Family Therapy in 28260
Dr. LaToya Chevelle Waddell
PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28260 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor and a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator. I am currently available to supervise LCASA and LCMHCA clinicians and CCS-Int. I have worked in community, private, non-profit, hospital and higher education clinical settings. I have experience working with people of all ages and with a variety of mental health, substance use, relationship issues and life issues. I specialize in working with individuals aiming to cope with life stressing events, and in need of understanding the strength in transferable skills.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor and a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator. I am currently available to supervise LCASA and LCMHCA clinicians and CCS-Int. I have worked in community, private, non-profit, hospital and higher education clinical settings. I have experience working with people of all ages and with a variety of mental health, substance use, relationship issues and life issues. I specialize in working with individuals aiming to cope with life stressing events, and in need of understanding the strength in transferable skills.
Betty Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28260
The road to parenthood is not easy, despite societal expectations. Whether grappling with the nuances of perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, infertility, or the heartache of a miscarriage or infant loss, I can offer a compassionate sanctuary. I believe in the importance of having a support system, and I am here to be part of your part of yours. Together, we will work towards finding balance, grounding, presence, and re-establishing your individual identity.
The road to parenthood is not easy, despite societal expectations. Whether grappling with the nuances of perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, infertility, or the heartache of a miscarriage or infant loss, I can offer a compassionate sanctuary. I believe in the importance of having a support system, and I am here to be part of your part of yours. Together, we will work towards finding balance, grounding, presence, and re-establishing your individual identity.
Brad Wolf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28260 (Online Only)
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Family Therapy
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.