![Samuel Schaperow, MSMFT, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/samuel-schaperow.jpg)
Family Therapist
Samuel Schaperow, MSMFT, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychotherapist
567 Vauxhall St Extension, #207, New London co, Waterford, Connecticut 06385 | 860-447-2047
Research shows trying to just “fix the kid” does not generally work. The family should be involved if at all possible. I made it a special point to learn the specific strategies and techniques for this population as I went through my schooling. To this day I have approx. one decade of experience in working with this population, and I look forward to continuing to work with children of all ages, particularly with family involvement.
![Adam Russo, MS, LPC, .](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/adam-russo,-ms,-lpc.jpg)
Family Therapist
Adam Russo, MS, LPC, .
Licensed Professional Counselor
Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 | (860) 964-9268
In professional counseling, we pride ourselves in specializing in many forms of counseling. During my time at my graduate school, I took two marriage and family courses. The most notable as being the Metaframeworks model under systems theory. Think of a family as an engine of a car, you hear a ticking. Is it the timing belt? What made this part break in the first place? Can there be more than one influence in any maladaptive behavior or pattern... The answer is yes.
![Christopher Carlin, MSW, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/christopher-carlin.jpg)
Family Therapist
Christopher Carlin, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
415 Killingworth Road, Higganum, Connecticut 06441 | 860-532-0604
Understanding your family, understanding the roles each family member plays as well as what your role is within your family can be some of the best work a person can do in order to be a more cohesive family unit. Most families struggle with how to make their families work in a more cohesive and harmonious manner. It takes work but it is well worth the investment.
![Elizabeth Hester, LPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/elizabeth-hester.jpg)
Family Therapist
Elizabeth Hester, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Enfield, Connecticut 06082 | 8607914688
Not only is emotionally focused therapy helpful for couples, it is also helpful for other relationships as well, such as sibling relationships, and parent-child relationships. I currently see family relationships at a max of two family members present in sessions. I do not see families wanting to work on their relationships with children who are minors at this time. If you are looking to improve a relationship in your family whether with a parent, a sibling, or an adult child I would be glad to walk alongside the both of you on your journey towards healing by utilizing my expertise in emotionally focused therapy.