Amy Tielemans and Associates
About Us
Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage and family therapists (commonly referred to as MFT’s or family therapists) are mental health professionals with a minimum of a master’s degree and two-years supervised clinical experience, specifically trained to treat individuals, couples and families. MFT’s are trained and licensed to independently diagnose and treat mental health and substance abuse problems. Marriage and family therapy is recognized as one of the five core mental health disciplines along with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers and psychiatric nurse practitioners and is based on the research and theory that mental illness and family problems are best treated in a family context.
MFTs treat individuals, couples, families and groups. Trained in psychotherapy and family systems, MFT’s focus on understanding their clients’ symptoms and interaction patterns within their existing environment, treating each client, using this systemic approach.
MFT’s are also specifically trained to provide relationship education and enrichment, parenting skills training and pre-marital education and counseling.
Most mental health professionals and their clients recognize the necessity of treating mental and emotional problems within the context of the family system. Couple, and family therapy is a preferred method of treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, alcoholism, marital problems, child problems, couple enrichment, and schizophrenia, to name a few.
Resources
Here is some research documenting the benefits of marriage and family therapy.
SYSTEMIC APPROACH
MFTs use a systemic approach to therapy. We believe that we are part of many different relationships in our lives: couples, family, school, social, community, work, church, etc. These relationships do not exist independently, they are interconnected, and each can impact our psychological and emotional health.
For example, a parent has a bad day at work and comes home and yells at their child for something minor, or a child is bullied and school and snaps at a sibling. A bad day at the office for a parent and a bad day at school for a teenager can have devasting effects on the mental health for both short and long-term relationships with one another and those around them.
A more complex system may be multi-generational: How might un-met needs from childhood affect a marriage or parenting? Whether therapy involves an individual, couple or family, we see each person in the unique relationships and circumstances they operate in each day. We believe that when one member of the family is suffering, it impacts the whole family.
Relationships Matter.
OUR Associates
Meet our team
Amy
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
My experience in the business world, as a stay at home mom, and, now, a working mom, provides me a wealth of perspective to draw from and understand real family situations.
Kirstie
Professional Counselor & Art Therapist
Creativity and compassion have always been driving forces in my life. I am overjoyed to have a career in which I can support people and grow my knowledge and understanding of the world. I work with children and adolescents to help them identify, understand, and regulate their own feelings, emotions, and behavior.
Emma
Marriage & Family Therapist
Through both my personal and professional experience, I’ve come to believe that our families and relationships inform how we view ourselves and ultimately impact how we navigate our lives.
Kathy
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
When challenged to find grace in a storm, we have a choice. We can defend our position or find opportunities in this moment to pivot and discover gifts we may not realize we have and embrace our strengths.
Corinne
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Through my own family experiences I understand how healthy relationships help carry people through many of life’s obstacles, but I also understand the importance of finding balance in coping with challenges and difficult relationships.
Alicia
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I love my job because I get to work alongside individuals who are willing to work on the relationships that matter to them, including the one they have with themselves.
Alyssa
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I believe the family is the foundation of our understanding of how to interact and form relationships with people. The family is where we first deal with emotions such as love, happiness, anger, and sadness
Stephanie
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I have experience working with anxiety, anger, impulse control, ADHD, ODD, Autism, and depression. I specialize in, and really enjoy working with, children and teens dealing with a variety of behavioral and emotional issues.
Sandy
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
My personal and professional experience has taught me that relationships, with ourselves and others, are central to our lives and well-being. It has also taught me that anyone can encounter life events that strain their ability to cope as usual, and require new or additional tools, or a change in perspective, to manage successfully.
Matt
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I have been practicing individual, couple and family therapy for over 15 years and I am an AAMFT approved supervisor. I employ a variety of methods to help people reach their goals and make sure that the methods I choose fit the person or people I am working with. My style of therapy is highly collaborative.
Bella
May 14, 2007 – December 30, 2022
Bella, our beautiful Australian Shepherd, crossed the Rainbow Bridge after 15 1/2 years of love on December 30, 2022. We would like to thank everyone that took the time to greet her, love her and respond to her “demand” for a cookie from the foyer jar upon your arrival.
Willow
Therapy Dog in Training
Preceded by Monet and Bella, she has big paws to fill. Our pets fill our hearts with life, and therapy is just better with their presence.
Our Location
Located in a residential setting, our office offers a relaxed atmosphere and confidentiality.
Contact us
The best way to reach us is to call 215-822-1975 and speak with Al. We will respond to the form below within 24 hours. Please do not include any emergency or highly personal information on this form.
In case of a mental health crisis (when someone’s behavior risks harm to themselves or others, or limits their ability to care for themselves, or function safely in the community) please call 911 or go to your hospital emergency room.
Contact us
Please contact us today. We are happy to answer your questions and set up your first appointment with a therapist.
- 215-822-1975
- hello@amytielemans.com
- 4451 West Swamp Road Doylestown PA 18902
“Recognizing that you are not where you want to be is a starting point to begin changing your life.” – Deborah Day.