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Having personally experienced the transformative aspects of combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts, I strive to ass...
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Having personally experienced the transformative aspects of combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts, I strive to assist my clients through challenging experiences by helping them understand the power of the mind/body connection.
Katherine Pixley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 13 years of experience. She works with individuals on the entire life spectrum, engaging them in building needed confidence and skills to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting, and life transitions, along with other mental, emotional, and physical health diagnoses. Katherine supports and guides clients in connecting the impact of their experiences with external behaviors.
Katherine graduated from Antioch University New England and holds a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. She combines traditional approaches such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy with dance/movement therapy, EMDR, and internal family systems.
Building trust in therapy is key to accepting where you are and committing to move in a new direction. Katherine seeks to create a non-judgmental space for this experience to grow and strengthen. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a more hopeful future, schedule an appointment with Katherine today!
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Christine Salas is a compassionate, heart centered Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon as well as a Healing Tou...
Christine Salas is a compassionate, heart centered Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon as well as a Healing Touch Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Loyola University New Orleans and received her Master’s in Social Work from San Diego State University. Christine has over 8 years of experience working with adults and older adults seeking support with stress management, life transitions, end of life, depression, and anxiety. Christine is a brief therapy expert, and supports her clients by utilizing mindfulness based, solutions focused, collaborative, strength based, and cognitive behavioral approaches, always working in partnership with her clients to best meet their unique needs and goals. Christine assists her clients in changing limiting beliefs into more empowering ones, releasing energy that no longer serves them, and cultivating mindfulness and self-awareness. Christine is here to support your self-development and healing journey so that you can feel empowered to create the life you desire and find more meaning and purpose in your life.
I am always honored to be invited to journey alongside each client as they tackle their unique life challenges, assisting them as ...
I am always honored to be invited to journey alongside each client as they tackle their unique life challenges, assisting them as they tap into their unknown strengths and emerge with a renewed sense of accomplishment and belonging.
Mark Redmond is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience providing outpatient therapy to individuals and couples. Mark specializes in relationship stress and communication issues, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, issues from childhood, and adjusting to life changes in general. Mark completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Tulane University.
Mark uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed strategies, as well as a variety of other evidence-based interventions and strategies, in ways that best meet the needs of the individual.
Whether you are experiencing a new stressor or trying to overcome long-standing issues, Mark is ready to work with you to find the right approach to help you become a better version of yourself. If you are ready to begin this journey, schedule an appointment with him 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 Salem, OR 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, OR 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.
It’s never too late to solve unresolved issues and strengthen your relationship with your family. Whether you’re a teenager struggling to get your parents to understand your way of thinking or a parent trying to create stronger connections with your adult children, your relationship deserves time and attention.
Therapy is designed to bring communication and civility to the challenges that arise in family relationships. At Thriveworks, we believe in long-term strategies that you can return to again and again as new challenges and situations present themselves. If you’d like to add conversational tools to your toolbox and help your family get back on track, please consider reaching out to us at our office at Thriveworks in Salem, OR.
No two families are alike and families consider contact a counselor or therapist for different reasons. However, some common reasons families attend therapy include:
These are far from the only issues counseling can address. Whether you and your loved ones have experienced any of the above challenges or entirely different ones, please reach out to the mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Salem, OR. Together, we can tackle your specific issues and work toward a solution.
Every family has its ups and downs. But those problems do not have to define you and your family members. Just as it’s important to work on individual wellness, it’s also important to work on your family’s growth and well-being.
Therapy lets you sit down with a trained mental health professional who can work with you and your loved ones to address your specific issues. Teaming up with a counselor can include benefits such as:
A counselor can serve as a mediator who ensures that each family member gets a chance to speak and address their concerns. You can learn how to better handle conflicts in a way that’s productive and thoughtful.
Therapy sessions can provide a structured support system to you and your family. At Thriveworks, we believe that a family’s success begins by addressing issues and problems head-on.
We know that your family has a busy schedule. That’s why we offer weekend and evening sessions as well as online counseling appointments via video. Additionally, we accept a number of different insurance providers and have offices that open early and close late. Our new clients are often able to schedule same-week appointments.
Your family’s mental and emotional health deserves time and attention. If your family is ready to work through its challenges, we would love to help. Contact us today at Thriveworks in Salem, OR to get started.
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