Psychologist in Kennewick, WA
Couple & Family Institute Of Tri-Cities | Psychologist photo
Couple & Family Institute Of Tri-Cities
Couple and Family Therapy
Marriage Therapy
Location
8121 W. Quinault Ave.   
Ste F202   
KennewickWA 99336
Practice Information
Dr. Conrad and her team bring a special sense of warmth and understanding to the couples and families they work with using Emotionally Focused Therapy, the most empirically validated and effective treatment for couples today. We at the Couple and Family Institute of Tri-Cities are all trained in this form of treatment. We help couples reduce their distress and find security with each other by going to the heart of the matter, the attachment system of the couple and changing their view of each other in a more loving, accepting, and forgiving way.

Couples frequently get caught up in negative patterns that take over their relationship and they lose the sense of love and connection they once had. Couples don't realize that it is the negative dynamic between them that has caused them to lose a sense of their love for each other and belies the love that is really underneath their distress. Using this highly effective (73% success results based on research, 90% improvement) treatment modality, we at CFIT can help couples get out of the distress, see the dynamic that has taken them over, and find their way back to a loving and connected relationship.

We are also trained to work with individuals who are in distress with depression or anxiety, or who have experienced traumatic events in their lives and need support and therapeutic help to find their way back to healthy functioning.
Licenses/Certifications
 Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (ICEEFT)
 Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
 Licensed Psychologist
License Info
Licensed Psychologist PY60570874
Education
Dr. Carol Ann Conrad is a licensed psychologist and has been in the field of mental health for over 20 years. She is the clinical director at Couple and Family Institute of Tri-Cities, supervising and overseeing all CFIT activities. She is certified by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) as both an EFT therapist and supervisor. This means she has met the stringent ICEEFT qualifications and demonstrated her abilities to execute the EFT model with fidelity, and to supervise others to do the same. Dr. Conrad also offers regular Hold Me Tightâ„¢ workshops for couples, and introductions to EFT in the Tri-Cities Washington area. She has been a presenter at numerous trainings and workshops locally and nationally.
Bio:
Dr. Carol Ann Conrad is passionate about helping couples and families find their way to security and connection with each other. She sees couples as "the client" and helps them see each other without blame or attack, but in a way that supports their needs for attachment and connection to each other. Dr. Conrad approaches therapy with empathy and positive regard, realizing that feelings and behaviors makes sense and has an exquisite logic if we can but understand. Getting to that understanding is her specialty. Dr. Conrad also has several people who are under supervision with her as part of CFIT and who have training in EFT and carry a similar philosophy. Coming to our Institute, we make sure you get put with the best fit therapist for your needs.
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Payments Accepted
Premera blue/cross, first choice, assuris, group health options, tri-care

sliding scale fee for some therapists at cfit, financial hardship agreements
Hours
By appt
Cost/Session
please discuss with receptionist
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Anxiety and Panic
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Body Image Issues
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Family Conflict
 Grief and Loss
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Online / Teletherapy
 Premarital Counseling
 Relationship Issues
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Women's Issues
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