Therapists in 78735
Brenna Ansley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735
My work is relationally focused and I often utilize EMDR to help individuals resolve trauma that is being triggered in their relationships and change negative beliefs that are impacting their daily lives. I often work with individuals that are hoping to change behavior that is impacting their relationships and couples that are hoping to shift out of dynamics that are not working for them. I help individuals meet the goals that are most important to them, and I work to help improve the relationship of couples. I believe our partners can guide us to be our best selves, and show us what is unresolved for us from our history.
My work is relationally focused and I often utilize EMDR to help individuals resolve trauma that is being triggered in their relationships and change negative beliefs that are impacting their daily lives. I often work with individuals that are hoping to change behavior that is impacting their relationships and couples that are hoping to shift out of dynamics that are not working for them. I help individuals meet the goals that are most important to them, and I work to help improve the relationship of couples. I believe our partners can guide us to be our best selves, and show us what is unresolved for us from our history.
Vital Insight: EMDR-Brainspotting-SomaticTherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735
Ready to try clinical tools that neurobiologically locate, focus, process, and release experiences and symptoms that are typically out of your conscious reach? Try Brainspotting or EMDR! You will feel the difference within your first session. Specialities: Relationship Healing, Medical & Clinical Professionals, Competitive & Professional Athletes/Performers, Executive Leadership Team Recovery & Building, Partners of Addicts-Reintegration Planning, Young Adults, Teens-Life Transitions & Development.
Ready to try clinical tools that neurobiologically locate, focus, process, and release experiences and symptoms that are typically out of your conscious reach? Try Brainspotting or EMDR! You will feel the difference within your first session. Specialities: Relationship Healing, Medical & Clinical Professionals, Competitive & Professional Athletes/Performers, Executive Leadership Team Recovery & Building, Partners of Addicts-Reintegration Planning, Young Adults, Teens-Life Transitions & Development.
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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.