Therapists in 10803
Melissa Schwalbenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pelham, NY 10803 (Online Only)
Melissa has more than 6 years experience working as a therapist with diverse cultures and ages. I work as a High School Social Worker with adolescents and families to tackle many different issues including, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, school/work challenges, relationship/family troubles, and many more. She is an compassionate therapist. Her goal is to help clients feel safe & while exploring their concerns and challenges.
Melissa has more than 6 years experience working as a therapist with diverse cultures and ages. I work as a High School Social Worker with adolescents and families to tackle many different issues including, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, school/work challenges, relationship/family troubles, and many more. She is an compassionate therapist. Her goal is to help clients feel safe & while exploring their concerns and challenges.
Mirna A Coto-Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pelham, NY 10803 (Online Only)
I am an empathetic, compassionate, and understanding therapist. I graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work with the goal of helping my clients feel safe and comforted while exploring their unique concerns and challenges. Seeking therapy is a challenging and scary experience, but it is also a brave decision to make; it is usually your first step to healing and getting the help you need. Let me help you, support you, and collaborate together towards your goals in a safe therapeutic space.
I am an empathetic, compassionate, and understanding therapist. I graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work with the goal of helping my clients feel safe and comforted while exploring their unique concerns and challenges. Seeking therapy is a challenging and scary experience, but it is also a brave decision to make; it is usually your first step to healing and getting the help you need. Let me help you, support you, and collaborate together towards your goals in a safe therapeutic space.
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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.