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When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.
Leslie Trerotola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Leslie works with adults and seniors. She has experience working with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, life transitions, and stress management.
Leslie completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland. While in school, she interned at a community clinic and senior living community (nursing facility and short-term rehab). Once Leslie became licensed, she worked in an inpatient behavioral health hospital setting. Afterwards, she transitioned to an outpatient mental health practice. Leslie uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness with her clients. She also encourages her clients to use a holistic approach to health through exercise, nutrition, getting enough sleep, having supportive relationships, and doing activities that bring them joy.
You can expect Leslie to get to know you and address any concerns you have. She will be honest, but optimistic and realistic. Leslie knows your time is valuable and your trust is just as valuable, so she will work to earn that. She will also be respectful of your opinions. If that sounds like something you are interested in, schedule an appointment with Leslie 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 Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD 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.
When you feel like you can’t even look at your family member or be in the same room as them—and this feeling continues for months or longer—consider working with a family therapist. Family therapists are trained to help people work through familial problems and repair relationships with their family members.
If you are in Montgomery County and there is a big problem in your family, consider scheduling a family therapy appointment at Thriveworks Bethesda, MD. Our family therapists are capable of helping you rebuild these relationships and make them stronger than ever before. We even have same-week appointments, not to mention availability in the evenings and on the weekends. This flexibility is our gift to you, as we know just how important family is and we want to help you experience greater happiness from your relationships with your family members. To schedule, simply call (240) 513-3093.
Our family therapists and psychologists help families work through…
If the issue you are encountering is not on the list above, don’t worry. This is just the short list, as it would be virtually impossible to name every familial issue addressed in family therapy. Whatever it is your family is encountering, Thriveworks Bethesda family therapy and psychologists will use their skills and knowledge to help you resolve the challenge at hand and improve your relationships.
Your family therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks Bethesda, MD will first get to know your family as well as what exactly has brought you into therapy. This will inform the treatment they design for your family. That’s right, we create an individualized treatment plan for every individual, couple, and family that walks into our office. That being said, your family therapist or psychologist will equip you with helpful tools for working through your current (as well as future) problems.
Family therapy will not make your relationships with your family members perfect because the reality is that there are times when we will disagree with others, especially with those closest to us. However, family therapy at Thriveworks Bethesda will help you work through major issues that are harming your relationships as well as teach you skills for maintaining happy, healthy relationships (even during difficult times) moving forward.
The family therapists at Thriveworks Bethesda will not judge you or your family members. So, if you are in the Montgomery area, give us a call at (243) 513-3093. We’ll provide you with individualized care, made to help your family find greater happiness and success. When you call to schedule your appointment, your session might occur within the same week (if you want it to)! We can make that happen, as long as your family is ready to get started. Additionally, we have evening and weekend availability, which will allow your entire family to pick a day and time that works best for their schedules.
If you’re encountering problems in your family, schedule an appointment at Thriveworks Bethesda today.
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