Families experience ups and downs. Maintaining family cohesion isn’t always easy. There may be life events that make being a part of a family stressful, such as financial issues, divorce, mental illness, and the general tasks of life. Family therapy is an excellent option for people wanting to address familial problems or family dynamics.
Available Treatment Options
In family therapy, counseling interventions that therapists use include behavioral interventions like modeling communication or parenting techniques and roleplays, where family members put themselves in the shoes of another family member. Interventions may also involve establishing boundaries among family members that allow the family to work better as a unit.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Family Conflict
People's lives are shaped not as much by their experiences but rather by how they perceive their experiences. "When we change how we look at things, the things we look at change" Wayne Dyer. By expanding what is assumed, expected or believed people become able to change how they experience life. As thinking changes for the positive even challenges can be experienced as an opportunity for growth...
At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced b...
Do you feel like all the pieces are falling apart? Have life transitions caused you to feel completely unsteady? Are you experiencing an inner battle where who you are and who you wish to be, are in conflict? Do you carry shame, trauma, and secrets so deeply and feel unsafe exploring and healing these parts? Do you live an alternative lifestyle (LGBTQIA, Poly, Kink, BDSM) and do not know where ...
To me, there is an energy and promise in childhood and adolescence that is exciting and hopeful.Building blocks are being laid and the ground is fertile for change and growth.It can be a time of great discovery of self, one’s passions, and one’s place in the world. It can also be confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes difficult to navigate. Counseling should offer children, teens, and familie...
My therapeutic approach to working with clients is strength-based and person-centered. I work to create an environment where you can develop trust in me and feel safe to share your story. With this environment in place, we work together to create realistic goals that can meet your needs and provide you with the skills to find more balance and meet the challenges of life. My primary areas of foc...
Life can be hard sometimes. Situations, circumstances and relationships can seem to be overwhelming or even impossible to handle. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, to be a support through the difficult times, to help us sort things out, and to learn more healthy positive ways of overcoming these situations. I can be that support for you. I will utilize a personalized approach to therap...
Are you having problems at your job or in your personal life? Are you having problems with your sex life? Do you feel anxious, confused, depressed, hopeless, or stressed? I am here to help you to thrive in your personal and professional lives. Let me counsel and coach you through some of your tough situations and past trauma. I come to the field of psychotherapy after many years as a teacher,...
Are you tired of feeling "stuck" in a repetitive pattern with your partner and it just won't stop no matter what you do? Do you have low sexual desire and you are concerned it won't come back? Have you been told you have a sex/porn addiction? Are you polyamorous and having a hard time with jealousy or fear? Mindful Sex and Relationship Therapy, LLC is a private practice specializing in sexual a...
Sometimes we get stuck in patterns. We may struggle with self-acceptance, find ourselves in a "You vs. Me" relationship dynamic, feel detached from our sexual self, or feel hopeless about our situation because we tried multiple solutions that just didn't seem to work. Deep down we want better for ourselves but we just don't know how to achieve it. This is where therapy can help. Think of therap...
My clients are often very high-functioning people who have held it together on the outside, while suffering internally for far too long. Many people believe that "trauma" has to be something extreme, and I often hear clients say, "My trauma isn't as bad as..." For the purposes of treatment, trauma is simply something that has happened to you that has changed the way you see the world. My clinic...
My clients are seeking more in life. Their internal compass has led them to seek counseling services, and I am an honored and humbled passenger on their therapy journey. I have experience being both the client and the therapist. My diverse life experiences make me an invaluable resource in your therapy journey. I approach each client with compassion and respect. I aim to help everyone gain...
Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between you and Dr. Sandra Smith-Hanen. Dr. Sandra will help you to navigate life’s challenges in a supportive environment. It is her goal to help you to verbalize openly in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Together you will work collaboratively to determine, adapt and develop a new mindset and behavioral actions to help you develo...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR WEEKEND HOURS* I believe that therapy should provide a space for exploration - free of judgement, criticism, and expectations - and is most successful when built on a trusting and collaborative relationship. I firmly believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in seeking the solutions to your unique struggles. I practice Cognitive...
Hello. I provide Telehealth services for adolescents, adults and their families. It is my goal to help people work through intense emotions, unhelpful thoughts, and challenging life circumstances. Using a strengths-based approach, I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help them reach their mental health goals. I have worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field before MN...
Lisa utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic and Strength Based Approaches. She believes in the strength of the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. Lisa employs honesty, humor and her genuine love of people to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental and therapeutic environment. She aims to meet clients where they are to help fos...
