Therapists in 32207
Dr. Steve Barsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32207
I do couples' therapy to help couples communicate more effectively, reinforce listening skills and empathy so they can be an emotionally competent couple.
I have over 40 years of clinical experience. Initially, I worked and trained with psychiatrists at a psychiatric training hospital affiliated with the University of Miami for 11 years. I have a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and 2 State of Florida licenses to practice psychotherapy and marital and family therapy. I have had my own personal psychoanalysis that better serves you. I've maintained my own private practice over 40 years as well. Therapy is serious and important work. I treat it as such. I help people who have individual personal emotional issues as well as having tumultuous relationship problems.
I do couples' therapy to help couples communicate more effectively, reinforce listening skills and empathy so they can be an emotionally competent couple.
I have over 40 years of clinical experience. Initially, I worked and trained with psychiatrists at a psychiatric training hospital affiliated with the University of Miami for 11 years. I have a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and 2 State of Florida licenses to practice psychotherapy and marital and family therapy. I have had my own personal psychoanalysis that better serves you. I've maintained my own private practice over 40 years as well. Therapy is serious and important work. I treat it as such. I help people who have individual personal emotional issues as well as having tumultuous relationship problems.
Francis X Palmieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32207
I have accumulated a wealth of experience in the over forty years I've been a clinician. I have provided services in a variety of mental health and chemical dependency settings, and have served as an educator and consultant to schools, agencies court systems, and private industry. My experience as a military officer, as well as experience in the food service and construction industries, has give me a "real world" view of of the problems, issues, and concerns which my patients are facing.
I have accumulated a wealth of experience in the over forty years I've been a clinician. I have provided services in a variety of mental health and chemical dependency settings, and have served as an educator and consultant to schools, agencies court systems, and private industry. My experience as a military officer, as well as experience in the food service and construction industries, has give me a "real world" view of of the problems, issues, and concerns which my patients are facing.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.