Therapists in Syracuse, NY
Najla Hrustanović
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13201 (Online Only)
Over the years I have worked with various individuals and couples who have experienced hardships related to trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders, family dynamics, relationships, identity development & acceptance, coping, and more. Additionally, I work closely with the experiences of immigrant, refugee, and international communities specific to cross-cultural adjustment; multicultural, diversity, and social justice challenges; and community coping and resilience.
Over the years I have worked with various individuals and couples who have experienced hardships related to trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders, family dynamics, relationships, identity development & acceptance, coping, and more. Additionally, I work closely with the experiences of immigrant, refugee, and international communities specific to cross-cultural adjustment; multicultural, diversity, and social justice challenges; and community coping and resilience.
Online Therapists
Maria Tia Holden
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
Couples', family, and group therapy offered.
Everyone functions uniquely, at times experiencing depression, anxiety, insecurities, doubt, and grief. I help people around these issues, as well as introversion, high-functioning Asperger's, bipolar, OCD, and social awkwardness...relationship issues, self-esteem, living with narcissists, identity. We can decide how to deal with life's changes, challenges, and transitions. We will focus compassionately on emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships to examine patterns and slowly change them. Our ability to observe and use our will to change are the most powerful tools we possess to bring about changes we desire.
Couples', family, and group therapy offered.
Everyone functions uniquely, at times experiencing depression, anxiety, insecurities, doubt, and grief. I help people around these issues, as well as introversion, high-functioning Asperger's, bipolar, OCD, and social awkwardness...relationship issues, self-esteem, living with narcissists, identity. We can decide how to deal with life's changes, challenges, and transitions. We will focus compassionately on emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships to examine patterns and slowly change them. Our ability to observe and use our will to change are the most powerful tools we possess to bring about changes we desire.
Mirjana Dorozan
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, SRC, CYT, CBC
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
This is for anyone who struggles feeling emotionally safe to be themselves in a relationship with others. They might be unsure and doubt themselves, and struggle with self-care and setting boundaries with those that they are close to.
This is for those who want to feel safe and secure within their own sense of self and feel emotionally safe to be. They would like to experience love and compassion for themself and be able to prioritize themself unapologetically. This is for those who are seeking emotional stability, resilience, and the ability to thrive and live in their full expression in their lives in all dimensions.
This is for anyone who struggles feeling emotionally safe to be themselves in a relationship with others. They might be unsure and doubt themselves, and struggle with self-care and setting boundaries with those that they are close to.
This is for those who want to feel safe and secure within their own sense of self and feel emotionally safe to be. They would like to experience love and compassion for themself and be able to prioritize themself unapologetically. This is for those who are seeking emotional stability, resilience, and the ability to thrive and live in their full expression in their lives in all dimensions.
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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.