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I like to think like a leader. A leader is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.
Ophelia Boadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in Nonprofit Organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
Ophelia works with children, adolescents, and adults to help them gain insight and build tools to face challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other related issues with others including peers/family, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, and specific life stressors.
Family/couple conflict can create stress and distance within the family. She works with family members looking to reduce conflict and improve the interactions and connections in order to positively impact the family relationships and problem solve. Ophelia also supports parents with additional parenting skills using evidence-based models such as the Strengthening Family Program.
Ophelia uses multiple approaches including psychodynamic (talk therapy), cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, narrative, solution-focused, and family systems therapies, as well as evidence-based approaches such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Manage and Adapting Practice.
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I'm a therapist in rural southwest Virginia known for my ability to establish strong connections with clients, especially children...
I'm a therapist in rural southwest Virginia known for my ability to establish strong connections with clients, especially children and families, through active listening and empathetic understanding.
Reece Cumbo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience in his field. He specializes in supporting individuals and families with issues including mental stress, life transitions, domestic abuse, family conflict, and gender identity concerns. Reece has a background in youth counseling in diverse settings such as homes, schools, probation, out-of-home placement, and out-of-school placement. He values creating a safe space for clients and ensures inclusive, affirming care for everyone regardless of background, beliefs, or orientation.
Reece has a Master of Social Work from East Tennessee State University. He often uses his expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy to foster genuine connections and empower clients to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. He also uses narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Reece is particularly committed to providing compassionate care for the LGBTQIA+ community but welcomes the opportunity to connect with anyone looking for help. Reach out to Reece for a supportive, understanding, and transformative therapeutic experience.
As a woman who has worked with many clients of all types of backgrounds, I look forward to learning more about your journey and wa...
As a woman who has worked with many clients of all types of backgrounds, I look forward to learning more about your journey and ways I can help you.
Sorcha Wool is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience. She works with children, teens, adults, families, and others who are struggling with depression, family issues, stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more.
Sorcha completed her Master's Degree at Florida International University. She uses multiple approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy (TFT), and much more.
Sorcha will partner together with you, whether you are a family seeking stability and better understanding, or an individual who needs support and guidance. She invites you to step forward and schedule your first session.
I believe that every individual can get through difficulties that arise in life and sometimes we need some help. I am passionate...
I believe that every individual can get through difficulties that arise in life and sometimes we need some help. I am passionate about providing a safe space for you to talk about your story.
Whether you are grieving the loss of a relationship, struggling to communicate to the important people in your life more effectively or you are unsure about how to build a stronger relationship with your child. With compassion and respect we will unearth what is getting in the way of what you want.
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One go-to approach that is often used in family therapy is structural family therapy. Structural family therapy helps members within a family learn about the structure and inner workings of the family itself, as a whole made up of interworking parts. From this perspective, families are made up of individuals who have their own roles within the system, and their own connections to each of the other individuals. This approach can be particularly useful for families dealing with transitional periods where roles and responsibilities may be changing, such as a new child entering the family, or a teenager becoming an adult and trying to launch/become independent.
An important part of getting started in structural family therapy involves looking at a family's history and doing activities such as mapping using a genogram, where the greater family tree/history is visualized through the use of descriptive connections in the relationships between members. Another activity that may often be utilized is enactment, a kind of role-play where the therapist can guide the family through discussions or activities and help the family sculpt healthier interactions and expectations through teaching/practicing different approaches and communication strategies.
Some indications of meaningful progress in family therapy include improved communication/interactions, improved moods among family members, doing more enjoyable things together outside of sessions, and being more self-directed in sessions (needing less guidance/intervening from the therapist).
In family therapy, a therapist may often assign session homework, so earnestly working on session homework and practicing things from sessions outside of sessions are two very important parts of working towards progress. Another thing that can be useful in between sessions is to journal about specific family interactions that come up and reflect on them after the fact, describing/analyzing them by utilizing concepts learned in sessions.
To prepare for family therapy, it can be helpful to write out your concerns, your observations of dynamics/patterns/etc., questions you have about therapy/the therapist, and what you want to achieve by doing 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.
Thriveworks family therapists in Henrico, 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 Henrico, 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.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Henrico is located in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center near Gayton Road and Gaskins Road, off West Broad Street. It is close to Vertical Church and just a short distance from the Tuckahoe Village West Recreation
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