A safe place for sisters -- girls and women of Color to Rest, Heal and Grow!!
You have been strong for a long time. You have carried responsibilities, expectations, and unspoken pressure often without much space to breathe. At Pivot & Thrive Therapy, you don’t have to explain yourself or hold it all together. This is a warm, supportive space created for girls and women of color in mind where your experiences are understood, your feelings are valid, and our healing matters.
Welcome to Pivot & Thrive Therapy
About
At Pivot & Thrive Therapy, we provide a supportive, affirming space for girls and women of color to explore their emotions, strengthen their mental well-being, and reconnect with themselves. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re used to being the strong one. Here, you are seen, heard, and supported without judgment.
Our approach is rooted in cultural understanding, compassion, and evidence-based care. Whether you are navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or emotional healing, therapy is a space where you can pause, reflect, and grow at your own pace.
Meet Your Therapist
Behind Pivot & Thrive Therapy is a compassionate, culturally responsive therapist dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of girls and women of color.
Kristie Weaver Shelbia is a licensed therapist who specializes in helping adolescents and women of color navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. Her approach is rooted in empathy, cultural understanding, and evidence-based care, creating a safe space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
Kristie Weaver Shelbia, MSW, LCSW
Licensed in Louisiana & Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Our Mission
At Pivot & Thrive Therapy, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where girls and women of color can prioritize their mental health, process life’s challenges, and develop the tools needed to thrive emotionally, mentally, and personally.
We are committed to meeting each client with compassion, respect, and understanding while honoring their lived experiences, identities, and strengths. Our goal is to help you move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.
This Space Is for You If…
Therapy at Pivot & Thrive is designed to support girls and women of color who are ready to prioritize their emotional well-being and personal growth.
You often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained
You are tired of always being “the strong one”
You struggle with setting boundaries or people-pleasing
You overthink, feel burned out, or carry emotional stress
You are navigating life transitions, identity, or personal challenges
You want a safe, culturally responsive space to heal and grow
At Pivot & Thrive Therapy, we are committed to making mental health care accessible and transparent. We work with select insurance providers and offer clear information about fees and services so you can make informed decisions about your care.
- Most major insurance plans accepted
- Self-pay options available
- Telehealth services for Louisiana and Texas
- Sliding scale options may be available
- Good Faith Estimates provided upon request
In accordance with the No Surprises Act, clients who are not using insurance have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for services.
Our Therapy Services
We offer compassionate, culturally responsive therapy services tailored to support the emotional well-being of adolescents and women of color.
Individual Therapy
Personalized one-on-one sessions focused on emotional growth, self-awareness, and coping strategies for everyday challenges.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
A supportive, safety-centered approach to processing past experiences and building emotional resilience.
Life Transition Support
Guidance through major life changes, identity exploration, and personal development.
Telehealth Therapy
Convenient, confidential virtual therapy sessions for clients in Louisiana and Texas.
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You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it by yourself. At Pivot & Thrive Therapy, you’ll find a supportive, culturally responsive space where your voice matters and your healing journey is respected.