Photo of Monica Buttafava, Counselor in 33421, FL
Monica Buttafava
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
I help children and adolescents manage emotional distress and behavioral issues, addressing difficulties in social, academic, and family settings.
Being a parent can be stressful, as you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help your child feel better, find emotional balance, increase their confidence and enhance their potential. It can be daunting to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure that you find someone who deeply cares and connects with your child and can work with you, guiding and supporting your parenting journey. Imagine what it would feel like not to constantly worry about your child because you know that they feel better about themselves, can better regulate their feelings and behaviors, and are more in control of their life.
I help children and adolescents manage emotional distress and behavioral issues, addressing difficulties in social, academic, and family settings.
Being a parent can be stressful, as you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help your child feel better, find emotional balance, increase their confidence and enhance their potential. It can be daunting to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure that you find someone who deeply cares and connects with your child and can work with you, guiding and supporting your parenting journey. Imagine what it would feel like not to constantly worry about your child because you know that they feel better about themselves, can better regulate their feelings and behaviors, and are more in control of their life.
(561) 513-5792 View (561) 513-5792
Photo of Noel Tola, Counselor in 33421, FL
Noel Tola
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Research shows that people would rather experience physical pain than emotional pain. These tough times can make us feel hopeless, vulnerable and powerless. As we know, we cannot avoid life’s hurts that leave us with feelings of pain, guilt, anger and shame; however, we can learn from these emotions. Emotions influence our thinking processes, which can impact how we see the world around us. Therapy can help clear these barriers of uncertainty, which can prevent us from achieving our personal goals, getting that promotion, or achieving a healthy relationship.
Research shows that people would rather experience physical pain than emotional pain. These tough times can make us feel hopeless, vulnerable and powerless. As we know, we cannot avoid life’s hurts that leave us with feelings of pain, guilt, anger and shame; however, we can learn from these emotions. Emotions influence our thinking processes, which can impact how we see the world around us. Therapy can help clear these barriers of uncertainty, which can prevent us from achieving our personal goals, getting that promotion, or achieving a healthy relationship.
(561) 823-4920 View (561) 823-4920
Photo of Rose Serenity Wellness Center Inc., Counselor in 33421, FL
Rose Serenity Wellness Center Inc.
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Every day, you and your partner seem to drift further apart. It’s happened so slowly that you barely even realized it. Unspoken frustrations became lingering resentments that gradually destabilized the entire foundation of your relationship. After years of disloyalty, you can no longer trust each other. When you try to talk about how you’re feeling, it feels like your words go unheard, echoing in an empty chamber. Every attempt at finding some solution has come up short, and your interventions feel as useless as placing a Band-Aid on a broken limb. You know that something needs to change, but you’re out of ideas. It feels hopeless.
Every day, you and your partner seem to drift further apart. It’s happened so slowly that you barely even realized it. Unspoken frustrations became lingering resentments that gradually destabilized the entire foundation of your relationship. After years of disloyalty, you can no longer trust each other. When you try to talk about how you’re feeling, it feels like your words go unheard, echoing in an empty chamber. Every attempt at finding some solution has come up short, and your interventions feel as useless as placing a Band-Aid on a broken limb. You know that something needs to change, but you’re out of ideas. It feels hopeless.
(786) 581-8486 View (786) 581-8486
Photo of George Zaky, Psy.D., LMHC, LLC, Psychologist in 33421, FL
George Zaky, Psy.D., LMHC, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dr. Zaky is a Licensed Psychologist (lic# PY8016) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (lic# MH9083) in Florida. He has broad training in Clinical, Forensic and Neuropsychology. Dr. Zaky has been providing mental health services in Florida since 2001. He has worked in community mental health and in private practice providing therapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessments and evaluations in Broward, Palm Beach and currently, in the Treasure Coast area.
Dr. Zaky is a Licensed Psychologist (lic# PY8016) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (lic# MH9083) in Florida. He has broad training in Clinical, Forensic and Neuropsychology. Dr. Zaky has been providing mental health services in Florida since 2001. He has worked in community mental health and in private practice providing therapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessments and evaluations in Broward, Palm Beach and currently, in the Treasure Coast area.
(772) 617-8541 View (772) 617-8541
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.