Family Therapy in Issaquah, WA

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Kelly Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MHP
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
I provide individual and family therapy with adults and teens, dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and behavioral concerns.
As a therapist, I take pride in helping clients who are dealing with life stressors, that lead to increased anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and constant unsettling out of body sensations leaving one feeling fearful and alone on a daily basis. Often, clients may wonder, "will I ever feel normal again." My goal is to form a positive alliance and rapport with my clients so you feel heard, understood, and comfortable in safe and secure setting. Finding the right fit with your therapist is hugely beneficial and often leads to better outcomes and return to a life of inner peace and overall functioning. IT DOES GET BETTER!
I provide individual and family therapy with adults and teens, dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and behavioral concerns.
As a therapist, I take pride in helping clients who are dealing with life stressors, that lead to increased anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and constant unsettling out of body sensations leaving one feeling fearful and alone on a daily basis. Often, clients may wonder, "will I ever feel normal again." My goal is to form a positive alliance and rapport with my clients so you feel heard, understood, and comfortable in safe and secure setting. Finding the right fit with your therapist is hugely beneficial and often leads to better outcomes and return to a life of inner peace and overall functioning. IT DOES GET BETTER!
(425) 428-6187 View (425) 428-6187
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Rick Monce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
I take holistic views of individuals, which is to say that I see each person as unique constructions of their experiences of family, community, and culture.
For the last 14 years I've been working with individuals, couples, and families to help them address the most important issues in their lives. I enjoy helping clients empower themselves by expanding emotional flexibility, building positive communication patterns, and contradicting negative self-concepts and feelings of isolation.
I take holistic views of individuals, which is to say that I see each person as unique constructions of their experiences of family, community, and culture.
For the last 14 years I've been working with individuals, couples, and families to help them address the most important issues in their lives. I enjoy helping clients empower themselves by expanding emotional flexibility, building positive communication patterns, and contradicting negative self-concepts and feelings of isolation.
(206) 538-2946 View (206) 538-2946
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Teasya Kusumo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
Each of us have our unique history and background that shape our experience and life decision. Every individual develops unique coping skills that help them get through tough times and that they are experts of their lives. I believe individuals seek therapy to work through their hard issues, learning new ways to cope with life challenges, develop positive relationship with others, and finding meaning in life. I am a multicultural Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist experienced working with children, youth, adults, parents/caregivers, and families.
Each of us have our unique history and background that shape our experience and life decision. Every individual develops unique coping skills that help them get through tough times and that they are experts of their lives. I believe individuals seek therapy to work through their hard issues, learning new ways to cope with life challenges, develop positive relationship with others, and finding meaning in life. I am a multicultural Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist experienced working with children, youth, adults, parents/caregivers, and families.
(425) 307-4648 View (425) 307-4648
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Neupathway (Louis Poeltl)
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
Working on improving your mental health and addressing aspects of your life that affect your level of functioning at work, school, family, and relationships, is a big step, but is also a step further to becoming the best version of yourself! "I will be honored to be part of your emotional growth!".
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Working on improving your mental health and addressing aspects of your life that affect your level of functioning at work, school, family, and relationships, is a big step, but is also a step further to becoming the best version of yourself! "I will be honored to be part of your emotional growth!".
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
(425) 403-2664 View (425) 403-2664
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Neupathway (Maribel Aheran)
Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
Working on improving your mental health and addressing aspects of your life that affect your level of functioning at work, school, family, and relationships, is a big step, but is also a step further to becoming the best version of yourself! "I will be honored to be part of your emotional growth!".
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Working on improving your mental health and addressing aspects of your life that affect your level of functioning at work, school, family, and relationships, is a big step, but is also a step further to becoming the best version of yourself! "I will be honored to be part of your emotional growth!".
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
(425) 215-1784 View (425) 215-1784
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Moriah Leigh Faimalie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP, MSW
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
You Matter. You are not broken. You may be struggling with past or present trauma, abuse, religious trauma, failures, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, life transitions, or toxic family relationships – but this does not equate to brokenness. My approach to therapy is specific to who you are and what you need at this point in time. I love the work that I do and I am looking forward to helping you find your way to peace and comfort.
You Matter. You are not broken. You may be struggling with past or present trauma, abuse, religious trauma, failures, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, life transitions, or toxic family relationships – but this does not equate to brokenness. My approach to therapy is specific to who you are and what you need at this point in time. I love the work that I do and I am looking forward to helping you find your way to peace and comfort.
(425) 657-3047 View (425) 657-3047
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Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching is group practice of therapists and coaches who specialize in addiction including alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, pornography addiction, love addiction and partner betrayal trauma. All of the therapists and coaches at Fourth Dimension are in long term substance abuse recovery themselves and are experts in the field of addiction. They also have extensive training in couples therapy, infidelity, codependency, family of origin, women's issues, domestic violence, trauma and life transitions. We offer individual, couples and group therapy and coaching for both men and women.
Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching is group practice of therapists and coaches who specialize in addiction including alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, pornography addiction, love addiction and partner betrayal trauma. All of the therapists and coaches at Fourth Dimension are in long term substance abuse recovery themselves and are experts in the field of addiction. They also have extensive training in couples therapy, infidelity, codependency, family of origin, women's issues, domestic violence, trauma and life transitions. We offer individual, couples and group therapy and coaching for both men and women.
(425) 652-1690 View (425) 652-1690
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Prama Chakravarti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
Previous Work Experiences: 2015-2019 Psychologist and behavior health faculty at University of Washington School of Medicine/Kadlec Family Medicine Residency Program; 2018: Behavioral Sleep Medicine Fellowship in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), at the Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania.
My areas of clinical specialty include: Children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma response or ADHD. Parent training for emotional and behavioral disorders. Comprehensive assessments including neuropsychological testing for ADHD and Learning Disorders across all ages. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) across all age groups including older adults. My training strength lies in doctoral and post doctoral training at Southern Illinois University and University of Maine, respectively, in research established treatments and assessments.
Previous Work Experiences: 2015-2019 Psychologist and behavior health faculty at University of Washington School of Medicine/Kadlec Family Medicine Residency Program; 2018: Behavioral Sleep Medicine Fellowship in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), at the Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania.
My areas of clinical specialty include: Children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma response or ADHD. Parent training for emotional and behavioral disorders. Comprehensive assessments including neuropsychological testing for ADHD and Learning Disorders across all ages. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) across all age groups including older adults. My training strength lies in doctoral and post doctoral training at Southern Illinois University and University of Maine, respectively, in research established treatments and assessments.
(425) 448-4582 View (425) 448-4582
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Debbie Bayer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SUDP, CSAT, CPTT, CIP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
I am trained in Structured Family Recovery, Relational Life, and emotion-focused therapy.
I bring a unique and valuable set of skills. My expertise lies in understanding and addressing the intricate dynamics within interpersonal relationships while also recognizing the impact of addiction on individuals and couples. With my background in addiction, I am well-versed in the challenges individuals face when trying to overcome substance abuse or behavioral addictions. This knowledge enables me to tailor your therapeutic interventions to address the specific issues related to addiction within the context of relationships. I have received training in relational life therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and models of counseling.
I am trained in Structured Family Recovery, Relational Life, and emotion-focused therapy.
I bring a unique and valuable set of skills. My expertise lies in understanding and addressing the intricate dynamics within interpersonal relationships while also recognizing the impact of addiction on individuals and couples. With my background in addiction, I am well-versed in the challenges individuals face when trying to overcome substance abuse or behavioral addictions. This knowledge enables me to tailor your therapeutic interventions to address the specific issues related to addiction within the context of relationships. I have received training in relational life therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and models of counseling.
(425) 441-3351 View (425) 441-3351
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Rachel Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
I use a strength-focused and family-centered approach that creates a plan that fits with your family’s needs to help you achieve your goals.
I specialize in life transitions, trauma, improving parenting skills, and transitions in caregivers in foster care or adoptions, as well as working with families and gender expansive or transgender children or teenagers. One of my particular passions and areas of expertise is supporting families through medical issues, whichever family member is diagnosed. Additionally, I specialize in neurodiversity and helping teens and adults feel empowered in their specific strengths and gifts and create a life they love.
I use a strength-focused and family-centered approach that creates a plan that fits with your family’s needs to help you achieve your goals.
I specialize in life transitions, trauma, improving parenting skills, and transitions in caregivers in foster care or adoptions, as well as working with families and gender expansive or transgender children or teenagers. One of my particular passions and areas of expertise is supporting families through medical issues, whichever family member is diagnosed. Additionally, I specialize in neurodiversity and helping teens and adults feel empowered in their specific strengths and gifts and create a life they love.
(425) 230-6172 View (425) 230-6172
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Sage Counseling and Coaching
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDP, LMFT, CIP, CSAT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
We offer assistance through compassionate and respectful Drug and Alcohol Addiction Intervention services, Recovery/Sober Coaching, Family Coaching, and individualized treatment for substance abuse. Addiction tears families apart, leaving you feeling powerless to help your loved one. You want to support them, but you're unsure how to proceed. We understand the impact on both the individual and their loved ones. Our approach provides a compassionate and non-judgmental environment conducive to healing and insight. An addiction Intervention is an act of love, we will assist you in helping your loved one get the help they need.
We offer assistance through compassionate and respectful Drug and Alcohol Addiction Intervention services, Recovery/Sober Coaching, Family Coaching, and individualized treatment for substance abuse. Addiction tears families apart, leaving you feeling powerless to help your loved one. You want to support them, but you're unsure how to proceed. We understand the impact on both the individual and their loved ones. Our approach provides a compassionate and non-judgmental environment conducive to healing and insight. An addiction Intervention is an act of love, we will assist you in helping your loved one get the help they need.
(425) 441-3519 View (425) 441-3519
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Kate Chrisinger
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Welcome! Are you a young adult needing support? Or a parent needing additional parenting strategies, or guidance to better understand/support your child? Are you worried about your child’s emotional well-being or social skills? I enjoy working collaboratively with children and parents alike to improve child and family well-being, often finding that working with both provides the best outcomes for everyone. I have special interests in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) clients and homeschool/online school clients. Lastly I absolutely love working with teenagers and young adults - they make up a large part of my caseload!
Welcome! Are you a young adult needing support? Or a parent needing additional parenting strategies, or guidance to better understand/support your child? Are you worried about your child’s emotional well-being or social skills? I enjoy working collaboratively with children and parents alike to improve child and family well-being, often finding that working with both provides the best outcomes for everyone. I have special interests in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) clients and homeschool/online school clients. Lastly I absolutely love working with teenagers and young adults - they make up a large part of my caseload!
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Suzanne Reilly
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples, and families impacted by addiction and compulsive behavior, relational betrayals, sexual abuse, recurring conflict, spiritual/religious abuse, relationship problems, and family of origin issues. Working with me you can expect an open, non-shaming, collaborative stance and a clinical approach that is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and tailored to your needs. I am a research-oriented practitioner and I use empirically tested tools and interventions. I am a passionate advocate for equity and social justice.
I work with individuals, couples, and families impacted by addiction and compulsive behavior, relational betrayals, sexual abuse, recurring conflict, spiritual/religious abuse, relationship problems, and family of origin issues. Working with me you can expect an open, non-shaming, collaborative stance and a clinical approach that is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and tailored to your needs. I am a research-oriented practitioner and I use empirically tested tools and interventions. I am a passionate advocate for equity and social justice.
(425) 537-6647 View (425) 537-6647
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Taryn Chin
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
Taryn utilizes a trauma-informed, client-centered, culturally-attuned framework through somatic experiencing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, family systems, and strengths based approach to fit your needs.
Accepting New Clients! Taryn is a LMHC with over six years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. She works with a variety of mental health issues specializing in high conflict couples therapy, interpersonal relationships, and complex trauma work. Additionally Taryn works with depression, anxiety, suicidality, self harm, self esteem, cultural differences, communication, faith and spirituality, and identify exploration. She works with adults and adolescents. Taryn seeks to understand the whole person (mind, body, soul, and spirit) as she believes holistic mental health care consists of the mind and body connection.
Taryn utilizes a trauma-informed, client-centered, culturally-attuned framework through somatic experiencing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, family systems, and strengths based approach to fit your needs.
Accepting New Clients! Taryn is a LMHC with over six years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. She works with a variety of mental health issues specializing in high conflict couples therapy, interpersonal relationships, and complex trauma work. Additionally Taryn works with depression, anxiety, suicidality, self harm, self esteem, cultural differences, communication, faith and spirituality, and identify exploration. She works with adults and adolescents. Taryn seeks to understand the whole person (mind, body, soul, and spirit) as she believes holistic mental health care consists of the mind and body connection.
(425) 600-1750 View (425) 600-1750
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Azka Bashir
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
I offer individual, couples and family counseling sessions.
I strive to help my clients build confidence to handle life challenges, self & social pressure, so that they can voice their concerns and continue to seek the support they need to overcome any obstacle long after they are done with counseling. Counseling is setup to help provide you with tools/ skills specific to your innate skills and strengths. We work collaboratively to identify environmental factors and your support system.
I offer individual, couples and family counseling sessions.
I strive to help my clients build confidence to handle life challenges, self & social pressure, so that they can voice their concerns and continue to seek the support they need to overcome any obstacle long after they are done with counseling. Counseling is setup to help provide you with tools/ skills specific to your innate skills and strengths. We work collaboratively to identify environmental factors and your support system.
(425) 642-1938 View (425) 642-1938
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Robin Custer - Anxiety And Anger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98029  (Online Only)
Whether your difficulty shows up as depression, anger, anxiety, family strife, stress, insomnia, relationship troubles, you CAN have a do-over and bloom the way you want to.
Do you feel scared, angry, tired, and ashamed holding your real self hidden, wondering if you'll ever feel truly loved and comfortable in your skin? If you are struggling with past chaos, trauma, abuse, or dysfunction I will help you overcome your history. I provide a safe, supportive environment to help you heal, let go of fear and defensiveness, and learn how to love with confidence. I work with "nice girls" and "angry women," to uncover your needs and teach you how how to get them met.
Whether your difficulty shows up as depression, anger, anxiety, family strife, stress, insomnia, relationship troubles, you CAN have a do-over and bloom the way you want to.
Do you feel scared, angry, tired, and ashamed holding your real self hidden, wondering if you'll ever feel truly loved and comfortable in your skin? If you are struggling with past chaos, trauma, abuse, or dysfunction I will help you overcome your history. I provide a safe, supportive environment to help you heal, let go of fear and defensiveness, and learn how to love with confidence. I work with "nice girls" and "angry women," to uncover your needs and teach you how how to get them met.
(206) 965-8920 View (206) 965-8920
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Rachel Rainne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
She also specializes in adoption, substance use, sex addiction, family of origin issues, soul loss, and attachment issues in relationships.
Rainne specializes in addiction and trauma and has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2003. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist candidate (CSAT-C) through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and is being mentored by Heidi Kinsella. Rainne received her two master’s degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute; one in Counseling Psychology and the other in Depth and Somatic Psychology. Working from an instinctual approach, Rainne connects deeply with clients and helps them learn to be free from their shame and suffering.
She also specializes in adoption, substance use, sex addiction, family of origin issues, soul loss, and attachment issues in relationships.
Rainne specializes in addiction and trauma and has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2003. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist candidate (CSAT-C) through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and is being mentored by Heidi Kinsella. Rainne received her two master’s degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute; one in Counseling Psychology and the other in Depth and Somatic Psychology. Working from an instinctual approach, Rainne connects deeply with clients and helps them learn to be free from their shame and suffering.
(562) 352-2736 View (562) 352-2736
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Kimberly Blake
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
I approach each client as an individual and examine the many systems impacting their lives (family, friends, work, personal history, physical, and behavioral and cognitive systems.
I believe a person is often presented with challenges in his or her life and that sometimes we need help in facing those challenges. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to overcome these obstacles and find solutions that lead to a balanced life. These challenges often arise from relationships, both personal and professional, from past experiences, from depression or anxiety, as well as from physical challenges such as chronic pain or illness, among many other factors.
I approach each client as an individual and examine the many systems impacting their lives (family, friends, work, personal history, physical, and behavioral and cognitive systems.
I believe a person is often presented with challenges in his or her life and that sometimes we need help in facing those challenges. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to overcome these obstacles and find solutions that lead to a balanced life. These challenges often arise from relationships, both personal and professional, from past experiences, from depression or anxiety, as well as from physical challenges such as chronic pain or illness, among many other factors.
(206) 853-6529 View (206) 853-6529
Melissa Finch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
I work with young children on difficulties with behavior, toileting, social skills, family transitions, etc; adolescents on self-esteem,anxiety, depression, social skills, college prep, self-injury, eating issues, etc.
Serving people for 30 years in various settings (hospitaIs, schools, outpatient), I have learned what skills, attitudes, and attributes contribute to our sense of well-being and purpose and what boosts our confidence in handling life challenges. Youth as well as adults will understand the connection between feelings, behaviors and thoughts and modify those that don't work well for them. Whether a crisis, divorce, or relationship problem at home or school, difficulty being the parent or partner you wish, or self-sabotaging behaviors, I will help you harness these situations, and use them as springboards to becoming the person you most want to be.
I work with young children on difficulties with behavior, toileting, social skills, family transitions, etc; adolescents on self-esteem,anxiety, depression, social skills, college prep, self-injury, eating issues, etc.
Serving people for 30 years in various settings (hospitaIs, schools, outpatient), I have learned what skills, attitudes, and attributes contribute to our sense of well-being and purpose and what boosts our confidence in handling life challenges. Youth as well as adults will understand the connection between feelings, behaviors and thoughts and modify those that don't work well for them. Whether a crisis, divorce, or relationship problem at home or school, difficulty being the parent or partner you wish, or self-sabotaging behaviors, I will help you harness these situations, and use them as springboards to becoming the person you most want to be.
(206) 535-1429 View (206) 535-1429
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Janeen McGuire Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Marriage & Family Therapist and I help teenage girls, adults, and couples overcome obstacles to happiness. I give you my warmth, support, guidance, humor, and years of experience. Positive change is the natural result of positive discovery, whether you seek individual, parental, or couples counseling; in my opinion, this process should be more fun than work. You are stronger and braver than you think!
Hello! I am a Marriage & Family Therapist and I help teenage girls, adults, and couples overcome obstacles to happiness. I give you my warmth, support, guidance, humor, and years of experience. Positive change is the natural result of positive discovery, whether you seek individual, parental, or couples counseling; in my opinion, this process should be more fun than work. You are stronger and braver than you think!
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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.