Therapists in L5H
Carmen Hu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MSc
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5H
When you are facing challenges in your life, family, studies, work, relationships, adolescent growth; or when you are experiencing difficulties during your development, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hindered from fully embracing your optimal life.
When you are facing challenges in your life, family, studies, work, relationships, adolescent growth; or when you are experiencing difficulties during your development, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hindered from fully embracing your optimal life.
Marina Machado
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
Life sometimes seems full of loss: a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or cancer, divorce, relationship breakdown, job loss, or even the death of a loved one or a beloved pet. Loss can look like strong emotions, intrusive thoughts or uncomfortable physical sensations in our bodies. In order to numb our pain, we often rely on distractions (scrolling, food, shopping..) to get through the day. What you're feeling is perfectly normal, but we were never meant to grieve alone! Together, we can learn to live with loss and perhaps even carry it differently. To walk a little lighter. To thrive, find meaning and hope again despite the pain of loss.
Life sometimes seems full of loss: a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or cancer, divorce, relationship breakdown, job loss, or even the death of a loved one or a beloved pet. Loss can look like strong emotions, intrusive thoughts or uncomfortable physical sensations in our bodies. In order to numb our pain, we often rely on distractions (scrolling, food, shopping..) to get through the day. What you're feeling is perfectly normal, but we were never meant to grieve alone! Together, we can learn to live with loss and perhaps even carry it differently. To walk a little lighter. To thrive, find meaning and hope again despite the pain of loss.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.