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INSIGHTS FROM OUR TEAM

Helping the Entire Family Through Therapy

By Aaron Capen, MA, LMFT

Family therapy may be more appropriate than you think.

Often, families believe their problems come from one family member: a child who has tantrums, a depressed teen, a stressed-out mother, or an almost absent husband and father. While there may be instances where individual therapy is indicated, often, these issues might be better resolved with therapy aimed at helping the whole family.

Some signs that family therapy may be helpful are:

repeated arguments that never seem to get resolved
one family member being blamed for most of the family’s problems
emotional distance or avoidance between family members
difficulty adjusting to major life changes
ongoing conflict between parents and children
tension in blended families
grief or trauma affecting the whole household
communication that often ends in silence, defensiveness or anger

Each family member’s behaviors are communicating something, often an unmet need. A trained therapist can help a family recognize old patterns, untangle unhealthy dynamics, and communicate in healthier ways to have those needs met for everyone.

No person becomes who they are in a vacuum.

We live fast-paced lives shaped by a culture we cannot seem to keep up with. Even so, our families do even more to form us, often in ways we do not fully understand. Family therapy can help unravel unhealthy patterns and dynamics. We want to help families build resilience, and family therapy is a great way to get unstuck.

Looking at Solomon’s family of origin, we can see all kinds of unhealthy patterns and poor communication. Within his blended family, we can see hurt feelings and behaviors that proved destructive. I like to think Solomon would have sought family therapy himself. After all, he wrote, “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22).

A family therapist could be the catalyst for healing and success within your own family when other resources have not worked quite the way you hoped. Give it a try.

Visit our Scriptures page for more inspiration and support on your journey toward peace and understanding.

SPOTLIGHT ON

Myra Hernandez, MS, AMFT

Family is at the heart of Myra Hernandez’s life. Wife and mother of a daughter, Myra also relishes her role as an aunt to seven nephews, encouraging them and creating lasting memories while “leaving the parenting to their parents.”

Combining family time with travel and immersing in nature is Myra’s way of slowing down, recharging her battery and appreciating the beauty of God’s creation. You can also find Myra in cozy coffee shops enjoying a cup and in in-depth conversations with family and friends.

Myra measures success by the relationships she builds. When clients begin to truly relax and reveal their authentic selves she realizes that trust is growing and that her clients know they are safe to be fully themselves. She believes that this is the moment when meaningful healing begins.

Who Myra Serves

Adults
Couples
Families

Areas of Therapy

Anxiety • Depression • Marriage Counseling

Relationships • Parenthood • Life Transitions Stress Management • Grief

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Online & In-person Counseling

at Two Office Locations

HEMET OFFICE

464 S. Palm Ave, Hemet, CA 92543

MORENO VALLEY OFFICE

1280 Heacock St., Ste. 202-B

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Favorite Bible Verse

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

MORE ABOUT MYRA

WELCOME! OUR FEATURED OFFICE

Moreno Valley, California

The Moreno Valley office is home to 20 clinicians eager to serve others. Our staff represents various life stages; their individual clinical training and unique life histories provide varied avenues of support to a diverse population. Clients of all ages, life stages, demographic backgrounds and family structures are welcome here!

Incorporating someone's spiritual life is also welcomed here. Our counseling team sees and treats the whole person. We meet you where you are emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Offering a cup of water to our clients is uniquely meaningful to our offices as a whole. We believe this represents the refreshment we find in God and are compelled to share it with others. By offering you a cup of water, we hope to also offer you relief of your burdens – even if just for a while.

Are you considering therapy? We invite you to take a step further with New Hope – come, be refreshed, and enjoy our famous cup of water.