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
**Daytime Availability Only!** Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney and I am a compassionate and open-minded mental health therapist located in Des Moines. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and concerns, with particular interest in trauma/PTSD, women's issues, anxiety disorders, medical stressors and sexual strain/dysfunction. My approach is trauma-informed and empirically supporte...
My therapeutic approach varies with each individual and I believe it is my responsibility to provide clients with a foundation to make them feel in control of their personal situation(s). Every individual has their own story to tell and it is my personal goal to help clients identify their personal strengths, heal, learn skills to deal with stressful situations, and build upon their foundation....
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of how to move forward due to past pain, current challenges, or future worries? Although seeking therapy can be scary and daunting, I also believe it can be a catalyst for personal growth and change. I want to walk with you on your journey through these experiences that evoke difficult emotions, such as sadness, anger, hurt, and confusion, to help you...
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, or couple-related issues, it’s important to feel confident that there is hope. This is also true for adult children of divorce and adults whose parents wait until they’re grown to divorce. Adults with divorced parents (nearly 40% of adults) can experience problems trusting people, fear of conflict, fear of being inadequate or inferior,...
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differenti...
Trouble sleeping. Irritability. Forgetfulness. Low motivation. Each be a sign of anxiety or depression. You're not alone. Since the pandemic began, research shows depression in America has TRIPLED, and it's no wonder! Right now, life can feel out of our control and unpredictable; the 2 main ingredients for anxiety. On top of life's normal stressors, we're homeschooling, missing our friends,...
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and...
I have worked with children and their families for over 25 years and have been a therapist for nine years. I have two primary areas. 1) I often work with parents and youth to decrease emotional behavioral difficulties (e.g., anxiety, depression, social isolation, addiction, defiance, ADHD, trauma, self-harm, attachment issues, and family conflict) and strengthen the youth to develop healthy...
I know from my own personal experiences that making that initial call to a counselor and scheduling the first appointment can sometimes feel daunting and challenging. You are not alone. My approach to therapy is gentle, yet direct. I highly value meeting clients where they are at and truly believe you are the expert of your own life. As a client-centered and humanistic therapist, I will be a...
There are times in life when we can feel overwhelmed. During this time, we may need to find a place of support. I work with both individuals and couples. Our work focuses on changing co-dependent behaviors, creating healthier coping skills, and having better communication. My style is interactive, supportive, and empathetic. My approach is Person Centered and Psychodynamic. Counseling is a...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice since 2001. I care deeply about helping my clients work through challenges in their lives, with sensitivity and humor. Everyone has challenges but sometimes involving a mental health professional is helpful to produce needed or desired change. I take into account the influences of psychology, biology, culture, family context, and...
People come to see me for therapy to work through trauma symptoms, work on family dynamics, or other mental health concerns. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address a variety of mental health concern or challenging situations they face. I practice a client centered approach utilizing strategies to help people manage life’s difficulties, traumas, and unexpected events....
First Responders Welcomed. I offer telehealth or on-site counseling. I work with feelings of overwhelm by covid, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, bipolar, eating ds. In need of break through solutions to argue less and connect more? I am here for you. I see youth, adults, couples, and families. I have 16 years, 10yrs medical social work experience. Stop the emotional roller coasters of eating...
When life gets tough, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better. Imagine what it would be like to know you have the support and the tools to face challenges in life and to know how to seek additional help when you need it. You would feel more confident about yourself and your ability to manage difficult situations, even when it seems that you have lost all hope. In order ...
