Family Therapy in Jackson County, OR

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Courtney Poulos
Clinical Social Work Associate, MSW, CSWA
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97501
I take a trauma-informed approach, applying a family systems theory framework.
Hey Gen Z! Welcome to a space where your mental well-being matters, where your voice is heard, and where you're encouraged to thrive. I'm Courtney, and I'm here to provide a safe and supportive environment for young individuals to feel understood and valued. As we explore therapeutic goals together, I will support you on your path to empowerment and self-discovery. I primarily see clients ages 8-24 and their families. I have a passion for helping both caregivers, and those they care for, find healing.
I take a trauma-informed approach, applying a family systems theory framework.
Hey Gen Z! Welcome to a space where your mental well-being matters, where your voice is heard, and where you're encouraged to thrive. I'm Courtney, and I'm here to provide a safe and supportive environment for young individuals to feel understood and valued. As we explore therapeutic goals together, I will support you on your path to empowerment and self-discovery. I primarily see clients ages 8-24 and their families. I have a passion for helping both caregivers, and those they care for, find healing.
(541) 725-7908 View (541) 725-7908
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Little Light Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CYMHS
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97504
Little Light Counseling is dedicated to helping children and their families live better lives. We incorporate parent education with individual and family counseling in a supportive and compassionate environment. We work with ages 7 and up, and people from all backgrounds. Our goal is to make sure anyone who needs or wants counseling can obtain services, regardless of financial circumstances. Your first session is $275 and subsequent sessions are $120. Discounts and financial aid are available. We can give you a receipt so you can get reimbursed by your insurance company. Currently accepting new clients! Call Today!
Little Light Counseling is dedicated to helping children and their families live better lives. We incorporate parent education with individual and family counseling in a supportive and compassionate environment. We work with ages 7 and up, and people from all backgrounds. Our goal is to make sure anyone who needs or wants counseling can obtain services, regardless of financial circumstances. Your first session is $275 and subsequent sessions are $120. Discounts and financial aid are available. We can give you a receipt so you can get reimbursed by your insurance company. Currently accepting new clients! Call Today!
(541) 329-7081 View (541) 329-7081
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Heather Pleasant Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Point, OR 97502
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in evidenced based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), Internal Family Systems Therapy, and more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and work with a delightful therapy dog, Piper. With so much happening in the world and our own "backyard" it can fee overwhelming. I offer Telehealth services if indicated and most insurance providers are making this easier during this time of high stress and uncertainty. Utilizing a collaborative, client centered approach, I am here to provide support, feedback, education, and a safe environment for you to make the change you wish to achieve.
I have training in evidenced based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), Internal Family Systems Therapy, and more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and work with a delightful therapy dog, Piper. With so much happening in the world and our own "backyard" it can fee overwhelming. I offer Telehealth services if indicated and most insurance providers are making this easier during this time of high stress and uncertainty. Utilizing a collaborative, client centered approach, I am here to provide support, feedback, education, and a safe environment for you to make the change you wish to achieve.
(541) 214-2444 View (541) 214-2444
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Shirley Lawyer-Hellman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97504
Congratulations! You have made a choice to make a change. Sometimes we need extra help during a difficult time in life. Friends and family do their best to help, but they are not always the right choice when a person needs safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate assistance with working through stressors. I am here to support you on your healing journey. We will develop a plan together so that you can achieve your goals. I have over 10 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples in our community.
Congratulations! You have made a choice to make a change. Sometimes we need extra help during a difficult time in life. Friends and family do their best to help, but they are not always the right choice when a person needs safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate assistance with working through stressors. I am here to support you on your healing journey. We will develop a plan together so that you can achieve your goals. I have over 10 years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples in our community.
(541) 291-5785 View (541) 291-5785
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Beth Campbell Sparks
Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
I am committed to evidence-based but applicable to real life approaches, like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, and Attachment Theory.
Welcome! I am glad you are considering getting support as you gain clarity and confidence for your next steps. I am a professional counselor associate offering a caring and compassionate space for you to explore, heal, and change. I am committed offering actionable approaches to mental health and behavior change to help transform your life. If you are looking for someone to help with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict or feel like you just need help figuring things out, I offer individual and couples counseling focused on your needs.
I am committed to evidence-based but applicable to real life approaches, like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, and Attachment Theory.
Welcome! I am glad you are considering getting support as you gain clarity and confidence for your next steps. I am a professional counselor associate offering a caring and compassionate space for you to explore, heal, and change. I am committed offering actionable approaches to mental health and behavior change to help transform your life. If you are looking for someone to help with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict or feel like you just need help figuring things out, I offer individual and couples counseling focused on your needs.
(541) 854-3734 View (541) 854-3734
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Leah K Henigson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
I love doing therapy! I work with individuals (teens--90-years olds), couples and families; I offer adult, family-of-origin therapy.
Thinking about writing this profile, I wanted to make it simple........I'm an old-fashioned therapist with great boundaries and carefully-monitored ethics. Then I thought you might want to know more about me and my style of therapy! I bring warmth, sometimes humor, to our work together. I'm a good listener......I won't fall asleep or interrupt to discuss my own agenda. I won't tell you to divorce your spouse or to stop compulsively overeating. I will help you find your own solutions and offer support as you take, sometimes very challenging, steps towards healing.
I love doing therapy! I work with individuals (teens--90-years olds), couples and families; I offer adult, family-of-origin therapy.
Thinking about writing this profile, I wanted to make it simple........I'm an old-fashioned therapist with great boundaries and carefully-monitored ethics. Then I thought you might want to know more about me and my style of therapy! I bring warmth, sometimes humor, to our work together. I'm a good listener......I won't fall asleep or interrupt to discuss my own agenda. I won't tell you to divorce your spouse or to stop compulsively overeating. I will help you find your own solutions and offer support as you take, sometimes very challenging, steps towards healing.
(541) 488-8936 View (541) 488-8936
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Jennifer Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97501
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy practice has focused on interventions for complex family systems including co-parenting after divorce, raising special needs children or supporting patients with navigating agency involvement (child welfare, corrections, education). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) whose career was founded in Pediatrics. I have a strong commitment to helping families develop secure relationships and additionally offer attachment couples counseling using PACT, EFT and IFS models.
My therapy practice has focused on interventions for complex family systems including co-parenting after divorce, raising special needs children or supporting patients with navigating agency involvement (child welfare, corrections, education). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) whose career was founded in Pediatrics. I have a strong commitment to helping families develop secure relationships and additionally offer attachment couples counseling using PACT, EFT and IFS models.
(541) 397-0961 View (541) 397-0961
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Kasey Hayden
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MEd, QMHP, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
I specialize in women's mental health, focusing on infertility, postpartum care, anxiety, and parenting/family systems.
I am passionate about being there for others helping them discover their strengths, build their resilience and increase their joy. My approach is client-centered and focuses on empathy, compassion, and being there for others so they feel truly seen. My hope is to meet clients where they are in each moment and help them find their inner strength to be their truest self. I am a wife, mother, and survivor of infertility that can relate to the struggles and joys of parenting and navigating relationships. I love to support parents, children, women and couples as they try to find their way during challenging times.
I specialize in women's mental health, focusing on infertility, postpartum care, anxiety, and parenting/family systems.
I am passionate about being there for others helping them discover their strengths, build their resilience and increase their joy. My approach is client-centered and focuses on empathy, compassion, and being there for others so they feel truly seen. My hope is to meet clients where they are in each moment and help them find their inner strength to be their truest self. I am a wife, mother, and survivor of infertility that can relate to the struggles and joys of parenting and navigating relationships. I love to support parents, children, women and couples as they try to find their way during challenging times.
(458) 203-8755 View (458) 203-8755
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Gabriel J McCoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97504
Waitlist for new clients
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in neurofeedback, a powerful tool used to treat ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, migraines, tics, autism, Asperger's and other disorders within the brain (see Gabriel's website: http://www.
Gabriel McCoy, LMFT (Clinical Director of Trinity Counseling Center, LLC) holds a B.S. from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA.
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in neurofeedback, a powerful tool used to treat ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, migraines, tics, autism, Asperger's and other disorders within the brain (see Gabriel's website: http://www.
Gabriel McCoy, LMFT (Clinical Director of Trinity Counseling Center, LLC) holds a B.S. from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA.
(541) 368-7778 View (541) 368-7778
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Lexi Alma
MA
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
I specialize in Family Life; couples-marriage and divorce, childbearing years, parenting, teenagers.
Is it time to dive back in the most tender places in yourself, your family, your world? Want to make way for joy, live in the present moment and find your own definition of success? Want to stop participating in the madness and become part of the change that's needed in these times? Do you sometimes wonder if your anxiety, depression, fear, griefs are all yours? Maybe I can help. I believe we are all a bit crazy and that most of what ails us is the result of being part of a collectively sick culture and a dying paradigm of consumer culture, patriarchy and war. There is still beauty, possibility and hope-I can help you remember this.
I specialize in Family Life; couples-marriage and divorce, childbearing years, parenting, teenagers.
Is it time to dive back in the most tender places in yourself, your family, your world? Want to make way for joy, live in the present moment and find your own definition of success? Want to stop participating in the madness and become part of the change that's needed in these times? Do you sometimes wonder if your anxiety, depression, fear, griefs are all yours? Maybe I can help. I believe we are all a bit crazy and that most of what ails us is the result of being part of a collectively sick culture and a dying paradigm of consumer culture, patriarchy and war. There is still beauty, possibility and hope-I can help you remember this.
(541) 854-3169 View (541) 854-3169
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Graham Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
I strongly believe that all humans can reach an optimum state of health. An essential part of achieving this often involves addressing limiting habitual patterns of behavior or belief systems as well as learning skills to optimize healthy relationships. I seek to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which clients can identify their own answers and achieve tangible results. This can occur both in individual sessions as well as with the collaboration of family members. My practice has lead me to work with youth, young adults, adults, and families facing some very challenging life situations and internal struggles.
I strongly believe that all humans can reach an optimum state of health. An essential part of achieving this often involves addressing limiting habitual patterns of behavior or belief systems as well as learning skills to optimize healthy relationships. I seek to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which clients can identify their own answers and achieve tangible results. This can occur both in individual sessions as well as with the collaboration of family members. My practice has lead me to work with youth, young adults, adults, and families facing some very challenging life situations and internal struggles.
(541) 951-3095 View (541) 951-3095
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Akiva DeJack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
I know the traditional behavioral health world of diagnosis and treatment planning for depression/anxiety, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders; I mainly work in non-medical, non-traditional ways, including Internal Family Systems and Gestalt therapy-both present moment, creative, somatic therapies.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years, so my practice has both depth and breadth. I have much experience working with depression and anxiety, addictions and recovery, all types of trauma, and relationship issues of all kinds. I welcome LGBTQ+ individuals, folx from non-dominant cultural backgrounds, and I enjoy working with individuals, couples, "pods," and families. My goal is the empowerment of everyone I serve.
I know the traditional behavioral health world of diagnosis and treatment planning for depression/anxiety, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders; I mainly work in non-medical, non-traditional ways, including Internal Family Systems and Gestalt therapy-both present moment, creative, somatic therapies.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years, so my practice has both depth and breadth. I have much experience working with depression and anxiety, addictions and recovery, all types of trauma, and relationship issues of all kinds. I welcome LGBTQ+ individuals, folx from non-dominant cultural backgrounds, and I enjoy working with individuals, couples, "pods," and families. My goal is the empowerment of everyone I serve.
(541) 204-2992 View (541) 204-2992
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Positive Psychology by Zion Technology
Counselor, PPP
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97501  (Online Only)
Parenting Skills, Stress and Anxiety, Co-Parenting, Family Issues, Emotion.
Experience Peace through Mindfulness! With expert personal support- increase happiness enjoy life open your creativity & unlock your potential. Resources- meditation and sleep exercise, clinical studies character strength survey. free 15 minute consultation also learn to organize thoughts and emotions, achieve goals with resilience, overcome irrational thoughts, denial and avoidance & replace with acceptance and action, experience spiritual growth and maturity, combat depression irrational thoughts and sadness. Increase communication skills with others also relationships. Learn techniques to increase happiness and achieve your goals
Parenting Skills, Stress and Anxiety, Co-Parenting, Family Issues, Emotion.
Experience Peace through Mindfulness! With expert personal support- increase happiness enjoy life open your creativity & unlock your potential. Resources- meditation and sleep exercise, clinical studies character strength survey. free 15 minute consultation also learn to organize thoughts and emotions, achieve goals with resilience, overcome irrational thoughts, denial and avoidance & replace with acceptance and action, experience spiritual growth and maturity, combat depression irrational thoughts and sadness. Increase communication skills with others also relationships. Learn techniques to increase happiness and achieve your goals
(541) 262-0799 View (541) 262-0799
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Teagan Trautwein
LPC Intern, MA, QMHP, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Medford, OR 97504
Waitlist for new clients
I have a deep appreciation for the innate wisdom and resilience that resides within every individual. I aim to foster a warm and inviting environment where I can support individuals, couples, and families on their path to rediscovering their authentic selves, strengthening their insight, and cultivating self-compassion. I am committed to providing compassionate and informed care. Embracing a holistic approach, I incorporate the latest trauma-informed treatments, including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Gottman Method of Couples Counseling, The Flash Technique, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
I have a deep appreciation for the innate wisdom and resilience that resides within every individual. I aim to foster a warm and inviting environment where I can support individuals, couples, and families on their path to rediscovering their authentic selves, strengthening their insight, and cultivating self-compassion. I am committed to providing compassionate and informed care. Embracing a holistic approach, I incorporate the latest trauma-informed treatments, including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Gottman Method of Couples Counseling, The Flash Technique, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
(541) 906-8283 View (541) 906-8283
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Judy Voruz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, QMHP-R, CADCII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
Waitlist for new clients
Trained as a family therapist I use several modalities to work with both individuals, couples, and families which include: Internal Family Systems Therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, and Somatic Experiencing.
My clients come from diverse backgrounds and are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and substance abuse. They are looking for a counselor who supports them in creating real change in their daily lives. They engage in counseling to understand themselves and appreciate their innate goodness and well being. They seek contentment and an experience of inner freedom
Trained as a family therapist I use several modalities to work with both individuals, couples, and families which include: Internal Family Systems Therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, and Somatic Experiencing.
My clients come from diverse backgrounds and are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and substance abuse. They are looking for a counselor who supports them in creating real change in their daily lives. They engage in counseling to understand themselves and appreciate their innate goodness and well being. They seek contentment and an experience of inner freedom
(458) 221-9815 View (458) 221-9815
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Michael J. Rhoades
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LPF, CADCIII, BHCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
Besides Psilocybin Experiences, I offer individual, couple, and family counseling to heal all those affected by addiction.
I now offer Psilocybin Experiencing and Micro Dosing. Research has shown and I have seen treatment resistant addiction conditions respond rapidly to psilocybin treatment, often in one session! I also provide assistance in dealing with what triggers your cravings, repair of relationships, and healing of traumas that resulted from using or may have contributed to beginning using in the first place. I also work with complicated grief from the loss of a loved one to overdose, suicide, or other traumatic losses. I have over 50 years of personal recovery.
Besides Psilocybin Experiences, I offer individual, couple, and family counseling to heal all those affected by addiction.
I now offer Psilocybin Experiencing and Micro Dosing. Research has shown and I have seen treatment resistant addiction conditions respond rapidly to psilocybin treatment, often in one session! I also provide assistance in dealing with what triggers your cravings, repair of relationships, and healing of traumas that resulted from using or may have contributed to beginning using in the first place. I also work with complicated grief from the loss of a loved one to overdose, suicide, or other traumatic losses. I have over 50 years of personal recovery.
(541) 625-1159 View (541) 625-1159
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Nikki Day
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520  (Online Only)
Existing in the world today is challenging on its own, now add depression, anxiety, panic attacks, interpersonal and family relationship concerns, money and health issues, etc. This makes daily functioning sometimes seem like an impossible task. It is within my personal belief that every individual has the ability to manage these symptoms and thrive in the world, we just sometimes need additional support. This is where therapy comes in. I provide a nonjudgemental approach to helping my clients achieve overall wellness so that happiness and joy don't just feel like a distant thought.
Existing in the world today is challenging on its own, now add depression, anxiety, panic attacks, interpersonal and family relationship concerns, money and health issues, etc. This makes daily functioning sometimes seem like an impossible task. It is within my personal belief that every individual has the ability to manage these symptoms and thrive in the world, we just sometimes need additional support. This is where therapy comes in. I provide a nonjudgemental approach to helping my clients achieve overall wellness so that happiness and joy don't just feel like a distant thought.
(541) 537-8848 View (541) 537-8848
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Jake J Mahon
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D, NCSP
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97504  (Online Only)
Jake is especially interested in working with children and families in rural Oregon who are at disproportionate risk for poor developmental outcomes. Appropriate referrals include concerns related to mood, anxiety, or stress response in individuals college-age or younger; concerns related to autism, ADHD, learning abilities/styles, intellectual functioning, or other social, emotional, cognitive, or adaptive developmental concerns; concerns for adherence to a medical regimen (especially T1D); and concerns related to parenting behavior, family stress, family communication, or child/adolescent behavior management.
Jake is especially interested in working with children and families in rural Oregon who are at disproportionate risk for poor developmental outcomes. Appropriate referrals include concerns related to mood, anxiety, or stress response in individuals college-age or younger; concerns related to autism, ADHD, learning abilities/styles, intellectual functioning, or other social, emotional, cognitive, or adaptive developmental concerns; concerns for adherence to a medical regimen (especially T1D); and concerns related to parenting behavior, family stress, family communication, or child/adolescent behavior management.
(541) 776-0821 View (541) 776-0821
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Christopher (Or Chris) Auer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Talent, OR 97540  (Online Only)
I draw from a broad array of counseling and systems approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (a form of CBT), Internal Family Systems, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Therapy and mindfulness.
I earned my Master's degree from a holistically oriented clinical mental health counseling program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts - one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind. Since earning my degree I have provided counseling across a variety of settings including non-profit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, employee assistance and now in private practice. Locally here in the Rogue Valley I have worked for both Asante and Jackson County Mental Health. At the latter location I trained the RN staff in counseling skills and fellow counselors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I draw from a broad array of counseling and systems approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (a form of CBT), Internal Family Systems, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Therapy and mindfulness.
I earned my Master's degree from a holistically oriented clinical mental health counseling program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts - one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind. Since earning my degree I have provided counseling across a variety of settings including non-profit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, employee assistance and now in private practice. Locally here in the Rogue Valley I have worked for both Asante and Jackson County Mental Health. At the latter location I trained the RN staff in counseling skills and fellow counselors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
(541) 249-4389 View (541) 249-4389
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Gizelle Luccio
Counselor, MA, CADC II, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
Medford, OR 97501
I have 35+ years of clinical experience in addiction, trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, family system intervention, as well as Spiritual Counseling/Guidance.
I seek to guide individuals to discover & grow into their highest possibilities. Through clear and compassionate inquiry, my focus is to support clients to learn to meet themselves where they are and to build on the skills and talents s/he possesses. Counseling supports/interventions are designed to remove barriers (e.g., limiting beliefs, conditioning) that block one from being empowered to make changes and live to the fullest capacity. Family/Couple counseling centers on encouraging each person to be aware of their own pre-sets & ego-mind expectations, and take personal responsibility for their emotional well-being/choices.
I have 35+ years of clinical experience in addiction, trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, family system intervention, as well as Spiritual Counseling/Guidance.
I seek to guide individuals to discover & grow into their highest possibilities. Through clear and compassionate inquiry, my focus is to support clients to learn to meet themselves where they are and to build on the skills and talents s/he possesses. Counseling supports/interventions are designed to remove barriers (e.g., limiting beliefs, conditioning) that block one from being empowered to make changes and live to the fullest capacity. Family/Couple counseling centers on encouraging each person to be aware of their own pre-sets & ego-mind expectations, and take personal responsibility for their emotional well-being/choices.
(458) 217-6495 View (458) 217-6495

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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.