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Mrs. Lisa M. Clemente, MFT is a family therapist in Van Nuys, CA specializing in family therapy.
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Child Therapy
Child therapy, also referred to as children's therapy, is a form of mental health treatment for the mental health, trauma, and developmental issues of children and adolescents. Child therapy is performed by child therapists and child psychologists. These providers are trained to treat children with age-appropriate therapeutic methods. Sessions can be one-on-one between the therapist and child, or may include one or more family members. Common reasons a child may see a child therapist include:
Child therapy can differ from what is frequently thought of as adult therapy. Although both forms of therapy are discussion or talk-based, child therapists may employ activities to better engage children. For example, a child therapist may encourage children to draw pictures or play a simple board game. This is known as "play therapy." Play activities enable therapists to better assess a child's emotions in a comfortable setting. Play therapy may also reveal issues that a child is unable to independently verbalize or express. Other types of child therapy may include:
The goals of child therapy differ for each child, but generally include an increased sense of well-being, decreased distress and anxiety, and increased confidence in school and the community. Ideally, children and adolescents who complete child therapy feel more self-assured and better prepared to grow into their next stage of life.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy refers to a specific type of counseling where relationship issues are the focus of the treatment. It used to be referred to as marriage counseling and still may be called that in many places, but because participants are not always married to each other, couples therapy is a more accurate name.
Closely related to family therapy, couples therapy is a type of counseling that seeks to help couples improve their relationship. A therapist may teach each partner in the relationship specific skills, such as managing or expressing their emotions, conflict resolution, communication skills, and problem solving. Both people in the couple need to be committed to learning new skills themselves as well as putting effort into supporting the relationship. The typical goals of couples therapy are to decrease conflict, unhappiness, and resentment, as well as increase communication, intimacy, and connection.
Couples therapy may be offered privately, at a university, or in a group practice. It is usually short-term therapy, lasting a few weeks until the participants have learned new skills and have the ability to repair their relationship. Its effectiveness depends on the willingness of both participants to commit to therapy and make the relationship a priority. For many couples it can be extremely helpful.
Family Therapy Services
Family therapy is sometimes also called family counseling or marriage and family therapy. It is a form of mental health care and therapy that treats a couple or entire family as a unit, paying special attention to how the members of the family interact with each other. Each family has a unique personality, communication style, and unique problems they face together. In family therapy, all members of the family attend counseling sessions as a group, and together they learn how to identify conflicts within and without the family, as well as how to communicate better and problem-solve together.
Some topics commonly addressed in family therapy include:
Family therapists may work in group practices, private practices, schools, or hospitals. They work with families of all different kinds to help them live together as a stronger unit.
She has a state license in California.
Licensed In: California
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Ms. Lisa Clemente specializes in family therapy and practices in Van Nuys, CA. Ms. Clemente has obtained a license to practice in California.
