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am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions....
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am a female who understands the importance of being relatable and creating a safe place to explore feelings and emotions.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in treating trauma and understands how traumatic events can impact our mental health. Tiffany typically treats children, teens, adults, and seniors with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life issues/transitions.
In sessions, she uses culturally-sensitive (CST), solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT), reality therapy (RT), and much more. Tiffany is perfect for individuals who have experienced some type of trauma within their lifetime.
Dr. Tiffany Jackson completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Old Dominion University. She also earned a Master's and Doctorate degree at Liberty University.
Most people have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Tiffany is confident she can help assist and support you as you work through trauma and learn how past experiences can play a role in current mental health symptoms. She looks forward to seeing you in your first session together.
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As a therapist with many years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of people and have the ability to meet clients where...
As a therapist with many years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of people and have the ability to meet clients where they are. I’ve developed various ways to help those who want to make changes in their lives.
Lilith “Lily” Greenan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of experience helping children, families, and adults navigate life’s challenges. She has extensive experience in outpatient care, the child welfare system, and with trauma, substance use, and severe and persistent mental illness. Lily believes in the power of growth and change, meeting clients with compassion, understanding, and practical tools to help them achieve meaningful progress.
Lily received a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and uses a person-centered approach, drawing on evidence-based practices to empower clients to build resilience and discover new ways to cope. She incorporates psychoeducation, family systems work, and multi-system interventions to improve communication and stability.
Lily believes everyone can overcome difficulties and create a life they desire. She is dedicated to helping clients find strength, improve relationships, and manage challenges with confidence. With her guidance, clients can move toward greater stability, healing, and hope for the future.
As a mother of 4 and a partner of a veteran, I understand the complexity of issues that can interfere with maintaining one's menta...
As a mother of 4 and a partner of a veteran, I understand the complexity of issues that can interfere with maintaining one's mental stability.
Sabrina Floyd is a Supervisee in Social Work operating out of New York since 2021 when she moved back, along with her fiancé and four children. She has been an enthusiastic member of the human services field for over 10 years. She welcomes new experiences and helps her clients to adjust to their life transitions. She is committed to establishing relationships and building rapport with each client, identifying strengths and providing helpful tools that will help individuals independently resolve issues and achieve goals. Other areas of specialization include parenting/step-parenting, blended families, and advocating for children.
Sabrina completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Walden University. She offers a deeper understanding of mental health challenges, origins, and complex family dynamics. Sabrina utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness.
In life, we all are faced with unexpected challenges and changes. Sabrina has the passion and skills to support you in your transition to gaining new skills and techniques resulting in a new approach to managing life's curveballs. If you are ready to go on the path of rediscovery, schedule an appointment with her today!
My name’s Krista Hale, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in a variety of mental health settings for 45 ...
My name’s Krista Hale, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in a variety of mental health settings for 45 years. At the age of 54, I went back to school to earn my Master's degree & become a licensed clinician. I am currently offering counseling to individuals, families, & couples via telehealth. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, & major life transitions, and I have a particular interest in working with older women, couples of all ages & persuasions, those struggling due to our current political climate, and those in the LGBTQ community.
I obtained my Bachelor of Social Work in 1978, my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling in 2013, and I became a licensed counselor in Virginia in 2016. I use a person-centered approach, which involves being accepting, non-judgmental, and respectful of other worldviews.
As a warm, intuitive, and empathetic counselor with a sense of humor, I help my clients flourish despite life’s setbacks. Book your appointment today and start your journey to a better life.
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My go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is to identify the problems present by exploring relationship patterns and assessing communication challenges. I find this benefits the family in building awareness and replacing negatives with positives. This results in the family being able to listen to one another and improve their relationship in the long run.
I teach the following tools in family therapy:
I know clients are making meaningful progress in family therapy when they are able to resolve conflicts more positively and more frequently, they report different success stories, and the clinician observes progress when they see the family.
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy with practice and follow-through. The more that they do their homework outside of sessions, the more they are going to see a positive impact and start to thrive in their family.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can complete all their paperwork in the portal, ensure their co-pay is acceptable, and bring a list of their medications and previous history of treatment.
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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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.
Family is an important piece of a lot of people’s lives. Within a healthy family, people feel happy, loved, and fulfilled more days than not—however, it is no secret that families aren’t always functioning happily. Family dysfunction is a common occurrence. Ongoing challenges or unforeseen crises constantly threaten the stability of a family. And healthy families work to address and manage these challenges well. But sometimes, they need a little professional help.
At Thriveworks Chesapeake, we know that family issues arise, and we want to help restore a happy and healthy home. If challenges aren’t handled correctly within a family, each member of the family can suffer. Our counselors and psychologists work to rebuild relationships and open communication lines. Reach out today to schedule a family therapy appointment.
What is your family going through right now? Do you feel like you are all working together to maintain a happy and healthy dynamic? If not, it may be time to rebuild and restore your relationships. All families experience conflict, but if the conflict is not dealt with in the correct manner, it can be detrimental to your family. Here are some examples of conflict that can affect a family’s balance:
All of these are issues that can be tough on a family to overcome. There is no magic formula that will bring peace and harmony to families, but improved relationships can happen when family members are willing to work together.
Families operate under the same patterns and habits without giving it a second thought. When things start to go south, it can send families into panic mode. After doing things the same ways for years, how do you change the way you operate as a unit?
Through therapy, families may learn how to relate in new ways that respect each other’s needs and ways of life. When families put in time and effort to become healthier, their efforts are often rewarded with a restored home. Through therapy, a family can experience:
Families are systems where what impacts one, impacts the whole. Family therapy is used to help individual members of the family but helping the family function better as a whole.
Has your family hit a rough patch? If it is time for a more peaceful, balanced home, call Thriveworks Chesapeake today and schedule a family therapy session with one of our counselors or psychologists. We can assist you in overcoming and managing conflict.
At Thriveworks, we know your family is busy. We offer flexible hours with evening and weekend availability. Plus, new clients can often meet with a provider within the week of scheduling. In addition, our clinicians accept a variety of insurance plans and are ready to step in.,
If you and your family are ready to start family therapy, call Thriveworks Chesapeake today at (757) 414-6427.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesapeake is located near Poplar Hill Road and Taylor Road, off Western Branch Boulevard. It is just a short distance from Ebony Heights Park and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
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