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Though people may share the same issues, this doesn’t mean they experience and cope the same way. I believe clients should feel we...
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Though people may share the same issues, this doesn’t mean they experience and cope the same way. I believe clients should feel welcome, safe, accepted, and comfortable asking questions and sharing their experiences and thoughts.
Laurie Hoyt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. She specializes in helping individuals dealing with grief/loss, life adjustments, relationships, depression, anxiety, faith, anger, addiction recovery, trauma, emotional expression and coping, codependency, and behavioral issues. Laurie enjoys helping others understand the process of healing by identifying concerns, strengths, needs, and goals. She seeks to help clients uplift themselves in healthy ways so they can continue their journey.
Laurie received her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University. She uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and Christian counseling, among others.
Laurie is passionate about equipping clients with the tools to overcome challenges and rejoicing in their success. She believes you design your blank slate in therapy and is ready to walk alongside you and hear your story. Schedule an appointment today!
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Welcome to a judgment-free zone for you to heal and grow....
Welcome to a judgment-free zone for you to heal and grow.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions by providing compassionate care and practical strategies. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a focus on resilience, emotional healing, and personal growth. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward their goals.
I hold a Doctorate in Psychology from Howard University. My training and experience allow me to integrate research-based approaches into therapy, equipping clients with tools to navigate life’s obstacles and strengthen mental wellness. I am committed to providing individualized care that fosters growth and lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming, but therapy offers a path to healing and restoration. By working together, you will gain coping strategies, build resilience, and create healthier ways of navigating life. I encourage you to take the next step toward your well-being and look forward to supporting you on your journey.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My approach to family therapy is to recognize that each person plays a role in maintaining a sense of balance and allegiance in the family system, find aspects of their relationships that are hopeful, and find evidence of love and concern.
I use the “fair fighting rules” to help family members identify their own maladaptive communication patterns and then reflect on successes when these strategies are used.
Family members can work to identify the strengths and values of others, accept feedback and healthy boundaries, and feel comfortable bringing up difficult topics.
The family can use the time outside of sessions to practice new routines, use fair fighting rules during communication, and take time to enjoy each others' company.
The family members need to be present and agree to attend. Having a comfortable and private space is important, as well as making sure any online platforms work on your device. Be prepared to answer a wide variety of questions for the assessment, which might not have a lot to do with the primary problem. Also, knowing any medications and their dosage is really helpful. But overall, just take a deep breath and be open and honest about the problems you are experiencing.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Anchorage, AK usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Anchorage, AK offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Being in a family is like being a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. Each person contributes something unique to the bigger picture of the family. Figuring out how those pieces fit together, however, isn’t always easy. Sometimes, one piece being upside down or out of place can affect the whole picture. Being a part of a family means even though you’re an individual, your behaviors and emotions have a ripple effect.
Naturally, the puzzle pieces won’t always fit together with ease. No family is picture perfect all of the time. But sometimes, the conflicts and challenges you deal with as a family might make you wonder how you’ll ever manage to put the puzzle back together again. Luckily, sometimes all you need is an outside perspective.
When family issues become too big to solve on your own, it’s okay to ask for help. Even the closest families can benefit from working with a counselor or therapist. If you think you’d benefit from family therapy services, call Thriveworks Counseling in Anchorage, AK, or use our convenient online scheduling tool to set up your first session.
Family therapy and counseling are available for all sorts of families, big and small, new and old. You might feel hesitant to bring your issues to a therapist or counselor because likely, your family has run into conflict before and worked through it in one way or another.
There are many reasons why a family might decide to start working with a counselor or therapist, including:
In family therapy or counseling, you and your family members have a judgment-free space to discuss your issues. This is often a short-term form of treatment, with most families attending around 12 sessions. However, care can be delivered on a longer-term timeline as needed.
By working through your challenges with these therapies, you and your family members can build skills such as:
Taking the time to learn how to communicate and interact with your family through this conflict will help you deal with future conflicts and strengthen your family bond. Our counselors and therapists in Anchorage, AK, want to offer guidance and support as your family starts this journey together.
If your family dynamic isn’t where you want it to be, we want you to know that help is available. Consider working with a counselor or therapist from Thriveworks Counseling in Anchorage, AK, to help your family solve problems and grow together.
We offer comfortable online counseling options that let you see a provider over a video call. This is an excellent option for families that are busy or have members living in different cities. In addition, we offer extended weekend and evening hours and a flexible cancellation policy in case something comes up. We also accept many major insurance plans.
We want to provide a safe environment for your family to solve problems and help each other grow. Contact our office today if you’d like to set up an appointment with a family therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Anchorage, AK.
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