Family Counseling Services in Queen Creek, AZ.

Substance abuse affects the family as no other mental health issue can. Being a loved one of a substance user can be heartbreaking. Wether you are a loved one wanting guidance on how to best help your loved on or you are a person struggling with substances and see the negative consequences of your use on your family, counseling can help and I will use my experience and education to help you recapture stability in your family.

We know that healing occurs in the family and that when you only work with one part of the family it is hard to create lasting change. One of the keys is to get everyone on board speaking the same language and communicating in ways that support each other and build on the strengths that are already existing in the family unit opposed to one person being the "problem".

Do you feel disconnected from your wife or kids? Does it feel like you’ve lost control of your home? Or have you experienced something difficult within your family that’s not been resolved? If so, I can help. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I’m an expert in relationships, and have been trained to identify the patterns within families that aren’t working, develop healthier ones, improve communication and understanding, and help families forge a new path forward. This often looks like a combination of family sessions, parent sessions, and individual sessions. I provide online therapy over HIPAA-secure video, and if given the opportunity, would be honored to serve your family.

I provide family therapy in Gilbert, AZ. Due to the differences in personalities and communication styles, as well as the situational issues that arise throughout life, families can often experience conflict and chaos. My approach to family counseling is to increase and improve communication among all family members. My goal is to increase understanding among family members, as well as everyone’s ability to respect the uniqueness and value of each family member. I engage the family in communication activities and provide homework for between sessions. I assist families in processing through difficult events that may be causing tension and work to strengthen and improve relational functioning

Like married couples, there are times when families get stuck. There may need to be an intervention with a loved one who is out of control in some way, or just a need to have a safe place with a professional to be sure family members are heard and a consensus can be reached in regard to a difficult situation. When people can express their feelings and ideas, it helps everyone feel like a valued member of the family. With a safe place to be heard and express themselves, the family can often solve it's own problems.

Family Counseling - Through family systems counseling we will determine what is working within your family and draw from strengths to change what is not working. We will come up with new ideas for communication, schedules and roles within the family. It is also important to get to the root of expectations and what is and is not an acceptable component of the family relationships you seek. Individual issues such as depression and anxiety can affect the health of your family. Addressing these issues individually can help the family unit grow and thrive. We also have a program called Cinderella Maker for young women and teenage girls. "Be pursued, know your worth pursuing" Cinderella Maker is

Family is where the heart is! It can also be where struggles within communication and understanding exist. With multiple players and often charismatic and differing personalities, family dynamics can be difficult to navigate. The therapists at Mindful Wellness of Arizona work collaboratively with families to improve interactions and functioning of each individual and the family unit as a whole.

Most family therapists inadvertently create more chaos through their well-intentioned efforts to assist a family move through a change process. Why? Brains are inherently dysregulated (all of us, may I add) and most talking and dialoguing misses brain-centric problems that need more intensive help. Many times the emotional trauma created by years of solving problems ineffectively can wreak havoc on the brain's parasympathetic nervous system, not ever giving the family a break from flight or fight thinking. Contact us for an innovative neuroscience solution to family dystunction. Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161

Most family therapists inadvertently create more chaos through their well-intentioned efforts to assist a family move through a change process. Why? Brains are inherently deregulated (all of us, may I add) and most talking and dialoguing misses brain-centric problems that need more intensive help. Many times the emotional trauma created by years of solving problems ineffectively can wreak havoc on the brain's parasympathetic nervous system, not ever giving the family a break from flight or fight thinking. Contact us for an innovative neuroscience solution to family dysfunction. Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.