![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
Palm Beach, Florida 33480 | 1-877-606-6161
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.
![David Ransen, Ph.D., LMFT, CHt](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/david-ransen.jpg)
Family Therapist
David Ransen, Ph.D., LMFT, CHt
Clinical Director
727 Penn St., West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 | 561-865-6112
While it can be interesting to explore all the roots of family problems, it can also be painful. More important, it almost never helps families to function better. Instead of dredging up the past (which wastes lots of time and money and cannot be changed), I help families to build solutions that are effective and permanent -- even if they don't fully understand how the problems developed.
![John Hawkins, LMHC, MA, DD , Member AACC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/john-hawkins.jpg)
Family Therapist
John Hawkins, LMHC, MA, DD , Member AACC
Board Certiffied Christian Counselor by AACC
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 | 561-797-0631
Family systems have a huge impact on our life. There has always been the argument between nature and nurture as to the cause of any emotional issues we face. The reality is there is some of both involved. It is usually the client who comes in for the counseling but a lot of the solution is found in the family system. Many influences and issues are passed through generations of a family. Therefore there are times when it is profitable to work with the entire family in counseling. Although we are not committed to solely a family systems approach to counseling we do recognize the need to address family issues that are often personified in the member with the perceived problem.
![Karni Kissil, Ph.D](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/karni-kissil.jpg)
Family Therapist
Karni Kissil, Ph.D
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
641 University Blvd. Suite 114, Jupiter, Florida 33458 | 561-225-4124
Family therapy is most beneficial when the problems you are facing are relational. Do you constantly argue with your teenage son? Do you feel like your in-laws do not respect your boundaries? Are family alliances splitting your family? Are you burdened by caring for an elderly parent? Does every discussion end with a fight? In family therapy we can clarify the rules and the roles in the family, help you put and maintain healthy boundaries, redivide tasks and improve communication among family members. At the end of therapy, family members will walk away feeling heard and supported, knowing that the family is their safe haven, a place where they can be themselves and feel accepted and loved.
![Maggie Beier, LMHC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/maggie-beier.jpg)
Family Therapist
Maggie Beier, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
301 W Atlantic Ave, Suite 0-8, Delray Beach, Florida 33444 | 5155570403
In family therapy, my goal is to help your family create stronger, healthier relationships by addressing conflicts and improving communication. I work closely with each family member to understand their perspectives and the dynamics at play. Together, we identify patterns that may be causing tension or misunderstanding. Using a supportive and collaborative approach, I guide your family in developing strategies to navigate challenges, enhance connection, and create a more harmonious home environment. My focus is on fostering growth and unity for a more cohesive family unit.
![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
2799 N.W 2 Nd Ave Suite 117, Boca Raton , Florida 33431 | 561-544-0269
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.
![Kerri Ifill, LMHC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kerri-ifill.jpg)
Family Therapist
Kerri Ifill, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2255 Glades Road, Suite 324A, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 | 954 899 8018
My approach to family therapy is to allow space for family members to voice their thoughts and opinions to each other in a safe space. Prior to coming together, I work with family members individually to help them to learn how to express themselves effectively and utilize validation as a uniting force within the family. Even in families where it seems impossible to find something to validate, it is important to come back to an understanding and validation of the family member's emotional experience. I teach each of my clients how to use "I" statements to express themselves and take ownership of their own emotional responses. It is during these times that people truly feel seen and heard.
![Lisa Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lisa-palmer.jpg)
Family Therapist
Lisa Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT
Psychotherapist/Marriage and Family Therapist
299 Camino Gardens Blvd Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33432 | 800-509-0244
Society often emphasizes individualism, but many of our behaviors, thoughts, and actions are influenced by the intricate dynamics of our lives, families, and relationships. Family therapy offers a holistic approach to understanding problems and solutions by examining how all components interact to create symptoms. Through targeted techniques and interventions, family therapy aims to reshape relational dynamics and thought patterns, leading to desired outcomes in mental and behavioral health. It's important to note that family therapy does not always require the participation of the entire family; it can be tailored to involve specific individuals or subsets as needed.
![Remy Nelson, PhD, PhD, M.Ed., M.Div, NCC, CCMHC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/remy-nelson,-phd.jpg)
Family Therapist
Remy Nelson, PhD, PhD, M.Ed., M.Div, NCC, CCMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Parkland, Florida 33073 | 954-492-7553
The family can be one of the most important parts of a person's life and, quite often, significantly shapes a person's worldview. The family can impact a person in both negative and positive ways, and those impacts can have lasting effects on a person's sense of well-being. When you are a member of a family, it can feel like you are part of a big hub. Imagine what it feels like when the hub is not functioning well. Family therapy is necessary to help the family be in tune with itself. When the family is in tune with itself, its members can focus their energies on living better, looking forward to spending time together rather than avoiding each other.
![Carol Guthrie, MA, MEd., CAMS](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/carol-guthrie.jpg)
Family Therapist
Carol Guthrie, MA, MEd., CAMS
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Right now I am not accepting new patients, Stuart, Florida 34994 |
I can offer you help with your children who are dealing with disabilities or emotional problems. I was a special education teacher for many years. Through my experiences with children, I learned what children need to be successful and motivated. I can offer alternatives to punishment. I can help you find new ways of understanding and relating to your troubled child.
![Stacey Hellow, Ph.D, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/stacey-hellow.jpg)
Family Therapist
Stacey Hellow, Ph.D, LCSW
Psychotherapist
828 SW Palm City Road, Stuart, Florida 34994 | 7725290372
Families can experience any stressful events that take a toll on the family unit, such as financial issues, divorce/remarriage, or the death of a loved one. In addition, other mental health concerns can impact the family as a whole, such as depression, substance abuse, chronic illness, communication issues/conflict, or behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Family Therapy aims to promote understanding and collaboration among family members in order to solve the problems of one or more individuals.
![Gary Forrest, PhD, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gary-forrest.jpg)
Family Therapist
Gary Forrest, PhD, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist
120 East Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 208, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334 | 954-308-7479
Although I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy, I do not work with children under 18. I do, however, work with families with adult children. Often, parents believe their lives are being disrupted when adult children move home or when they fail to achieve (whether or not they live together). Also, many adult children believe that their parents are overreaching, etc. My approach to every situation is systemic. I help each member of the family system to adopt new behaviors that are neither childlike nor parent-like. In this way, the family system and each member in it can learn to live in harmony, whether or not they live together.
![Empowered Life Counseling, Inc., Dr. Remy Nelson, LMHC,NCC, CCMHC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/empowered-life-counseling,-inc..jpg)
Family Therapist
Empowered Life Counseling, Inc., Dr. Remy Nelson, LMHC,NCC, CCMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
6330 N. Andrews Ave. STE 225, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 | 9544927553
Keeping the family strong means that you have a strong support system around you. I work with the family to help members better understand the system that they have created, how it is functioning, and how it is serving them. The goal is to understand the system by assessing its strengths and weaknesses to better use it to support and sustain its members.
![Elizabeth David, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/elizabeth-david.jpg)
Family Therapist
Elizabeth David, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1451 W. Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 | (202) 336-4189
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I strongly believe that there is no one way to handle a problem. I work with my clients to highlight what works and use that knowledge to help improve what seems to not be working. I genuinely enjoy seeing the entire family in session since it provides rich information on how a family interacts and provides insight on the resources they have to tackle whatever problems come their way.
33480 is a zip code located in Palm Beach County and part of Palm Beach, Florida. It has a land area of 4.411 square miles.  The population of 33480 is 9,549 people.