Therapists in 46807
I strongly believe in helping clients grow and heal the whole person. I focus on building on strengths to overcome stressors and struggles. I am on a journey with my clients to find Hope. I specialize in Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Self-Harm and Suicidal ideation, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Gender Identity, Phase of Life, and Substance Abuse/Addictions. I work with Individuals, Groups, and Families. I have been practicing since 2002 with and LCSW and LCAC. I have had experience in "couch" therapy, residential therapy, school counseling, consulting and supervising, as well as and coaching.
I strongly believe in helping clients grow and heal the whole person. I focus on building on strengths to overcome stressors and struggles. I am on a journey with my clients to find Hope. I specialize in Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Self-Harm and Suicidal ideation, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Gender Identity, Phase of Life, and Substance Abuse/Addictions. I work with Individuals, Groups, and Families. I have been practicing since 2002 with and LCSW and LCAC. I have had experience in "couch" therapy, residential therapy, school counseling, consulting and supervising, as well as and coaching.
When we are experiencing conflict in our lives and families, we can feel cut off - from the social interaction that binds us all together, as well as from our own selves. We feel lost. We forget who we are. I assist people in finding their internal strengths and celebrate with them, the difference they will make in their own lives. I am a licensed counselor who has been practicing for 20 years. My specialities include anxiety, depression and developing healthy relationships.
When we are experiencing conflict in our lives and families, we can feel cut off - from the social interaction that binds us all together, as well as from our own selves. We feel lost. We forget who we are. I assist people in finding their internal strengths and celebrate with them, the difference they will make in their own lives. I am a licensed counselor who has been practicing for 20 years. My specialities include anxiety, depression and developing healthy relationships.
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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.