Therapists in 85020
Andrew Stravitz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85020
I work with couples, parents, families, co-parents, and adolescents. We work together to process trauma, conflict, and grief. I also work with clients on faith deconstruction, transition, and development.
I work with couples, parents, families, co-parents, and adolescents. We work together to process trauma, conflict, and grief. I also work with clients on faith deconstruction, transition, and development.
Brock Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Leaving religion and deconstructing your faith is a daunting decision and process. You're likely worried about what your family and friends will say if you tell them that you no longer believe in the theologies and doctrines that are central to your religious experience. You're worried about losing your sense of belonging and community. The grief and loss of friendships, marriages, and family (amongst many things) are very real during the deconstruction process. Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS), coined by Dr. Marlene Winell, has similarities to numerous mental health disorder symptoms including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Leaving religion and deconstructing your faith is a daunting decision and process. You're likely worried about what your family and friends will say if you tell them that you no longer believe in the theologies and doctrines that are central to your religious experience. You're worried about losing your sense of belonging and community. The grief and loss of friendships, marriages, and family (amongst many things) are very real during the deconstruction process. Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS), coined by Dr. Marlene Winell, has similarities to numerous mental health disorder symptoms including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.