Family Therapy in 10153
Annie Chanler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10153
I will help you uncover the authentic self that lies beneath years of conditioning based on family and societal dynamics. You will learn how to be with and heal unprocessed pain. My style is a balance of empathy and active engagement. I love what I do, which will come through when we meet. My approach is holistic--a blend of insight with the principles and practice of mindfulness. I believe strongly in the unity of body and mind. I work with young to older individual adults and couples struggling with anxiety, relationship issues in particular mother-daughter enmeshment, trauma, and phase of life concerns.
I will help you uncover the authentic self that lies beneath years of conditioning based on family and societal dynamics. You will learn how to be with and heal unprocessed pain. My style is a balance of empathy and active engagement. I love what I do, which will come through when we meet. My approach is holistic--a blend of insight with the principles and practice of mindfulness. I believe strongly in the unity of body and mind. I work with young to older individual adults and couples struggling with anxiety, relationship issues in particular mother-daughter enmeshment, trauma, and phase of life concerns.
Carolyn Weverbergh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10153
Despite the adversity and struggles we face, there’s often a place of hope and light in ourselves that we overlook. Taking the time to prioritize oneself takes strength and presents the opportunity to recognize one’s ability to grow. Together, we can understand and learn how to better manage the barriers that present themselves and that can get in the way of you attaining the quality of life you deserve.
Despite the adversity and struggles we face, there’s often a place of hope and light in ourselves that we overlook. Taking the time to prioritize oneself takes strength and presents the opportunity to recognize one’s ability to grow. Together, we can understand and learn how to better manage the barriers that present themselves and that can get in the way of you attaining the quality of life you deserve.
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.