Therapists in 11432
Michelle Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCSW, LMSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
Jamaica, NY 11432
Welcome Aboard! We at Resiliency Express LCSW PC believe that our life experiences are similar to a train journey. You start at your initial location, have plans on where you want to go and without notice life sometimes delays our plans, people make the trip unpleasant, or the trip gets derailed. We can help you get back on track. We can help you to cope with the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing about your train "falling off the tracks". We can help you figure out what routes to take in your life and people you need to have near you along your journey.
Welcome Aboard! We at Resiliency Express LCSW PC believe that our life experiences are similar to a train journey. You start at your initial location, have plans on where you want to go and without notice life sometimes delays our plans, people make the trip unpleasant, or the trip gets derailed. We can help you get back on track. We can help you to cope with the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing about your train "falling off the tracks". We can help you figure out what routes to take in your life and people you need to have near you along your journey.
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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.