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Centia Health
MPAS, PA-C
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
Alexis is a graduate with honors from East Tennessee University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences and a minor in Communicative Disorders. Alexis furthered her education at Emory and Henry College of Health Science in Marion, VA where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA and her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies. She is a recipient of Phi Alpha National Honor Society and Alpha Eta Honor Society. As a NCCPA certified physician assistant, Alexis is looking forward to caring for her patient’s behavioral health needs from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Alexis is a graduate with honors from East Tennessee University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences and a minor in Communicative Disorders. Alexis furthered her education at Emory and Henry College of Health Science in Marion, VA where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA and her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies. She is a recipient of Phi Alpha National Honor Society and Alpha Eta Honor Society. As a NCCPA certified physician assistant, Alexis is looking forward to caring for her patient’s behavioral health needs from pediatrics to geriatrics.
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Shauna Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or other concerns that keep you from progressing in life? Here at Behavioral Health Solutions, our team of licensed therapists are experienced and caring. We would love to help you understand how to address your concerns. We provide a safe environment that allows you to discuss your problems without feeling shame or judgement. Your help is just an email or phone call away!
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or other concerns that keep you from progressing in life? Here at Behavioral Health Solutions, our team of licensed therapists are experienced and caring. We would love to help you understand how to address your concerns. We provide a safe environment that allows you to discuss your problems without feeling shame or judgement. Your help is just an email or phone call away!
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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.