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As one who has healed many areas of my own life, I understand the inner work required to live a healthy and full life....
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As one who has healed many areas of my own life, I understand the inner work required to live a healthy and full life.
Dominique Darby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. Dominique is intentional about helping others live the life they've imagined. She demonstrates compassion throughout her work with adolescents and adults, and actively supports them as they address their unique challenges. Dominique specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, major life problems, women's issues, ADHD/ADD, and parenting issues.
Dominique completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Mental Health Counseling at Webster University. She has worked in many capacities, once serving as a counselor in a level 2 state prison and as regional director of a private rehabilitative behavioral health organization. Dominique understands the complexities of life, which enables her to provide support and guidance to all clients seeking help. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, positive psychology to include the use of positive affirmations, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Life will bring many challenges and oftentimes we face them suddenly and unexpectedly. Dominique is confident in her ability to support each client as they embark on a journey of healing, restoration, and forgiveness. She utilizes the person-centered approach to therapy and tailors all techniques and skills to suit your individual needs so that you can cope with whatever you might be faced with.
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As a woman, wife, and mom of 4, life can feel like a constant race to do more and be more every second of the day. My goal is to p...
As a woman, wife, and mom of 4, life can feel like a constant race to do more and be more every second of the day. My goal is to provide a safe and empathetic place to slow things down and grow towards your goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience supporting clients on their path of self-discovery, healing, and growth. I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges related to trauma, self-worth, stress, and life transitions. I believe counseling is a collaborative process that fosters empathy, understanding, and resilience, and I strive to guide clients in developing meaningful goals and creating lasting change.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Liberty University. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, drawing on my experience in trauma-informed care, family systems, and solution-focused therapy.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel empowered to grow. I invite you to take the next step toward a life that reflects your goals and values, and I look forward to walking alongside you in that journey.
As someone passionate about fostering inclusive environments, I deeply understand the importance of creating spaces where everyone...
As someone passionate about fostering inclusive environments, I deeply understand the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels valued and heard.
Wanda Mayse is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience in behavioral health. Their expertise spans a variety of primary practice areas, including ADHD, autism, adjustment disorder, couples work, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, major depressive disorder, and general anxiety. Wanda has worked as a program director in a residential treatment facility for adolescents with intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders and co-directed camps for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.
Wanda has a Master of Science in Counseling from Webster University. They utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Wanda offers a personalized approach to therapy that treats the whole person within their environment.
Wanda understands that finding the right solution can be overwhelming, but she is here to make the process easier. With a commitment to listening and understanding, Wanda offers support every step of the way. If you're ready to take the next step, she invites you to reach out and start a conversation. Your needs matter, and she is here to help.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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A go-to approach for helping families in family therapy is to work on boundary-setting and communication skills in order to address concerns within the family unit.
The most important tools for family therapy are communication, honesty, and respect. It is important all family members respect one another in order to work towards positive change.
A family is making meaningful progress when each member is noticing positive changes in the family and they are experiencing less conflict.
In their personal time, families can supplement family therapy by planning activities that they can enjoy together in order to practice the skills they learn in sessions.
To prepare for their first session, families can try to identify the strengths of each member of the family so the therapist can tailor treatment to utilize and emphasize these strengths in order to strengthen the members's confidence.
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 North Charleston, SC 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 North Charleston, SC 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 therapists focus on helping families heal and improve their relationships. They can help you find peace during difficult times, work through challenges that feel insurmountable, and ultimately build happier, healthier relationships within your family.
If your family could use some help putting the pieces back together, consider working with a family therapist at Thriveworks North Charleston, SC. We have professional family therapists and counselors on staff who are happy to help you resolve your problems and enjoy each other again. Just call (843) 261-5949 to schedule your family therapy appointment when you’re ready. We’ll be here.
Family therapy is a valuable tool for families that have hit a rough patch. It can prove beneficial in times of stress, heartache, and uncertainty. To be more specific, family therapy can help families accomplish the following:
The above illustrates several major challenges that many families will face at some point in their lifetime. It’s important that in these times of stress, we focus our energy on getting through it together versus pointing fingers or lashing out at our family members. This is, of course, easier said than done. Fortunately, a family therapist at Thriveworks North Charleston can help you remain calm and properly discuss the problem(s) at hand.
Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT) most commonly lead family therapy. Other mental health professionals also utilize family therapy techniques in their treatment. Family therapy is typically a short-term process, as many families finish treatment after about 9 sessions. Additionally, these sessions usually last about 50 minutes. Of course, the specifics vary on a case by case basis. Your family therapist at Thriveworks North Charleston will assess your specific needs and monitor your progress to determine the best duration of treatment.
Oftentimes, family therapy is rooted in systems theory; additionally, techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy are often used in family therapy treatment, as they can help families better work through their familial issues. Remember: your family therapist will create a personalized treatment plan for your family! That said, they will set out to help you manage stressors that are negatively impacting family dynamics and also to improve your relationships with one another.
If you think your family could benefit from working with a family therapist at this time, call Thriveworks North Charleston at (843) 261-5949. We have onsite appointments available as well as online counseling therapy opportunities. We also offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances. Thriveworks North Charleston is happy to accommodate your needs.
We want to help you improve your family dynamics and enjoy one another’s company again. If your family is struggling to get along or to work through a particularly challenging issue, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. A professional family therapist can provide you with essential guidance and support. Give us a call when you’re ready to get paired with a skilled, caring counselor at Thriveworks North Charleston, SC.
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