Questions
What is Marriage and Family Therapy?
Marriage and Family Therapy involves a specific approach to solving individual, couple, and family problems utilizing principles of Family Systems Theory. The main goal of Family Therapy is to help families change and to help individuals grow and heal within the context of their entire family system.
What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is an evidenced base approach to counseling which utilizes a "solution building" process, in contrast to the "problem solving" approach used by most other types of behavioral therapy. The result is a clear identification of the client's "best hopes" and "preferred future" along with an effective and efficient way to move towards a life that the client longs for. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy has been shown to be just as effective, in treating relational and mental health issues, as other therapeutic approaches but in a more efficient (briefer) way.
Is Counseling for Christians?
Counseling can be beneficial to both Christians and non-Christians. The resources of faith however, can be a tremendous tool as we pursue a path of healing and change. When the best insights of behavioral science are integrated with the timeless principles of Christian faith, the possibility for personal and relational transformation is tremendous.
What If I'm Not Religious or Practice a Non-Christian Faith?
We work with people from all faith perspectives (or no faith perspective). Your views will be honored and respected.
What Does Counseling Involve?
Sessions are scheduled according to client need. The usual session is 50 minutes. Typically families initially schedule counseling sessions once each week and then gradually move to semi-weekly or monthly appointments. Sometimes, when an individual or couple is in crisis, more frequent appointments are helpful.
How Long Does Therapy Last?
The length of therapy depends on several factors: the complexity of the presenting problem, the depth of the presenting problem, the readiness of the client for change, and the willingness of the client to actively participate in the counseling process. Many issues can be resolved in 4 to 10 sessions. Certain situations, however, require a longer term of treatment. Our goal is to assist the client in achieving their "best hopes" in the most effective and efficient manner as possible.
Can I Come Alone If I Am Dealing With A Marital Or Family Issue?
While it is helpful for couples (or in the case of family concern - parents and children) to attend the counseling session; often times just one concerned person in the family system can help effect real and lasting change. We will work with "whoever shows up" to find workable solutions.
Do You Work with Children and Adolescents?
We work with both children and adolescents but there are some guidelines: For individual sessions we will see adolescents age 13 and above. However we request a parent/guardian be present in the building as we often visit with the parents at the closing of the session. Children, ages 12 and under, will be seen in the context of a "family session" with one or both parents present. We believe that the parent is the "expert" regarding their child and we need the parents insight and perspective to best help their child.
Marriage and Family Therapy involves a specific approach to solving individual, couple, and family problems utilizing principles of Family Systems Theory. The main goal of Family Therapy is to help families change and to help individuals grow and heal within the context of their entire family system.
What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is an evidenced base approach to counseling which utilizes a "solution building" process, in contrast to the "problem solving" approach used by most other types of behavioral therapy. The result is a clear identification of the client's "best hopes" and "preferred future" along with an effective and efficient way to move towards a life that the client longs for. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy has been shown to be just as effective, in treating relational and mental health issues, as other therapeutic approaches but in a more efficient (briefer) way.
Is Counseling for Christians?
Counseling can be beneficial to both Christians and non-Christians. The resources of faith however, can be a tremendous tool as we pursue a path of healing and change. When the best insights of behavioral science are integrated with the timeless principles of Christian faith, the possibility for personal and relational transformation is tremendous.
What If I'm Not Religious or Practice a Non-Christian Faith?
We work with people from all faith perspectives (or no faith perspective). Your views will be honored and respected.
What Does Counseling Involve?
Sessions are scheduled according to client need. The usual session is 50 minutes. Typically families initially schedule counseling sessions once each week and then gradually move to semi-weekly or monthly appointments. Sometimes, when an individual or couple is in crisis, more frequent appointments are helpful.
How Long Does Therapy Last?
The length of therapy depends on several factors: the complexity of the presenting problem, the depth of the presenting problem, the readiness of the client for change, and the willingness of the client to actively participate in the counseling process. Many issues can be resolved in 4 to 10 sessions. Certain situations, however, require a longer term of treatment. Our goal is to assist the client in achieving their "best hopes" in the most effective and efficient manner as possible.
Can I Come Alone If I Am Dealing With A Marital Or Family Issue?
While it is helpful for couples (or in the case of family concern - parents and children) to attend the counseling session; often times just one concerned person in the family system can help effect real and lasting change. We will work with "whoever shows up" to find workable solutions.
Do You Work with Children and Adolescents?
We work with both children and adolescents but there are some guidelines: For individual sessions we will see adolescents age 13 and above. However we request a parent/guardian be present in the building as we often visit with the parents at the closing of the session. Children, ages 12 and under, will be seen in the context of a "family session" with one or both parents present. We believe that the parent is the "expert" regarding their child and we need the parents insight and perspective to best help their child.
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