Family Therapy in 06382
Carla Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uncasville, CT 06382 (Online Only)
Considerable experience working with adolescence who have suffered various types of physical and or sexual abuse, varying degrees of trauma, dysfunctional family systems and physical disabilities.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a broad base of counseling experience with; children, adolescents, and families. Areas of emphasis; mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and Asperger/Autism Spectrum. I view mental health holistically, incorporating the roles of mind, body, and spirit as key components to healthy living. I am a relationships-based counselor, which uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy as my models for treatment.
Considerable experience working with adolescence who have suffered various types of physical and or sexual abuse, varying degrees of trauma, dysfunctional family systems and physical disabilities.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a broad base of counseling experience with; children, adolescents, and families. Areas of emphasis; mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and Asperger/Autism Spectrum. I view mental health holistically, incorporating the roles of mind, body, and spirit as key components to healthy living. I am a relationships-based counselor, which uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy as my models for treatment.
Kayla Gauthier (Nickerson)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uncasville, CT 06382
Sometimes, life is just hard. If you need someone to step in and walk alongside you, this is what I can do. I believe life is like a book and you are the author. You have the power to write your own story. Whether you are dealing with tough circumstances, feelings of loneliness or just needing some strategies to work through a life transition, I am an open-minded and experienced therapist who listens without judgement and helps people find the best solutions for themselves.
Sometimes, life is just hard. If you need someone to step in and walk alongside you, this is what I can do. I believe life is like a book and you are the author. You have the power to write your own story. Whether you are dealing with tough circumstances, feelings of loneliness or just needing some strategies to work through a life transition, I am an open-minded and experienced therapist who listens without judgement and helps people find the best solutions for themselves.
Lori Ezzedine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Uncasville, CT 06382 (Online Only)
I believe that everyone is unique in their own way and that everyone's personal background brings a unique perspective. I aim to explore that perspective and help guide client’s in a place where they feel safe and comfortable. This allows for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. I create an individualized treatment plan for each client and help them develop realistic and attainable goals. Psychoeducation is an intervention I often incorporate and I tend to put an emphasis on coping skills, self care, and healthy boundaries, as they are all a very important piece of the healing and growing process.
I believe that everyone is unique in their own way and that everyone's personal background brings a unique perspective. I aim to explore that perspective and help guide client’s in a place where they feel safe and comfortable. This allows for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. I create an individualized treatment plan for each client and help them develop realistic and attainable goals. Psychoeducation is an intervention I often incorporate and I tend to put an emphasis on coping skills, self care, and healthy boundaries, as they are all a very important piece of the healing and growing process.
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.