Family therapy services in 85128: Coolidge, AZ. Relationship and couples counseling.

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

I provide family therapy in Gilbert, AZ. Due to the differences in personalities and communication styles, as well as the situational issues that arise throughout life, families can often experience conflict and chaos. My approach to family counseling is to increase and improve communication among all family members. My goal is to increase understanding among family members, as well as everyone’s ability to respect the uniqueness and value of each family member. I engage the family in communication activities and provide homework for between sessions. I assist families in processing through difficult events that may be causing tension and work to strengthen and improve relational functioning

Family therapy is unique, counselors who understand how family systems impact each family member and the health and wellbeing of the not only the individual, but the family unit as a whole is necessary. Family therapy with Jacqueline offers a welcoming space for all family members to be heard, connection and resolution to be sought. No matter the length of discord between members or the topic at hand.

Substance abuse affects the family as no other mental health issue can. Being a loved one of a substance user can be heartbreaking. Wether you are a loved one wanting guidance on how to best help your loved on or you are a person struggling with substances and see the negative consequences of your use on your family, counseling can help and I will use my experience and education to help you recapture stability in your family.

We know that healing occurs in the family and that when you only work with one part of the family it is hard to create lasting change. One of the keys is to get everyone on board speaking the same language and communicating in ways that support each other and build on the strengths that are already existing in the family unit opposed to one person being the "problem".

Family Counseling - Through family systems counseling we will determine what is working within your family and draw from strengths to change what is not working. We will come up with new ideas for communication, schedules and roles within the family. It is also important to get to the root of expectations and what is and is not an acceptable component of the family relationships you seek. Individual issues such as depression and anxiety can affect the health of your family. Addressing these issues individually can help the family unit grow and thrive. We also have a program called Cinderella Maker for young women and teenage girls. "Be pursued, know your worth pursuing" Cinderella Maker is

For families who chose to attend therapy together Khara has a place for you. Khara is able to gain an understanding of each person's position in the room and use that to meet the needs of the family. Families will gain ways to communicate in ways that will allow each member to feel heard and understood. This leads to better problem solving over the long-term and families being closer to one another.

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within the family context. I believe our thoughts leads to our feelings, thus influencing our behavior patterns/communication towards other family members. I also utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy given it's large emphasis on validating multiple feelings and experiences at a time, which is important to make space for given the variety of people making up the family unit.