An LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) can be considered better for therapy when your primary concern involves relationship dynamics, family issues, or complex interactions within your family system. They have specialized training that allows them to approach mental health concerns from a systemic perspective, considering how different relationships within a family unit impact an individual’s well-being.
LMFTs are particularly adept at addressing marital conflicts, parenting challenges, and broader family dynamics compared to other therapists with a more individual-focused approach.
HeartFlow Counseling is a relationship and couples therapy service licensed in Virginia, Maryland, & Washington D.C. Get started today.
I graduated Virginia Tech in 2006 with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. I currently hold a Marriage and Family Therapy License in both Virgina and Maryland. I am also a VA Board approved supervisor for resident therapists, and I have recently been appointed to the Virginia Board of Counseling. I am also a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a clinical member of the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
The first step is to build a trusting and non judgmental relationship where you will feel safe to work on yourself and your relationships. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy where I bring my guidance and training into treatment, and you bring your knowledge of yourself, and your needs and we work together to help you reach your goals. I am compassionate and understand how difficult it is to be transparent and explore painful thoughts and feelings. It doesn’t always have to be so serious though! Humor, laughter, authenticity, connection and focusing on strengths and positive aspects of your life are also ways to heal.
You can contact me at (571) 408-9079 or [email protected] to set up a free 15 minute consultation so that I can answer any questions or concerns that you may have and to make sure I am the right person to help you.
