Therapists in 80903
Liz Colten
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CACIII
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
We are impacted by our family histories and, as we understand this, we can make new choices.
With over twenty five years experience in El Paso and Teller counties working with individuals, families and groups, I believe that difficulties often bring us to a place of change. Change comes with an assortment of feelings: relief, fear, sometimes both. My personal background is rich in diversity and experience. With unconditional acceptance and compassion for my clients, I am known for my work with a variety of people. We identify the problem and then focus on solutions together. I am a licensed family therapist with level III certification in addictions counseling and experience working with individuals and groups as well.
We are impacted by our family histories and, as we understand this, we can make new choices.
With over twenty five years experience in El Paso and Teller counties working with individuals, families and groups, I believe that difficulties often bring us to a place of change. Change comes with an assortment of feelings: relief, fear, sometimes both. My personal background is rich in diversity and experience. With unconditional acceptance and compassion for my clients, I am known for my work with a variety of people. We identify the problem and then focus on solutions together. I am a licensed family therapist with level III certification in addictions counseling and experience working with individuals and groups as well.
Dianna Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 35 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by relationship issues or any number of life's challenges, I look forward to sharing with you the tools, skills, and wisdom that many teachers have taught me. There are wonderful research based tools that help us uplift our mood, feel more hopeful, relate more lovingly to self and others, and change our perspective on life. These tools can help us immediately!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 35 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by relationship issues or any number of life's challenges, I look forward to sharing with you the tools, skills, and wisdom that many teachers have taught me. There are wonderful research based tools that help us uplift our mood, feel more hopeful, relate more lovingly to self and others, and change our perspective on life. These tools can help us immediately!
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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.