Therapists in 45236
Gary A Schneider
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45236 (Online Only)
As a clinical psychologist with over forty years of experience, I provide treatment for stress, depression, and anxiety. I am also a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. In addition to individual therapy, my areas of specialization are family issues, child and adolescent problems, couples therapy, and alcohol and substance abuse issues. My initial goal is to develop a customized treatment/action plan after careful and efficient evaluation.
As a clinical psychologist with over forty years of experience, I provide treatment for stress, depression, and anxiety. I am also a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. In addition to individual therapy, my areas of specialization are family issues, child and adolescent problems, couples therapy, and alcohol and substance abuse issues. My initial goal is to develop a customized treatment/action plan after careful and efficient evaluation.
Margaret Pennington
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45236 (Online Only)
Life is a journey. Where are you in your journey? Are wounds from the past holding you back? Are you in a stage of growth or transitions, or struggling to manage and cope with today’s stresses? Maybe you are looking ahead in your journey and facing life choices, looking for directions, or just want to move forward in a healthier way. Counseling can help empower you to navigate your journey.
Life is a journey. Where are you in your journey? Are wounds from the past holding you back? Are you in a stage of growth or transitions, or struggling to manage and cope with today’s stresses? Maybe you are looking ahead in your journey and facing life choices, looking for directions, or just want to move forward in a healthier way. Counseling can help empower you to navigate your journey.
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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.