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Gabriele M Waits
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89121
I have been providing therapy to individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years. During this time, I provided services in a variety of settings, including private practice, counseling agencies and residential placements. I am honored that you are considering me to join you on your path of healing and greater happiness. My professional experience includes working with clients who struggle with issues related to adjustment to life changes, history of trauma, dealing with feelings of anxiety and depression, behavioral issues, parent-child conflict, and family and relationship conflict.
I have been providing therapy to individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years. During this time, I provided services in a variety of settings, including private practice, counseling agencies and residential placements. I am honored that you are considering me to join you on your path of healing and greater happiness. My professional experience includes working with clients who struggle with issues related to adjustment to life changes, history of trauma, dealing with feelings of anxiety and depression, behavioral issues, parent-child conflict, and family and relationship conflict.
(702) 919-7709 View (702) 919-7709
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Vaida Kazlauskaite
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, PhD, LMFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89123
I have a doctoral degree in Family Social Science and I am an Assistant Professor at UNLV, teaching and supervising students.
***Now accepting new clients*** Are you feeling anxious? Dealing with depressive symptoms? Experiencing difficulties in any aspects of your life? As a trained systemic therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families; helping clients process emotions and live a happier life. Additionally, as a Medical Family Therapist, I work with clients who are diagnosed with a medical illness and are experiencing hardship to their relationships and life in general. I specialize in communication about the illness and how to best cope with the mental implications.
I have a doctoral degree in Family Social Science and I am an Assistant Professor at UNLV, teaching and supervising students.
***Now accepting new clients*** Are you feeling anxious? Dealing with depressive symptoms? Experiencing difficulties in any aspects of your life? As a trained systemic therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families; helping clients process emotions and live a happier life. Additionally, as a Medical Family Therapist, I work with clients who are diagnosed with a medical illness and are experiencing hardship to their relationships and life in general. I specialize in communication about the illness and how to best cope with the mental implications.
(702) 357-4661 View (702) 357-4661
Photo of Monika S Broecker, Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, NV
Monika S Broecker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89109  (Online Only)
I work best with high functioning people who are successful in life but need someone to talk to to better understand themselves and their growth/development potential. Often my clients are successful people in High Tech or other industries who want to brainstorm about challenges at work. I also work with people who want to make a career transition. I work with couples and families to resolve conflict and work out better ways of relating. Other topics include parenting, issues with children, finding meaning at a later stage in life.
I work best with high functioning people who are successful in life but need someone to talk to to better understand themselves and their growth/development potential. Often my clients are successful people in High Tech or other industries who want to brainstorm about challenges at work. I also work with people who want to make a career transition. I work with couples and families to resolve conflict and work out better ways of relating. Other topics include parenting, issues with children, finding meaning at a later stage in life.
(775) 452-4968 View (775) 452-4968
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Claudia D'alessio Schwarz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89144
With over 20 years of professional experience and after years of private practice, I left the therapy world when I discovered the opportunity to advocate for individual and families. As a Therapeutic Consultant, my primary goal was to help individuals find the best fit for interventions for mental and physical health care. I soon discovered that the best fit can't happen without good diagnostics first. A team approach is the heart of our program, uncovering what is truly wrong, or right, about your body, mind, spirit, and lifestyle. Our concierge evaluation program provides one-on-one diagnostics and world-class care and support.
With over 20 years of professional experience and after years of private practice, I left the therapy world when I discovered the opportunity to advocate for individual and families. As a Therapeutic Consultant, my primary goal was to help individuals find the best fit for interventions for mental and physical health care. I soon discovered that the best fit can't happen without good diagnostics first. A team approach is the heart of our program, uncovering what is truly wrong, or right, about your body, mind, spirit, and lifestyle. Our concierge evaluation program provides one-on-one diagnostics and world-class care and support.
(310) 361-2771 View (310) 361-2771
Photo of Merlelynn S Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, NV
Merlelynn S Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Not accepting new clients
(702) 800-6784 View (702) 800-6784
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.