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Steve Milner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
I utilize applied Positive Psychology and a Positivity focused approach with CBT, DBT, and other clinical approaches to treat Depression, Fears, Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, Relationship/ Family Conflicts and Overhaul, Teen/Parent Conflicts, and Substance Abuse.
Is life getting in the way? Are you struggling to stay motivated and focused? Do you self sabotage and life events seem catastrophic? Are you feeling sad, down, anxious, overwhelmed, scared? We can face these life ruts together. I offer Office Sessions and TeleHealth via FaceTime, Skype, and Phone Calls. Fear makes us feel out of control, experience high anxiety, depression. If you need help just reach out. We will work together on developing skill sets and coping mechanisms focused on Positivity and your strengths. Let's find it together and begin thriving in life!
I utilize applied Positive Psychology and a Positivity focused approach with CBT, DBT, and other clinical approaches to treat Depression, Fears, Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, Relationship/ Family Conflicts and Overhaul, Teen/Parent Conflicts, and Substance Abuse.
Is life getting in the way? Are you struggling to stay motivated and focused? Do you self sabotage and life events seem catastrophic? Are you feeling sad, down, anxious, overwhelmed, scared? We can face these life ruts together. I offer Office Sessions and TeleHealth via FaceTime, Skype, and Phone Calls. Fear makes us feel out of control, experience high anxiety, depression. If you need help just reach out. We will work together on developing skill sets and coping mechanisms focused on Positivity and your strengths. Let's find it together and begin thriving in life!
(281) 978-2346 View (281) 978-2346
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Judith Menendez
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77056
I specialize in helping mature clients, college students, young and established professionals, and individuals deal with life and cope with various stressors, changes, and traumatic events that may be affecting their emotional and mental well-being.
I specialize in helping mature clients, college students, young and established professionals, and individuals deal with life and cope with various stressors, changes, and traumatic events that may be affecting their emotional and mental well-being.
(281) 247-6791 View (281) 247-6791
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.