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Jacqueline Mott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simsbury, CT 06070
Not accepting new clients
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am comfortable with individuals or entire families.
Come in and talk in a relaxed, private setting about anything that is weighing on your mind and holding you back from the life you deserve. We'll work together on real strategies for coping with and resolving your unique issues.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am comfortable with individuals or entire families.
Come in and talk in a relaxed, private setting about anything that is weighing on your mind and holding you back from the life you deserve. We'll work together on real strategies for coping with and resolving your unique issues.
(860) 483-8784 View (860) 483-8784

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Spectrum Psychotherapy Centers, LLC
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Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Andrew W Burkamp
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Verified Verified
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Carrie Gordon-Land
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
As we grow in life, we transition from place to place in various ways: educationally, maturing, relationships and, of course,coping with life events which may include job stress, changes in relationships and/or family dynamics, and moving to name a few.
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Dr. Jim Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NBCC, ACS, NAFC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookfield, CT 06804
One size never fits all. Each person and issue needs its own caring approach. Therapy includes: DBT, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, internal family systems, and trauma work, all with acceptance, warmth, and healing. Gains rely on maximum challenge with maximum support. I have successfully struggled in my life as a son, husband, and father of four. I know the pain of being wounded and the rewards of healing. For over 50 years I have helped kids and families as a teacher, school counselor, therapist, and supervising professor in three graduate counseling programs, including the Captains' Masters at the USMA at West Point.
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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.