I’m Ayesha, the founder of Thrive & Heal Therapy PLLC, where I provide virtual therapy for adults across Texas, Ohio, and Arizona. My path into this work began in a different field with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing, but I quickly realized my passion was rooted in helping others navigate emotional healing, life’s challenges, and personal growth. This led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling.

I specialize in supporting adults navigating mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, disordered eating, and the emotional impact of caregiving. I am especially passionate about working with caregivers of loved ones experiencing mental illness or dementia who may be carrying burnout, chronic stress, grief, anxiety, or a loss of self while caring for others. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel empowered to process your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing with greater clarity and balance.

My clinical experience includes working with children and teens in foster care settings, as well as providing psychotherapy within nonprofit organizations, behavioral hospitals, and eating disorder treatment centers. These experiences have deepened my understanding of trauma, emotional resilience, family dynamics, and the many ways mental health challenges can affect both individuals and the people who care for them. They have also shaped the compassionate, adaptable, and culturally responsive approach I bring into the therapy space.

I approach therapy with empathy, openness, and authenticity, using an integrative and individualized style tailored to your unique needs and experiences. Above all, I believe healing begins within a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, heard, respected, and supported without judgment.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or simply longing for a deeper sense of peace and connection within yourself, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and emotional well-being.