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Omnia Ahmed
Counselor, LACMH, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newark, DE 19711
If you're feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated or any other challenging emotions, please know that you are not alone. These are challenges that can be increasingly difficult to handle when you don't have the right tools. I focus my practice around guiding my clients through the everyday and unexpected challenges that come with navigating this world. I understand the complexity of having intersectional identities and work with clients to find ways to get through the ups and downs that comes with It.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated or any other challenging emotions, please know that you are not alone. These are challenges that can be increasingly difficult to handle when you don't have the right tools. I focus my practice around guiding my clients through the everyday and unexpected challenges that come with navigating this world. I understand the complexity of having intersectional identities and work with clients to find ways to get through the ups and downs that comes with It.
(302) 329-3068 View (302) 329-3068
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Asmaa Abdullah
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dover, DE 19901
I am passionate about working with individuals who hail from all walks of life. As a person who belongs to multiple cultural groups and has been exposed to multiple others, I value learning about my clients’ backgrounds and cultures and believe they play an integral part in their therapeutic journeys. Let’s embark on this journey together and figure out the best way to get you the help you need, in the way you need it.
I am passionate about working with individuals who hail from all walks of life. As a person who belongs to multiple cultural groups and has been exposed to multiple others, I value learning about my clients’ backgrounds and cultures and believe they play an integral part in their therapeutic journeys. Let’s embark on this journey together and figure out the best way to get you the help you need, in the way you need it.
(302) 990-0791 View (302) 990-0791
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.