Why Choose a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist?
Looking for a fresh perspective on your struggles? I offer talk therapy that empowers clients to gain insight into their issues and discover unique solutions. As a therapist who values collaborating with clients, my goal is to help you achieve the life you want without imposing any predetermined "right way" to live.
In a safe and judgement-free environment, we explore your strengths and areas for growth through solution-focused questions and exploration. Whether you're struggling with relationship problems, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I'm here to offer positive support, guidance, and feedback as you navigate the healing process.
I take a systemic approach to therapy, meaning I consider the context of your life and how it shapes your behavior. We may examine family history, childhood issues, and even overlooked traumas that continue to impact your relationships today. Therapy can be brief or long-term, and we will work together to create a custom treatment plan that best fits your unique needs.
So, let's focus on what happened to you, not what's wrong with you, and chart a course towards a brighter future. Contact me today to start your journey towards a more fulfilling life.
Patrick M. DeCarlo is an early adopter of videoconferencing technology to conduct therapy for individuals and couples.
Comprehensive Approach
When seeking individual counseling, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is uniquely qualified to provide a holistic and comprehensive approach. LMFTs not only have expertise in traditional mental health counseling, but also have specialized knowledge in the areas of marriage, family, and relationship counseling. This allows the LMFT to address the underlying issues that are impacting the individual, taking into account the family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and marital situations. This is highly effective for depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction and mental health issues like Bipolar I/II and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Training in Relationship Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapists are also specifically trained in relationship counseling. This means they are able to not only provide individual counseling, but also guidance in improving relationships with family, friends, and even work colleagues. This can be especially helpful if the individual’s mental health is being affected by their relationships. LMFTs are experts in theories that impact couples. For instance, read about how your Attachment Style can be contributing to dysfunction in your relationship.
A More Positive Outcome
With a comprehensive approach and specialized training, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is able to provide a more effective and positive outcome for individuals seeking counseling. With the LMFT’s expertise in family systems, interpersonal relationships, and marital facets, they can provide greater insight and resolution to underlying mental health issues. This can help individuals achieve greater emotional stability and long-term mental health wellbeing.
By not rushing to judgement or relying on pathology, individuals, families, and couples can benefit from a more relaxed approach to therapy with Patrick M. DeCarlo and focus on simply reconnecting to their loved ones.
What is Family Therapy?
Family therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the issues faced by family members. This type of therapy focuses on the needs of the entire family and how these needs can be addressed in a systematic and effective manner. Family therapy can help families gain an understanding of how to better communicate with each other, resolve conflicts, and create a healthier environment in which to thrive.
What Types of Issues Can Family Therapy Help Address?
Family therapy can help address a wide range of issues, including communication problems, unresolved conflicts, addiction, and trauma. It can also help families explore difficult topics such as parenting, money management, and relationship issues. Family therapy can help individuals gain insight into their own behavior, as well as that of their family members, to help them work together to find solutions to their problems.
How Can Family Therapy Help?
Family therapy can help families work through difficult issues in a safe and supportive environment. Through family therapy, families can learn how to better communicate with each other, resolve conflicts, and identify strategies for creating a healthier home environment. With the help of experienced family therapists, families can explore difficult issues and develop effective strategies for addressing them.
Processing Difficult Feelings
Family therapy is a great way to explore the dynamics of your family and work through difficult feelings. It is an opportunity to identify and process feelings of anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, and other emotions that can be difficult to express in everyday life. Through therapy, you can learn how to effectively communicate your needs and feelings, while also learning how to build stronger connections with your family.
Trauma and Loss
Family therapy is a great way to explore the dynamics of your family and work through difficult feelings. It is an opportunity to identify and process feelings of anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, and other emotions that can be difficult to express in everyday life. Through therapy, you can learn how to effectively communicate your needs and feelings, while also learning how to build stronger connections with your family.
Issues of Trust
Issues of trust can be addressed through family therapy, as well. Here, family members can work on rebuilding trust within the family, by exploring the sources of mistrust and developing healthier ways of building trust in the future. Through family therapy, family members can also build a strong foundation for open communication and mutual respect.
Patrick M. DeCarlo offers couples counseling online for couples in Florida with an affordable sliding scale fee.
Couples Counseling
Navigating the Pain of Infidelity
Infidelity can be a traumatic experience for couples, one that can damage trust and lead to deep emotional pain. With the help of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), couples can explore the underlying issues that lead to infidelity. Through supportive guidance and empathy, LMFTs can help couples understand and move through the pain of infidelity.
Rebuilding Trust and Reconnecting
Trust is often broken after infidelity, which can lead to further distance between partners. LMFTs can help couples create an environment of safety and trust, guiding them as they rebuild their connection. With the help of a professional therapist couples can work through issues surrounding trust, communication, and intimacy.
Healing and Moving Forward
It can take time to move past the pain caused by infidelity, and LMFTs can help couples heal on their journey. With licensed practitioners, couples can explore the root causes of infidelity and find the best path forward. Through compassionate guidance, couples can learn to forgive, heal, and move forward in a healthy and productive way.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists as Communication Specialists
LMFTs are professionals trained to help couples develop effective communication skills. LMFTs provide empathic guidance and support to help couples navigate the complexities of communication in their relationship. With the assistance of an LMFT, couples can learn how to communicate better, resolve conflicts and build a stronger relationship. Contact me today and improve your relationship.
LMFTs provide excellent executive coaching for those seeking to optimize their workplace performance.
Enhance Your Performance with Executive Coaching
Professional Guidance and Support
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist can provide professional guidance and support for those seeking to enhance their performance in the workplace. Through executive coaching, you will gain insight into how your behaviors and decisions are impacting your success. With the help of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, you will be able to identify areas for growth and create an action plan to reach your goals.
Improve Your Communication Skills
Executive coaching can also help to improve your communication skills. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist will be able to provide guidance on how to effectively communicate with colleagues and other important stakeholders. You will learn how to listen more actively, ask the right questions, and improve your negotiation skills.
Optimize Your Performance
With the help of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, you will be able to optimize your performance in the workplace. You will learn how to better manage stress, become more organized, and develop a plan to achieve your goals. Through executive coaching, you will gain the tools and skills needed to take your career to the next level.