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Living Well Family and Child Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS LPC, MS Ed,, BS Ed,
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75062
Enjoy counseling while experiencing a natural outdoor atmosphere or in-office setting. Dr. Aragon has 20 years of experience in Academic Teaching/Research and 15 years in Educational and Family counseling. My specialty involves court appointed Child Custody Evaluations, Adoptions, weight-loss management, Chronic Pain, and family relationships (e.g., couples, youth/adolescences and young adulthood). Therapy is engaged with a primary focus on generational trauma, anxiety, depression communication styles, Identity/Self-Esteem, and intimate re-engagement after chronic illness (e.g., Alzheimer's, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, etc.)
Enjoy counseling while experiencing a natural outdoor atmosphere or in-office setting. Dr. Aragon has 20 years of experience in Academic Teaching/Research and 15 years in Educational and Family counseling. My specialty involves court appointed Child Custody Evaluations, Adoptions, weight-loss management, Chronic Pain, and family relationships (e.g., couples, youth/adolescences and young adulthood). Therapy is engaged with a primary focus on generational trauma, anxiety, depression communication styles, Identity/Self-Esteem, and intimate re-engagement after chronic illness (e.g., Alzheimer's, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, etc.)
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Photo of Milagros Magaly Lozano, Licensed Professional Counselor in 75062, TX
Milagros Magaly Lozano
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75062
Hablo Español. Sometimes life issues require an objective sounding board to allow for a deeper understanding of present issues. Specialties include individual, marital,parenting and adolescents. Handling of national and international cases on immigration issues. All types of psychological evaluations /A veces las preocupaciones de la vida requiere alguien que le puede dar una perspectiva objetiva y profesional. Doctorada de sicologia de la familia y desarollo del nino . Con muchos anos de experiencia en consejeria de la familia y evaluaciones psicologicos nacionalmente y internacionalmente. Areas de intervencion sicologico en las cortes en casos de divorcio/custodia, inmigracion, y ayuda con comportamiento de sus hijos.
Hablo Español. Sometimes life issues require an objective sounding board to allow for a deeper understanding of present issues. Specialties include individual, marital,parenting and adolescents. Handling of national and international cases on immigration issues. All types of psychological evaluations /A veces las preocupaciones de la vida requiere alguien que le puede dar una perspectiva objetiva y profesional. Doctorada de sicologia de la familia y desarollo del nino . Con muchos anos de experiencia en consejeria de la familia y evaluaciones psicologicos nacionalmente y internacionalmente. Areas de intervencion sicologico en las cortes en casos de divorcio/custodia, inmigracion, y ayuda con comportamiento de sus hijos.
(214) 833-6848 View (214) 833-6848
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.