Therapists in 02144
Judy Glick
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression ,Self-esteem, Relationship and Family Issues and Couples Therapy.
I create a safe,supportive and nurturing environment for change to take place.I guide you in making changes that allow you to feel more successful,satisfied and empowered in your life. Along with this comes fulfilling relationships and work, enhanced self-esteem, physical well-being and more connection to yourself.I assist you in learning to interrupt negative patterns and self-defeating behaviors and help you replace them with positive feelings,new beliefs and life affirming behaviors.In the process you discover inner resources and develop self-acceptance and self compassion.I bring warmth,humor,compassion and wisdom to the process.
I specialize in working with Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression ,Self-esteem, Relationship and Family Issues and Couples Therapy.
I create a safe,supportive and nurturing environment for change to take place.I guide you in making changes that allow you to feel more successful,satisfied and empowered in your life. Along with this comes fulfilling relationships and work, enhanced self-esteem, physical well-being and more connection to yourself.I assist you in learning to interrupt negative patterns and self-defeating behaviors and help you replace them with positive feelings,new beliefs and life affirming behaviors.In the process you discover inner resources and develop self-acceptance and self compassion.I bring warmth,humor,compassion and wisdom to the process.
Amber Roy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144 (Online Only)
Amber Roy is a Master Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) who has over 7 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a variety of therapeutic needs including chronic illness, oncology, grief, bereavement, trauma, anxiety, depression, adoption issues, self-harm, and substance abuse. Amber earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Boston College.
Amber Roy is a Master Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) who has over 7 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a variety of therapeutic needs including chronic illness, oncology, grief, bereavement, trauma, anxiety, depression, adoption issues, self-harm, and substance abuse. Amber earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Boston College.
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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.