Therapists in 45420
Larry is able to help individuals who are specifically seeking Christian Counseling as well as specialty training in Therapy for Addictions and Marriage and Family Therapy .
Dr. Larry Stephens is a professional counselor working in private practice in Dayton, Ohio. He specializes in clinical mental health and substance abuse counseling. With over 29 years of combined counseling and clinical/administrative supervisory experience in the Behavioral Healthcare field, and he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of adult clients. Among his areas of expertise are substance abuse/dependence, spiritual issues, depression/anxiety, marriage/other relationship issues, social skills development, anger management, sexual compulsivity, grief and loss, stage of life transition/adjustment issues. .
Larry is able to help individuals who are specifically seeking Christian Counseling as well as specialty training in Therapy for Addictions and Marriage and Family Therapy .
Dr. Larry Stephens is a professional counselor working in private practice in Dayton, Ohio. He specializes in clinical mental health and substance abuse counseling. With over 29 years of combined counseling and clinical/administrative supervisory experience in the Behavioral Healthcare field, and he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of adult clients. Among his areas of expertise are substance abuse/dependence, spiritual issues, depression/anxiety, marriage/other relationship issues, social skills development, anger management, sexual compulsivity, grief and loss, stage of life transition/adjustment issues. .
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Darcie R Clark
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, LMHC, LCDCIII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kettering, OH 45420
Our approach to therapy is one in which our clients are viewed as resilient and resourceful. Our office is a place where change happens. I am now offering Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to our practice. Horses are extremely intuitive animals and are able to help facilitate change on an emotional relational level that enhances the healing process.I have had a long interest in horses and find a healing effect to be activated when in their presence. This realization was probably the most important driving force that propelled me into this horse/person connection as a modality for treatment.
Our approach to therapy is one in which our clients are viewed as resilient and resourceful. Our office is a place where change happens. I am now offering Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to our practice. Horses are extremely intuitive animals and are able to help facilitate change on an emotional relational level that enhances the healing process.I have had a long interest in horses and find a healing effect to be activated when in their presence. This realization was probably the most important driving force that propelled me into this horse/person connection as a modality for treatment.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.