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6,537 people sought family therapy help in Maryland in the last year

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Kyle Kunkel

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What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

A go-to approach for family therapy involves acknowledging that each person's voice is valid, encompassing their feelings and thoughts. Family therapy focuses on the entire group, emphasizing that everyone must make changes for the benefit of the unit. Tools taught in family therapy include:

  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • The stress model of crisis, which identifies how each member affects the unit, teaching accountability and self-awareness to eliminate excuses for hurtful behaviors, instilling empathy to understand different perspectives, and creating behavioral plans to change unhealthy habits or behaviors.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

Meaningful progress in therapy is often marked by a client's admission that therapeutic work is challenging. Achieving significant change is seldom easy or quick; altering habits and thought processes requires time, exploration, and consistent practice in a nonjudgmental setting.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy?

Completion of homework assigned after each session is crucial. I believe therapeutic work extends beyond the session itself, occurring in the real world where concepts are applied and practiced. The therapeutic setting is a place for in-depth exploration of these concepts, setting the stage for applying learned skills and ideas between sessions.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement family therapy?

Making the decision to initiate therapy is a significant and empowering step, though it may feel daunting. To prepare for the first session, it's important to remember that you're already demonstrating strength and resilience.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

Remember, you're a rock star for taking that first step to schedule a therapy session. This act is both empowering and a testament to your strength, despite any apprehensions you might have. Preparing for the initial intake involves embracing your courage and acknowledging your proactive step towards improvement.

Starting Family therapy

What is family therapy?

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.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in Glen Burnie, 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.

What is the most effective family therapy?

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.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

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.

What is included in family therapy?

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.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

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.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in Glen Burnie, MD offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

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.

Need more help deciding?

Family issues, no matter how big or small they may seem, are hard. Getting into arguments and fights aren’t fun, let alone with those who are supposed to be nearest and dearest to your heart. Many people seek out their family’s support in tough times. Some people don’t have that. Instead, their tough times are because of their family. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t heal.

Learning to work through our difficult emotions that are caused by our family members can be hard. Thankfully, dedicated licensed family and marriage therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Glen Burnie can help. They can offer assistance and support you as you work through your difficult feelings, resolve arguments, and reconnect with your family members. If there is something that is standing in your way of living a happier and healthier life, consider reaching out for help. We can help you and your loved ones tackle challenges and see eye to eye. Just give us a call.

Who Can Benefit from Family Therapy?

If you answered yes to some, or all, of these questions, family therapy is the best option to save your relationships. Here at Thriveworks Counseling, we see families just like yours for so many different reasons. Here’s a list of common reasons why people choose to work with us:

  • Parenting issues
  • Behavioral issues in children
  • Lack of trust
  • Communication problems
  • Major life changes like moving or divorce
  • Grief and loss
  • Financial strain
  • Stress
  • Abandonment
  • Substance abuse
  • Mental illness such as anxiety or depression

The list could go on, so don’t worry if the specific challenge you are facing was not outlined above. There is no quick fix for any of these issues, but therapy may give you and your family members the guidance and support you need to get through them. When families are willing to work together, they can break harmful cycles of arguing and learn healthier ways to connect.

What to Expect in Family Therapy  

When you start working with one of our trusted therapists, they will first assess each individual family member for their specific needs and goals. Doing so allows your therapist to create a custom plan of treatment that focuses on the cracks in your relationships. Maybe the problem is on an individual level and everyone needs to learn how to work around it. Or maybe it’s on a group level and you’re not sure how to cope with the issue.

Family therapy is often short-term meaning you and your loved ones could be finished in as little as nine sessions. As we have touched on before, we understand that each family is different, and so are their needs. If you need a little more time to get through, don’t worry. That’s completely normal. Our goal is to help you all live happier and we will take as long as it needs to get there.

Ready to Get Started? Call Thriveworks in Glen Burnie to Talk to a Family Therapist

Not all problems can be fixed overnight. When it gets too hard to handle, that’s when we can step in to lend a helping hand. You and your loved ones don’t need to live like this forever and you certainly don’t want to lose the relationships you have. If you’re ready to get started to make meaningful changes to your family unit, give us a call and one of our scheduling specialists can help you get started. We have flexible scheduling and can get you in as soon as tomorrow. We look forward to helping you thrive!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Glen Burnie therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Self-pay costs at Glen Burnie
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Thriveworks Glen Burnie reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
I have known Kyle for over 20 years. She is one of the most caring and driven people I know. She goes above and beyond for her clients, friends and family. Kyle is an asset to your company. You are lucky to have her.
Read more I have known Kyle for over 20 years. She is one of the most caring and driven people I know. She goes above and beyond for her clients, friends and family. Kyle is an asset to your company. You are lucky to have her.
Glen Burnie Jan 2022
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★★★★★
I have known Kylie for over 20 years. She is one of the most caring and driven people I know. She goes above and beyond for her clients, friends and family. Kylie is an asset to your company. You are lucky to have her.
Read more I have known Kylie for over 20 years. She is one of the most caring and driven people I know. She goes above and beyond for her clients, friends and family. Kylie is an asset to your company. You are lucky to have her.
Glen Burnie Jan 2022
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie is located off of Cromwell Park Dr. The building across the street from us houses SB Microsystems, AIT Worldwide Logistics, and Idexx Laboratories. In addition, Muddy Branch Bridge runs nearby.

Phone number

(443) 512-2721

Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
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