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Are you constantly seeking ways to find balance in your life? Do you feel as though no matter what you do you are falling 10 steps...
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Are you constantly seeking ways to find balance in your life? Do you feel as though no matter what you do you are falling 10 steps behind? If so, Amy believes that engaging in therapy can assist you in taking a step in the right direction. Amy’s goal is to create a safe space and environment where you can open up and finally begin the process to attaining emotional freedom in your life. Amy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She completed her Master’s in Social Work from Alabama A&M University. Amy has extensive experience, including 11 years as an advocate for domestic violence victims and survivors. Amy also understands grief and bereavement concerns, women’s issues, as well as a variety of other issues including depression and anxiety. Amy’s specialty lies in assisting adults who seek to achieve balance and peace within their daily life. Understanding and validating your story is important to Amy, who is an open minded and empathetic practitioner. Amy works as a helper to assist you in developing self-awareness, find your strengths, and to promote growth no matter where you are in life. Delving deep into underlying issues can often present a challenge, but Amy is committed to working with you, as a team effort, to provide the help that you need to overcome.
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I know starting therapy can sometimes feel a little uncertain, so I want you to know this is a space where you can take things at ...
I know starting therapy can sometimes feel a little uncertain, so I want you to know this is a space where you can take things at your own pace.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. I specialize in supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and understanding space where healing feels possible. I value helping clients who may feel uncertain about making changes but are motivated to manage stress, set boundaries, or find balance. My goal is to provide tools that guide you toward clarity, confidence, and healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama. My work draws from evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and person-centered counseling. I am committed to meeting you where you are with empathy and practical strategies for meaningful change.
I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges and discover new coping methods. With warmth and guidance, I help you build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. You don’t have to do this alone because I’ll walk with you at your own pace toward healing and growth.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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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 Tuscaloosa, AL 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 Tuscaloosa, AL 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.
Maintaining healthy, happy relationships isn’t always easy, but it’s okay to ask for help, especially when those relationships mean so much to you. The family therapists at Thriveworks in Tuscaloosa, AL can help your family navigate difficult situations, and show your family how to build meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.
Call our office today at (205) 539-9994 to schedule your family therapy session.
A family therapist can help you work through a variety of issues, including the following:
Family therapy can help you resolve conflict or cope with the loss of a loved one, but it can also leave you with tools and techniques to build and maintain stronger relationships long term. Your family therapy sessions will be uniquely tailored to the specific issues your family is facing.
When you decide to pursue family counseling, your family therapist will get to know each of you on a personal level to better understand your individual experiences, perceptions, and the way your personalities interact and react to one another. Some members of your family may also require individual therapy to achieve the best possible outcome, such as depression therapy or addiction counseling.
Each family member who is willing and able to participate in therapy sessions is encouraged to join. These sessions will focus on uncovering the issues that causing tension or conflict and finding solutions that make sense for everyone. Our licensed professionals are experts at finding new solutions to old problems and can also teach you valuable skills including active listening, problem-solving, and peaceful conflict resolution.
If you’d like to see how family counseling with Thriveworks in Tuscaloosa, AL can strengthen your family’s relationships, you can schedule your first appointment online or call our friendly scheduling team for more information and assistance.
Thriveworks in Tuscaloosa, AL is here to help you hold onto the relationships that mean the most to you. We’re here to help you rebuild and repair them for a stronger, healthier, and happier future together.
Let a mental health professional at Thriveworks in Tuscaloosa, AL show your family how to overcome and accept your differences, clear the lines of communication, and start conquering the world together again.
Reach out today to schedule your first appointment. at (205) 539-9994.
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