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As a black woman in America growing up with limited access to mental health services, I find it a privilege to serve a variety of ...
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As a black woman in America growing up with limited access to mental health services, I find it a privilege to serve a variety of populations as a clinician.
Angel Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families working through anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorders, grief, and communication challenges. She began her journey in a therapeutic day school, where she discovered a passion for providing community mental health services. Over the past 5 years, Angel has served as a residential therapist, community outreach worker, and outpatient behavioral health provider in clinical settings.
Angel earned her Master’s in Community Mental Health from Concordia University. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support adults aged 18+. Angel draws from person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused brief therapy techniques. She is also highly knowledgeable in family systems therapy.
Angel creates a safe space for clients to feel seen and heard, emphasizing compassion, flexibility, and respect. Angel is committed to meeting clients where they are with empathy and unconditional positive regard. If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, reach out to Angel today!
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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 Evanston, IL 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 Evanston, IL 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.
Family is important. At Thriveworks in Evanston, IL we’re well aware—that’s why we have a qualified team of family therapists who are ready to team up with you and your loved ones. Family therapy seeks to bring relatives closer together and can help those who have grown apart to rekindle the bonds they share. Call our office today to find a family therapist that fits your needs.
It’s up to you and your family members to decide if you need a mental health professional’s assistance. But at Thriveworks in Evanston, IL, we believe that any family, regardless of their situation, can benefit from talking with one of our therapists. There are common warning signs that indicate that a family’s dynamics have turned negative, including:
Our family therapy team in Evanston, IL is committed to your family’s mental health, and the purpose of family therapy is to reconnect you with your loved ones. Family therapy can be a great way to:
Plus, you can stay connected virtually with our online family therapy options. You and your relatives can connect with your therapist and attend sessions together, regardless of where you all live. As long as everyone has reliable access to the internet and somewhere private to talk, families can access the tools and resources provided by online counseling anywhere.
Don’t hesitate if you’re ready to discover the benefits of counseling for you and your family. Thriveworks is committed to quality mental health care. And we’re excited to be a part of your family’s mental health journey. When you contact our office in Evanston, IL you’ll be assisted by our scheduling team. Our specialists are available seven days a week to help you with every step of the scheduling process including finding the right provider to match your needs. And once you are a Thriveworks client, you’ll have instant access to great benefits, like:
Navigating the challenges of difficult family dynamics can be difficult, but with help from the family therapists at Thriveworks in Evanston, IL, it’s possible for families to find stability again. Reach out to our office; we look forward to connecting with you with a mental health professional—one that can make a difference in you and your loved one’s lives.
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