Thistle & Thrive Wellness Counseling LLC
Live better through your strength, resilience & determination
How Thistle & Thrive Wellness Counseling Can Help
Individual Counseling
Compassionate, individualized counseling sessions.
All tailored to your unique goals.
Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, boundaries, and communication skills
Self Esteem Building
Helping you build lasting self-worth and confidence by identifying your unique strengths, increasing self-awareness, and nurturing your resilience and determination.
Professional Development
Goal-focused coaching sessions designed to support career growth, workplace well-being, and personal development.
Art to Thrive- Expressive Art Workshops
Creative experiences for reflection, connection & emotional wellness. Offered as small group workshops, creative reset experiences, company events & community wellness events.
Upcoming Small Workshop Dates
Month of June 2026: Saturday 13th, 20th or 27th from 10:30am to 11:30am
Booking Link Coming Soon
Why Choose Thistle & Thrive Wellness Counseling
You will receive personalized, supportive, and strengths-based counseling experience designed to meet your unique needs.
My approach centers on your best hopes for the future—what truly matters to you—and how we can work together to help you get there. Instead of focusing only on problems, we explore your past successes, highlight what’s already working, and amplify the strengths and inner resources you already possess.
Comfort & Convenience
Attend your 1:1 counseling session from the comfort of your own home or in person at our downtown Bradenton location.
Privacy and Control
With our private pay option, you maintain control of your health records without the need for justification to insurance companies.
Easy Access
Our easy online booking and secure online billing system make accessing our services seamless and hassle-free.
Private Pay
Simple, Transparent Pricing
60 minutes · $125
30 minutes · $75 Art Single Workshop · $40
For larger events contact for pricing
Start Your Journey to Wellness Today
Schedule your free 15 min consultation call for counseling services with Jessica Hamilton, MS, LMHC 13116.
Phone: 941-220-4280
Email: Thistle.Thrive@outlook.com
Business Hours: 9:00am to 6:30pm Tues- Thursday; 10:00am to 1:30pm Fridays- All by Appointment Only
Disclaimer: This email is not HIPAA-protected and intended only for inquiries about expressive art workshop, marketing or administrative communication. For secure communication, please use the ‘Request Appointment’ link above.
The Story Behind Thistle and Thrive Wellness Counseling
Thistle and Thrive Wellness Counseling, LLC was founded by Jessica Hamilton, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for helping others grow emotionally, socially, and professionally.
The practice name is inspired by the thistle plant—a symbol of strength, resiliency, and determination. These qualities are not only found in nature, but also within every client.
At Thistle and Thrive Wellness Counseling, these traits guide our core values:
- Strength
Honor the courage it takes to seek support. Asking for help is a powerful act of self-awareness and strength. - Resiliency
Celebrate your ability to rise, adapt, and move forward—especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. - Determination
Recognize your commitment to growth. Healing is not linear, but your persistence creates the path forward.
Jessica believes that healing and growth happen when we feel supported, understood, and encouraged to tap into our own inner strengths.
More About Jessica Hamilton, MS, LMHC 13116
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, and licensed mental health counselor in the State of Florida.
Over the past two decades, she has supported:
- Individuals navigating depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
- Parents and families in crisis.
- Youth and adults working toward positive development, life skills, and meaningful goals.
- Clients exploring career direction and professional growth.
In addition to her clinical experience, Jessica spent over 15 years in leadership and management roles, where she applied her counseling skills to foster teamwork, improve organizational performance, and support personal development within her teams. Jessica’s mission is to provide quality, client-centered telehealth counseling and coaching services, empowering clients to live better through their own strength, resilience, and determination.