Therapists in 96746
Mariana Ferrari-Elzaurdia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Kapaa, HI 96746
Most of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. If you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Mental health professionals offer the caring and expert assistance that people need during stressful times.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist the focus of my work is to understand my clients' symptoms and interaction patterns within their existing environment. I am trained to work with people focusing on how they relate to others.
Most of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. If you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Mental health professionals offer the caring and expert assistance that people need during stressful times.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist the focus of my work is to understand my clients' symptoms and interaction patterns within their existing environment. I am trained to work with people focusing on how they relate to others.
Mary Borath Navarro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapaa, HI 96746 (Online Only)
Aloha. I firmly believe parenting is the toughest job in the world, along with being a kid. And, I love working with adolescents!! During thirty years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I worked in my private practice and for non-profit social service agencies. I also provided mental health services to students in Hawai'i's schools. I work with children, youth, families and adults to help them deal with a variety of issues, including ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Substance Abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Aloha. I firmly believe parenting is the toughest job in the world, along with being a kid. And, I love working with adolescents!! During thirty years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I worked in my private practice and for non-profit social service agencies. I also provided mental health services to students in Hawai'i's schools. I work with children, youth, families and adults to help them deal with a variety of issues, including ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Substance Abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
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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.