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As a social worker, I understand how challenging life stressors can be and the impact it can have on overall happiness, I want to ...
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As a social worker, I understand how challenging life stressors can be and the impact it can have on overall happiness, I want to support clients in living their life with fullness and meaning.
Jillian Lynch Lopes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who specializes in working with a variety of age groups ranging from toddlers to adults. Jillian has over 4 years of direct clinical experience, from in-home therapy and outpatient therapy services in the public sector, to a residential special education school with teenage students who have severe medical/behavioral/emotional complex needs. She specializes in a substance use curriculum for teens/young adults which she utilizes in outpatient services as needed. Jillian has also worked at a camp that supported children on the ASD spectrum.
Jillian completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Salem State University. She is certified in the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA). Jillian loves engaging in family work to strengthen relationships, while also focusing on individual needs. She has also engaged in parent sessions to support caregivers in learning positive ways to support their children with varying needs. In outpatient settings, Jillian remains strengths-based and client-centered, supporting each client there they are.
Jillian seeks to build strong connections with all of her clients. She cares deeply for her clientele and strives to support them in becoming the very best version of themselves. She meets each client where they are and does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Jillian wants her clients to advocate for what they want out of services and she will always be dedicated to meeting their needs. She believes in an eclectic approach utilizing numerous techniques and interventions to support all clients. She is task-centered and supports her clients in problem-solving around all their stressors. Jillian focuses on empowering clients to live their best lives.
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I understand that we all have our own personal and/or relational challenges at certain points in life and may need a little extra ...
I understand that we all have our own personal and/or relational challenges at certain points in life and may need a little extra help in progressing through those challenges to access the quality of life that we hope to reach.
Chiquana Bryant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina. She has been employed in the mental health field since 2006 starting as a community supports worker/case manager. She became a licensed therapist in 2012 and has gained a wealth of knowledge from the experiences of those she's counseled. She's come across all walks of life from small children and caregivers with a history of trauma and attachment issues, oppositional and defiant teenagers with behavioral challenges, and adults who are figuring out underlying causes of mental and emotional challenges potentially picked up over the course of their lives.
Most recently, she has been a therapist in a close-custody prison. She experienced what society may consider "the worst of the worst" human beings completely changing their thinking patterns and behaviors to be promoted and/or released from prison after gaining a new level of insight and motivation to succeed.
Chiquana brings knowledge of attachment issues, especially between young children and their primary caregivers. Utilizing play therapy and addressing traumatic experiences will aid in a parent's ability to help their child (and themselves) regulate emotions. The same goes for adults who have faced trauma over the course of their lives — narrative therapy and discussing the circumstances involving the trauma tends to help alleviate symptoms of paranoia and trust issues, depression, anxiety, anger, and mood disorders. Chiquana believes that any situation can be handled with a listening ear, knowledge of how the mind and emotions work, and patience.
Chiquana believes that the most important part of the therapy process is the therapeutic relationship. Being able to relate, empathize with, and understand you without any judgment or bias will allow her to best serve and assist you through whatever mental and emotional challenges you may face. However, without creating a relationship of trust and genuine regard for the therapy process, it will be impossible to see results. Please allow her to assist you by forming a therapeutic alliance that will help you to achieve your goals. Depression, anxiety, stress, behavioral challenges, relationship issues, and trauma can be turned around with the right attitude, persistence, and knowledge!
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A go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is building a shared positive experience for the family. The best way is to build up the relationships and to identify strengths to build on for the family unit.
Some tools to be taught in family therapy are new communication skills, how to understand family dynamics, and how to challenge assumptions.
A client is making meaningful progress in family therapy when they are able to utilize the tools learned in treatment outside of the therapy room.
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy by building activities and routines that they can share together.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can think about the goals they would like to achieve during treatment and be open to different ways of obtaining those goals.
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 Salem, MA 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 Salem, MA 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.
Does your family struggle to get along? Is there something impacting your relationships with them? Do you feel like there is nothing you could say that would make them actually hear what you want them to hear? There are family therapists at Thriveworks Salem Counseling who would love to help your family. To get started, just give us a call at (508) 392-4269.
Family therapy can help families work through a myriad of problems they are facing. There are some common family problems we see clients for which are:
This is just a short list of concerns that families face. We understand that every situation is unique. You can begin working with a family therapist at Thriveworks Salem Counseling as soon as this week. Our therapists and psychologists are ready to get started as soon as you are. Don’t wait any longer to get the help that you and your family needs.
Family therapy is often short-term, meaning you will finish out this process within as few as 9 or 10 sessions. When you begin, your therapist will take each individual family member’s needs and concerns into consideration prior to coming up with a plan of action. It is important to understand the family unit at an individual level to better see where the cracks are.
Each session may vary in terms of what is discussed with your psychologist. They will likely use a range of effective techniques but will always prioritize helping your family build:
The family therapists at Thriveworks Salem will do their best to help you and your family members work through the problems that are affecting your relationships.
Family is important and having a strong, healthy connection with your family is even more so. If you and your family are struggling to communicate or work through your specific challenges, get the help you need to build back up the trust that was once there.
To get started, you can schedule an appointment through our online booking system or by calling (508) 392-4269. We have online and in-person counseling available as we understand how some families might benefit more from one over the other. In addition, we have a wide range of appointment times to include days, evenings, and weekends. We also accept most major insurance carriers and have great self-payment options for those that aren’t covered.
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