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899 people sought family therapy help at Chesapeake in the last year

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Bertresh London Nunez

Hear from Bertresh London Nunez, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is to identify the problems present by exploring relationship patterns and assessing communication challenges. I find this benefits the family in building awareness and replacing negatives with positives. This results in the family being able to listen to one another and improve their relationship in the long run.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

I teach the following tools in family therapy:

  • Assertive communication
  • Reflection
  • Empathy
  • Sympathy
  • Communication skills
  • Structured problem-solving
  • Parent training
  • Check-ins
  • Increasing understanding
  • Coordinating organization of the household

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy?

I know clients are making meaningful progress in family therapy when they are able to resolve conflicts more positively and more frequently, they report different success stories, and the clinician observes progress when they see the family.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement family therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in family therapy with practice and follow-through. The more that they do their homework outside of sessions, the more they are going to see a positive impact and start to thrive in their family.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can complete all their paperwork in the portal, ensure their co-pay is acceptable, and bring a list of their medications and previous history of treatment.

Starting Family therapy

What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in Chesapeake, VA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in Chesapeake, VA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

Need more help deciding?

Family Therapy in Chesapeake, VA—Therapists and Counselors

Family is an important piece of a lot of people’s lives.  Within a healthy family, people feel happy, loved, and fulfilled more days than not—however, it is no secret that families aren’t always functioning happily.  Family dysfunction is a common occurrence.  Ongoing challenges or unforeseen crises constantly threaten the stability of a family. And healthy families work to address and manage these challenges well. But sometimes, they need a little professional help.

At Thriveworks Chesapeake, we know that family issues arise, and we want to help restore a happy and healthy home.  If challenges aren’t handled correctly within a family, each member of the family can suffer. Our counselors and psychologists work to rebuild relationships and open communication lines. Reach out today to schedule a family therapy appointment.

Is Your Family in Need of Restoration?

What is your family going through right now?  Do you feel like you are all working together to maintain a happy and healthy dynamic?  If not, it may be time to rebuild and restore your relationships.  All families experience conflict, but if the conflict is not dealt with in the correct manner, it can be detrimental to your family.  Here are some examples of conflict that can affect a family’s balance:

  • Loss of your home
  • Job loss
  • Death of a family member or friend
  • An accident that injures or disables a family member
  • Financial stress
  • Misbehaved or uncontrollable children
  • A family member suffering from addiction
  • Domestic abuse
  • Infidelity or divorce

All of these are issues that can be tough on a family to overcome.  There is no magic formula that will bring peace and harmony to families, but improved relationships can happen when family members are willing to work together.

Is My Family in Need of Family Therapy?

Families operate under the same patterns and habits without giving it a second thought.  When things start to go south, it can send families into panic mode.  After doing things the same ways for years, how do you change the way you operate as a unit?

Through therapy, families may learn how to relate in new ways that respect each other’s needs and ways of life.  When families put in time and effort to become healthier, their efforts are often rewarded with a restored home.  Through therapy, a family can experience:

  • Secure parent/child attachment with the possibility of children bringing that benefit into their future relationships
  • Improved coping skills for handling stress and adversity
  • Less anxiety and depression-related conditions
  • Reduced risk of financial-based conflict
  • Improved communication lines between family members

Families are systems where what impacts one, impacts the whole.  Family therapy is used to help individual members of the family but helping the family function better as a whole.

Scheduling Family Therapy at Thriveworks Chesapeake

Has your family hit a rough patch?  If it is time for a more peaceful, balanced home, call Thriveworks Chesapeake today and schedule a family therapy session with one of our counselors or psychologists. We can assist you in overcoming and managing conflict.

At Thriveworks, we know your family is busy.  We offer flexible hours with evening and weekend availability.  Plus, new clients can often meet with a provider within the week of scheduling.  In addition, our clinicians accept a variety of insurance plans and are ready to step in.,

If you and your family are ready to start family therapy, call Thriveworks Chesapeake today at (757) 414-6427.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Chesapeake therapists and counselors accept 27 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Chesapeake
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Sarah Hawkins is a very compassionate person. She always encouraged me to try my hardest to solved my problems using her advise. I am bless for having her as my therapist.
Read more Sarah Hawkins is a very compassionate person. She always encouraged me to try my hardest to solved my problems using her advise. I am bless for having her as my therapist.
Sarah Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
Read more Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
ROBERT Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I had reached out to several therapists to find one that would fit. My therapist Noel, reached out and explained on what methods she uses to help with certain issues. She is a great fit for me and I am looking forward with working with her.
Read more I had reached out to several therapists to find one that would fit. My therapist Noel, reached out and explained on what methods she uses to help with certain issues. She is a great fit for me and I am looking forward with working with her.
Lynn Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Read more I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Michelle Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Read more I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Danielle Feb 2024
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★★★★★
My view with Dr. Young was a real eye opener.
Randy Feb 2024
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My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Read more My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Natasha Feb 2024
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I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Read more I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Marjorie Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesapeake is near Zero’s Subs, and shares an office building with Pamela Smith MD. We off of Poplar Hill Road, and across from Bedei Compounding Pharmacy Services.

Phone number

(757) 210-9381

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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