![Esther McDonough, MSW, LCSW Qualified Supervisor](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/esther-mcdonough.jpg)
Family Therapist
Esther McDonough, MSW, LCSW Qualified Supervisor
Esther McDonough, Registered Clinical Social Worker
In 33904 - Nearby to Port Charlotte.
Families are a whole, we each play our part. When one member is broken, is the family whole? Do you know what words and deeds have constricted or brought freedom to family members? Are there blended family issues that cannot be mixed in even at high speed? What roles do you and other members play? What parts have been prescribed, what roles are played? Do you feel that you’re caught up in an old movie; same action, same words, and the same scene over and over again? When working with families, my main approach is Systems Therapy to strengthen the family unit. However, during treatment often times there is 1 or more family members that will need to be seen in individual therapy.
![Lisa Bissett, M.Ed., Ed.S., LMHC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lisa-bissett.jpg)
Family Therapist
Lisa Bissett, M.Ed., Ed.S., LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
In 34202 - Nearby to Port Charlotte.
That "One Big Happy Family" feeling is often fleeting, as it tends to be affected by the constantly changing demands placed on each family member. Sometimes family reactions aren't directly affected by painful or chaotic life events, but are conflicts or power struggles that may have existed from childhood. If disagreements and emotional/irrational behaviors have become the norm in your household, it may be time to enlist my help. As a skilled therapist & objective professional, I can help you & your family hash out your issues in a structured, safe environment. Furthermore, I can assist you in decreasing resentment & distrust, while helping you improve insight & communication w/ one another
![April Brown, Dr. April Brown](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/april-brown.jpg)
Family Therapist
April Brown, Dr. April Brown
Relationship, Sex, Intimacy, & EMDR Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor
In 33990 - Nearby to Port Charlotte.
FAMILY, COUPLES, INTIMACY, AND SEX THERAPY AND PRE-MARTIAL COUNSELING Family Counseling Our family affects who we are and who we become, both for the better and for worse. We learn our vocabulary, our habits, our customs and rituals, and how to view and observe the world around us. Anyone seeking healthier, closer family relationships can benefit from family therapy. Common reasons for seeking family therapy include: Divorce Parent-child conflict Problems between siblings Domestic violence Unexpected or traumatic loss of a family member Family therapy is necessary to address family issues and heal a family’s wounds.
![Marcia Norman, PsyD, (Doctor of Psychology)](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/marcia-norman.jpg)
Family Therapist
Marcia Norman, PsyD, (Doctor of Psychology)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
Everyone has a role in a family - whether it was a chosen role or assigned to you by your parents. Discovering your role, and whether you want to continue in the role is truly up to you. I can help with setting boundaries, and with those "walking on eggshells" relationships. Family relationships can be entrenched and hard to navigate. I can help untangle, understand and heal these relationships.
![Zack Carter, MS](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/zack-carter.jpg)
Family Therapist
Zack Carter, MS
Online Counselor and Coach for Men
Available for Online Therapy
Families are complicated. Sometimes those we love are the hardest to be around, often because of old hurts, personality differences, and poor communication. If you’re struggling with issues around family, I can help coach you through the challenges, teach you new strategies, and help you gain new insights. Whether you’re needing the accountability to set boundaries with difficult family members, or looking for new skills to heal relationships that are strained, I’m here to help. At Lion Counseling, our mission is to help you escape the cages that hold you back and become the lion God created you to be.
![Powers Relational Therapy, P.A.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/powers-relational-therapy.jpg)
Family Therapist
Powers Relational Therapy, P.A.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Available for Online Therapy
As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, we provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for helping our clients to take steps toward their goals. Family therapy can be done with one or more people in the session. We can work with you individually to explore and gain insight into your family relationships, and we can also invite family members to join and be part of the process.
![Tara Moser, LCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT-I](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/tara-moser.jpg)
Family Therapist
Tara Moser, LCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT-I
Owner
In 33904 - Nearby to Port Charlotte.
Let’s define family! You get to decide. One definition – family is a group of loved ones working on the same targeted goals. There are families of all kinds – blended families, disjointed families, adult children working with their parents, youth and their parents, and so many more combinations that we could never list them all. One of the most frequent calls we receive is for family therapy, however after some discussion with you, it is often an individual within the family that first desires a change to get the family change rolling. Family therapy is similar to individual therapy or couples therapy, it just has more people. It could be any combination of 2 or more individuals working
![Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kevin-fleming,-ph.d..jpg)
Family Therapist
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Most family therapists inadvertently create more chaos through their well-intentioned efforts to assist a family move through a change process. Why? Brains are inherently deregulated (all of us, may I add) and most talking and dialoguing misses brain-centric problems that need more intensive help. Many times the emotional trauma created by years of solving problems ineffectively can wreak havoc on the brain's parasympathetic nervous system, not ever giving the family a break from flight or fight thinking. Contact us for an innovative neuroscience solution to family dysfunction. Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.
![Marcus Thigpen, MA, Counseling Intern](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/marcus-thigpen.jpg)
Family Therapist
Marcus Thigpen, MA, Counseling Intern
Counselor, Life Coach, Performance Coach
Available for Online Therapy
As a husband and father of 7 I know firsthand the blessings and challenges of family life. I enjoy working with families to understand the patterns that aren’t working, and illuminate hopeful alternatives. Improved communication, empathy, forgiveness, boundaries, family roles, and trauma are assessed in putting the puzzle together to find healing.
![Natalie Lampkin, LMHC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/natalie-lampkin.jpg)
Family Therapist
Natalie Lampkin, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
In 34237 - Nearby to Port Charlotte.
There are times when demands on the family system cause wear and tear on the system which can contribute to a dysfunctional home environment. Family counseling can be beneficial in helping a family learn skills and strategies to rebuild and improve relationships. The therapeutic process can help family members gain an understanding of how the household functions and may focus on identification of roles within the family with the overall goals being identification of strengths, improved communication, and increased empathy and emotional support, which will create more effective family management.