Photo of Jade Flowers, MA, IMFT, ATR, Marriage & Family Therapist
Jade Flowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grandview Heights, OH 43212  (Online Only)
As a Marriage & Family Therapist and Art Therapist, my experience is in helping those in need to deal with life's challenges.
Everyone feels stuck at times and unsure what to do. I believe that with the right help you can make the changes you need so that a new path can be discovered. My passion is to work along side individuals, families, adolescents, children, and parents to help create this new path. I specialize in Marriage & Family Therapy and Art Therapy. I work with those dealing with past or current trauma, family issues, youth, emotional hardships, life transitions, divorce, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, addiction, adoption, and behavior issues just to name a few.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist and Art Therapist, my experience is in helping those in need to deal with life's challenges.
Everyone feels stuck at times and unsure what to do. I believe that with the right help you can make the changes you need so that a new path can be discovered. My passion is to work along side individuals, families, adolescents, children, and parents to help create this new path. I specialize in Marriage & Family Therapy and Art Therapy. I work with those dealing with past or current trauma, family issues, youth, emotional hardships, life transitions, divorce, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, addiction, adoption, and behavior issues just to name a few.
(380) 204-9049 View (380) 204-9049

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Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Columbus, OH 43221
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Dr. Marcy Lusk
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Verified Verified
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Columbus, OH 43201
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Emily K Kirby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
Waitlist for new clients
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Maxine D. Sims
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Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43215
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Julia Green
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43202
You know what is best for you or your family and my goal is always to help you reach yours.
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You know what is best for you or your family and my goal is always to help you reach yours.
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Michel Gotwals
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43201
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Transformative Health
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43204
Waitlist for new clients
I also have specialized training in children and adolescents, family systems, sexual and racial minorities, anxiety and mood disorders, and psychological testing.
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I also have specialized training in children and adolescents, family systems, sexual and racial minorities, anxiety and mood disorders, and psychological testing.
Please note, I am currently full and am only accepting clients on my waitlist. Have you experienced or are you experiencing a number of losses, traumas, or abuse? Are you looking for a therapist that respects your culture and values your viewpoint? Are you or a family member struggling, and you are not sure what to do? Have you been in therapy before, but it didn’t feel quite right? My name is Dr. Kynetta McFarlane and I created Transformative Health to provide trauma-informed and affirming care.
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Freedom Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
I specialize in anxiety and trauma, particularly as it pertains to family issues.
I have been working with individuals and families in non-profit settings for 18 years. I have masters degrees in both education and clinical mental health counseling and years of experience in non-profit management, such as teaching, training, grant writing, policy writing, and research. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families identify and achieve their goals by overcoming those issues that cause distress and anxiety.
I specialize in anxiety and trauma, particularly as it pertains to family issues.
I have been working with individuals and families in non-profit settings for 18 years. I have masters degrees in both education and clinical mental health counseling and years of experience in non-profit management, such as teaching, training, grant writing, policy writing, and research. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families identify and achieve their goals by overcoming those issues that cause distress and anxiety.
(740) 218-4108 View (740) 218-4108
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Gabrielle Poliseno
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
With all clients, I strive to build self-esteem, help you feel less alone, and recognize your worth and value. I specialize in working with body image and eating disorders, as well as recovering from traumatic or abusive relationships. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients and have received training to address religious trauma from non-affirming Christian theologies. I provide individual, couples, and family counseling. I believe that showing up authentically is important and seek to build a genuine therapeutic relationship with each of my clients.
With all clients, I strive to build self-esteem, help you feel less alone, and recognize your worth and value. I specialize in working with body image and eating disorders, as well as recovering from traumatic or abusive relationships. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients and have received training to address religious trauma from non-affirming Christian theologies. I provide individual, couples, and family counseling. I believe that showing up authentically is important and seek to build a genuine therapeutic relationship with each of my clients.
(614) 810-8550 View (614) 810-8550

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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.