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Victoria Washington
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712  (Online Only)
My mission as an IFS-trained therapist is to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that may be in conflict or pain. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, I am here to support you. IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a model that views each person as having a system of sub-personalities that have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Some of your parts may be wounded by past experiences and carry negative emotions such as anger, fear, shame, or guilt. Other parts may try to protect you from those emotions by avoiding, pleasing, or numbing.
My mission as an IFS-trained therapist is to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that may be in conflict or pain. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, I am here to support you. IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a model that views each person as having a system of sub-personalities that have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Some of your parts may be wounded by past experiences and carry negative emotions such as anger, fear, shame, or guilt. Other parts may try to protect you from those emotions by avoiding, pleasing, or numbing.
(240) 233-2927 View (240) 233-2927
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Veronica Viesca
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739  (Online Only)
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor in California, Texas, and Washington, I provide concierge therapy for couples seeking strong, connected, fulfilling relationships. With an empathetic, evidence-based approach, I guide couples on transformative journeys of growth and healing. Drawing from my extensive background in academia, clinical supervision, and leadership, I tailor services to each couple's needs. I create a supportive, confidential environment where partners explore dynamics, improve communication, and build deeper connections.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor in California, Texas, and Washington, I provide concierge therapy for couples seeking strong, connected, fulfilling relationships. With an empathetic, evidence-based approach, I guide couples on transformative journeys of growth and healing. Drawing from my extensive background in academia, clinical supervision, and leadership, I tailor services to each couple's needs. I create a supportive, confidential environment where partners explore dynamics, improve communication, and build deeper connections.
(940) 468-1212 View (940) 468-1212

Online Therapists

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Tatiana Carrier
LPC Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232
Are you having difficulty feeling heard, understood or respected in your relationship? You are successful, and thrive in other areas of your life, but feel at a loss in your own marriage. Perhaps you do not even feel like a priority. The once safe place of the couple has turned into another place of stress and conflict. Or perhaps you are a woman going through a major life transition and feel completely alone and misunderstood. In either case, you are ready to see a shift in your life. You are ready for a change and to feel heard, connected, and empowered again. Most of all, you want to be YOU again! I can help you get there.
Are you having difficulty feeling heard, understood or respected in your relationship? You are successful, and thrive in other areas of your life, but feel at a loss in your own marriage. Perhaps you do not even feel like a priority. The once safe place of the couple has turned into another place of stress and conflict. Or perhaps you are a woman going through a major life transition and feel completely alone and misunderstood. In either case, you are ready to see a shift in your life. You are ready for a change and to feel heard, connected, and empowered again. Most of all, you want to be YOU again! I can help you get there.
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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.