Marriage and Family Therapy
Supervised by Dr. Chris Stravitsch
Justin Perry MS, LMFT - Associate
What is Marriage and Family Therapy?
Families facing difficult times do not need to do it alone. Marriage and family therapy is an option to help improve communication, strengthen relationships, and treat illnesses.
Marriage and family therapists assess, diagnose and provide a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques. They may provide premarital counseling, relationship counseling, child counseling, and separation or divorce counseling.
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Marriage and family therapists treat a wide range of issues and conditions. Some of these include:
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Anger
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Grief
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Relationship problems
Meet the Psychotherapist
Originally wanting to be a priest, Justin Perry studied philosophy at St. Joseph's Seminary College in Covington, LA for two years. He later transferred to Franciscan University of Steubenville and received his bachelor's degree in psychology. He then received his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at the University of Southern Mississippi.
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Justin has worked with teenagers in school, residential, and partial hospitalization settings. He is passionate about helping families and couples through conflict. He also works with children, teens, and adults experiencing depression and anxiety.
Justin uses various therapeutic models depending on the client's goals. He most often uses Structural Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Bowen Family Systems Therapy. By creating an environment of nonjudgment, fun, and peace, Justin helps his clients think differently about their problems to promote long-lasting change.
Hours: Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm