Therapists in 29601
Natasha Patino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to help empower my clients and give them the tools they need to be able to confront any challenges they are facing. The most important thing here is the therapeutic relationship, so I encourage my clients to be open throughout this process to make sure their needs are being met. I'm a bilingual therapist, specializing in trauma with a passion for helping families work on family struggles, mental illness, acculturation, and more impacting a family's ability to function.
My goal is to help empower my clients and give them the tools they need to be able to confront any challenges they are facing. The most important thing here is the therapeutic relationship, so I encourage my clients to be open throughout this process to make sure their needs are being met. I'm a bilingual therapist, specializing in trauma with a passion for helping families work on family struggles, mental illness, acculturation, and more impacting a family's ability to function.
Pettigru Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601
Our mission as a practice is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment that values the client/therapist relationship. We acknowledge that counseling can be intimidating and challenging. Our commitment to our clients is to provide a co-created space that is safe, empathetic, and encouraging that invites sharing, processing, and healing. We love what we do at PCA and are passionate about providing quality care.
Our mission as a practice is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment that values the client/therapist relationship. We acknowledge that counseling can be intimidating and challenging. Our commitment to our clients is to provide a co-created space that is safe, empathetic, and encouraging that invites sharing, processing, and healing. We love what we do at PCA and are passionate about providing quality care.
Jessica Bridges
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
Not accepting new clients
I totally get why you’re here… you want to do a little bit of research before you decide who will be guiding you through one (or more) of your toughest life battles. I appreciate that about you! So here's a brief snippet about me: I’ve been through some traumatic times, some of which were caused by my own doing. I can understand the feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, and more. Those life events and mistakes are what led me to this God-given calling - to use that past feeling of brokenness and make it something beautiful.
I totally get why you’re here… you want to do a little bit of research before you decide who will be guiding you through one (or more) of your toughest life battles. I appreciate that about you! So here's a brief snippet about me: I’ve been through some traumatic times, some of which were caused by my own doing. I can understand the feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, and more. Those life events and mistakes are what led me to this God-given calling - to use that past feeling of brokenness and make it something beautiful.
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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.