LMFTs | Therapy in Fort Worth, TX
A common myth that we often see in our Fort Worth therapy practice is that we, LMFTs, (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists), only work with couples or families. I can understand the confusion, since it’s stated right there in our title! However, we DO see individuals. And personally, I love it!
Some clients are not always seeking relationship help but instead want to solely focus on a concern related to depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, etc. These are all areas that LMFTs can do good work in. MFTs are all different. They can specialize in different areas, work with a diverse population, and use a variety of approaches to conduct therapy.
At the same time, while these topics may seem individual, as LMFTs we are trained to make connections in a social or relational context. We make note that the issues an individual struggles with can affect how they relate with others and how others relate to them. This can be useful in therapy to help nurture personal growth and expand on the client’s skillset.
Therapists in Fort Worth, TX - The MFT Perspective
Our most unique attribute as a marriage and family therapist is the way we look at problems. We are trained to look at situations with a systemic perspective. We consider the environment the individual has experienced. And we keep in mind, how our individual client also affects others.
And boy, do we like exploring circular patterns! We challenge the typical linear way of examining an issue so there is a more well-rounded overview of how the problem presents itself. Most issues are cyclical so identifying old patterns is paramount in forming new, healthy, and effective patterns.
Couples Therapy as an Individual
There have been plenty of times when I have spoken to a potential client and they share with me that they don’t believe their partner is willing to attend couples therapy. I can hear their frustration and disappointment in their voice. They worry that if their partner is unable or unwilling to attend, then what other option is there? How else can their relationship improve? They feel stuck believing change can only occur if they can get their partner to attend couple’s therapy.
However, change can still occur. An individual can enter into therapy to address the issues they are experiencing in their relationship. They can receive support while also gaining tools to improve how they communicate and respond to issues with their partner.
Want to Learn More about family therapy in Fort worth?
If you are seeking couples or family therapy in Fort Worth, then a marriage and family therapist makes sense. But if you’re looking for individual therapy, well we can do that too! Please feel free to browse through our therapist profiles to learn more about each one of our unique Fort Worth therapists!