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Kate Jasper
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Goderich, ON N7A
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience I have met people in dark times and had the privilege of witnessing the work they do to get unstuck.
Do you ever find yourself in an argument with a loved one and wonder, what is going on, how did we get here and what is this even about? Have you found yourself confused regarding what is important to you, weeding through the multitude of messages around us about all the things we should care about? If you are having a tough time finding clarity within yourself and connection within your relationships, therapy can provide a space to connect the dots. Whether it’s a nagging thought keeping you up at night or you can’t get a full breath into your lungs, you don’t have to go it alone.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience I have met people in dark times and had the privilege of witnessing the work they do to get unstuck.
Do you ever find yourself in an argument with a loved one and wonder, what is going on, how did we get here and what is this even about? Have you found yourself confused regarding what is important to you, weeding through the multitude of messages around us about all the things we should care about? If you are having a tough time finding clarity within yourself and connection within your relationships, therapy can provide a space to connect the dots. Whether it’s a nagging thought keeping you up at night or you can’t get a full breath into your lungs, you don’t have to go it alone.
(226) 455-1498 View (226) 455-1498
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Nicki Darbyson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Verified Verified
Goderich, ON N7A
Struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, or grief can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. If something doesn't feel quite right, it can be liberating to reach out to someone to help you clarify what you're experiencing. Feeling understood and supported while learning new skills can help us take steps in new directions. If you're here, you are already doing the work!
Struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, or grief can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. If something doesn't feel quite right, it can be liberating to reach out to someone to help you clarify what you're experiencing. Feeling understood and supported while learning new skills can help us take steps in new directions. If you're here, you are already doing the work!
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Paul J. Wong
Registered Psychotherapist, MASCP, BTh
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Goderich, ON N7A
Down to earth and experienced therapist who does his best to help in a meaningful and relatable way. My aim is that by the time we end our first session, you feel a little bit more hopeful and that in time, life starts to make a little more sense. Most of the people who come through my doors struggle with all kinds of issues—relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, addiction and trauma—and my job is not to solve your problems, but to walk with you through these difficult bumps in the road so you don’t have to walk it alone. I’ve also come to find that a lot of farmers are dropping in… as not many therapists are farmers too.
Down to earth and experienced therapist who does his best to help in a meaningful and relatable way. My aim is that by the time we end our first session, you feel a little bit more hopeful and that in time, life starts to make a little more sense. Most of the people who come through my doors struggle with all kinds of issues—relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, addiction and trauma—and my job is not to solve your problems, but to walk with you through these difficult bumps in the road so you don’t have to walk it alone. I’ve also come to find that a lot of farmers are dropping in… as not many therapists are farmers too.
(519) 313-0716 View (519) 313-0716
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Kerri Steele
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CYC, PTS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Goderich, ON N7A
Are you feeling disconnected, lonely or unmotivated? Are your relationships strained and you are feeling stuck in a rut? Do you criticize yourself with unkind words, judgment and comparison to others? Have you been trying to make some improvements in your life but are feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes trying to make positive changes in our life can be very difficult when we are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and self-esteem due to barriers that we may not be even aware of. Most of us are searching for nothing more than to live a life filled with happiness, contentment and a sense of purpose.
Are you feeling disconnected, lonely or unmotivated? Are your relationships strained and you are feeling stuck in a rut? Do you criticize yourself with unkind words, judgment and comparison to others? Have you been trying to make some improvements in your life but are feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes trying to make positive changes in our life can be very difficult when we are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and self-esteem due to barriers that we may not be even aware of. Most of us are searching for nothing more than to live a life filled with happiness, contentment and a sense of purpose.
(226) 458-4397 View (226) 458-4397
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Kristen Marcovecchio
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CYC, PTS
Verified Verified
Goderich, ON N7A
Imagine feeling like you are living the best version of you. Whether you are seeking healing, purpose, clarity, love, or inner wisdom, I’m honored to be part of that journey. Your physical and emotional health can be significantly impacted by unresolved chronic emotional problems including trauma, depression, anxiety, body image issues, and interpersonal conflict. My passion and expertise are rooted in my belief that we all need to live whole. I believe that for overall wellness, a balanced approach is a must.  By focusing on mental health, exercise, and nutrition, we can work toward you living whole as your authentic healed self.
Imagine feeling like you are living the best version of you. Whether you are seeking healing, purpose, clarity, love, or inner wisdom, I’m honored to be part of that journey. Your physical and emotional health can be significantly impacted by unresolved chronic emotional problems including trauma, depression, anxiety, body image issues, and interpersonal conflict. My passion and expertise are rooted in my belief that we all need to live whole. I believe that for overall wellness, a balanced approach is a must.  By focusing on mental health, exercise, and nutrition, we can work toward you living whole as your authentic healed self.
(226) 270-5735 View (226) 270-5735
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Rick Sherwood
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Goderich, ON N7A
Do you feel stuck, do you feel overwhelmed are you looking for a new direction away from where you currently are? I've been there, stuck and lost and I use my background, as well as my education to assist people every day to find a new direction for their life. I have been forced to recreate myself and I can help you to create a new pathway that meets your goals. During my time as a therapist I have devised a unique supplement to counselling which is called Echo Cognitive Supplemental Therapy or ECST. These audio recordings are personalized and reaffirms the goals we discuss during your counselling sessions.
Do you feel stuck, do you feel overwhelmed are you looking for a new direction away from where you currently are? I've been there, stuck and lost and I use my background, as well as my education to assist people every day to find a new direction for their life. I have been forced to recreate myself and I can help you to create a new pathway that meets your goals. During my time as a therapist I have devised a unique supplement to counselling which is called Echo Cognitive Supplemental Therapy or ECST. These audio recordings are personalized and reaffirms the goals we discuss during your counselling sessions.
(226) 782-4335 View (226) 782-4335
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Mindful Footsteps Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Goderich, ON N7A  (Online Only)
Hi there! Thanks for taking the first step in your healing journey! Are you ready to work on yourself and build better coping skills for navigating life a little easier? Are you wanting to decrease stress and anxiety? Build skills for managing ADHD? I enjoy working with female-identifying adults, mothers and youth who are committed to therapy and motivated to put in the work! I will be your guide however you will be the one to take what is discussed and taught in therapy and applying it to your life. My promise to you is to work with you to develop an individualized therapy plan that is going to work for your life and your goals!
Hi there! Thanks for taking the first step in your healing journey! Are you ready to work on yourself and build better coping skills for navigating life a little easier? Are you wanting to decrease stress and anxiety? Build skills for managing ADHD? I enjoy working with female-identifying adults, mothers and youth who are committed to therapy and motivated to put in the work! I will be your guide however you will be the one to take what is discussed and taught in therapy and applying it to your life. My promise to you is to work with you to develop an individualized therapy plan that is going to work for your life and your goals!
(289) 210-5935 View (289) 210-5935
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(Reduced-fee available) Upstream Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA RP
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Goderich, ON N7A  (Online Only)
**NO WAIT LIST** Welcome to Upstream Counselling! If you're reading this, it's likely because you’re unsatisfied with something in your life and you’re on a mission to find better answers. Maybe you’re feeling frustrated and discouraged because the deeper connections you crave seem just beyond your reach. It doesn’t have to be this way. Do you want a better understanding of yourself? Do you want to communicate more effectively? Do you want to connect more deeply in your relationships? It’s time to get unstuck and start feeling better about your life.
**NO WAIT LIST** Welcome to Upstream Counselling! If you're reading this, it's likely because you’re unsatisfied with something in your life and you’re on a mission to find better answers. Maybe you’re feeling frustrated and discouraged because the deeper connections you crave seem just beyond your reach. It doesn’t have to be this way. Do you want a better understanding of yourself? Do you want to communicate more effectively? Do you want to connect more deeply in your relationships? It’s time to get unstuck and start feeling better about your life.
(226) 840-3229 View (226) 840-3229
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Tori Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse, RN, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goderich, ON N7A
Are you noticing more about the world around you? Are you beginning to see patterns and repeating cycles in your life? It is hard to begin moving forward in life without becoming aware of how we respond and react. By becoming more aware, we are able to choose how we show up. We can choose whether we yell, whether we escape, whether we become more dysregulated. By building awareness, we have the power to become who we are meant to be, and to live our life's purpose. As a nurse psychotherapist, I help guide clients towards their true identity, offering them a warm, attuned presence so they can explore themselves fully.
Are you noticing more about the world around you? Are you beginning to see patterns and repeating cycles in your life? It is hard to begin moving forward in life without becoming aware of how we respond and react. By becoming more aware, we are able to choose how we show up. We can choose whether we yell, whether we escape, whether we become more dysregulated. By building awareness, we have the power to become who we are meant to be, and to live our life's purpose. As a nurse psychotherapist, I help guide clients towards their true identity, offering them a warm, attuned presence so they can explore themselves fully.
(226) 799-1941 View (226) 799-1941

Online Therapists

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Michele Ross-Miller
Registered Social Worker, MA, RMFT, RSW
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1H
I have over 25 years experience in individual, couple and family therapy.
**Accepting new clients** Most couples expect to agree with their spouse far more than they actually do. The main complaints that bring couples to therapy are losing connection, high levels of conflict, major life changes and high levels of stress. Effective couples counseling and individual counselling will give you the tools you need to solve problems.
I have over 25 years experience in individual, couple and family therapy.
**Accepting new clients** Most couples expect to agree with their spouse far more than they actually do. The main complaints that bring couples to therapy are losing connection, high levels of conflict, major life changes and high levels of stress. Effective couples counseling and individual counselling will give you the tools you need to solve problems.
(226) 546-1807 View (226) 546-1807
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Amy Harrison
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orangeville, ON L9W
I have both personal and professional knowledge of the many challenges of creating and caring for self and family.
I am a masters level Mental Health therapist who has worked with individuals and groups for more than 15 years. I am passionate about helping people achieve their greatest potential through overcoming their inner self-critic and move through difficult life circumstances with strength and resiliency. I believe strongly in our ability to heal and for support in order to grow and thrive. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, strengths-focused and client-centered. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, women's health, emotion-focused and cognitive therapy, mindful training for emotional resilience and EMDR.
I have both personal and professional knowledge of the many challenges of creating and caring for self and family.
I am a masters level Mental Health therapist who has worked with individuals and groups for more than 15 years. I am passionate about helping people achieve their greatest potential through overcoming their inner self-critic and move through difficult life circumstances with strength and resiliency. I believe strongly in our ability to heal and for support in order to grow and thrive. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, strengths-focused and client-centered. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, women's health, emotion-focused and cognitive therapy, mindful training for emotional resilience and EMDR.
(548) 457-1580 View (548) 457-1580
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Karla R Lang
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psyc, MAinMFT, RegCRPO
Verified Verified
Port Elgin, ON N0H
As a trained Marriage and Family Therapist I offer couple and family therapy, as well as individual therapy from a systemic perspective.
Life isn’t always easy. We all go through times where we need support. If you are here, something in your life isn’t how you would like to be and you are looking for support to have it be different. Good for you! Change isn’t always easy but it’s always worth it when you are headed in the direction of who you are meant to be.
As a trained Marriage and Family Therapist I offer couple and family therapy, as well as individual therapy from a systemic perspective.
Life isn’t always easy. We all go through times where we need support. If you are here, something in your life isn’t how you would like to be and you are looking for support to have it be different. Good for you! Change isn’t always easy but it’s always worth it when you are headed in the direction of who you are meant to be.
(226) 406-5103 View (226) 406-5103
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Nicholas McGrath
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MScA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
I believe in honouring the person in front of me, making room for your story, and working collaboratively towards your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families to manage and transform: relationship challenges, strong emotions, self-doubt, life changes, cultural pressures, identity stressors, depression, anxiety, and more. I value and reflect on the unique perspectives and needs of every person who is courageously reaching out for therapy. I am a level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I create a space for people to accompany and heal the many aspects of their experience that bring them to therapy.
I believe in honouring the person in front of me, making room for your story, and working collaboratively towards your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families to manage and transform: relationship challenges, strong emotions, self-doubt, life changes, cultural pressures, identity stressors, depression, anxiety, and more. I value and reflect on the unique perspectives and needs of every person who is courageously reaching out for therapy. I am a level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I create a space for people to accompany and heal the many aspects of their experience that bring them to therapy.
(226) 541-1860 View (226) 541-1860
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Doug Jones
Registered Social Worker, MTS, AAMFTCF, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Specialties: Couple Counselling ; Parenting ; Family Therapy (with individuals, couples or multiple family members) ; Emotion/Anger Management ; Trauma ; Abuse ; Anxiety ; Stress ; Depression ; Behavioural issues ; Conflict resolution ; Sexuality ; Adolescent/Youth issues ; addiction ; and mental health services.
Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.
Specialties: Couple Counselling ; Parenting ; Family Therapy (with individuals, couples or multiple family members) ; Emotion/Anger Management ; Trauma ; Abuse ; Anxiety ; Stress ; Depression ; Behavioural issues ; Conflict resolution ; Sexuality ; Adolescent/Youth issues ; addiction ; and mental health services.
Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.
(226) 785-2935 View (226) 785-2935
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Fizzah Rizvi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T  (Online Only)
Our struggles with life and mental health often make us forget how to offer compassion and kindness to ourselves. While we "demonize" our body's response to seemingly easy "routine" functions, therapy can help us understand & recognize how our experiences have shaped our survival strategies and ways of being. My practice is grounded in my work in community-based mental health programs, as well as lived experience of systemic issues. I draw on EMDR, internal family systems, somatic and anti-oppressive approaches, based on the individual/couple's needs. I have specialized training in working with trauma, abuse and relationships.
Our struggles with life and mental health often make us forget how to offer compassion and kindness to ourselves. While we "demonize" our body's response to seemingly easy "routine" functions, therapy can help us understand & recognize how our experiences have shaped our survival strategies and ways of being. My practice is grounded in my work in community-based mental health programs, as well as lived experience of systemic issues. I draw on EMDR, internal family systems, somatic and anti-oppressive approaches, based on the individual/couple's needs. I have specialized training in working with trauma, abuse and relationships.
(289) 677-1528 View (289) 677-1528
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Uresha Salgado
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orangeville, ON L9W
I would be honoured to provide that opportunity for you and your family.
When you're feeling "stuck" and overwhelmed by challenges, it can be extremely frustrating and disheartening. As you struggle to cope, your relationships and other priorities can suffer, leading to feelings of loneliness and hopelessness. During these times, it is important to have a safe, compassionate space to explore and process issues, identify your own strengths and insights and tap into your own inherent resiliency.
I would be honoured to provide that opportunity for you and your family.
When you're feeling "stuck" and overwhelmed by challenges, it can be extremely frustrating and disheartening. As you struggle to cope, your relationships and other priorities can suffer, leading to feelings of loneliness and hopelessness. During these times, it is important to have a safe, compassionate space to explore and process issues, identify your own strengths and insights and tap into your own inherent resiliency.
(519) 800-2442 View (519) 800-2442
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Deanna Boyes- Turning Point Counselling Centre
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brantford, ON N3T
Have you ever wished you could be fully present with your loved ones? Maybe even were curious about what life would be like if you were able to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Perhaps you have experienced trauma that has shaped your core beliefs which has led to difficulties and challenges in your interpersonal relationships. I am a client-focused therapist that will meet you where you are at and walk with you, your children, your relationship or your family to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and how surviving adversity can impact your well-being.
Have you ever wished you could be fully present with your loved ones? Maybe even were curious about what life would be like if you were able to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Perhaps you have experienced trauma that has shaped your core beliefs which has led to difficulties and challenges in your interpersonal relationships. I am a client-focused therapist that will meet you where you are at and walk with you, your children, your relationship or your family to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and how surviving adversity can impact your well-being.
(226) 286-0363 View (226) 286-0363
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By Peaceful Waters
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, 422601
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2V
By Peaceful Waters provides comprehensive counselling services including: Psychological, Individual, Marital, Family, Group, Theraplay and Child, Art, Music, Mediation, Child Centred Divorce Services, Nutrition, Pastoral, and Spiritual Direction.
Life is difficult. Complex circumstances hit us all, often resulting in a diminished ability for us to live life to its fullest. Unresolved emotional pain and trauma can give rise to depression, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and abuse of self and others. By Peaceful Waters therapists combine our professional training and our Christian faith to bring healing and restoration to spiritual, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational hurts. We offer a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, nourishing hope and healing, in which the whole person is valued, affirmed and empowered, not just to survive but to thrive.
By Peaceful Waters provides comprehensive counselling services including: Psychological, Individual, Marital, Family, Group, Theraplay and Child, Art, Music, Mediation, Child Centred Divorce Services, Nutrition, Pastoral, and Spiritual Direction.
Life is difficult. Complex circumstances hit us all, often resulting in a diminished ability for us to live life to its fullest. Unresolved emotional pain and trauma can give rise to depression, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and abuse of self and others. By Peaceful Waters therapists combine our professional training and our Christian faith to bring healing and restoration to spiritual, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational hurts. We offer a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, nourishing hope and healing, in which the whole person is valued, affirmed and empowered, not just to survive but to thrive.
(226) 910-0979 View (226) 910-0979
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Atlas Therapy - Cambridge
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cambridge, ON N3H
We are trained in using many therapies including CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Now Accepting New Clients. At Atlas Therapy, we work with individuals, children, couples, and families to help them heal, grow, and thrive. We all face challenges in our lives and deserve support, compassion, and understanding. Together we work collaboratively by building on your existing strengths, improving your relationships and understanding and replacing unhelpful or self-destructive behaviours. We offer a warm, non-judgmental space for you to navigate life’s difficulties, cope with stress, and create lasting change in ways that are important to you.
We are trained in using many therapies including CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Now Accepting New Clients. At Atlas Therapy, we work with individuals, children, couples, and families to help them heal, grow, and thrive. We all face challenges in our lives and deserve support, compassion, and understanding. Together we work collaboratively by building on your existing strengths, improving your relationships and understanding and replacing unhelpful or self-destructive behaviours. We offer a warm, non-judgmental space for you to navigate life’s difficulties, cope with stress, and create lasting change in ways that are important to you.
(548) 485-5865 View (548) 485-5865
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Jill Pollock
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C  (Online Only)
I am trained in a number of treatment modalities including: CBT, DBT, ACT, Exposure Therapy, Solution-Focused, Emotion Focused, and Family Therapy.
Currently Accepting New Clients - Are you living your best life? It's possible, and within your reach! Therapy can help you actualize your personal goals, and help you on your journey to wellness. I provide counselling and support to adults and adolescents who may be experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, substance abuse, grief and trauma. My approach to therapy is client-centred, and based on your identified needs.
I am trained in a number of treatment modalities including: CBT, DBT, ACT, Exposure Therapy, Solution-Focused, Emotion Focused, and Family Therapy.
Currently Accepting New Clients - Are you living your best life? It's possible, and within your reach! Therapy can help you actualize your personal goals, and help you on your journey to wellness. I provide counselling and support to adults and adolescents who may be experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger issues, substance abuse, grief and trauma. My approach to therapy is client-centred, and based on your identified needs.
(365) 305-0126 View (365) 305-0126

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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.