Therapists in 46835
Shannon R Colburn-Blinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
I know that seeking help is often a difficult decision whether it's for yourself or your loved one. I commend you on your choice to strive for a healthier life. It is important to me that I provide an accepting, comforting environment that allows you to feel safe when discussing difficult topics. As a social worker, I am very client-focused. You are the expert in your life and I want to join with you to enhance your strengths and prepare for a brighter future. Stop waiting and schedule an appointment today! Evening and weekend appointments available.
I know that seeking help is often a difficult decision whether it's for yourself or your loved one. I commend you on your choice to strive for a healthier life. It is important to me that I provide an accepting, comforting environment that allows you to feel safe when discussing difficult topics. As a social worker, I am very client-focused. You are the expert in your life and I want to join with you to enhance your strengths and prepare for a brighter future. Stop waiting and schedule an appointment today! Evening and weekend appointments available.
Heidi Olszewski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Not accepting new clients
I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
My mission has remained the same, in my over 20 years of providing mental health counseling, to share real hope with others, through counseling, supporting and caring for each client. Each day is filled with ups and downs, and I am very eager to listen, learn and grow with you; to help clarify root problems and provide treatment, and possible referrals, within a holistic approach. I’m looking forward to walking through this season together!
I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
My mission has remained the same, in my over 20 years of providing mental health counseling, to share real hope with others, through counseling, supporting and caring for each client. Each day is filled with ups and downs, and I am very eager to listen, learn and grow with you; to help clarify root problems and provide treatment, and possible referrals, within a holistic approach. I’m looking forward to walking through this season together!
Russell Mynhier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Not accepting new clients
I have found great success in the use of CBT, Solution Focused, EMDR, Parent Education, Mindfulness, and Family approaches, but you and I will collaboratively create a treatment plan.
This crazy journey called life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, searching for answers we can’t seem to find, or dealt a blow from which it feels impossible to recover. Counseling could aid you in breaking life down into more manageable pieces, inject a fresh perspective inspiring hope, guide you to finding the answers you are looking for, or teach you how to pick yourself up after a particularly brutal blow. Whatever the challenges you face, know there is hope and you are worth fighting for. I want you to know you are not broken, and you don’t need fixing; instead counseling can guide, teach, and revitalize your life.
I have found great success in the use of CBT, Solution Focused, EMDR, Parent Education, Mindfulness, and Family approaches, but you and I will collaboratively create a treatment plan.
This crazy journey called life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, searching for answers we can’t seem to find, or dealt a blow from which it feels impossible to recover. Counseling could aid you in breaking life down into more manageable pieces, inject a fresh perspective inspiring hope, guide you to finding the answers you are looking for, or teach you how to pick yourself up after a particularly brutal blow. Whatever the challenges you face, know there is hope and you are worth fighting for. I want you to know you are not broken, and you don’t need fixing; instead counseling can guide, teach, and revitalize your life.
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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.