and infuse all that you do with love. No one can tell you how to grieve, just like no one can tell you how to love."​ 

— Dr. Saliha Afridi