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Lisa Godasi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75023
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I specialize in marital therapy, anxiety disorders, substance abuse recovery, family systems, and trauma work. I have spent the last twenty years serving adults, couples, children, and teens in a variety of settings, including Home-Based Family Preservation Services, community mental health family services, and outpatient private practice. My focus is to utilize all members of a family to strengthen and rebuild relationships.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I specialize in marital therapy, anxiety disorders, substance abuse recovery, family systems, and trauma work. I have spent the last twenty years serving adults, couples, children, and teens in a variety of settings, including Home-Based Family Preservation Services, community mental health family services, and outpatient private practice. My focus is to utilize all members of a family to strengthen and rebuild relationships.
(214) 974-3599 View (214) 974-3599
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LaQuarion Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75074  (Online Only)
Areas of Focus: • Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health • Interpersonal Therapy • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Internal Family Systems (IFS) • Women’s Issues • Spirituality • Race Based Trauma • LGBTQ+ Ally.
LaQuarion Bradley is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. LaQuarion has over 7 years of experience serving, supporting, and educating individuals, and families through complex life circumstances. As a social worker, she is dedicated to supporting the quality of life that each person desires, as well as providing insight and using overall wellness as the basis for long-term happiness.
Areas of Focus: • Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health • Interpersonal Therapy • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Internal Family Systems (IFS) • Women’s Issues • Spirituality • Race Based Trauma • LGBTQ+ Ally.
LaQuarion Bradley is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. LaQuarion has over 7 years of experience serving, supporting, and educating individuals, and families through complex life circumstances. As a social worker, she is dedicated to supporting the quality of life that each person desires, as well as providing insight and using overall wellness as the basis for long-term happiness.
(469) 772-4792 View (469) 772-4792
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Amy Burley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75075
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, discouraged? Amy is an experienced and caring therapist with specialized training in EMDR, Sand tray, CBT, and Play therapy. Amy works with older children, teens, and adults for the treatment of anxiety, Depression, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, grief, phobias, and women's issues. Amy also offers parent coaching to promote positive attachment and reduce family conflict. Most clients see a lifting of symptoms within a month and consistent improvements thereafter. If you'd like to experience positive changes and feel better soon - please reach out!
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, discouraged? Amy is an experienced and caring therapist with specialized training in EMDR, Sand tray, CBT, and Play therapy. Amy works with older children, teens, and adults for the treatment of anxiety, Depression, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, grief, phobias, and women's issues. Amy also offers parent coaching to promote positive attachment and reduce family conflict. Most clients see a lifting of symptoms within a month and consistent improvements thereafter. If you'd like to experience positive changes and feel better soon - please reach out!
(469) 414-3785 View (469) 414-3785
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Verve Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC, MFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75075
Verve Counseling & Wellness is here to help you overcome challenges related to marriage and family, relationships, weight loss, emotional difficulties, mental illness, life difficulties and challenges, and more.
Our mission is to bring you affordable and quality mental health services. When you’re struggling with stress, depression, and trauma, it can be extremely overwhelming. You might feel like you have no one to turn to who can understand what you’re going through, but you are not alone. Our services will promote an increase in life satisfaction, self-esteem, self-respect, respect of others, a healthier lifestyle, and address issues that relate to improving ones quality of life.
Verve Counseling & Wellness is here to help you overcome challenges related to marriage and family, relationships, weight loss, emotional difficulties, mental illness, life difficulties and challenges, and more.
Our mission is to bring you affordable and quality mental health services. When you’re struggling with stress, depression, and trauma, it can be extremely overwhelming. You might feel like you have no one to turn to who can understand what you’re going through, but you are not alone. Our services will promote an increase in life satisfaction, self-esteem, self-respect, respect of others, a healthier lifestyle, and address issues that relate to improving ones quality of life.
(469) 772-9335 View (469) 772-9335
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Mark E Hundley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75074
I work best with clients who are motivated to move toward personal health, wellness and wholeness through purposeful evaluation of their current life situation. I believe that individuals possess everything needed to construct a life of their choosing by learning to tap and employ personal resiliency when engaging life and all of its complexity. I work particularly well with clients struggling with loss/grief, blended family challenges, general life transitions and career change. I also work well with adolescents.
I work best with clients who are motivated to move toward personal health, wellness and wholeness through purposeful evaluation of their current life situation. I believe that individuals possess everything needed to construct a life of their choosing by learning to tap and employ personal resiliency when engaging life and all of its complexity. I work particularly well with clients struggling with loss/grief, blended family challenges, general life transitions and career change. I also work well with adolescents.
(469) 518-6299 View (469) 518-6299
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Heather Rey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, CCTS-I, CPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024
As a licensed therapist and certified clinical trauma specialist, I have served in a variety of capacities from working with youth in crisis, teens impacted by abuse and trauma, family conflict, runaway homeless youth, substance misuse, transitional aged young adults, adults of all ages, to older adults and their families in hospice care.
People tend to seek therapy for two reasons: to resolve interpersonal conflicts and/or internal conflicts. These conflicts may cause you to feel guilt stricken, frozen in time, panicked, anxious, depressed, nervous, obsessive or withdrawn. Most of the time, these feelings stem from cognitions (thoughts) that lead us down an emotional spiral where we feel out of control and lost. If you want to gain a better understanding of yourself, your trauma history, and how early imprinting may connect to interpersonal or internal conflict, you may find therapy to be a life-giving, healing and liberating experience.
As a licensed therapist and certified clinical trauma specialist, I have served in a variety of capacities from working with youth in crisis, teens impacted by abuse and trauma, family conflict, runaway homeless youth, substance misuse, transitional aged young adults, adults of all ages, to older adults and their families in hospice care.
People tend to seek therapy for two reasons: to resolve interpersonal conflicts and/or internal conflicts. These conflicts may cause you to feel guilt stricken, frozen in time, panicked, anxious, depressed, nervous, obsessive or withdrawn. Most of the time, these feelings stem from cognitions (thoughts) that lead us down an emotional spiral where we feel out of control and lost. If you want to gain a better understanding of yourself, your trauma history, and how early imprinting may connect to interpersonal or internal conflict, you may find therapy to be a life-giving, healing and liberating experience.
(469) 443-8528 View (469) 443-8528
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Traci Koen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024
I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.
I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.
(214) 390-2667 View (214) 390-2667
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Jillissa Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75075
Counseling has been Jillissa's passion for years. She specializes in, but is not limited to, issues including: marriage and family, relationship dynamics, boundary issues, adolescent and children's issues, and woman's issues such as eating disorders, depression, anger, anxiety, divorce care, singleness, grief, bitterness, identity and significance issues and mood disorders. She also works with clients struggling with anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Adjustment Disorders. Jillissa's philosophy of counseling is the integration of Christianity and psychology, and her counseling methods include: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Psychoeducation, and Child Play Therapy.
Counseling has been Jillissa's passion for years. She specializes in, but is not limited to, issues including: marriage and family, relationship dynamics, boundary issues, adolescent and children's issues, and woman's issues such as eating disorders, depression, anger, anxiety, divorce care, singleness, grief, bitterness, identity and significance issues and mood disorders. She also works with clients struggling with anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Adjustment Disorders. Jillissa's philosophy of counseling is the integration of Christianity and psychology, and her counseling methods include: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Psychoeducation, and Child Play Therapy.
(972) 200-3409 View (972) 200-3409
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Saheedah Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Waitlist for new clients
Saheedah is a Licensed Clinical Level Social Worker, Therapist & owner of Beloved Healing. Saheedah has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples & families. Due to the stigma of mental illness in the Black community, Saheedah is passionate about normalizing conversations about mental health and educating populations who have been historically underserved. Saheedah uses a variety of modalities to address issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, family and workplace conflict, and phase of life transitions.
Saheedah is a Licensed Clinical Level Social Worker, Therapist & owner of Beloved Healing. Saheedah has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples & families. Due to the stigma of mental illness in the Black community, Saheedah is passionate about normalizing conversations about mental health and educating populations who have been historically underserved. Saheedah uses a variety of modalities to address issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, family and workplace conflict, and phase of life transitions.
(469) 840-3540 View (469) 840-3540
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Janis Rene Hampton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
Rene is a LPC in the state of Texas holding a Master's degree in counseling from Saint Edward’s University. With over a decade of experience and knowledge, she treats people who are experiencing anxiety, codependency, career change, depression, disordered eating, divorce, enabling behavior, family of origin issues, grief/loss, life transitions, pre-marital /marriage concerns, relationship stressors, self-esteem, substance use/abuse and women’s issues. She works with teens, adults, and couples.
Rene is a LPC in the state of Texas holding a Master's degree in counseling from Saint Edward’s University. With over a decade of experience and knowledge, she treats people who are experiencing anxiety, codependency, career change, depression, disordered eating, divorce, enabling behavior, family of origin issues, grief/loss, life transitions, pre-marital /marriage concerns, relationship stressors, self-esteem, substance use/abuse and women’s issues. She works with teens, adults, and couples.
(972) 845-4723 View (972) 845-4723
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Amissa Sharrock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
Over 25 years clinical experience in helping adults struggling with workplace issues, everyday stressors, depression, anxiety/obsessive worry/panic attacks, relationship issues, divorce, unhealthy boundaries, toxic boss, job burnout, lack of work/life balance, conflict/criticism/difficult people, dysfunctional family, shame/guilt, healing past pain/hurts & losses, Trauma/PTSD, decreased self-esteem/confidence & chronic pain. I also have in-depth experience/insight into the specialized field of working with all types of First Responders & their family members related to the job, crisis situations, secondary trauma & family issues.
Over 25 years clinical experience in helping adults struggling with workplace issues, everyday stressors, depression, anxiety/obsessive worry/panic attacks, relationship issues, divorce, unhealthy boundaries, toxic boss, job burnout, lack of work/life balance, conflict/criticism/difficult people, dysfunctional family, shame/guilt, healing past pain/hurts & losses, Trauma/PTSD, decreased self-esteem/confidence & chronic pain. I also have in-depth experience/insight into the specialized field of working with all types of First Responders & their family members related to the job, crisis situations, secondary trauma & family issues.
(214) 817-2327 View (214) 817-2327
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Maribel Corona LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75024  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself constantly battling with past traumas that leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Have toxic relationships and experiences left you feeling on-edge and numb, struggling to break free from self-sabotage? I understand the weight of these challenges and the impact they can have on your daily life. As a trauma specialist with 17 years of experience, I use evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in your healing journey. Whether your trauma stems from childhood experiences, challenging relationships, health issues, work stress, or family dynamics.
Do you find yourself constantly battling with past traumas that leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Have toxic relationships and experiences left you feeling on-edge and numb, struggling to break free from self-sabotage? I understand the weight of these challenges and the impact they can have on your daily life. As a trauma specialist with 17 years of experience, I use evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in your healing journey. Whether your trauma stems from childhood experiences, challenging relationships, health issues, work stress, or family dynamics.
(469) 871-7097 View (469) 871-7097
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Lori Michele Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, Owner
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Expressions Family Counseling is a place for everyone to experience the difference wellness focused therapy can make! What makes us different is a dedication to combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts, play and experiential activities. Our clients love the variety of ways to work on their strengths and struggles. Helping clients express through art, sand and other mediums inspires self-exploration and insight on a deeper level, alleviating the need for the "perfect words" and taking the pressure off of overthinking and anxiety. We love helping clients find the perfect way to harness strengths in order to thrive.
Expressions Family Counseling is a place for everyone to experience the difference wellness focused therapy can make! What makes us different is a dedication to combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts, play and experiential activities. Our clients love the variety of ways to work on their strengths and struggles. Helping clients express through art, sand and other mediums inspires self-exploration and insight on a deeper level, alleviating the need for the "perfect words" and taking the pressure off of overthinking and anxiety. We love helping clients find the perfect way to harness strengths in order to thrive.
(972) 362-1399 View (972) 362-1399
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Bond Buchanan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75023
My areas of focus include depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, distorted thinking, work related stress, marriage counseling, cultural issues, phobias, life transitions, family relations, parenting difficulties, and trauma.
Welcome! Whether you are struggling with a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. It is my experience that, as human beings, we all face life challenges, be they relational, personal, emotional, or physical, and our mental health affects how we respond to those challenges. I offer counseling to all ages (children, teens, adults) and provide services to individuals, couples, and families. Therapy can be short-term/ solution-focused, or longer- term, depending on your needs and desires.
My areas of focus include depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, distorted thinking, work related stress, marriage counseling, cultural issues, phobias, life transitions, family relations, parenting difficulties, and trauma.
Welcome! Whether you are struggling with a temporary setback, or an ongoing problem, I can assist you. It is my experience that, as human beings, we all face life challenges, be they relational, personal, emotional, or physical, and our mental health affects how we respond to those challenges. I offer counseling to all ages (children, teens, adults) and provide services to individuals, couples, and families. Therapy can be short-term/ solution-focused, or longer- term, depending on your needs and desires.
(903) 905-8791 View (903) 905-8791
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Jennifer Brobst
Psychologist, PhD, LSSP
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. I love working with adults, teenagers, children, and families. I have experience helping patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism and other developmental disabilities, OCD, ADHD, family concerns, parenting stress, career and academic concerns, as well as traumatic experiences. In addition, I have extensive experience in grief therapy during times of loss, such as in a time of death, divorce, and other significant life changes. I also enjoy working on goals of self-improvement, self-awareness, and compassion with my patients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. I love working with adults, teenagers, children, and families. I have experience helping patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar, autism and other developmental disabilities, OCD, ADHD, family concerns, parenting stress, career and academic concerns, as well as traumatic experiences. In addition, I have extensive experience in grief therapy during times of loss, such as in a time of death, divorce, and other significant life changes. I also enjoy working on goals of self-improvement, self-awareness, and compassion with my patients.
(972) 833-0114 View (972) 833-0114
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Nancy Isch
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75075
I have a passion for helping people achieve their goals to improve their life, whether that means healing from trauma, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, reconciling important relationships, or anything else they hope to gain through counseling. Additionally, I have specific expertise in working with women and couples who are adding to their family through the experience of childbirth. However, my ideal client is one who is searching for a safe place to share their struggles and grow toward their best life, no matter what that looks like for them.
I have a passion for helping people achieve their goals to improve their life, whether that means healing from trauma, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, reconciling important relationships, or anything else they hope to gain through counseling. Additionally, I have specific expertise in working with women and couples who are adding to their family through the experience of childbirth. However, my ideal client is one who is searching for a safe place to share their struggles and grow toward their best life, no matter what that looks like for them.
(469) 336-3332 View (469) 336-3332
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Amber Wersonske
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75023
Waitlist for new clients
With her experience treating clients with complex trauma including sexual abuse, human trafficking, anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors, Amber is ready to work with you and your family to understand not only how trauma impacts the mind, but the body as well.
With her experience treating clients with complex trauma including sexual abuse, human trafficking, anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors, Amber is ready to work with you and your family to understand not only how trauma impacts the mind, but the body as well.
(972) 440-2253 View (972) 440-2253
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Jeanna M Harwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75023  (Online Only)
Inclusive Counseling provides individual, couples, family, & group therapy regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc., via Telehealth . All individuals have value and the capacity to create positive change in their own lives. Connecting or 'clicking' with your therapist is essential to therapeutic progress. I am most effective treating individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with relationship issues, family conflict, coming out and other LGBTQ related concerns, substance abuse, parenting, grief and loss, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
Inclusive Counseling provides individual, couples, family, & group therapy regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc., via Telehealth . All individuals have value and the capacity to create positive change in their own lives. Connecting or 'clicking' with your therapist is essential to therapeutic progress. I am most effective treating individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with relationship issues, family conflict, coming out and other LGBTQ related concerns, substance abuse, parenting, grief and loss, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
(214) 519-8900 View (214) 519-8900
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Chelsea Gilmore Mahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a principal office in Plano, TX. If you or someone you love is dealing with family conflict, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD), LGBTTQQI, transgender, gender questioning or other related issues, I can help. My "solution focused" counseling approach has proven to make a difference for adolescents, adults, children and families who may be struggling. I am available days or weekends for clients in the Celina, Prosper, Plano, Frisco and Lucas areas. The client counselor relationship I will to establish with you is geared towards focusing on positive self-esteem.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a principal office in Plano, TX. If you or someone you love is dealing with family conflict, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD), LGBTTQQI, transgender, gender questioning or other related issues, I can help. My "solution focused" counseling approach has proven to make a difference for adolescents, adults, children and families who may be struggling. I am available days or weekends for clients in the Celina, Prosper, Plano, Frisco and Lucas areas. The client counselor relationship I will to establish with you is geared towards focusing on positive self-esteem.
(469) 203-4452 View (469) 203-4452
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Madilynn Nolen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75024  (Online Only)
I work with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues, ADHD, mood disorders, family conflict, relationship issues, low self-esteem, codependency, and coping issues.
Do you find yourself questioning choices you make in life, or how you experience relationships? You are not alone. With nearly 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, I am here to assist you in better understanding of self, and to work to become a happier and healthier you. In building a trusting relationship that's non-judgemental and genuine, I meet you where you are. We will work together to help you gain better insight, and address the emotional and mental difficulties that may be present due to past and current stressors.
I work with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues, ADHD, mood disorders, family conflict, relationship issues, low self-esteem, codependency, and coping issues.
Do you find yourself questioning choices you make in life, or how you experience relationships? You are not alone. With nearly 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families, I am here to assist you in better understanding of self, and to work to become a happier and healthier you. In building a trusting relationship that's non-judgemental and genuine, I meet you where you are. We will work together to help you gain better insight, and address the emotional and mental difficulties that may be present due to past and current stressors.
(972) 737-9776 View (972) 737-9776
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.