Therapists in Westfield, IN
Brian C Madinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience in numerous therapeutic techniques and am oriented as a family-systems therapist. I am also a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). I help my clients to: proactively manage themselves; identify and implement new behaviors that dissolve negative patterns; and provide guidance and support as the new, positive patterns are cemented. I work most effectively with: Individuals; Couples; and Families. I help my clients set realistic treatment goals so they can quickly see the results they desire.
I have extensive experience in numerous therapeutic techniques and am oriented as a family-systems therapist. I am also a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). I help my clients to: proactively manage themselves; identify and implement new behaviors that dissolve negative patterns; and provide guidance and support as the new, positive patterns are cemented. I work most effectively with: Individuals; Couples; and Families. I help my clients set realistic treatment goals so they can quickly see the results they desire.
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Kathleen E Maxey, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260 (Online Only)
Therapy is about you and your family's life journey.
Feeling stuck in your life? Has your relationship lost its spark? Are you frequently fatigued? Loss, anxiety, depression and miss-communication can take away the spark. Make a commitment to restore the magic in your life.
Therapy is about you and your family's life journey.
Feeling stuck in your life? Has your relationship lost its spark? Are you frequently fatigued? Loss, anxiety, depression and miss-communication can take away the spark. Make a commitment to restore the magic in your life.
Online Therapists
Kurt Hoffman
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Waitlist for new clients
I have been treating mental health issues for the past 20+ years and focus my services on individual as well as family/couples sessions. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also provide services for couples dealing with separation, divorce, or custody issues.
I have been treating mental health issues for the past 20+ years and focus my services on individual as well as family/couples sessions. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also provide services for couples dealing with separation, divorce, or custody issues.
Brad R Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, IN 47374
My ideal client is open minded and willing to do what is normally outside of their comfort zone. My ideal client is an individual who is dedicated to improving and committed to living a better life. Someone who is able to accept change and accept aspects that are out of their control. I have much experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, identity, addiction and many mental health issues. I thoroughly enjoy helping people overcome problematic areas and enabling individuals to live a full and meaningful life. I feel strongly about the empowerment of the client and healing the mind, body and spirit.
My ideal client is open minded and willing to do what is normally outside of their comfort zone. My ideal client is an individual who is dedicated to improving and committed to living a better life. Someone who is able to accept change and accept aspects that are out of their control. I have much experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, identity, addiction and many mental health issues. I thoroughly enjoy helping people overcome problematic areas and enabling individuals to live a full and meaningful life. I feel strongly about the empowerment of the client and healing the mind, body and spirit.
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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.