Therapists in 92014
Michelle York
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
My experience & client focus includes; trauma & PTSD, religious faith crisis, survivors of abuse, grief & loss, coping w/ injury or neurological disease to include SCI, MS, & ALS, substance use disorders, eating disorders, co-dependency, fractured attachment, relationship / sex & love addiction, mood disorders, personality disorders, teen and family systems.
Why do we feel persistent guilt, shame, sadness, anxiousness, anger or hopelessness? Why do we find ourselves in situations and relationships that are hurtful and unsatisfying? Why do we repeat unhealthy behaviors? Why can't we find the motivation to become who we know we are capable to be? Why are we addicted? Often it is because we are relying on maladaptive coping skills and defense mechanisms to navigate challenging or even traumatic experiences. I whole-heartedly believe in the ability and resiliency of the human spirit and I offer a safe and therapeutic environment in which to process, learn, grow and develop healthier skills.
My experience & client focus includes; trauma & PTSD, religious faith crisis, survivors of abuse, grief & loss, coping w/ injury or neurological disease to include SCI, MS, & ALS, substance use disorders, eating disorders, co-dependency, fractured attachment, relationship / sex & love addiction, mood disorders, personality disorders, teen and family systems.
Why do we feel persistent guilt, shame, sadness, anxiousness, anger or hopelessness? Why do we find ourselves in situations and relationships that are hurtful and unsatisfying? Why do we repeat unhealthy behaviors? Why can't we find the motivation to become who we know we are capable to be? Why are we addicted? Often it is because we are relying on maladaptive coping skills and defense mechanisms to navigate challenging or even traumatic experiences. I whole-heartedly believe in the ability and resiliency of the human spirit and I offer a safe and therapeutic environment in which to process, learn, grow and develop healthier skills.
Marsi Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed with how to best care for your child and their needs? Are you ready to make a change in your child's life to help them learn the tools that they need to decrease their anxiety, manage their depression, process trauma, or work through their challenging behaviors? Then I am here to help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with how to best care for your child and their needs? Are you ready to make a change in your child's life to help them learn the tools that they need to decrease their anxiety, manage their depression, process trauma, or work through their challenging behaviors? Then I am here to help.
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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.