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Shasha Weir
Registered Social Worker, RSSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B  (Online Only)
I specialize in children, youth, individual, family and couples therapy.
Healing is a journey that should be nurturing, safe, and empowering. Oftentimes, you may feel helpless, hopeless, and stuck in a place where you cannot escape from. With all the unmanageable emotions, fears, and thoughts that play in your mind over and over, it may seem as though there is no end and no relief. Therapy will allow you to navigate, understand and provide clarity that leads to peace of mind and optimal living.
I specialize in children, youth, individual, family and couples therapy.
Healing is a journey that should be nurturing, safe, and empowering. Oftentimes, you may feel helpless, hopeless, and stuck in a place where you cannot escape from. With all the unmanageable emotions, fears, and thoughts that play in your mind over and over, it may seem as though there is no end and no relief. Therapy will allow you to navigate, understand and provide clarity that leads to peace of mind and optimal living.
(289) 271-1631 View (289) 271-1631
Photo of Sandra Riano, Registered Psychotherapist in Mississauga, ON
Sandra Riano
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO, OAMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I am a registered Psychotherapist of Ontario, and Life coach with over 20 years of professional experience. My academic background is based in CBT and Neuro-linguistic techniques. I believe we can break free from the limiting beliefs that hold us back from reaching our full potential. The balance of our lives depends on our capacity to learn and modify our thoughts and behaviors reaching better emotions to structure a satisfactory future. I feel comfortable working with all kind of people and with adolescents, adults, and seniors. Currently, I offer online individual, couple and family therapy.
I am a registered Psychotherapist of Ontario, and Life coach with over 20 years of professional experience. My academic background is based in CBT and Neuro-linguistic techniques. I believe we can break free from the limiting beliefs that hold us back from reaching our full potential. The balance of our lives depends on our capacity to learn and modify our thoughts and behaviors reaching better emotions to structure a satisfactory future. I feel comfortable working with all kind of people and with adolescents, adults, and seniors. Currently, I offer online individual, couple and family therapy.
(289) 514-5942 View (289) 514-5942
Photo of Denise Alton, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Mississauga, ON
Denise Alton
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5J  (Online Only)
All of us can benefit from feeling understood and supported. I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist who has been practicing for over 15 years. I value building warm and trusting relationships with my clients based on non judgement and providing practical and impactful strategies to manage whatever you may be dealing with in your life. This includes anxiety, depression, managing family and relationships, professional challenges, self-esteem, emotional distress and building skills to manage symptoms of trauma, among many other challenges.
All of us can benefit from feeling understood and supported. I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist who has been practicing for over 15 years. I value building warm and trusting relationships with my clients based on non judgement and providing practical and impactful strategies to manage whatever you may be dealing with in your life. This includes anxiety, depression, managing family and relationships, professional challenges, self-esteem, emotional distress and building skills to manage symptoms of trauma, among many other challenges.
(289) 236-3294 View (289) 236-3294
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Ambreen Yousaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I believe that awareness of self, thoughts and feelings are an essential aspect of one's well-being. My goal is to help my clients build resilience and achieve self-sufficiency. I enjoy working with adults (and young adults) struggling with life stressors or traumatic experiences and providing them with the skills and confidence to cope successfully. From my experience as a youth counsellor and a facilitator for family violence, I have acquired skills in helping individuals facing a broad range of mental health problems and life challenges.
I believe that awareness of self, thoughts and feelings are an essential aspect of one's well-being. My goal is to help my clients build resilience and achieve self-sufficiency. I enjoy working with adults (and young adults) struggling with life stressors or traumatic experiences and providing them with the skills and confidence to cope successfully. From my experience as a youth counsellor and a facilitator for family violence, I have acquired skills in helping individuals facing a broad range of mental health problems and life challenges.
(289) 804-6061 View (289) 804-6061
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Rocheny Alexandre, MSW,RSW Social Worker, Psychoth
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5G  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a mental health therapist, I help people experiencing distress enhance their sense of personal wellbeing and overall happiness. Over the years I have worked with adults, youth and families experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, stress, relationship conflict, divorce and unresolved family issues.
As a mental health therapist, I help people experiencing distress enhance their sense of personal wellbeing and overall happiness. Over the years I have worked with adults, youth and families experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, stress, relationship conflict, divorce and unresolved family issues.
(289) 272-7331 View (289) 272-7331
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Centre Of Healing Minds
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
Accepting New Clients! (www.cohm.ca) Centre of Healing Minds is a full service counselling centre in Mississauga offering individual, couple, family psychotherapy through licensed professionals. It is dedicated to helping people maintain a state of wellness by helping them improve and learn new strategies for dealing with difficult times and recover from serious setbacks in their lives. We work from a strength based perspective, looking for solutions to help people move on from their problems.
Accepting New Clients! (www.cohm.ca) Centre of Healing Minds is a full service counselling centre in Mississauga offering individual, couple, family psychotherapy through licensed professionals. It is dedicated to helping people maintain a state of wellness by helping them improve and learn new strategies for dealing with difficult times and recover from serious setbacks in their lives. We work from a strength based perspective, looking for solutions to help people move on from their problems.
(289) 805-3658 View (289) 805-3658
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Marta Mackiw
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I have been fortunate enough to find my passion in working with and helping others. Connecting with a therapist is a challenging first step, but it is often the first step towards discovery, growth, and change. I aspire to create a safe and comfortable space for clients to uncover their resiliency and explore skills that help them increase their ability to cope with life difficulties. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy for a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, self-esteem, domestic violence, communication problems, stress management, and life transitions.
I have been fortunate enough to find my passion in working with and helping others. Connecting with a therapist is a challenging first step, but it is often the first step towards discovery, growth, and change. I aspire to create a safe and comfortable space for clients to uncover their resiliency and explore skills that help them increase their ability to cope with life difficulties. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy for a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, self-esteem, domestic violence, communication problems, stress management, and life transitions.
(647) 953-2034 View (647) 953-2034
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Luminare Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M  (Online Only)
I have OVER 16 years of clinical experience in both hospital and community settings and ample experience treating children/adolescent/adult inpatients presenting with complex mental health issues by formulating and implementing sensitively customized family therapy.
Do you lie awake at night because you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the obstacles life has thrown at you? Feel detached and confused about a relationship that you feel “stuck” in? Depressed and having difficulty adjusting to a new illness involving you or your loved one? Unresolved anger creating trouble in your relationships and workplace? Or are you at the end of your rope because you are deeply concerned about your child’s behavior? To best suit your individual needs, I offer a variety of evidenced based approaches in a safe space where you can feel free to be 100% of yourself without worrying about being judged.
I have OVER 16 years of clinical experience in both hospital and community settings and ample experience treating children/adolescent/adult inpatients presenting with complex mental health issues by formulating and implementing sensitively customized family therapy.
Do you lie awake at night because you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the obstacles life has thrown at you? Feel detached and confused about a relationship that you feel “stuck” in? Depressed and having difficulty adjusting to a new illness involving you or your loved one? Unresolved anger creating trouble in your relationships and workplace? Or are you at the end of your rope because you are deeply concerned about your child’s behavior? To best suit your individual needs, I offer a variety of evidenced based approaches in a safe space where you can feel free to be 100% of yourself without worrying about being judged.
(647) 371-1300 View (647) 371-1300
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Jennifer Boldt
Registered Psychotherapist, BAPsyc, MDiv, MTS, RP
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5N  (Online Only)
You don't need to deal with depression, anxiety, grief, mental illness, addiction or relational and family issues alone. I am here as a safe presence to help you navigate through your thoughts, feelings, circumstances and relationships. You can connect and book a session immediately on : Boldtpsychotherapy.com email :jennifer@boldtpsychotherapy.com or call or text at 289-324-0789.
You don't need to deal with depression, anxiety, grief, mental illness, addiction or relational and family issues alone. I am here as a safe presence to help you navigate through your thoughts, feelings, circumstances and relationships. You can connect and book a session immediately on : Boldtpsychotherapy.com email :jennifer@boldtpsychotherapy.com or call or text at 289-324-0789.
(365) 602-5423 View (365) 602-5423
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Kashfia Iqbal
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5R  (Online Only)
Thus, I employ a holistic and eclectic approach using CBT, Narrative Therapy, DBT, family systems, and solution focused/brief modalities.
My goal is to support individuals who feel they are tangled up in life, and their past is interfering into their present. I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers with over 13 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, children and youth. My training includes a Master of Social Work degree from University of Toronto, and I approach my work from a client-centered perspective, offering evidence-based therapy for a wide range of emotional and adjustment difficulties. My focus lies on trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally competent practices.
Thus, I employ a holistic and eclectic approach using CBT, Narrative Therapy, DBT, family systems, and solution focused/brief modalities.
My goal is to support individuals who feel they are tangled up in life, and their past is interfering into their present. I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers with over 13 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, children and youth. My training includes a Master of Social Work degree from University of Toronto, and I approach my work from a client-centered perspective, offering evidence-based therapy for a wide range of emotional and adjustment difficulties. My focus lies on trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally competent practices.
(289) 275-7987 View (289) 275-7987
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Justin the Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
For more information on how I do individual, couple, or family therapy, feel free to view my website.
***STILL OPEN FOR IN-PERSON GUELPH/MISSISSAUGA*** I believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. I have helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As a relational therapist, I appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. I do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, I see my clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. I see strengths and I see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
For more information on how I do individual, couple, or family therapy, feel free to view my website.
***STILL OPEN FOR IN-PERSON GUELPH/MISSISSAUGA*** I believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. I have helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As a relational therapist, I appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. I do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, I see my clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. I see strengths and I see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
(289) 274-8209 View (289) 274-8209
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Mariam Zaveri
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I have over 15 years of experience working for the school community. I offer counselling services for children, youth, adults, elderly, as well as couples and family therapy for a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, parenting issues and family conflicts. I provide a non-judgmental safe environment where you can feel comfortable to discuss your personal issues and concerns including any life challenges that you like to discuss. Through my therapy, you will become aware of your experiences, learn techniques to make choices, set reasonable boundaries, and learn to let go of negative thoughts.
I have over 15 years of experience working for the school community. I offer counselling services for children, youth, adults, elderly, as well as couples and family therapy for a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, parenting issues and family conflicts. I provide a non-judgmental safe environment where you can feel comfortable to discuss your personal issues and concerns including any life challenges that you like to discuss. Through my therapy, you will become aware of your experiences, learn techniques to make choices, set reasonable boundaries, and learn to let go of negative thoughts.
(289) 207-6235 View (289) 207-6235
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Tatjana Krajnjan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5G
I am a caring, knowledgeable, and empathetic clinician with over 18 years of experience providing individual and family therapy for children, youth, and adults.
“The purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free”. My goal is to help you resolve and change troublesome thoughts, beliefs and behaviors. If you decide to start therapy with me, I will strive to create a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for your full and free expression. I will skillfully and collaboratively direct our work so that you can reach the goals you've set for yourself, and reclaim your resilience, strength and hope.
I am a caring, knowledgeable, and empathetic clinician with over 18 years of experience providing individual and family therapy for children, youth, and adults.
“The purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free”. My goal is to help you resolve and change troublesome thoughts, beliefs and behaviors. If you decide to start therapy with me, I will strive to create a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for your full and free expression. I will skillfully and collaboratively direct our work so that you can reach the goals you've set for yourself, and reclaim your resilience, strength and hope.
(289) 805-8170 View (289) 805-8170
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Chantal Williams
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5A  (Online Only)
I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children (4+), youth and adults via phone/video throughout Ontario. Services are provided in english or french with no waitlist. Life is full of challenging moments, but you don’t have to overcome them alone. I am here to support you. I am passionate about helping children, youth and adults navigate life stressors by discovering their strengths and learning practical strategies to build their capacity to cope and make meaningful change.
I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children (4+), youth and adults via phone/video throughout Ontario. Services are provided in english or french with no waitlist. Life is full of challenging moments, but you don’t have to overcome them alone. I am here to support you. I am passionate about helping children, youth and adults navigate life stressors by discovering their strengths and learning practical strategies to build their capacity to cope and make meaningful change.
(289) 805-6289 View (289) 805-6289
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Journey Restorative Mediation
Pre-Licensed Professional, CYC, FMed
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5L
As a Family Mediator I specialize in helping families navigate the separation and divorce process. I support parents who are struggling to resolve Custody and Access matters and help them create positive Custody and Access Schedules and Parenting Plans. My goal is to provide a positive transition from a two parent home to a single parent home, always keeping in mind the best interest of the child. I discuss with both parents the importance of healthy parent / child boundaries, thereby avoiding potential Parental Alienation. For cases of Parental Alienation I provided Restorative Mediation sessions to support families.
As a Family Mediator I specialize in helping families navigate the separation and divorce process. I support parents who are struggling to resolve Custody and Access matters and help them create positive Custody and Access Schedules and Parenting Plans. My goal is to provide a positive transition from a two parent home to a single parent home, always keeping in mind the best interest of the child. I discuss with both parents the importance of healthy parent / child boundaries, thereby avoiding potential Parental Alienation. For cases of Parental Alienation I provided Restorative Mediation sessions to support families.
(289) 302-7661 View (289) 302-7661
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Dorraine Mitchell
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z  (Online Only)
We can do this together! I’ve spent much of my career working with people who have experienced mental health concerns, family conflict, and substance misuse.
Your mind is racing, your palms become sweaty, and you ask yourself “am I normal?”; “are these thoughts normal?”; “what’s wrong with me?”. You become anxious, you can’t sleep, eat, or think. Have you experienced any of these symptoms? I am here to tell you that many of us have from time-to-time. If these thoughts are consuming your day-to-day life I am here to help. I am a passionate therapist, and I consistently work from a client-centred and anti-oppressive perspective. I work eclectically, which basically means that I draw from several therapy modalities in order to meet your unique needs.
We can do this together! I’ve spent much of my career working with people who have experienced mental health concerns, family conflict, and substance misuse.
Your mind is racing, your palms become sweaty, and you ask yourself “am I normal?”; “are these thoughts normal?”; “what’s wrong with me?”. You become anxious, you can’t sleep, eat, or think. Have you experienced any of these symptoms? I am here to tell you that many of us have from time-to-time. If these thoughts are consuming your day-to-day life I am here to help. I am a passionate therapist, and I consistently work from a client-centred and anti-oppressive perspective. I work eclectically, which basically means that I draw from several therapy modalities in order to meet your unique needs.
(289) 277-5412 View (289) 277-5412
Marianne Caroleo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BACYC, CYW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
Are you, your child or teen often feeling anxious, stuck, angry or depressed? Is your child or teen struggling with socialization, difficult behaviours or mental health concerns? Are these struggles impacting relationships and making you feel overwhelmed? Problems within yourself, your family or your child/teen can cause challenges and create turmoil in your home, work or at your child’s school. You and your family deserve to live the life that makes excited to wake up each morning, and here at Harmony counselling we can work alongside you to set goals and build on your strengths to create harmony within you and your family.
Are you, your child or teen often feeling anxious, stuck, angry or depressed? Is your child or teen struggling with socialization, difficult behaviours or mental health concerns? Are these struggles impacting relationships and making you feel overwhelmed? Problems within yourself, your family or your child/teen can cause challenges and create turmoil in your home, work or at your child’s school. You and your family deserve to live the life that makes excited to wake up each morning, and here at Harmony counselling we can work alongside you to set goals and build on your strengths to create harmony within you and your family.
(289) 768-5761 View (289) 768-5761
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Sarah Ann Tomaszewski
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
Accepting NEW Clients In-Person Mississauga & Online! Embarking on the journey of therapy is a courageous step, and I am honored that you are considering me as your partner in this transformative process. My commitment to fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I offer both individual and couples therapy for teens and adults treating a variety of issues and mental health problems including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, OCD, Low Self-esteem, and Relationship/Family Conflicts. I'm a practicum student completing my supervised internship with H2R.
Accepting NEW Clients In-Person Mississauga & Online! Embarking on the journey of therapy is a courageous step, and I am honored that you are considering me as your partner in this transformative process. My commitment to fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I offer both individual and couples therapy for teens and adults treating a variety of issues and mental health problems including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, OCD, Low Self-esteem, and Relationship/Family Conflicts. I'm a practicum student completing my supervised internship with H2R.
(289) 804-8259 View (289) 804-8259
Photo of Anne Marie Mikhail, Psychologist in Mississauga, ON
Anne Marie Mikhail
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5G
I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults for relationship and family problems, grief, difficult life transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, shyness, school refusal, test anxiety, career concerns, and trauma.
Are you going through a major transition in your life? Have you experienced a significant loss? Have you been feeling consistently sad and can't seem to shake the feeling? Are you feeling burnt out or stressed? Do you find yourself feeling anxious and worrying all the time? Have you survived a traumatic situation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we will work together in psychotherapy to help you figure out what's going on, feel better, and take back control of your life. If you are wondering about your or your child's learning, attention, or intellectual ability, we can complete a psychoeducational assessment.
I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults for relationship and family problems, grief, difficult life transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, shyness, school refusal, test anxiety, career concerns, and trauma.
Are you going through a major transition in your life? Have you experienced a significant loss? Have you been feeling consistently sad and can't seem to shake the feeling? Are you feeling burnt out or stressed? Do you find yourself feeling anxious and worrying all the time? Have you survived a traumatic situation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we will work together in psychotherapy to help you figure out what's going on, feel better, and take back control of your life. If you are wondering about your or your child's learning, attention, or intellectual ability, we can complete a psychoeducational assessment.
(289) 312-1969 View (289) 312-1969
Photo of Angel Enrique Pacheco, Psychologist in Mississauga, ON
Angel Enrique Pacheco
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4W  (Online Only)
My areas of expertise are human behavior and interaction, normal and deviant behavior, stress and relaxation, family and couples interaction, and sexual matters or problems.
I am a Humanistic Behavioral Clinical Psychologist with over four decades of professional experience, specialized in behavior therapy and behavioral medicine. I am dedicated to helping people function and feel better by providing them with individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. I work with persons of all ages and groups of reference; with persons of both sexes presenting sexual disorders, and with all couples in their interaction and intimacy problems, and specialized in performing individualized clinical assessments of children, youth, and adults. My goal as a professional is to help people... Learn to Live Better ®.
My areas of expertise are human behavior and interaction, normal and deviant behavior, stress and relaxation, family and couples interaction, and sexual matters or problems.
I am a Humanistic Behavioral Clinical Psychologist with over four decades of professional experience, specialized in behavior therapy and behavioral medicine. I am dedicated to helping people function and feel better by providing them with individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. I work with persons of all ages and groups of reference; with persons of both sexes presenting sexual disorders, and with all couples in their interaction and intimacy problems, and specialized in performing individualized clinical assessments of children, youth, and adults. My goal as a professional is to help people... Learn to Live Better ®.
(289) 312-1765 View (289) 312-1765

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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.