Family Therapy in 79201
Karolyn Brown Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Childress, TX 79201
I am a professional counselor associate, practicing in Texas. I believe that each client deserves individualized care, and I work with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. I see children through adults, couples, and families for a wide range of concerns. There is hope for you.
I am a professional counselor associate, practicing in Texas. I believe that each client deserves individualized care, and I work with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. I see children through adults, couples, and families for a wide range of concerns. There is hope for you.
Karissa Jurado
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Childress, TX 79201
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people." This is the same perspective I aim to bring with me into each and every therapy session. Hi! I’m Karissa J., LMFT-A supervised by Tanya Alexander, Ph.D, LMFT-S, ATR-BC. I believe there is healing when we connect with another human in being seen, heard, and supported. I enjoy working with couples and families in helping them heal. I also have over 16 years experience working with kids and teens as a teacher, which has provided me valuable insight in how to connect with your child.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people." This is the same perspective I aim to bring with me into each and every therapy session. Hi! I’m Karissa J., LMFT-A supervised by Tanya Alexander, Ph.D, LMFT-S, ATR-BC. I believe there is healing when we connect with another human in being seen, heard, and supported. I enjoy working with couples and families in helping them heal. I also have over 16 years experience working with kids and teens as a teacher, which has provided me valuable insight in how to connect with your child.
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.