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I am a woman of color who is compassionate and non-judgmental of others....
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I am a woman of color who is compassionate and non-judgmental of others.
I am Kaffie Wilcoxon, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 24 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My passion for counseling grew from balancing my journey as a wife, mother, and grandmother while pursuing higher education and a full-time career. Over the years, I’ve worked with clients from all walks of life, providing support through transitions, hardships, and victories. My approach is rooted in compassion, respect, and collaboration, empowering each person to uncover their strengths and move toward their goals.
I hold a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Florida. My approach combines evidence-based practices with personalized strategies that respect each client’s unique needs and experiences. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported and encouraged to pursue growth and healing.
I believe in helping clients achieve empowerment and self-satisfaction as they manage life’s demands. Whether addressing personal struggles, building healthier relationships, or overcoming obstacles, I am committed to guiding clients with care, encouragement, and the tools they need to thrive.
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This will be a journey where I will walk alongside you, supporting you through tough times and cheering you on in easier times....
This will be a journey where I will walk alongside you, supporting you through tough times and cheering you on in easier times.
Melissa Dobson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked with all ages in both inpatient and outpatient settings to address various mental health concerns, as well as substance use issues. Melissa specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Melissa completed her Master's in Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Florida. Melissa utilizes treatment approaches that include motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Melissa is passionate about supporting and empowering you with tools and techniques to help you face life’s challenges. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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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 Boynton Beach, FL 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 Boynton Beach, FL 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.
You may also be faced with negative family dynamics that are pushing you into a negative headspace. But there’s still hope through family therapy at Thriveworks in Boynton Beach, FL.
Talk to your relatives and decide if a family therapist could have a positive impact. And when you’re ready, our providers will be here to help—reach out online or give us a call to get started.
If you’re unsure of whether your family is having issues or not, some common indications of unhealthy family dynamics may include:
Since family dynamics are unique to each household, it’s important to talk openly and honestly with your Thriveworks provider about the issues that are affecting your family. And while you’re giving your family therapist feedback, you can trust that your personal information will be kept confidential and secure, Like each of our many locations across the country, our Boynton Beach, FL office adheres to HIPAA’s tight privacy regulations.
Family therapists are able to assist relatives with difficult situations that have caused emotional turmoil, or that are hard to talk about alone. Some of the situations that family therapists can assist with include:
Family therapists can also assist relatives as they talk through difficult conversations, acting as a mediator and supportive guide. When you and your loved ones are ready, a family therapist at Thriveworks in Boynton Beach, FL can help you close the distance and repair your relationships.
When you and your family decide that you’re ready to talk with a mental health professional, you can call our office to get started or book online:
If you’re interested in discovering the difference that family therapy at Thriveworks in Boynton Beach, FL can offer, then call us today to get started or schedule online.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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