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Detrall Dearbone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LSOTP, CADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fort Riley, KS 66442
At DCC, I offer individual, group, couple, and family therapy for children and adults.
My experience and educational background are directly related and have provided me with a well-rounded background in Therapy. I am a Military veteran with 30 plus years of experience working with patients in psychiatric hospitals, state mental health facilities, Illinois Department of Corrections, and in private practice. I am currently licensed to practice in Illinois, Kansas and Georgia. I also provide Tele-health service to Military members overseas (OCONUS).
At DCC, I offer individual, group, couple, and family therapy for children and adults.
My experience and educational background are directly related and have provided me with a well-rounded background in Therapy. I am a Military veteran with 30 plus years of experience working with patients in psychiatric hospitals, state mental health facilities, Illinois Department of Corrections, and in private practice. I am currently licensed to practice in Illinois, Kansas and Georgia. I also provide Tele-health service to Military members overseas (OCONUS).
(708) 462-6361 View (708) 462-6361
Photo of L'Oreal Benitez, Marriage & Family Therapist in Kansas
L'Oreal Benitez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LCAC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67220
Waitlist for new clients
At times it can be challenging to cope with the obstacle's life can throw our way. I am passionate about working with individuals achieve their personal goals. I have experience working with couples, adolescents, and adults from many different diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating trauma, eating disorders, and pregnancy related concerns including infertility and infant loss. In addition, I work with various other mental health needs including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Benitez Counseling also offers Drug and Alcohol Assessments.
At times it can be challenging to cope with the obstacle's life can throw our way. I am passionate about working with individuals achieve their personal goals. I have experience working with couples, adolescents, and adults from many different diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating trauma, eating disorders, and pregnancy related concerns including infertility and infant loss. In addition, I work with various other mental health needs including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Benitez Counseling also offers Drug and Alcohol Assessments.
(316) 333-5439 View (316) 333-5439
Photo of Michele Green, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Kansas
Michele Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Olathe, KS 66062  (Online Only)
Are you demoralized, frustrated, or angry? Do you feel as though nobody cares or even understands what you're going through? Life doesn't have to be that way for you, I am here to help. I specialize in helping clients overcome relationship issues, anxiety, anger management, and depression. I also have a special focus on PTSD and trauma.
Are you demoralized, frustrated, or angry? Do you feel as though nobody cares or even understands what you're going through? Life doesn't have to be that way for you, I am here to help. I specialize in helping clients overcome relationship issues, anxiety, anger management, and depression. I also have a special focus on PTSD and trauma.
(913) 357-6275 View (913) 357-6275
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Maggie B Hatfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, ACHT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67206
It's hard to go through something and feel like you can't talk about it. It is not a requirement for things to be so difficult and to struggle in silence. Maggie is passionate about helping people through their struggle to obtain peace, acceptance and understanding. She utilizes past events to provide profound growth and healing, thereby highlighting your individual strengths. Using multiple methods, Maggie tailors to your pace and learning style. We can't change what has happened, but we can help with right now.
It's hard to go through something and feel like you can't talk about it. It is not a requirement for things to be so difficult and to struggle in silence. Maggie is passionate about helping people through their struggle to obtain peace, acceptance and understanding. She utilizes past events to provide profound growth and healing, thereby highlighting your individual strengths. Using multiple methods, Maggie tailors to your pace and learning style. We can't change what has happened, but we can help with right now.
(316) 927-3010 View (316) 927-3010
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.