Family Systems Therapists in San Francisco, CA
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Radical Roots Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Ruby draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based science, family systems, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), mindfulness practices, harm reduction principles, non-violent communication, and Gottman methodology.
Ruby (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 101630) who brings a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, caregivers, families, and individuals navigate loss and attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, life stressors, and the life cycle. Ruby approaches her sessions with warmth, humility, and a strengths-based lens, valuing collaboration, authenticity, and creativity.
Ruby draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based science, family systems, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), mindfulness practices, harm reduction principles, non-violent communication, and Gottman methodology.
Ruby (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 101630) who brings a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, caregivers, families, and individuals navigate loss and attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, life stressors, and the life cycle. Ruby approaches her sessions with warmth, humility, and a strengths-based lens, valuing collaboration, authenticity, and creativity.
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I use mindfulness, family systems, attachment focused, narrative, and trauma informed methods to guide you.
You're looking for better coping skills and fulfillment in your life. You want less anxiety and more balance. You want to find peace with yourself. You're trying to decide whether to stay in the relationship or not. You're questioning your life choices. I get it! I've been there! I help people work through life's transitions. Learn how to cope with feeling overwhelmed and lost. Learn to trust yourself and love yourself more. Increase self-esteem. Release shame. Set boundaries. Build true self-care. I also specialize in substance abuse and addiction, whether you are sober-curious, brand new to sobriety, or in long-term recovery.
I use mindfulness, family systems, attachment focused, narrative, and trauma informed methods to guide you.
You're looking for better coping skills and fulfillment in your life. You want less anxiety and more balance. You want to find peace with yourself. You're trying to decide whether to stay in the relationship or not. You're questioning your life choices. I get it! I've been there! I help people work through life's transitions. Learn how to cope with feeling overwhelmed and lost. Learn to trust yourself and love yourself more. Increase self-esteem. Release shame. Set boundaries. Build true self-care. I also specialize in substance abuse and addiction, whether you are sober-curious, brand new to sobriety, or in long-term recovery.
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Margaret F Burkle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131 (Online Only)
Are you looking to explore a part of yourself that’s been hidden or silenced? Have you come up against circumstances or emotions you’re having difficulty navigating? I’m a therapist with 13 years of experience working with depression, psychosis, trauma, grief, major life transitions, gender exploration, queer identity affirmation, and self-worth/assertiveness. You’ll have options to utilize different modalities from an eclectic style that utilizes narrative approaches, drama therapy, family systems, and liberatory practice. My priority is a flexible, person- centered environment that considers intersections of identity, oppression,
Are you looking to explore a part of yourself that’s been hidden or silenced? Have you come up against circumstances or emotions you’re having difficulty navigating? I’m a therapist with 13 years of experience working with depression, psychosis, trauma, grief, major life transitions, gender exploration, queer identity affirmation, and self-worth/assertiveness. You’ll have options to utilize different modalities from an eclectic style that utilizes narrative approaches, drama therapy, family systems, and liberatory practice. My priority is a flexible, person- centered environment that considers intersections of identity, oppression,
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Vanessa Vertin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Dr. Vertin specializes in modern-day relationships with self and others. Her work helps people thrive by revolutionizing how people think about health and relationship and thus, how they function. Vanessa's specializations are integral health, coupling relationships, and life transitions/stress. Other areas in which she has extensive training and therapeutic experience include: freedom and intimacy dynamics, marriage and other relationship forms, survivors of abuse, mood disorders, issues of elders and their families, menopause, aging & death, PTSD, and women’s issues. She is certified in Internal Family Systems therapy and EMDR
Dr. Vertin specializes in modern-day relationships with self and others. Her work helps people thrive by revolutionizing how people think about health and relationship and thus, how they function. Vanessa's specializations are integral health, coupling relationships, and life transitions/stress. Other areas in which she has extensive training and therapeutic experience include: freedom and intimacy dynamics, marriage and other relationship forms, survivors of abuse, mood disorders, issues of elders and their families, menopause, aging & death, PTSD, and women’s issues. She is certified in Internal Family Systems therapy and EMDR
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My name is Lara Curry. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've helped people struggling with anxiety, depression, alcohol use, relationship issues, and relapse prevention. I employ EMDR, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused, and Solution-focused brief therapy modalities. I assume anyone seeking psychotherapy genuinely desires to help sort out the difficulties in their lives. I try to work as a co-investigator to understand the issues and help explain how they evolved and how to resolve them in an informal, caring partnership with my clients.
My name is Lara Curry. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've helped people struggling with anxiety, depression, alcohol use, relationship issues, and relapse prevention. I employ EMDR, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused, and Solution-focused brief therapy modalities. I assume anyone seeking psychotherapy genuinely desires to help sort out the difficulties in their lives. I try to work as a co-investigator to understand the issues and help explain how they evolved and how to resolve them in an informal, caring partnership with my clients.
![Photo of Tara Cronin, MA, LMFT, LPCC, ATR-BC, PATP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c1cdbd2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tara Cronin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, ATR-BC, PATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
Treatment specialties include Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, along with Internal Family Systems (IFS) or 'parts work' to help tap into parts of ourselves that are in pain, learn from them and help heal deep traumatic wounds.
Hello and welcome! I started my practice to help people overcome and recover from grief and loss, trauma and relationship issues. My therapeutic approach allows negative or problem situations to transform into positive solutions. I am a certified grief recovery specialist and also work with pet loss, relationship endings and life transitions. I enter each therapy session with sincerity and compassion and will work with you to develop a plan for reaching your goals. If you are experiencing pain from the death of a loved one, a life change or relationship ending, please call or e-mail to set up an in-person appointment.
Treatment specialties include Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, along with Internal Family Systems (IFS) or 'parts work' to help tap into parts of ourselves that are in pain, learn from them and help heal deep traumatic wounds.
Hello and welcome! I started my practice to help people overcome and recover from grief and loss, trauma and relationship issues. My therapeutic approach allows negative or problem situations to transform into positive solutions. I am a certified grief recovery specialist and also work with pet loss, relationship endings and life transitions. I enter each therapy session with sincerity and compassion and will work with you to develop a plan for reaching your goals. If you are experiencing pain from the death of a loved one, a life change or relationship ending, please call or e-mail to set up an in-person appointment.
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Carrie Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
I have specialties in working with attachment/trauma, risky and oppositional behaviors stemming from multiple diagnoses or disorders, the complex issues that arise in foster care or post-adoption, and using a family systems treatment approach.
Is your family navigating significant changes, transitions, or a recent diagnosis or identified learning difference? Is your child struggling with self-esteem, behavior challenges, or anxiety and depression? Do you want to break a cycle of blame and resentment in your intimate relationship, or need a couples tune-up? Are you searching for more fulfillment and less stress in your busy life? These are just a few of the issues I am experienced in treating as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT79984). I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
I have specialties in working with attachment/trauma, risky and oppositional behaviors stemming from multiple diagnoses or disorders, the complex issues that arise in foster care or post-adoption, and using a family systems treatment approach.
Is your family navigating significant changes, transitions, or a recent diagnosis or identified learning difference? Is your child struggling with self-esteem, behavior challenges, or anxiety and depression? Do you want to break a cycle of blame and resentment in your intimate relationship, or need a couples tune-up? Are you searching for more fulfillment and less stress in your busy life? These are just a few of the issues I am experienced in treating as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT79984). I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
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Dr. Neko Milton
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
Hello my name is Dr. Nekolas “Neko” Milton, I am a registered psychological associate supervised by Dr. David Sheperd. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I operate from a client-centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of existentialism, mindfulness, family-systems, multicultralism, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while keeping careful consideration of cultural concerns and practices. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and incorporate evidenced-based practices to address maladaptive patterns and behaviors.
Hello my name is Dr. Nekolas “Neko” Milton, I am a registered psychological associate supervised by Dr. David Sheperd. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I operate from a client-centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of existentialism, mindfulness, family-systems, multicultralism, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while keeping careful consideration of cultural concerns and practices. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and incorporate evidenced-based practices to address maladaptive patterns and behaviors.
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I meet clients where they are, providing integrative psychotherapy to best meet each individual’s needs. My approach is collaborative, attachment- and strengths-based, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic. I treat a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction, relationship/family issues, stress, and low self-esteem. My training in internal family systems, trauma-focused CBT, motivational interviewing, ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), and mindfulness are integrated into my work.
I meet clients where they are, providing integrative psychotherapy to best meet each individual’s needs. My approach is collaborative, attachment- and strengths-based, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic. I treat a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction, relationship/family issues, stress, and low self-esteem. My training in internal family systems, trauma-focused CBT, motivational interviewing, ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), and mindfulness are integrated into my work.
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My name is Marion Swenson. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is to discover who my client is and how I may help them. My focus is to listen deeply to the heart of my client and to walk with them while on their healing journey. My approach to therapy is simply listening to my client and collaborating with them to attain their goal/goals. The theoretical approaches utilized in my practice are CBT, attachment-based, and family systems.
My name is Marion Swenson. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is to discover who my client is and how I may help them. My focus is to listen deeply to the heart of my client and to walk with them while on their healing journey. My approach to therapy is simply listening to my client and collaborating with them to attain their goal/goals. The theoretical approaches utilized in my practice are CBT, attachment-based, and family systems.
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Alexandra Haas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Psychedelic Integration, MAPS trained psychedelic therapist,Addiction/Codependency, Attachment Theory, (Internal) Family Systems, Relationship Conflicts, life transitions, managing work/life balance, gay couples therapy & LGBT acceptance.
I specialize in attachment theory, addiction/addiction related issues, & becoming more aligned with your authentic self. I also enjoy working with couples wanting to strengthen communication skills or rebuild trust within their relationship. Caregivers were the first to teach us how to relate to others. Healthy relationships are often not modeled for us & we wonder why the same patterns repeat. I can help you gain insight into these patterns & we will work together to have healthier relationships. My goal is to get to know you, establish a strong connection, and provide a safe space to begin your healing journey together.
Psychedelic Integration, MAPS trained psychedelic therapist,Addiction/Codependency, Attachment Theory, (Internal) Family Systems, Relationship Conflicts, life transitions, managing work/life balance, gay couples therapy & LGBT acceptance.
I specialize in attachment theory, addiction/addiction related issues, & becoming more aligned with your authentic self. I also enjoy working with couples wanting to strengthen communication skills or rebuild trust within their relationship. Caregivers were the first to teach us how to relate to others. Healthy relationships are often not modeled for us & we wonder why the same patterns repeat. I can help you gain insight into these patterns & we will work together to have healthier relationships. My goal is to get to know you, establish a strong connection, and provide a safe space to begin your healing journey together.
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Dario Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
I've created a unique, multi-disciplinary approach that addresses issues in two or more of these areas simultaneously using evidence-based, cutting-edge modalities such as IFS (Internal Family Systems), Brainspotting (for trauma and anxiety) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) for relationship challenges.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I feel honored whenever people allow me into their lives—especially when they don’t know me. As a therapist, my primary areas of focus are trauma, addictions, anxiety and relationships.
I've created a unique, multi-disciplinary approach that addresses issues in two or more of these areas simultaneously using evidence-based, cutting-edge modalities such as IFS (Internal Family Systems), Brainspotting (for trauma and anxiety) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) for relationship challenges.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I feel honored whenever people allow me into their lives—especially when they don’t know me. As a therapist, my primary areas of focus are trauma, addictions, anxiety and relationships.
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Lubov V Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94111 (Online Only)
My training encompasses a diverse range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and emotion-focused therapy.
My ideal client is any person who has the courage to reach out and to ask for help. It takes courage and bravery in the middle of darkness and desperation to do just that: to hold out hope against anxiety and hopelessness. It takes intelligence and wisdom to recognize that you cannot do it alone. I firmly believe that it’s not what happens to us, it’s what we do. And my promise is to help you, who reaches out and makes the call.
My training encompasses a diverse range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and emotion-focused therapy.
My ideal client is any person who has the courage to reach out and to ask for help. It takes courage and bravery in the middle of darkness and desperation to do just that: to hold out hope against anxiety and hopelessness. It takes intelligence and wisdom to recognize that you cannot do it alone. I firmly believe that it’s not what happens to us, it’s what we do. And my promise is to help you, who reaches out and makes the call.
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Nina Atanassova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94112 (Online Only)
My approach integrates scientifically validated cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems theories and considers both biological and psychological factors contributing to your experience.
In my practice, I believe that the process of change requires an approach that is tailored to each individual's unique style and needs. I strive to create a collaborative, caring, and supportive atmosphere that will assist you in identifying and changing the thoughts, the behaviors, and the interpersonal styles that are no longer effective for you.
I offer confidential, supportive and caring environment free of judgment that will facilitate your journey through difficulties and challenges.
My approach integrates scientifically validated cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems theories and considers both biological and psychological factors contributing to your experience.
In my practice, I believe that the process of change requires an approach that is tailored to each individual's unique style and needs. I strive to create a collaborative, caring, and supportive atmosphere that will assist you in identifying and changing the thoughts, the behaviors, and the interpersonal styles that are no longer effective for you.
I offer confidential, supportive and caring environment free of judgment that will facilitate your journey through difficulties and challenges.
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Bradford Smallwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
My background training is influenced greatly by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Humanistic Theory, and attachment.
I'm a Marriage & Family Therapist in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. I work primarily with individuals and some families. I have focus and experience in anger management, relationships, life transitions, and trauma. I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults as they develop their personal identity and grow towards healthy independence and need support they cannot get from their peer or parent group. I also work with a large number young adult and mid-life individuals facing career stress/fatigue and life challenges. I was previously the onsite therapist at Square (now Block) at their HQ in SF.
My background training is influenced greatly by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Humanistic Theory, and attachment.
I'm a Marriage & Family Therapist in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. I work primarily with individuals and some families. I have focus and experience in anger management, relationships, life transitions, and trauma. I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults as they develop their personal identity and grow towards healthy independence and need support they cannot get from their peer or parent group. I also work with a large number young adult and mid-life individuals facing career stress/fatigue and life challenges. I was previously the onsite therapist at Square (now Block) at their HQ in SF.
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Krista L (Durbin) Ehrenfried
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Hi I'm Krista, and I'm so glad you're here. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, relationship issues, or those who come from dysfunctional family systems. I also have a focus in working premarital couples and women who are perinatal in the transition from maiden to mother and the issues that can come up around pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. I take a holistic approach to therapy, weaving together eastern philosophy with western psychology in my sessions, bringing awareness to the present moment and the body.
Hi I'm Krista, and I'm so glad you're here. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, relationship issues, or those who come from dysfunctional family systems. I also have a focus in working premarital couples and women who are perinatal in the transition from maiden to mother and the issues that can come up around pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. I take a holistic approach to therapy, weaving together eastern philosophy with western psychology in my sessions, bringing awareness to the present moment and the body.
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Be the star of your own life, the author of your own story; by having the courage to face your fears and the imagination to explore your dreams, you are able to embrace your true reality. My approach is insight oriented with the belief that you are the expert in your life. I enter each therapy session with sincerity and compassion. By focusing on your strengths, I enjoy shoring up the foundation to make way for new developments and positive growth. My style is informed by: family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused and narrative approaches.
Be the star of your own life, the author of your own story; by having the courage to face your fears and the imagination to explore your dreams, you are able to embrace your true reality. My approach is insight oriented with the belief that you are the expert in your life. I enter each therapy session with sincerity and compassion. By focusing on your strengths, I enjoy shoring up the foundation to make way for new developments and positive growth. My style is informed by: family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused and narrative approaches.
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Alison Little
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
My style as a therapist is warm, direct and curious. I strive to form collaborative relationships with clients and utilize a mix of goal setting, treatment planning and exploratory/ open ended work depending on the client's needs and wants. I have 6 years of post graduate specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that is centered on increasing a person's awareness, freedom, and self-direction. Through my post graduate study, I also gained exposure to systems theory which has informed my therapeutic approach. I also have training in Internal Family Systems (Level 1) and 9 years of clinical experience.
My style as a therapist is warm, direct and curious. I strive to form collaborative relationships with clients and utilize a mix of goal setting, treatment planning and exploratory/ open ended work depending on the client's needs and wants. I have 6 years of post graduate specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that is centered on increasing a person's awareness, freedom, and self-direction. Through my post graduate study, I also gained exposure to systems theory which has informed my therapeutic approach. I also have training in Internal Family Systems (Level 1) and 9 years of clinical experience.
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I incorporate aspects of CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) into my therapy sessions.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience providing psychotherapy to adults of all ages. I also offer medication management to interested clients. I provide non-judgmental care for clients who want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. I am oriented towards the harm-reduction model and feel it is important to meet each client where they are in their individual mental health and wellness journey. My primary areas of interest are in trauma, substance abuse, and in working with the LGBTQ+ community. My other areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, & ADHD, among many other mental health concerns.
I incorporate aspects of CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) into my therapy sessions.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience providing psychotherapy to adults of all ages. I also offer medication management to interested clients. I provide non-judgmental care for clients who want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. I am oriented towards the harm-reduction model and feel it is important to meet each client where they are in their individual mental health and wellness journey. My primary areas of interest are in trauma, substance abuse, and in working with the LGBTQ+ community. My other areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, & ADHD, among many other mental health concerns.
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Batya Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
There isn't one formula that works for everyone, and so I have been trained in a range of modalities including: relational psychodynamic therapy, expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, DBT, transpersonal psychology, and family systems.
Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there. Our current responses to and experience of life come from the contents of that suitcase. Together in therapy we gently unpack it. We will see what is working for you, what needs more support and what has served it's purpose but no longer works. I work collaboratively and am curious about all the things that make you who you are. I am particularly interested in working with people who feel misunderstood or unimportant.
There isn't one formula that works for everyone, and so I have been trained in a range of modalities including: relational psychodynamic therapy, expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, DBT, transpersonal psychology, and family systems.
Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there. Our current responses to and experience of life come from the contents of that suitcase. Together in therapy we gently unpack it. We will see what is working for you, what needs more support and what has served it's purpose but no longer works. I work collaboratively and am curious about all the things that make you who you are. I am particularly interested in working with people who feel misunderstood or unimportant.
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Family Systems Therapists
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.