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As someone who grew up in the field of mental health, I have come to appreciate the therapeutic value of allowing others to expres...
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As someone who grew up in the field of mental health, I have come to appreciate the therapeutic value of allowing others to express themselves without reservation as well as affording them the respect and dignity they duly deserve.
My name is Elliott Brown, and I am a licensed professional counselor with over 24 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults and children who have a host of issues to unpack: anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, relationship troubles, work headaches, grieving, and getting older, to name a few. When explaining the process of therapy to clients, I often use the "puzzle analogy": a) you dump the pieces out on the table, b) I help you look for the edges and other patterns, and c) you develop a clearer picture about how the rest of the puzzle needs to be solved.
My approach aims to provide you with a sense of relief in expressing often unpleasant thoughts and feelings, while also helping you recognize the themes embedded within these expressions. In doing so, you may develop a greater awareness of the world around you and, as a consequence, become more resilient in the face of adversity.
Please let me know how I can be of help to you. Life's problems aren't something we have to tackle alone. Therapy doesn't have to look a certain way; sessions can be a time to unwind and talk about whatever you see fit. Above all, I hope that you will leave therapy a more insightful and happier person.
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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 Hattiesburg, MS 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 Hattiesburg, MS 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.
Disagreements with parents, partners, siblings, and others can negatively affect your mental health. Ongoing conflict and behavioral problems may even lead to estranged relationships. Handling these issues is hard work. That’s where family therapy and counseling can help. Speaking with a licensed therapist or counselor familiar with family systems and techniques for resolving conflict may benefit your family. In addition, a therapist or counselor can serve as an objective third party who helps you see new solutions to your concerns.
Do you think therapy or counseling could be right for your family? Consider reaching out to a provider from Thriveworks Counseling in Hattiesburg, MS. One of our team members can help you set up your first session.
Family therapy is a form of treatment that helps families deal with their issues and create healthier relationships. During therapy, your provider will explore your family’s roles, rules, and patterns of behavior to help you find healthier and more effective ways of interacting with each other.
People reach out for family therapy sessions for many reasons, such as:
Your situation might not be listed above — and that’s ok. Maybe you’re dealing with a sudden tragedy, a major shift in your family’s daily routine, or worries about your child’s academic performance. A skilled family counselor or therapist can help you navigate these complicated family dynamics.
Family therapists are trained mental health professionals equipped to identify and reduce short-term and long-term issues seen in their clients. Our providers in Hattiesburg, MS, will get to know your family in order to provide feedback and actionable takeaways.
Some of the most common treatment methodologies used in family therapy and counseling include:
A good therapist or counselor will use techniques to reduce a family’s worries, provide for their needs, and create actionable goals. Whether you’ve worked with a mental health professional in the past or this is your first experience, therapy or counseling can help your family thrive.
At Thriveworks Counseling in Hattiesburg, MS, our mental health professionals recognize that every family deserves support, and they are ready to get to know you. We offer evening, weekend, and weekday sessions to help you find time for mental health services. We also accept many different forms of health insurance. This flexibility and convenience mean that most new clients can meet with a provider within the week of reaching out to us.
Contact our office today if you’d like to set up an appointment with a family therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Hattiesburg, MS. Our scheduling team is ready to provide you with excellent customer service and answer any questions you might have.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Hattiesburg is located near Weathersby Rd and W 4th Street, off Hardy St. It is just around the corner from the Merit Health Wesley and close to the University of Southern Mississippi.
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