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I understand the issues and struggles that many of us face, and I have a gentle but direct approach for those seeking services....
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I understand the issues and struggles that many of us face, and I have a gentle but direct approach for those seeking services.
Kirstie James is a Supervisee in Social Work with 1 year of experience providing individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She works with children through difficulties centered around behavior and emotional awareness, and with adults seeking grief support, stress management, and help adjusting to life transitions. Kirstie’s goal is to empower individuals to develop autonomy and self-reliance via an environment that provides safety and security. She offers active listening, reflection, and interactive feedback to her clients.
Kirstie received her Master of Social Work from Walden University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. Kirstie makes the therapeutic environment fun for children by incorporating games and offers a calm, relaxed, and open environment for adults.
Kirstie is a warm, vibrant, and understanding therapist willing and eager to assist clients through the triumphs and difficulties of daily life. She will help you break down goals into manageable steps and support you every step of the way. Reach out to Kirstie today!
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As a survivor of many different life experiences, I am able to work with clients and understand the challenges that life can often...
As a survivor of many different life experiences, I am able to work with clients and understand the challenges that life can often bring them.
Stephanie Tingler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in the counseling field. She is extremely passionate about walking alongside clients and providing the support and tools to help them reach their personal goals and live the life they desire.
Stephanie completed her Master's degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. She has experienced many different mental health challenges and knows what it’s like to work through them and experience true happiness through hardship. She utilizes a variety of therapy methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), attachment-based therapy (ABT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Stephanie wants to help you take the first step to healing and living your best life. She looks forward to helping you gain new insight about who you are and help you learn ways to use new tools to reach your goals and grow in your own strength. If you’re ready to begin your journey schedule an appointment with her today.
My personal experience as a queer and trans individual combined with my professional experience gives me a unique understanding of...
My personal experience as a queer and trans individual combined with my professional experience gives me a unique understanding of the daily stressors in life, as well as the frustration with systems outside of our control.
Kegan Anderson is a Supervisee in Social Work with 1 year of experience. His background is primarily working with children, adolescents, and parents using attachment-based, trauma-informed, and family therapy modalities in settings such as inpatient psychiatric units and intensive-in-home services. Now, Kegan is looking to expand his experience to work with adults and adolescents who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship challenges, and parenting challenges. Kegan would also like to work with the LGBTQ+ population to assist with barriers or challenges this population faces.
Kagan received his Master’s from Virginia Commonwealth University. He uses dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed practices, attachment-based practices, and motivational interviewing to help you discover your needs and how you would best like them met.
Kegan understands how beneficial the therapist-client relationship can be in reaching goals and discussing vulnerable topics. Together, you will identify strengths and address barriers to change while embracing passion and joy. Kegan knows that therapy is a unique experience for everyone, and looks forward to helping you create a life worth living.
It is my honor to listen and guide you as you embark on your journey of self-discovery, change, and gaining new skills and perspec...
It is my honor to listen and guide you as you embark on your journey of self-discovery, change, and gaining new skills and perspectives to thrive in your life.
Megan Essex is a Licensed Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience. She specializes in helping individuals navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and trauma. Megan has worked in a psychiatric treatment facility as well as outpatient settings and blends her education, life, and professional experience to aid clients in easing emotional pain and gaining perspective. She is passionate about helping others address their unique challenges and explore the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Megan completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regent University. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Megan is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. She will meet you where you are and build a strong therapeutic relationship to help you grow. It takes courage and humility to ask for help, and Megan is here when you are ready.
As an African-American female, I understand the presenting issues of financial and racial disparity, cultural bias, and intergener...
As an African-American female, I understand the presenting issues of financial and racial disparity, cultural bias, and intergenerational issues.
Vanessa Johnson is an LPC and Certified Substance Use Counselor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Vanessa offers over 30 years of experience in helping individuals with physical, emotional, and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, and substance use. She has worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and a Certified Substance Use Counselor with the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is also an Ordained Minister experienced in pastoral counseling.
Vanessa facilitates the growth experience for her clients using strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and reality counseling to assist her clients with the issues they are presenting. She is compassionate and respects the individuality and cultural backgrounds of her clients. Vanessa has the ability to establish a healthy rapport with her clients, understanding it takes courage to ask for help.
“I believe counseling is a partnership with the counselor and client striving to achieve a healthy life purpose for self,” says Vanessa.
As a woman who has overcome multiple life challenges, I want to assist you with resiliency. I'm going to meet you wherever you are...
As a woman who has overcome multiple life challenges, I want to assist you with resiliency. I'm going to meet you wherever you are currently and help you thrive
Tammy Simms is a supervisor in Social Work who has worked in the mental health field for 10+ years, working with children as young as age 5 and adults up to age 99. She enjoys working in the mental health field assisting individuals in managing life issues including grief, anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, and trauma.
Tammy completed her Master of Social Work at Our Lady of The Lake University. She is a widow and has experienced loss, and she understands the struggles of moving forward toward resilience. Tammy utilized various treatment approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and family system therapy.
We all come from different walks of life and may have similar, yet different, challenges or struggles. Tammy is confident she can support you by meeting you where you are currently in your journey, and help you move forward toward growth. If you are ready to take this journey, please schedule an appointment with her today!
As a Black Christian woman, I understand the challenges of breaking through cognitive barriers to embrace your worth and feel empo...
As a Black Christian woman, I understand the challenges of breaking through cognitive barriers to embrace your worth and feel empowered to create the life you deserve.
Shakarla Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience. She works with young adults and adults to manage issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, and self-esteem. Shakarla focuses on improving clients' self-worth by challenging negative core beliefs and collaboratively understanding how other contributing factors impact their behaviors and intrapersonal relationships. She emphasizes that the progress made outside sessions is just as vital as the work done during them, empowering clients to take control of their healing journey.
Sharkla received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from Regent University. She uses treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, internal family systems, reality therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian counseling.
Shakarla believes in celebrating daily victories as important steps toward achieving larger life goals. Seeking therapy can be tough but also the start of a transformative journey worth the time and effort. Shakarla looks forward to meeting you and helping you reach your treatment goals.
My purpose is to support and guide you on your counseling journey and help you achieve your mental health goals....
My purpose is to support and guide you on your counseling journey and help you achieve your mental health goals.
Lyn Ames is a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience. She specializes in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, anger, relationship issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, behavioral problems, and mood disorders. Lyn has served clients in in-home therapeutic services, outpatient therapy, and family therapy. She views life's challenges as part of the human experiences that allow individuals to grow.
Lyn earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She uses a holistic, personalized approach that utilizes various clinical techniques, from cognitive behavior therapy to dialectical behavior therapy and person-centered techniques.
Lyn’s counseling style is characterized by collaboration, empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity within an inclusive space for clients to share their emotions and experiences. She strives to ensure that individuals feel valued and understood. Lyn is dedicated to helping her clients find hope and healing life's journey. Schedule an appointment today!
I am committed to offering a compassionate and nurturing space where clients feel safe to explore their feelings, heal from their ...
I am committed to offering a compassionate and nurturing space where clients feel safe to explore their feelings, heal from their past, and grow into the most authentic version of themselves
Nicole King is a Supervisee in Social Work with 1 year of experience working with women and individuals who experience sexual abuse, human trafficking, domestic violence, postpartum depression, and childhood trauma. She specializes in depression, anxiety, life transitions, post-traumatic stress, and complex stress. Nicole also has experience working with the geriatric population and is committed to empowering her clients by helping them recognize the inner strength that has carried them through difficult times. She encourages them to harness this resilience, fostering a sense of agency and control as they navigate their challenges.
Nicole received her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. She uses clinical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian counseling.
Nicole encourages anyone needing help to schedule an appointment. Together, you will create a safe space for exploration and growth, empowering you to reclaim agency over your life.
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My go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is emotionally focused family therapy (EFFT). I prefer EFFT because it helps families develop a deeper understanding of each other's emotions, needs, and attachment styles. EFFT is a research-based approach that focuses on building a strong emotional connection between family members. It's based on the principles of adult attachment theory and emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation and empathy. In EFFT, I work with family members to identify and understand their emotional needs, and to develop effective communication strategies to meet those needs. This approach helps families create a safe and supportive environment where they can express themselves openly and honestly.One of the key benefits of EFFT is that it helps families develop a greater sense of empathy and understanding towards each other. By acknowledging and validating each other's emotions, family members can build stronger, more resilient relationships. EFFT is also highly effective in helping families navigate complex issues such as conflict, trauma, and attachment difficulties. By working together to develop a shared understanding of their emotions and needs, family members can find new ways to communicate and resolve conflicts. Some specific techniques I use in EFFT include:
Here are the tools I teach in family therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy when:
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy with:
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can:
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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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.
We may love our family members, but that doesn’t mean these relationships are a piece of cake. Sometimes, we run into conflicts with family and struggle to maintain healthy relationships. This is perfectly normal, but sometimes resolving conflicts requires a little professional help. Fortunately, the family therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom), specialize in helping families work through challenges and restore health and happiness in their relationships.
If your family could potentially benefit from working with a family therapist or psychologist, reach out to Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom) today. We partner with the best of the best: mental health professionals who have worked hard to gain skills, knowledge, and experience helping to restore and repair families. These family therapists are happy to offer you the guidance and support you need. Give us a call at (804) 980-7242 to schedule an appointment when you are ready.
Family therapy is a type of therapy specifically designed to help families address a wide range of issues that they may experience. A family therapist’s ultimate goal is to improve familial relationships and the overall health of a family. Common problems that arise among family members include those that stem from major life transitions and the development of mental illnesses. In some cases, family therapy is supplementary, and in other cases it is the primary form of treatment.
Many types of families can benefit from family therapy, especially if they are in the middle of a stressful or taxing situation. Here are some common stressors and source of conflict that cause families to begin therapy:
The family therapists at Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom) would love to work with you and help to repair your relationships.
Family therapy is led by licensed therapists: licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) to be exact! These professionals have unique skills, training, and experience helping families. Other professionals—for example, social workers and psychologists—also utilize family therapy techniques if they have completed family therapy training.
This form of therapy is often short-term. Typically, families go for an average of 9 sessions. That said, sometimes families go for longer, as it depends on their needs and goals for therapy. In addition, every session can vary in terms of what you work on as well as who attends. Don’t worry, your Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom) family therapist will walk you through the process.
Is there a conflict that is a major stressor for your family? Are your closest relationships at risk? Consider working with a family therapist at Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom). One of our family experts will use their skills, knowledge, training, and experience to help you and your family members work through the conflict at hand.
To set up a family therapy appointment, give Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom) a call at (804) 980-7242. A scheduling specialist will assist you with the easy process, which will involve introducing you to our premium benefits. These benefits include extended hours, including evening and weekend sessions, as well as a flexible 23.5 hour cancellation policy. Additionally, we accept most major insurance plans.
We look forward to the opportunity to help you and your family build better relationships. Reach out to us when you’re ready to schedule a family therapy appointment or to hear more about our services.
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