Therapists in 79764
Tammy M Ochoa Billings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BEd, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Odessa, TX 79764
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in TX and NM with over 18 of experience in the mental health field. I am also a Certified Professional Life and Wellness Coach and trained EMDR therapist. Prior to my mental health experience, taught first grade and later worked in the High School setting which allowed me to assist with multiple family dynamics, adolescent struggles and crisis interventions within the school setting. I later worked in the hospital assisting multiple clinics along with the acute behavioral health department and most recently worked with Combat Veterans to assist with PTSD and transitioning to civilian lifestyle.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in TX and NM with over 18 of experience in the mental health field. I am also a Certified Professional Life and Wellness Coach and trained EMDR therapist. Prior to my mental health experience, taught first grade and later worked in the High School setting which allowed me to assist with multiple family dynamics, adolescent struggles and crisis interventions within the school setting. I later worked in the hospital assisting multiple clinics along with the acute behavioral health department and most recently worked with Combat Veterans to assist with PTSD and transitioning to civilian lifestyle.
Maureena L Benavides
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Odessa, TX 79764
My genuine compassion and honest, straight-forward approach will be there to guide you in your counseling journey. I will approach you with respect and encourage you along the way, openly listening to your concerns and offering you real life tools you can use to make changes. Together we will discover the obstacles in your life that are preventing you from experiencing more joy and peace and work to create the amazing life you dream of.
My genuine compassion and honest, straight-forward approach will be there to guide you in your counseling journey. I will approach you with respect and encourage you along the way, openly listening to your concerns and offering you real life tools you can use to make changes. Together we will discover the obstacles in your life that are preventing you from experiencing more joy and peace and work to create the amazing life you dream of.
Andie Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Odessa, TX 79764
My clients have often been diagnosed with, or suspect a diagnosis, of ADHD and/or Autism in their child, teen, or young adult. Often they come to me seeking an alternative or supplement to medication prescribed by their physician.
My clients have often been diagnosed with, or suspect a diagnosis, of ADHD and/or Autism in their child, teen, or young adult. Often they come to me seeking an alternative or supplement to medication prescribed by their physician.
Jeanette Fierro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Odessa, TX 79764 (Online Only)
Welcome to therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have 6 years experience working with mental illness from Anxiety/Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, children/adolescents, substance abuse, and suicidality.
Welcome to therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have 6 years experience working with mental illness from Anxiety/Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, children/adolescents, substance abuse, and suicidality.
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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.