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Tara Jane Wodelet
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P  (Online Only)
I am skilled in working with clients across a broad range of concerns, including overall mental health, life transition, grief/loss, complex and family trauma, gender and sexuality, and attachment related struggles.
Welcome! I am a queer and gender expansive therapist, offering individual online therapy across most Canadian jurisdictions. I offer a contextualizing, self-compassionate, and strengths based approach. While life's hardships will never disappear, I can help you come to more peace and aliveness within yourself. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to be seen, heard, and grow within. Therapy is kind of like detangling a big ball of yarn; it can be both hard yet relieving (you're not broken, just tangled!), and ultimately allows room for more consciousness/choice to flow in: now that your threads are free, what would you like to weave?
I am skilled in working with clients across a broad range of concerns, including overall mental health, life transition, grief/loss, complex and family trauma, gender and sexuality, and attachment related struggles.
Welcome! I am a queer and gender expansive therapist, offering individual online therapy across most Canadian jurisdictions. I offer a contextualizing, self-compassionate, and strengths based approach. While life's hardships will never disappear, I can help you come to more peace and aliveness within yourself. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to be seen, heard, and grow within. Therapy is kind of like detangling a big ball of yarn; it can be both hard yet relieving (you're not broken, just tangled!), and ultimately allows room for more consciousness/choice to flow in: now that your threads are free, what would you like to weave?
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Jordan Burness
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2R
Jordan known on social media as "the body image therapist YYC", is a Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Ontario who works with those aged 5 and up! Jordan 's enjoys working with those who are struggling with self-esteem, body image, relationship/ sex therapy concerns and eating disorders. She has been in the field of mental health since 2012 and is an experienced trauma therapist, family therapist and has expertise in working with children and young adults.
Jordan known on social media as "the body image therapist YYC", is a Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Ontario who works with those aged 5 and up! Jordan 's enjoys working with those who are struggling with self-esteem, body image, relationship/ sex therapy concerns and eating disorders. She has been in the field of mental health since 2012 and is an experienced trauma therapist, family therapist and has expertise in working with children and young adults.
(587) 847-3410 View (587) 847-3410
Photo of Carrie Le, Psychologist in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
Carrie Le
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P
I am a Registered Psychologist based in downtown Calgary, Alberta. I offer individual therapy for adult clients for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, burnout, grief and loss, self-esteem, and family of origin issues. My aim is to provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental experience of therapy. I approach therapy with compassion, care, and unconditional positive regard for all people. Appointments available Monday to Friday!
I am a Registered Psychologist based in downtown Calgary, Alberta. I offer individual therapy for adult clients for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, burnout, grief and loss, self-esteem, and family of origin issues. My aim is to provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental experience of therapy. I approach therapy with compassion, care, and unconditional positive regard for all people. Appointments available Monday to Friday!
(587) 355-2606 View (587) 355-2606
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Maria Gabriella Aguilar
Psychologist, RPsych, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3C
I have specialized training in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I operate from a trauma-informed person-centered approach, as I know that I am inviting clients to reveal vulnerable parts of themselves and should be met with nonjudgment and unconditional positive regard. My person-centered approach allows me to shift from a deficit based perspective to a strength-based perspective, allowing for a relational depth that transcends labels. My practice is grounded in providing affirming care to assist clients in embracing personal self-worth and bolstering personal agency.
I have specialized training in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I operate from a trauma-informed person-centered approach, as I know that I am inviting clients to reveal vulnerable parts of themselves and should be met with nonjudgment and unconditional positive regard. My person-centered approach allows me to shift from a deficit based perspective to a strength-based perspective, allowing for a relational depth that transcends labels. My practice is grounded in providing affirming care to assist clients in embracing personal self-worth and bolstering personal agency.
(587) 816-8471 View (587) 816-8471
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Teresa Lau
Counsellor, CCC, MA, BA, CPHR CA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N
As a fellow immigrant with a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Master's in Counselling Psychology, I bring over 13 years of experience in human resources and career advising specifically tailored for immigrants. I deeply understand the unique struggles you face—from the complexities of adjusting to a new culture to the pressures of re-establishing your career while supporting your family. Immigrants endure a distinctive blend of stressors that encompass not only professional aspirations but also the very essence of personal and social life.
As a fellow immigrant with a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Master's in Counselling Psychology, I bring over 13 years of experience in human resources and career advising specifically tailored for immigrants. I deeply understand the unique struggles you face—from the complexities of adjusting to a new culture to the pressures of re-establishing your career while supporting your family. Immigrants endure a distinctive blend of stressors that encompass not only professional aspirations but also the very essence of personal and social life.
(587) 858-5152 View (587) 858-5152
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Aiofe Freeman-Cruz
Psychologist, MSc, PhD
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2V
Specifically, who you were, who you are, and who you hope to be as an individual, couple, and family.
We all have experiences that turn our world upside down. These experiences can be anything, but when it happens, we can feel confused, lost, or stuck while struggling to adjust to our new reality. I aim to support clients so that they gain self-knowledge, build resilience, and feel capable in their "new normal." As a Registered Psychologist, I work with individuals (adult and teens), couples, and families to help them achieve and maintain mental wellness while going through experiences that challenge them. I believe all challenges occur within a context, so I include social and cultural factors into my work with all clients.
Specifically, who you were, who you are, and who you hope to be as an individual, couple, and family.
We all have experiences that turn our world upside down. These experiences can be anything, but when it happens, we can feel confused, lost, or stuck while struggling to adjust to our new reality. I aim to support clients so that they gain self-knowledge, build resilience, and feel capable in their "new normal." As a Registered Psychologist, I work with individuals (adult and teens), couples, and families to help them achieve and maintain mental wellness while going through experiences that challenge them. I believe all challenges occur within a context, so I include social and cultural factors into my work with all clients.
(825) 502-5500 View (825) 502-5500
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Lawson Collab
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2S
Are you on a quest to unravel personal challenges, navigate complex relationships, or elevate family bonds? Dive into sessions meticulously crafted for your distinctive journey. Book your appointment at www.lawsoncollab.com and begin your transformation today!
Are you on a quest to unravel personal challenges, navigate complex relationships, or elevate family bonds? Dive into sessions meticulously crafted for your distinctive journey. Book your appointment at www.lawsoncollab.com and begin your transformation today!
(587) 806-3921 View (587) 806-3921
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Leighton Doty
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MSc, PMCCP
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3E
Whether it be concerns rooted around family, relationships, work, or more clinical presentations such as anxiety or mood disorders, I am here to help you improve your overall mental health and achieve the progression you have been looking for, but maybe can't quite seem to achieve on your own.
Over the past ten years I have worked in various psychological environments including secure mental health facilities, hospitals, schools, and private practice settings. My personal experiences with debilitating anxiety, depression, and ADHD over the years ultimately led to my decision to become a clinical psychologist. Experiencing these conditions first hand and personally utilizing their various treatment methods, adds an additional layer of expertise and understanding that surpasses what can be learned from a textbook or classroom setting.
Whether it be concerns rooted around family, relationships, work, or more clinical presentations such as anxiety or mood disorders, I am here to help you improve your overall mental health and achieve the progression you have been looking for, but maybe can't quite seem to achieve on your own.
Over the past ten years I have worked in various psychological environments including secure mental health facilities, hospitals, schools, and private practice settings. My personal experiences with debilitating anxiety, depression, and ADHD over the years ultimately led to my decision to become a clinical psychologist. Experiencing these conditions first hand and personally utilizing their various treatment methods, adds an additional layer of expertise and understanding that surpasses what can be learned from a textbook or classroom setting.
(825) 609-4837 x5 View (825) 609-4837 x5
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Lisa Boag-Guidi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW, RMFT-SQ
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3E
Waitlist for new clients
Deeper emotional shifts and new meanings are created by integrating various trauma and body centered practices, including EMDR, Expressive Arts, and Internal Family Systems.
Are you tired of dealing with life's challenges and feeling stuck or overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward? Do you want to explore new understanding about your experiences, and the experiences you share with others to create changes you desire? Are you looking for supervision of your relational practice? Our collaborative relationship will allow you to achieve these goals at a pace you feel comfortable with. Through examining your inner world, your life experiences, and your relationships with others, we can uncover inherent strengths, understanding, and connections, allowing for new and enriched ways of being to take shape.
Deeper emotional shifts and new meanings are created by integrating various trauma and body centered practices, including EMDR, Expressive Arts, and Internal Family Systems.
Are you tired of dealing with life's challenges and feeling stuck or overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward? Do you want to explore new understanding about your experiences, and the experiences you share with others to create changes you desire? Are you looking for supervision of your relational practice? Our collaborative relationship will allow you to achieve these goals at a pace you feel comfortable with. Through examining your inner world, your life experiences, and your relationships with others, we can uncover inherent strengths, understanding, and connections, allowing for new and enriched ways of being to take shape.
(587) 803-8052 View (587) 803-8052
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Laurie Siembida
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2W
Accepting New Clients! You want to live a meaningful life where you have strong and healthy relationships with yourself and others but something has gotten in the way of that. It may have been experiencing trauma as a child or adult, experiencing dysfunctional family dynamics, suffering a loss, or other difficult life experiences. Whether you struggle with anxiety or depression, have difficulty recognizing your own self-worth, struggle to feel a sense of connection with self or others, or feel overwhelmed and stuck in your life, my aim is to help you take steps toward living a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Accepting New Clients! You want to live a meaningful life where you have strong and healthy relationships with yourself and others but something has gotten in the way of that. It may have been experiencing trauma as a child or adult, experiencing dysfunctional family dynamics, suffering a loss, or other difficult life experiences. Whether you struggle with anxiety or depression, have difficulty recognizing your own self-worth, struggle to feel a sense of connection with self or others, or feel overwhelmed and stuck in your life, my aim is to help you take steps toward living a more authentic and fulfilling life.
(587) 854-9383 View (587) 854-9383
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Kathleen Kelava
Psychologist, BComm, MC
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2R
I have worked extensively with children, youth, parents, adults, and families, and the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, peer/family relations, and related diagnoses/experiences.
I am constantly amazed at the resilience we all show, as we navigate our lives amidst the challenges that invariably arise! Sometimes the demands on us outweigh the resources we have available in that moment. It takes a courageous person to recognize the need for, and to request and accept, support. I am honoured every time clients invite me to join them along their journeys toward improved insight, skill, interaction, and overall living.
I have worked extensively with children, youth, parents, adults, and families, and the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, peer/family relations, and related diagnoses/experiences.
I am constantly amazed at the resilience we all show, as we navigate our lives amidst the challenges that invariably arise! Sometimes the demands on us outweigh the resources we have available in that moment. It takes a courageous person to recognize the need for, and to request and accept, support. I am honoured every time clients invite me to join them along their journeys toward improved insight, skill, interaction, and overall living.
(587) 207-8856 View (587) 207-8856
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Sara Ludu
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3H
I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).
I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).
(587) 317-6482 View (587) 317-6482
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Teresa Futers Eating Disorder Support
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2V
Welcome! I specialize in eating disorder support and treatment, anxiety and depression, along with emotion regulation. I work with youth and adults. I support woman during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. I work with people going through life transitions, working through family conflict and relationship struggles.
Welcome! I specialize in eating disorder support and treatment, anxiety and depression, along with emotion regulation. I work with youth and adults. I support woman during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. I work with people going through life transitions, working through family conflict and relationship struggles.
(587) 741-2453 View (587) 741-2453
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Patricia Franklin Burns
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2S
Waitlist for new clients
I work with families navigating transitions and life's challenges using a family systemes approach.
We all have our stories. Our past experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world. Our conversations can help you understand these stories and offer the opportunity to rewrite old stories and craft new ones. You might wonder what makes these conversations with me different than ones you’ve had with friends and family. First off, the space and time is specifically designed for you. I can offer you a safe space where you will be encouraged to explore, with courage, how you see yourself, how you function in the world, and how you connect to others. Although this is hard work, we might even laugh along the way.
I work with families navigating transitions and life's challenges using a family systemes approach.
We all have our stories. Our past experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world. Our conversations can help you understand these stories and offer the opportunity to rewrite old stories and craft new ones. You might wonder what makes these conversations with me different than ones you’ve had with friends and family. First off, the space and time is specifically designed for you. I can offer you a safe space where you will be encouraged to explore, with courage, how you see yourself, how you function in the world, and how you connect to others. Although this is hard work, we might even laugh along the way.
(587) 414-6081 View (587) 414-6081
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Adrienne Krause
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2R
Hello! It’s so great to see you. I’m Adrienne (she/her). I have a keen interest in working with individuals and couples, from teens to adults, and from all walks of life, who may be struggling with identity, trauma, life transitions, family/relationship issues, neurodivergence, and general issues related to mental health and well-being. My goal is to help empower you to live a full and meaningful life, and to find out what that means for you.
Hello! It’s so great to see you. I’m Adrienne (she/her). I have a keen interest in working with individuals and couples, from teens to adults, and from all walks of life, who may be struggling with identity, trauma, life transitions, family/relationship issues, neurodivergence, and general issues related to mental health and well-being. My goal is to help empower you to live a full and meaningful life, and to find out what that means for you.
(587) 806-4461 View (587) 806-4461
Photo of Katie Domries, Psychologist in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
Katie Domries
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2R
Please reach out if you’d like to know more, or to explore whether I would be a good fit for you or your family member.
Life is hard! We may be faced with challenges from the time we are young, and sometimes the struggles come later in life. Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way. The good news is that things can change and you are already stronger and wiser than you realize! I believe in the power of human resiliency and people’s capacity for personal growth. You are the expert on your own life, and whether you are working to heal from a past trauma, trying to improve your relationship skills, overcome struggles with anxiety or depression, increase your sense of self-worth, dealing with a loss, or just working to find yourself again. I can help!
Please reach out if you’d like to know more, or to explore whether I would be a good fit for you or your family member.
Life is hard! We may be faced with challenges from the time we are young, and sometimes the struggles come later in life. Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way. The good news is that things can change and you are already stronger and wiser than you realize! I believe in the power of human resiliency and people’s capacity for personal growth. You are the expert on your own life, and whether you are working to heal from a past trauma, trying to improve your relationship skills, overcome struggles with anxiety or depression, increase your sense of self-worth, dealing with a loss, or just working to find yourself again. I can help!
(587) 210-2297 View (587) 210-2297
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Brianna Matchett
Counsellor, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2T
I have been a counselling therapist for over half a decade, grew up in a rural community with a large family and now live in Calgary with my husband of seven years and two children.
My goal in therapy is to cultivate a space where you will feel genuinely heard and understood. I offer a comfortable space marked by empathy and acceptance, in which anyone is welcomed to voice issues and concerns. I enjoy working with youth, adolescents, couples, and families and bring a gentle and empathetic presence to each client session. I understand that you may desire to integrate spirituality into your therapy, and am willing to use my Christian faith, and other spiritual resources to guide you through difficulty and challenge.
I have been a counselling therapist for over half a decade, grew up in a rural community with a large family and now live in Calgary with my husband of seven years and two children.
My goal in therapy is to cultivate a space where you will feel genuinely heard and understood. I offer a comfortable space marked by empathy and acceptance, in which anyone is welcomed to voice issues and concerns. I enjoy working with youth, adolescents, couples, and families and bring a gentle and empathetic presence to each client session. I understand that you may desire to integrate spirituality into your therapy, and am willing to use my Christian faith, and other spiritual resources to guide you through difficulty and challenge.
(587) 804-3645 View (587) 804-3645
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C. Alecia White
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P  (Online Only)
Using an intersectional lens, I support with various challenges including life transitions, codependency, racialized trauma, gender/sexuality concerns, family/relationship conflict and communication difficulties.
For the last 16 years, I have worked as a Social Worker with countless communities, including racialized communities, sexual violence survivors, homeless folx, women, youth and families, addictions, and MVA survivors. I currently work for the University of Toronto as a Student Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager, a role focused on supporting and developing student mental health initiatives. Armed with both experience and understanding, I work to build trust and carefully tailored care for the communities I support; primarily specializing in trauma, mood, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.
Using an intersectional lens, I support with various challenges including life transitions, codependency, racialized trauma, gender/sexuality concerns, family/relationship conflict and communication difficulties.
For the last 16 years, I have worked as a Social Worker with countless communities, including racialized communities, sexual violence survivors, homeless folx, women, youth and families, addictions, and MVA survivors. I currently work for the University of Toronto as a Student Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager, a role focused on supporting and developing student mental health initiatives. Armed with both experience and understanding, I work to build trust and carefully tailored care for the communities I support; primarily specializing in trauma, mood, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.
(647) 370-8145 View (647) 370-8145
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Healthy Minds Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T2P  (Online Only)
Including self-regulation of moods (anxiety & depression), trauma (physical & emotional), family dynamics, emotional regulation, relationships, workplace conflict, anger management, motor vehicle accident (trauma & pain), and grief & loss.
Are you feeling stuck and what you are used to doing isn’t working anymore? Are you ready to take the next step towards creating a happier life for yourself and in your relationships? Using a positive, strength and thought-based psychological approach; I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals and move in a healthier direction. I can help you work on building and adapting your current life skills and abilities to generate healthy skill-sets to reach your personal goals and increase success in your daily life, relationships and career.
Including self-regulation of moods (anxiety & depression), trauma (physical & emotional), family dynamics, emotional regulation, relationships, workplace conflict, anger management, motor vehicle accident (trauma & pain), and grief & loss.
Are you feeling stuck and what you are used to doing isn’t working anymore? Are you ready to take the next step towards creating a happier life for yourself and in your relationships? Using a positive, strength and thought-based psychological approach; I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals and move in a healthier direction. I can help you work on building and adapting your current life skills and abilities to generate healthy skill-sets to reach your personal goals and increase success in your daily life, relationships and career.
(587) 804-5547 View (587) 804-5547
Photo of Georginia Nwoke, Psychologist in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
Georginia Nwoke
Psychologist, MSc, PGCE, GCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3C
I walk side by side with you in your healing journey. I am a registered Psychologist in Alberta, specializing in Addictions and Trauma, Family Issues, Clinical Assessments, Immigration / Refugee, FASD, ADHD, Relationships, Abandonment, Borderline, Adult children from Addictions backgrounds, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, and Parenting. I have over 12 years experience in addictions and mental health ;and a global 12years experience working in education with children, teenagers and adults. I am also passionate about raising a healthy family. I am a published author [110 Nuggets for Excellent Parenting] and a motivational speaker.
I walk side by side with you in your healing journey. I am a registered Psychologist in Alberta, specializing in Addictions and Trauma, Family Issues, Clinical Assessments, Immigration / Refugee, FASD, ADHD, Relationships, Abandonment, Borderline, Adult children from Addictions backgrounds, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, and Parenting. I have over 12 years experience in addictions and mental health ;and a global 12years experience working in education with children, teenagers and adults. I am also passionate about raising a healthy family. I am a published author [110 Nuggets for Excellent Parenting] and a motivational speaker.
(587) 804-2626 View (587) 804-2626

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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.