Insight gives perspective. Perspective ignites change.
Discover Marriage & Family Therapy
What makes Marriage and Family Therapy unique? Unlike other forms of therapy, such as psychology, which looks into a person’s past, Marriage and Family Therapy offers a solution-driven approach that starts with the premise that we are not our problems. Problems that permeate our individual experiences are byproducts of the ecosystem built by the relationships in our lives.
Throughout our time in therapy, individuals can uncover insights by identifying unwanted behavioral patterns and aim to dismantle them, understand them, and with that insight, come to an actionable plan on how to change them. Marriage and Family Therapy takes a holistic approach to mental health, targeting the overall, long-term well-being of individuals and their families. Brevity is also a big part of MFT. The idea is to work together to help you achieve the changes in your life for which you strive, and that once those goals are achieved, you can find closure, not only with that chapter of your life but also in our time together.
Similar to other behavioral sciences, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy requires all MFT practitioners to complete a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, completing a total of 500 therapy hour prior to obtaining a master’s degree, completing an additional 1,500 therapy hours in no less than 2 years and no more than 5 years after graduating and passing a board licensure exam to become a fully licensed therapist.
I became a client of Marriage and Family Therapy before becoming a practitioner and that’s what made me a true believer in the field. After having tried therapy with psychologists, psychiatrists, and a life coach, my experience with MFT helped me find solutions in a more practical, tangible and expedited way.
Elsa’s Specialties & Services
We all have aspects in our life that we would like to change and sometimes we don’t even know where to begin. If this is your case, or you’re not even sure what it is that’s bothering you, just know that I’m here to help you figure it out.
I offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families looking to improve any aspect of their life, ranging from relationships, to adapting to life’s changing circumstances or altering undesired behavioral patterns, such as incessant fighting, sexual ruts or communications issues. The truth is that everyone’s different and the same experience can have very different effects and carry different weight on different people, so if it’s important enough for you to change, then it is important enough for me to hear you and help you sort it out.
Some of my specialties include:
Get to know the practice.
My practice focuses on pattern analysis and attaining clarity from insight. Unlike other practices, I work with my clients to decode the source and patterns that are creating the situations that bring them to me. I believe that when people understand the source of a situation, it helps them notice it if it arises in the future and thus, be prepared to better deal with the situation. Learn more about the practical details of Elsa’s practice and what sets her apart.
FAQ’s
You may have a host of questions about Marriage and Family Therapy, especially if this is your first time learning about this type of counseling. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about what you can expect with this mental health approach.