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I am a dedicated and competent therapist with extensive knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, treatment planning, ...
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I am a dedicated and competent therapist with extensive knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, treatment planning, and Evidence-Based practices. I am capable of building excellent therapeutic alliances with culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups. I base my assessments and therapeutic practice on the biopsychosocial model, and I practice with attention to systemic dynamics and cultural factors, and with emphasis on clients’ personal resilience.
Cristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families address unresolved trauma, life transitions, and life stressors to achieve optimal wellness in multiple areas of their lives. Cristina practices evidence-based practices, and is engaged in continuous exploration of research of effective therapy practices. Cristina completed her Master in Counseling at Northern Arizona University. Prior to becoming a counselor, Cristina completed her graduate studies in Anthropology and worked as an anthropologist.
Her personal, academic, and professional experience guide Cristina's practice, whereby she is suited to help clients with diverse backgrounds. Cristina utilizes integrated approaches to psychotherapy, combining CBT and psychodynamic approaches. She is trained in AEDP (accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy).
Cristina believes that everyone can improve, and even achieve optimal mental health at any age. However, there needs to be commitment to the therapy process for positive and lasting results.
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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 Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert, AZ 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.
If you’re unsure of how to resolve the family issues that are preventing you and your relatives from being able to connect, family therapy at Thriveworks could offer solutions At Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ, our family counselors can help.
With expert guidance and insight, getting closer to one another has never been easier. Simply call us at (480) 613-3817 or book online to get started today.
There’s no universal rule that dictates if a family needs to seek counseling services. And at Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ we believe that any family, regardless of their situation, can benefit from talking with one of our counselors. With that in mind, there are common indications of negative dynamics and toxicity between family members, such as:
Additionally, it’s common for some family members to feel hesitant or hostile towards the idea of seeking family counseling services. This is normal, and it’s often due to them not understanding how a family counselor will benefit them and their relatives. If you or another family member feels closed off to counseling services, we understand. But remember—our providers aren’t going to choose sides, chastise, or berate anyone for the issues you need help with. Our family counselor’s sole focus is on helping you all to reconnect and to strengthen your shared relationships.
It’s understandable if you or other family members are feeling uncertain about sharing the details of your relationships with a mental health professional. But by doing, you’ll gain the opportunity to start healing, and to close the distance that divides you. Our family counselors are committed to assisting relatives with the process of working through tough issues and buried emotional pain; while it can be hard, the rewards can be tremendous. Family counselors can assist you and your relatives by:
Our family counselors are committed to assisting relatives with the process of working through tough issues and buried emotional pain; while it can be hard, the rewards can be tremendous. And if your family is separated by physical distance, you may find online counseling to be an appealing choice. All you need is a reliable internet connection and somewhere private to talk. With online family counseling at Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ, finding and connecting with the right provider has never been easier.
Family counseling might be able to offer you and your loved ones the stability and tools necessary to address the issues that have divided you. Our qualified team of mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Gilbert, AZ can provide you with what your family needs to reconnect and grow together.
While family counseling isn’t a reset button, it can help you and your family find solid ground once again. Reach out to Thriveworks at (480) 613-3817.
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