Therapists in Dumas, TX
Amarillo Child & Family Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dumas, TX 79029
At Amarillo Child & Family Counseling, we offer help for: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Developmental Disorders (Asperger's/Autism); Depression & anxiety; Obsessions & compulsions; Stealing, lying, substance abuse & runaway; Poor social skills; Bed-wetting & self-soiling; Marital & relationship problems; Learning disabilities; Children with Special Needs; Academic problems; Adjustment to divorce, death & family crises; Truancy & poor school performance; Anger & impulse control problems; Tantrums, fighting & aggression; Child & adult victims of abuse and neglect; Low self-esteem & poor self-concept.
At Amarillo Child & Family Counseling, we offer help for: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Developmental Disorders (Asperger's/Autism); Depression & anxiety; Obsessions & compulsions; Stealing, lying, substance abuse & runaway; Poor social skills; Bed-wetting & self-soiling; Marital & relationship problems; Learning disabilities; Children with Special Needs; Academic problems; Adjustment to divorce, death & family crises; Truancy & poor school performance; Anger & impulse control problems; Tantrums, fighting & aggression; Child & adult victims of abuse and neglect; Low self-esteem & poor self-concept.
Online Therapists
Ken Haney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79109
I have extensive experience working with individuals who are grieving, families who are struggling in their relationships, and with those who are facing challenges in their lives and in their relationship with God. I do individual counseling as well as marriage and family counseling. I focus on communication skills, coping with stress and anxiety, trauma, and healing past hurts. My perspective and approach is Christian but I work very well with clients who are not religious or who are exploring their relationship with God.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who are grieving, families who are struggling in their relationships, and with those who are facing challenges in their lives and in their relationship with God. I do individual counseling as well as marriage and family counseling. I focus on communication skills, coping with stress and anxiety, trauma, and healing past hurts. My perspective and approach is Christian but I work very well with clients who are not religious or who are exploring their relationship with God.
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.