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Jenna Zucker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94134
My name is Jenna Zucker, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in depression, social anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have an eclectic approach utilizing Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness-based modalities. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet my clients where they are. Depending on the unique goals of each client, I often pull from Solution-Focused, Mindfulness-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Modalities.
My name is Jenna Zucker, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in depression, social anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have an eclectic approach utilizing Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness-based modalities. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet my clients where they are. Depending on the unique goals of each client, I often pull from Solution-Focused, Mindfulness-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Modalities.
(510) 405-7163 View (510) 405-7163
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Peter Kouzmov
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94134  (Online Only)
I have relational and engaged approach. My goal is to help you become the true you, and make magnificent, albeit often difficult, discoveries along the way. Together, we will explore your life in a variety of contexts - be it personal, family, social, or historical. I specialize in working with: adults; people in various types and stages of relationships; BIPOC; ethnically, racially and culturally diverse populations; LGBTQAI+, inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations; immigrant populations and speakers of English as a chosen language; and, people facing acculturation issues.
I have relational and engaged approach. My goal is to help you become the true you, and make magnificent, albeit often difficult, discoveries along the way. Together, we will explore your life in a variety of contexts - be it personal, family, social, or historical. I specialize in working with: adults; people in various types and stages of relationships; BIPOC; ethnically, racially and culturally diverse populations; LGBTQAI+, inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations; immigrant populations and speakers of English as a chosen language; and, people facing acculturation issues.
(510) 939-7670 View (510) 939-7670
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Lauren Funiestas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94134  (Online Only)
Do you identify as an Asian, Pacific Islander or Filipino woman? Have you experienced sexual or relational trauma and need a place to speak your truth? Do you find yourself stuck in challenging relationship patterns in friendships and romantic relationships? Are you searching for a therapist who can witness your healing with humor, realness & love? You’ve come to the right place. This protective space is intended to support the Filipino, Asian American & Pacific Islander community in connecting with their authentic emotional and spiritual selves as they navigate through trauma recovery.
Do you identify as an Asian, Pacific Islander or Filipino woman? Have you experienced sexual or relational trauma and need a place to speak your truth? Do you find yourself stuck in challenging relationship patterns in friendships and romantic relationships? Are you searching for a therapist who can witness your healing with humor, realness & love? You’ve come to the right place. This protective space is intended to support the Filipino, Asian American & Pacific Islander community in connecting with their authentic emotional and spiritual selves as they navigate through trauma recovery.
(707) 238-7072 View (707) 238-7072
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Carole Brookshire
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94134
I am currently Licensed as an MFT and Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor. Therapy provides a safe space to bring about change in the areas we would like to grow by gaining a better understanding of ourselves. Let's work together to discover what will help you in reaching your goals. I practice with Solution Focused, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Collaborative, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused therapies.
I am currently Licensed as an MFT and Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor. Therapy provides a safe space to bring about change in the areas we would like to grow by gaining a better understanding of ourselves. Let's work together to discover what will help you in reaching your goals. I practice with Solution Focused, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Collaborative, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused therapies.
(559) 527-0623 View (559) 527-0623

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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.