Therapists in 98024
Vicki Adams
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fall City, WA 98024
Family issues.
If you have found my profile then you are likely seeking help. I provide guidance in defining more clearly your areas of difficulty and challenge; so they become more manageable. From there we identify therapy goals. I want you to feel progress as quickly as possible. I offer expertise and knowledge in developing tools and action steps towards success. Success we will define together and work hard towards achieving. There are no judgments or expectations regarding where you are in life or where you should be. I meet you where you are. Be proactive - it dramatically increases your success.
Family issues.
If you have found my profile then you are likely seeking help. I provide guidance in defining more clearly your areas of difficulty and challenge; so they become more manageable. From there we identify therapy goals. I want you to feel progress as quickly as possible. I offer expertise and knowledge in developing tools and action steps towards success. Success we will define together and work hard towards achieving. There are no judgments or expectations regarding where you are in life or where you should be. I meet you where you are. Be proactive - it dramatically increases your success.
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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.