Therapists in 06790
Meraki Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrington, CT 06790
Waitlist for new clients
With specialized training in: EMDR, Maastricht Interview, Infant Mental Health, Family-Based Recovery, and Grief and Loss combined with her warm and empathetic approach and her diverse expertise, Cassie Manger is devoted to helping you find healing and growth on your journey towards mental well-being.
Cassie Manger, LCSW, the compassionate owner of Meraki Counseling LLC has a specialization in children and families from the University of Saint Joseph, Cassie brings over a decade of unique and invaluable experience to her work. Her passion lies in assisting clients experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and spiritual beliefs. Cassie's expertise extends from Autism Spectrum Disorder, to Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, psychosis, paranoia & co-occurring conditions. She excels in guiding individuals through life transitions & challenges connected with cultural diversity, & immigration-related issues.
With specialized training in: EMDR, Maastricht Interview, Infant Mental Health, Family-Based Recovery, and Grief and Loss combined with her warm and empathetic approach and her diverse expertise, Cassie Manger is devoted to helping you find healing and growth on your journey towards mental well-being.
Cassie Manger, LCSW, the compassionate owner of Meraki Counseling LLC has a specialization in children and families from the University of Saint Joseph, Cassie brings over a decade of unique and invaluable experience to her work. Her passion lies in assisting clients experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and spiritual beliefs. Cassie's expertise extends from Autism Spectrum Disorder, to Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, psychosis, paranoia & co-occurring conditions. She excels in guiding individuals through life transitions & challenges connected with cultural diversity, & immigration-related issues.
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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.