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Gretchen Ladd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75242
Do you notice a pattern in your relationships that is causing you unhappiness? Is there a conflict at work that you can't resolve? I work with teens and adults to resolve interpersonal problems by recognizing how their actions and beliefs play a part. The good news - we can change our behaviors and thoughts once we identify how they are keeping us stuck in a bad place. Let's work together to get you to a better place!
Do you notice a pattern in your relationships that is causing you unhappiness? Is there a conflict at work that you can't resolve? I work with teens and adults to resolve interpersonal problems by recognizing how their actions and beliefs play a part. The good news - we can change our behaviors and thoughts once we identify how they are keeping us stuck in a bad place. Let's work together to get you to a better place!
(214) 307-8738 View (214) 307-8738
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Tricia Gordon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75242
Are you stressed about your teen's actions and behaviors? Are you afraid your frequent conflicts with your teen will push him/her further away from you? Has drug and alcohol use became an "unwelcomed guest" in your home and your teen's life? You are not alone. Research states the adolescent development stage can be a difficult time for the adolescent as well as the parent. It is an important and crucial season for you and your teen - a time of significant growth, change and transition in your teen's brain, physical, social, and emotional being.
Are you stressed about your teen's actions and behaviors? Are you afraid your frequent conflicts with your teen will push him/her further away from you? Has drug and alcohol use became an "unwelcomed guest" in your home and your teen's life? You are not alone. Research states the adolescent development stage can be a difficult time for the adolescent as well as the parent. It is an important and crucial season for you and your teen - a time of significant growth, change and transition in your teen's brain, physical, social, and emotional being.
(972) 351-8032 View (972) 351-8032
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Cass Keller
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75242
Cass specializes in providing compassionate and effective therapy for individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and spiritual issues related to church hurt. With a deep understanding of the complexities of these issues, Cass offer a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Cass specializes in providing compassionate and effective therapy for individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and spiritual issues related to church hurt. With a deep understanding of the complexities of these issues, Cass offer a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
(469) 812-7828 View (469) 812-7828
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Noelle McDonald Fischer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75242
(214) 506-3895 View (214) 506-3895
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.