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Adam Doane, LCSW, Child / Family Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Culpeper, VA 22701
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience using many therapy styles and techniques to address your individualized needs, Cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, play-therapy, sand tray work, reality therapy, structural family therapy, and relapse prevention for sexual misconduct.
I have worked with children, adolescents and families for nearly 15 years. I bring a trusting, unique, personal approach to focus on individuals, families, couples, school-based, community-based needs. I look forward to working with you through your journey to wellness.
I have experience using many therapy styles and techniques to address your individualized needs, Cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, play-therapy, sand tray work, reality therapy, structural family therapy, and relapse prevention for sexual misconduct.
I have worked with children, adolescents and families for nearly 15 years. I bring a trusting, unique, personal approach to focus on individuals, families, couples, school-based, community-based needs. I look forward to working with you through your journey to wellness.
(540) 274-1162 View (540) 274-1162
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Robin Beck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Culpeper, VA 22701
Welcome! My name is Robin Beck and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I will work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, PTSD, substance use as a comorbid issue, ADHD, adjustment disorder, anger management, behavioral issues, and relational issues. I specialize in CBT, DBT, person-centered, positive psychology, solution-focused, existential, and trauma-informed therapy when working with clients. I believe once the root of the problem is discovered, we can process it and find positive strategies to heal through the painful core issue.
Welcome! My name is Robin Beck and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I will work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, PTSD, substance use as a comorbid issue, ADHD, adjustment disorder, anger management, behavioral issues, and relational issues. I specialize in CBT, DBT, person-centered, positive psychology, solution-focused, existential, and trauma-informed therapy when working with clients. I believe once the root of the problem is discovered, we can process it and find positive strategies to heal through the painful core issue.
(757) 982-8063 View (757) 982-8063
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Zakia Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raccoon Ford, VA 22701
Relationship is therapy. Most important aspect of healing is the degree of safety the client experiences with you. Safety is how well connected they are with you. You strive to understand the person to help them understand themselves. Holding space unconditionally, without judgement. My aim is to provide that for my clients. My areas of specialty are trauma, relationship issues, identity issues/self worth, transitions/stressors and distorted thinking patterns.
Relationship is therapy. Most important aspect of healing is the degree of safety the client experiences with you. Safety is how well connected they are with you. You strive to understand the person to help them understand themselves. Holding space unconditionally, without judgement. My aim is to provide that for my clients. My areas of specialty are trauma, relationship issues, identity issues/self worth, transitions/stressors and distorted thinking patterns.
(757) 895-7856 View (757) 895-7856

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Christopher Nick Guzman Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23294
I am a true believer in the idea that everyone possesses the strength to make lasting change in their lives and the ability to overcome the difficulties that they may face. I have 15 years of experience working in mental health field in a variety of capacities including residential treatment, community-based counseling, substance abuse treatment, group therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and individual therapy. My goal is to help individuals recognize their ability to influence and overcome the challenges in their life, empower them to develop skills to make long lasting change, and prepare them for challenges in the future.
I am a true believer in the idea that everyone possesses the strength to make lasting change in their lives and the ability to overcome the difficulties that they may face. I have 15 years of experience working in mental health field in a variety of capacities including residential treatment, community-based counseling, substance abuse treatment, group therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and individual therapy. My goal is to help individuals recognize their ability to influence and overcome the challenges in their life, empower them to develop skills to make long lasting change, and prepare them for challenges in the future.
(804) 566-1436 View (804) 566-1436
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Gail L. Grandela - Bridge to Wellness Centers LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22182  (Online Only)
Wish you could reduce the unwanted drama with your family, friends or significant other? I believe many difficulties in relationships can be overcome when families and couples feel empowered and supported in their efforts to heal and rekindle their relationships.
I am passionate and optimistic in my therapeutic approach with couples, families, and individuals (adolescents/adults) who struggle with issues that affect their daily functioning. My goal is to empower clients to understand themselves, to highlight strengths, positive traits, hopeful patterns, and encourage the potential that emerges during the therapeutic process. Life today is stressful under good circumstances but when life throws us off balance we need a safe place to process our thoughts and feelings in order to regain wellness and harmony in our life.
Wish you could reduce the unwanted drama with your family, friends or significant other? I believe many difficulties in relationships can be overcome when families and couples feel empowered and supported in their efforts to heal and rekindle their relationships.
I am passionate and optimistic in my therapeutic approach with couples, families, and individuals (adolescents/adults) who struggle with issues that affect their daily functioning. My goal is to empower clients to understand themselves, to highlight strengths, positive traits, hopeful patterns, and encourage the potential that emerges during the therapeutic process. Life today is stressful under good circumstances but when life throws us off balance we need a safe place to process our thoughts and feelings in order to regain wellness and harmony in our life.
(757) 794-4655 View (757) 794-4655
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Open Doors to Redefining
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Prince George, VA 23875  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Mitchell utilizes collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, and solution focused approaches in therapy while maintaining creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual, family, and couple.
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With 10 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell’s expertise includes Trauma-related disorders and symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Career and Phase of life changes, Grief and Loss, Life Stressors, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and self-esteem-building skills.
Mitchell utilizes collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, and solution focused approaches in therapy while maintaining creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual, family, and couple.
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families. With 10 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell’s expertise includes Trauma-related disorders and symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Career and Phase of life changes, Grief and Loss, Life Stressors, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, and self-esteem-building skills.
(804) 889-2681 View (804) 889-2681
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Scott Kegley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midlothian, VA 23112
Experience includes: 1:1 therapy, family and couples therapy, acute psychiatric hospitalization, community crisis, and group therapy.
Are you having more difficult days than good days? Does life seems to be throwing everything and more your way? You want things to change but not sure where to start. I can help. With therapy comes confidential, honest, experienced, open-minded, empathetic support. It has been my life's passion to help people thrive not just survive. Start thriving: Success stands on the other side of your struggles so take the first step to improving your daily life. I take a person-centered approach and look forward to supporting you on your path to success.
Experience includes: 1:1 therapy, family and couples therapy, acute psychiatric hospitalization, community crisis, and group therapy.
Are you having more difficult days than good days? Does life seems to be throwing everything and more your way? You want things to change but not sure where to start. I can help. With therapy comes confidential, honest, experienced, open-minded, empathetic support. It has been my life's passion to help people thrive not just survive. Start thriving: Success stands on the other side of your struggles so take the first step to improving your daily life. I take a person-centered approach and look forward to supporting you on your path to success.
(804) 336-3407 View (804) 336-3407
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Jericia Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, BSW, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Having difficulty managing the stresses of life: work, family, friends or overwhelmed with responsibilities? Having trouble sleeping, managing your weight, experiencing physical pain or being plagued with worry thoughts? Grieving a loss and struggling to cope? Are people in your life encouraging you to "talk to someone" or giving you ultimatums about getting help? Consider individual, couples, or group counseling to help you get renewed and refocused on your life plan. Please reach out so we can discuss how I can be an effective companion on your healing journey.
Having difficulty managing the stresses of life: work, family, friends or overwhelmed with responsibilities? Having trouble sleeping, managing your weight, experiencing physical pain or being plagued with worry thoughts? Grieving a loss and struggling to cope? Are people in your life encouraging you to "talk to someone" or giving you ultimatums about getting help? Consider individual, couples, or group counseling to help you get renewed and refocused on your life plan. Please reach out so we can discuss how I can be an effective companion on your healing journey.
(804) 409-8583 View (804) 409-8583
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Montpelier Famiy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, VA 23005
My mission is to help my clients through the challenging times in life that ultimately can help them to grow as individuals and maximize their emotional strengths. I have over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with young children, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual and family therapy, co-parenting, and reunification therapy.
My mission is to help my clients through the challenging times in life that ultimately can help them to grow as individuals and maximize their emotional strengths. I have over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with young children, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual and family therapy, co-parenting, and reunification therapy.
(804) 435-5136 View (804) 435-5136
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Donald Lewis Bohannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Bohannon is also experienced in the provision of martial therapy, couples counseling, and family systems.
Dr. Bohannon is a Licensed Professional counselor with a heart to see individuals, couples, and families completely restored. Dr. Donald Bohannon strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. Dr. Bohannon is experienced in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasis include mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and trauma.
Bohannon is also experienced in the provision of martial therapy, couples counseling, and family systems.
Dr. Bohannon is a Licensed Professional counselor with a heart to see individuals, couples, and families completely restored. Dr. Donald Bohannon strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families. Dr. Bohannon is experienced in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasis include mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and trauma.
(540) 358-8436 View (540) 358-8436
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Jamise Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, CSOTP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23234  (Online Only)
When not working, she enjoys traveling, trivia nights, karaoke, binging a good television show on Netflix, and spending time with her family.
The ideal client is someone who resonates deeply with their values and what is being offered. They come to seek solutions to specific challenges or needs they may have identified in their life. They are proactive about their personal growth and development and are willing to invest time and resources to achieve their goals. They want to do the work because they believe in understanding their needs and are open to a therapist that can provide guidance, support, and resources that will help them achieve their desired outcomes.
When not working, she enjoys traveling, trivia nights, karaoke, binging a good television show on Netflix, and spending time with her family.
The ideal client is someone who resonates deeply with their values and what is being offered. They come to seek solutions to specific challenges or needs they may have identified in their life. They are proactive about their personal growth and development and are willing to invest time and resources to achieve their goals. They want to do the work because they believe in understanding their needs and are open to a therapist that can provide guidance, support, and resources that will help them achieve their desired outcomes.
(804) 552-6046 View (804) 552-6046
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Brittany Nicole Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Midlothian, VA 23112  (Online Only)
Asking for help can be hard and I am here to help guide your path towards healing. No matter where you are at in your journey towards healing we will find the best approach for you. Let's get started tackling anxiety, panic and life stressors. We can also work on depressive disorders, trauma and grief. If you are having major life transition and need help navigating through change than schedule with me. Together we can work on your coping skills, thinking patterns, communication skills, and your relationships/ family needs. I am an LGBTQI affirming therapist and advocate and love working with member of the community.
Asking for help can be hard and I am here to help guide your path towards healing. No matter where you are at in your journey towards healing we will find the best approach for you. Let's get started tackling anxiety, panic and life stressors. We can also work on depressive disorders, trauma and grief. If you are having major life transition and need help navigating through change than schedule with me. Together we can work on your coping skills, thinking patterns, communication skills, and your relationships/ family needs. I am an LGBTQI affirming therapist and advocate and love working with member of the community.
(804) 494-5989 View (804) 494-5989
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Tara Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23225  (Online Only)
I have a strong cognitive behavioral background, but also employ facets of mindfulness, reality, and family systems approaches as appropriate to meet the needs of my clients.
I have been providing outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and families since 2019; prior to that, I worked as an intensive in-home counselor and ABA therapist for ten years while I obtained my master's degree and completed my residency. As much as I enjoy seeing my clients in person, I have strengthened my ability to provide therapy virtually, applying various resources and maintaining a strong rapport through my non-judgmental and open-minded approach.
I have a strong cognitive behavioral background, but also employ facets of mindfulness, reality, and family systems approaches as appropriate to meet the needs of my clients.
I have been providing outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and families since 2019; prior to that, I worked as an intensive in-home counselor and ABA therapist for ten years while I obtained my master's degree and completed my residency. As much as I enjoy seeing my clients in person, I have strengthened my ability to provide therapy virtually, applying various resources and maintaining a strong rapport through my non-judgmental and open-minded approach.
(804) 492-8473 View (804) 492-8473
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Rachel Townes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22203
Rachel Townes, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP. Counseling is building relationships that produce strength based behaviors for healing and recovery. My preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and other therapies for addictions counseling, trauma-informed care, and family relational matters. I have an extensive experience in addressing matters of addiction, familial discord, trauma, serious mental illness, crisis intervention, and life stage conflicts.
Rachel Townes, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP. Counseling is building relationships that produce strength based behaviors for healing and recovery. My preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and other therapies for addictions counseling, trauma-informed care, and family relational matters. I have an extensive experience in addressing matters of addiction, familial discord, trauma, serious mental illness, crisis intervention, and life stage conflicts.
(703) 936-7441 View (703) 936-7441
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Adam Terrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenton, VA 20186  (Online Only)
I am excited to begin working with anyone wanting change, and have found myself especially passionate about helping young men and adolescents find meaning and joy in life and their relationships. My mission is to provide a safe and empathetic space where individuals and families can navigate the challenges that often accompany adolescence and young adulthood, relationships, and family dynamics. I want to empower my clients to implement the changes they need to reach their goals.
I am excited to begin working with anyone wanting change, and have found myself especially passionate about helping young men and adolescents find meaning and joy in life and their relationships. My mission is to provide a safe and empathetic space where individuals and families can navigate the challenges that often accompany adolescence and young adulthood, relationships, and family dynamics. I want to empower my clients to implement the changes they need to reach their goals.
(540) 269-4523 View (540) 269-4523
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Lisa Olivia Gibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Spotsylvania, VA 22553  (Online Only)
Addiction; Alcohol Use; Behavioral Issues; Coping Skills; Depression; Emotional Disturbance; Family Conflict; Sexual Abuse; Stress; Substance Use; Teen Violence; Trauma and PTSD; Women's Issues.
My personal mission is to provide, protect, and treat others with love and respect and to positively inspire their desire to believe in self. I put an emphasis of building a positive and trusting relationship with each client through providing a safe therapeutic environment in which the client is able to process their feelings and disappointments and ultimately rebuild that which is broken.
Addiction; Alcohol Use; Behavioral Issues; Coping Skills; Depression; Emotional Disturbance; Family Conflict; Sexual Abuse; Stress; Substance Use; Teen Violence; Trauma and PTSD; Women's Issues.
My personal mission is to provide, protect, and treat others with love and respect and to positively inspire their desire to believe in self. I put an emphasis of building a positive and trusting relationship with each client through providing a safe therapeutic environment in which the client is able to process their feelings and disappointments and ultimately rebuild that which is broken.
(540) 274-3038 View (540) 274-3038
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Romina Abawi-Wooten
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrenton, VA 20186
Asking for support and help can be difficult, if you struggle with some of these thoughts; “I’ve relapsed and shame is taking over.” “I’m so stressed out I can't function anymore.” “My life is out of control, how did I let it get to this point.” “All my family does is argue with one another.” Sometimes it all seems so overwhelming and impossible. My approach is solution focused with unconditional positive regard. I work in a non-judgmental space to help guide down a purposeful life, living up to your potential.
Asking for support and help can be difficult, if you struggle with some of these thoughts; “I’ve relapsed and shame is taking over.” “I’m so stressed out I can't function anymore.” “My life is out of control, how did I let it get to this point.” “All my family does is argue with one another.” Sometimes it all seems so overwhelming and impossible. My approach is solution focused with unconditional positive regard. I work in a non-judgmental space to help guide down a purposeful life, living up to your potential.
(757) 993-4153 View (757) 993-4153
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Fabian Kuttner
Resident in Counseling, MA, RIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I believe that becoming a human is an incredible achievement and that social, family and internalized experiences limit our ability to manifest our genius and joy.
Working with couples and men is awesome. My clients always surprise me with their intelligence and strength, even if muted by their immediate troubles. Focusing on the connection the couple does have, we can work on the skills to being our own individual within the relationship. Working with men often involves negotiating the contradictions the world presents, attending to power differentials and how they impact our inner world, discovering where our habits developed and how we want to change and grow who we are in the world. I utilize a multitude of maps to offer my clients impactful and effective interventions.
I believe that becoming a human is an incredible achievement and that social, family and internalized experiences limit our ability to manifest our genius and joy.
Working with couples and men is awesome. My clients always surprise me with their intelligence and strength, even if muted by their immediate troubles. Focusing on the connection the couple does have, we can work on the skills to being our own individual within the relationship. Working with men often involves negotiating the contradictions the world presents, attending to power differentials and how they impact our inner world, discovering where our habits developed and how we want to change and grow who we are in the world. I utilize a multitude of maps to offer my clients impactful and effective interventions.
(434) 231-2558 View (434) 231-2558
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Center for Clinical Health Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22043
We apply therapeutic interventions by utilizing integrative techniques, modalities and theoretical orientation in humanistic, interpersonal and existential approach within a holistic multicultural frame work and relational psychodynamic, family models, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and evidence base therapy.
We are experienced mental health and behavioral health professionals working closely with the families, individuals and couples in processing the undesirable situations and maladaptive behaviors, identifying the dysfunctional coping strategies and substituting it with appropriate skills in a therapeutic setting. We work together to advocate for self and thrive. We open a new horizon for individuals diagnosed under autism spectrum, learning disabilities and Serious Mental Illnesses to fulfill and achieve life long goals. We provide support as it fits your life style and preferences to have successful stand in life.
We apply therapeutic interventions by utilizing integrative techniques, modalities and theoretical orientation in humanistic, interpersonal and existential approach within a holistic multicultural frame work and relational psychodynamic, family models, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and evidence base therapy.
We are experienced mental health and behavioral health professionals working closely with the families, individuals and couples in processing the undesirable situations and maladaptive behaviors, identifying the dysfunctional coping strategies and substituting it with appropriate skills in a therapeutic setting. We work together to advocate for self and thrive. We open a new horizon for individuals diagnosed under autism spectrum, learning disabilities and Serious Mental Illnesses to fulfill and achieve life long goals. We provide support as it fits your life style and preferences to have successful stand in life.
(571) 620-6019 View (571) 620-6019
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Clarity Clinical Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stafford, VA 22554
I use a variety of modalities which incorporate best practice from DBT, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Short-term Problem Solving, Person-Centered, Functioning Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), TF-CBT and Motivational Interviewing with children and adults age 4 and up and families.
I believe in a strength-based approach that is holistic, integrative and client-centered. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate atmosphere in which clients can safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, images and beliefs that may be keeping them stuck.
I use a variety of modalities which incorporate best practice from DBT, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Short-term Problem Solving, Person-Centered, Functioning Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), TF-CBT and Motivational Interviewing with children and adults age 4 and up and families.
I believe in a strength-based approach that is holistic, integrative and client-centered. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate atmosphere in which clients can safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, images and beliefs that may be keeping them stuck.
(540) 701-5718 View (540) 701-5718
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.