![Jessica Parlor, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jessica-parlor.jpg)
Family Therapist
Jessica Parlor, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
In 10016 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples focuses on strengthening the emotional bond between partners. Through structured sessions, we explore underlying patterns and attachment needs driving relationship dynamics. Using interventions aimed at fostering empathy and understanding, we facilitate open communication and emotional expression. Couples learn to recognize and address negative interaction cycles, replacing them with healthier patterns of connection and responsiveness. EFT emphasizes creating a secure attachment bond, fostering feelings of safety and trust within the relationship. By deepening emotional intimacy and building a stronger connection, couples experience wellness.
![Walter Matweychuk, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/walter-matweychuk.jpg)
Family Therapist
Walter Matweychuk, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
In 10016 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Distressed family members too often exclusively focus their efforts on changing their difficult sibling, parent, grandparent or in-law. This is ineffective. Difficult family members often resist such efforts. I teach each family member how to first work on changing their own self-defeating emotional and behavioral reactions in response to their difficult family members. Once someone calms down and not gets so upset about the other people in their family they can influence other people to find better ways to live with or at least gracefully tolerate each other. I show each family member how to work on themselves in order to have a better chance of influencing others. Think about this.
![Allia Brickman, LMHC, CGT, CCATP, CHT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/allia-brickman.jpg)
Family Therapist
Allia Brickman, LMHC, CGT, CCATP, CHT
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
In 11030 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Families can carry either unhealed wounds or trauma and/or may have unhealthy communication patterns. These issues can be significantly improved with family therapy. I create a safe space for all parties to share their feelings in a healthy way, without blame, focusing on their own personal experience. I then provide exercises and tools to help them gain understanding of one another and validate one another. This has often been markedly lacking and can be very healing to receive. We go back in time to understand how the current dynamic in the family developed and with that understanding, how it can be shifted into a healthier dynamic.
![Walter Masterson, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/walter-masterson.jpg)
Family Therapist
Walter Masterson, LCSW
Psychotherapy and Counseling
In 10021 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Careers and children each place enormous stress on a couple’s ability to be together in an intimate and satisfying way. Every couple has different ways of dealing with the challenges, and counseling can provide the perspective and encouragement to re-create a shared vision for the future. For something as important as this, it is surprising how little training and preparation were given; family therapy fills in the blanks.
![Francesca Wehr, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/francesca-wehr.jpg)
Family Therapist
Francesca Wehr, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 07451 - Nearby to Elmsford.
In my approach to family counseling, I focus on improving communication, understanding, and harmony within the entire family unit. I work with families to identify underlying issues, address conflicts, and foster healthier dynamics that support individual growth and collective well-being. By exploring each family member's perspective, I help families develop more effective ways of interacting and resolving disputes. The goal is to strengthen relationships, build mutual respect, and create a more cohesive and supportive family environment.
![Maria Sue Butler, LMFT, Supervisor State Of Florida](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/maria-sue-butler.jpg)
Family Therapist
Maria Sue Butler, LMFT, Supervisor State Of Florida
LMFT Diplomate, Certified of Anger management
In 10022 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Families are the most important elements of society. We believe that healthy families form great communities. It all starts with the couple. We do intense couples and family therapy. Our relational skill building approach has helped many couples and families to reduce violence, conflict, miscommunication and anger at home. We are the only ones who give you a two-for-one treatment. We provide couples and family treatment along with anger management treatment at not extra cost.
![Hal Brickman, LCSW, RCSW, CSW, MSW, CHT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/hal-brickman.jpg)
Family Therapist
Hal Brickman, LCSW, RCSW, CSW, MSW, CHT
New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 11507 - Nearby to Elmsford.
It wasn't always this way. There was a time you looked forward to being with each other. There was trust and you enjoyed each other's company. Now it feels like there is an invisible wall separating you. Hal's soothing wisdom offers you the opportunity to learn the vital building blocks leading to a trusting and loving relationship. Hal is an experienced and highly regarded couples counselor. He is also a published author and was invited to appear as a special guest on David Lettermans Late Night television program on 2 separate occasions. Hal's schedule is flexible and appointments are available days, evenings and Sundays. Since 1975.
![Mars & Venus Counseling Center, LCSWs, DCSW, LPCs, LCADCs, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mars-0-venus-counseling-center.jpg)
Family Therapist
Mars & Venus Counseling Center, LCSWs, DCSW, LPCs, LCADCs, Ph.D.
LCSWs, DCSW, LPCs, LAC, LCADCs, and Ph.D.
In 07666 - Nearby to Elmsford.
The family can be the very foundation of support, comfort, and love, but it can also be the greatest source of stress, strain, and sorrow. Our compassionate and experienced family counselors help family members have a closer, stronger, and more rewarding relationship with each other and teach family members how to resolve conflict in a healthy way. Our counselors can assist parents to address the unique needs of children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, communicative, and learning issues. They will help facilitate much-needed dialogue between feuding family members. The counselors will assess how best to treat the family. Sometimes, counseling will be conducted with the entire family present and sometimes with just the designated child. At...(view profile to read more)
![Transformation Counseling Services, LMSW,PsyD,LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/transformation-counseling-services.jpg)
Family Therapist
Transformation Counseling Services, LMSW,PsyD,LCSW
LMSW,PsyD, LCSW,LPC
In 10003 - Nearby to Elmsford.
We help family members work together to reconnect, strengthen existing resources and find solutions to tough problems. Family therapy can be useful in family situations that result in stress, grief, anger or conflict. Issues that may bring a family to therapy could include: a problem a child is having in school, mental, behavioral, or physical illness of a family member, loss of a family member, or dissatisfaction or dissolution in a marriage At Transformation Counseling we focus on aiding families in developing more effective, less stressful patterns of living. If you and your family are ready to take that step please contact us.
![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
In 10607 - Nearby to Elmsford.
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.
![Rich Heller, MSW, CPC, ACC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rich-heller.jpg)
Family Therapist
Rich Heller, MSW, CPC, ACC
Relationship Coach
In 10803 - Nearby to Elmsford.
What makes working with you as a family different than you as an individual is your family has an identity as well. In fact, the health of your family has a great deal to do with how much you acknowledge the distinction between yourself as an individual and who you are a part of a family. In our work together, you and your partner will begin to differentiate yourselves as individuals from who you are in your family so that you can begin to nurture both.
![Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kevin-fleming.jpg)
Family Therapist
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
In 10012 - Nearby to Elmsford.
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 dysregulated (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 dystunction. Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161
![Rich Esposito, M.S. CAMS](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rich-esposito.jpg)
Family Therapist
Rich Esposito, M.S. CAMS
Professor Rich Esposito, M.S., CAMS
In 10567 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Family therapy focuses on relationshipswithin the family unit, and takes place with other family members present. My approach is to work individual first, and then bring in the family together so we can work-out what is working or what is not working. Individual counseling works because we can first see if there are any personal issues first, then bring it to family sessions.
![Tanvi Mathew, MS, LPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/tanvi-mathew.jpg)
Family Therapist
Tanvi Mathew, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
In 07450 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Families who come to Emerge redefine their goals individually and as a family unit. They gain an understanding of where their feelings and behaviors stem from and what they need to change. Within a matter of months families begin to see the growth and change that once was stagnant because they have now learned to communicate with one another through effective listening and reflective responding.
![Joel Stukalin, PHD, ABPP, FAACP, MS](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/joel-stukalin.jpg)
Family Therapist
Joel Stukalin, PHD, ABPP, FAACP, MS
QUEENS COUPLES COUNSELING CENTER
In 11375 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Dr. Sara Mandelbaum and Dr. Joel Stukalin are expert consultants for short-term interventions with families, specifically related to child-rearing & blended family issues. They consult regularly with concerned parents and grandparents about family related issues that threaten the family health and integrity. Usually a few, comprehensive sessions with Dr. Joel or Dr. Sara lay the groundwork for a better understanding that leads to the resolution of family problems. Where necessary individulal counseling referrals can be made. Clients have stated that the focused, intelligent & solution-oriented approach from our sessions has often helped them derive necessary knowledge for family harmony
![Chris Colasuonno, LCSW-R, MBA, CASAC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/chris-colasuonno.jpg)
Family Therapist
Chris Colasuonno, LCSW-R, MBA, CASAC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor
In 10598 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Family therapy is an active approach that Chris Colasuonno, LCSW-R uses to help bring peace and harmony for the family. There are a lot of dynamics in a family where psychotherapy and counseling can balance out clients and family. A family's culture, dynamics, viewpoint can play a big part in how a family interacts. Many families have issues with mental illness and substance abuse issues that effect each member. Some families benefit from couples therapy, relationship counseling that can lower anger and get individuals to communicate effectively. Chris possesses a lot of experience to balance out a family member's viewpoint using cognitive behavior therapy to find solutions.
![Marcy Abramsky, Licensed Clinical SW,Life Coach](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/marcy-abramsky.jpg)
Family Therapist
Marcy Abramsky, Licensed Clinical SW,Life Coach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Life Coaching Services, Consulting and Resources
Available for Online Therapy
My background is in MST or multi systemic Family Therapy. I believe the family system is vital to the mental and emotional well- being of each person in the family. All people in family work must have similar goals. I do sessions with individuals and families within the unit to better support the family unit to assist in fostering a more positive relationship, to preserve the family system. Focused on parent and pre- teen, teen, interaction or (co) parenting to better support the family dynamic in concert with working one pre /teen or adult child communication to increase a more positive relationship .
![Joanne Gerr, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/joanne-gerr.jpg)
Family Therapist
Joanne Gerr, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist and Adult Educator
In 10017 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Originally trained as a family therapist at the Family Institute of Cambridge, Mass., I have evolved as an experienced family therapist. I believe that family therapy is generally the treatment of choice in resolving issues and preventing the problem from going to the next generation. It is useful to see an entire family but can also be beneficial if parts of a family will work together to overcome communication problems, resentments, and misunderstandings that can tear families apart. Family therapy is very helpful to resolving conflicts of adult children after a parent has died. It can also be useful with young children, siblings, as well as teenagers, middle-aged people and older adults.
![Bonnie Luft, LPC, NCC, M.S.Ed, DBH-C](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/bonnie-luft.jpg)
Family Therapist
Bonnie Luft, LPC, NCC, M.S.Ed, DBH-C
Psychotherapist
In 06877 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Many of us feel intense pressure to be perfect. A perfect parent, a perfect spouse, a perfect friend, and a perfect professional. The drive to show up as expected by others can be functional in some cases but this can wreak havoc on your marriage, family and on your emotional balance. When one member of the family is struggling it can feel like the whole family is struggling. Together, we can work to strengthen the family system through individual awareness.
![Carolyn AlRoy, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/carolyn-alroy.jpg)
Family Therapist
Carolyn AlRoy, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
In 10011 - Nearby to Elmsford.
I enjoy doing both family counseling. I get to know each member of the family individually and the family dynamic, and how each person perceives the presenting problem. I am careful not to take sides and blame any one family member. All deserve respect. I work to learn more and to help you be more curious about whatever problem you are coming to me to resolve.
![Jessica Biles, LCSW-R, RPT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jessica-biles.jpg)
Family Therapist
Jessica Biles, LCSW-R, RPT
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 10017 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Nearly all families deal with some sort of stress or conflict at one point or another. In the middle of what can seem like the most difficult time for your family, actually lies opportunity. Through therapy, I can help family members begin to understand one another better, improve their communication, and resolve conflicts, leading to healthier and more secure relationships. Your family is the most powerful resource. Let’s strengthen it together.
![Marc Shulman, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/marc-shulman.jpg)
Family Therapist
Marc Shulman, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
In 11530 - Nearby to Elmsford.
When conflict arises within the family system it can create severe distress. My approach to family therapy begins with developing an understanding of the needs of each individual and the family unit as a whole. Based on this formulation a practical treatment plan is developed, which enables the family to create a healthy dynamic where conflicts can be resolved and a mutual understanding of the various perspectives of each family member can be recognized.
![Blair Bisher, PhD(c), MS, CSAT-c](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/blair-bisher.jpg)
Family Therapist
Blair Bisher, PhD(c), MS, CSAT-c
Porn & Sex Addiction Specialist
In 06902 - Nearby to Elmsford.
I leverage a solution-based approach to clearly outline your primary challenge, work through an exercise to meditate on and define your future state and then work over 8 sessions to achieve it via homework and 1:1 sessions. Clients have experienced great success with this approach, my goal is to empower you - YOU have the answers and I want to help you find them.
![Juliette Sussmann, LMHC,NCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/juliette-sussmann.jpg)
Family Therapist
Juliette Sussmann, LMHC,NCC
New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor
In 10536 - Nearby to Elmsford.
My interest in family counseling came from studying the dynamics which make up a family, sometimes for many generations. Patterns exist as a result of shared beliefs (or rules like in my family of origin). Each family member has their own way of understanding what takes place and by using conjoint family therapy, everyone has a voice from the oldest to the youngest. As a therapist, I provide an environment for exploration, curiosity & opportunity to create better choices and which patterns the family as a whole find beneficial.
![Akeisha Rivera, Psy.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/akeisha-rivera.jpg)
Family Therapist
Akeisha Rivera, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
In 10605 - Nearby to Elmsford.
Family can be a wonderful source of strength and love, but the dynamism of so many individuals and their own needs and desires can also create different and new challenges. My goal as a therapist that works with both individuals and couples is to help you understand your family dynamics and needs so that I can provide you with the tools and techniques to thrive within your family life as it is now.