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Dan Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, CSAT-S, CCPS-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
I have dual degrees in Marital and Family Therapy and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Have your sexual behaviors led to destructive consequences for yourself or your loved ones? Or has a discovery of your partner's secret sexual behaviors left you confused and devastated? There IS a way out. We specialize in providing a safe, non-shaming space where we can work through issues related to sexual addiction / compulsivity and betrayal trauma. We're here to help.
I have dual degrees in Marital and Family Therapy and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Have your sexual behaviors led to destructive consequences for yourself or your loved ones? Or has a discovery of your partner's secret sexual behaviors left you confused and devastated? There IS a way out. We specialize in providing a safe, non-shaming space where we can work through issues related to sexual addiction / compulsivity and betrayal trauma. We're here to help.
(818) 721-9157 View (818) 721-9157
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Danielle Feinerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
I use an integrative approach that draws from CBT, psychodynamic, & family systems theories with EMDR and mindfulness practices to holistically treat the body & the mind.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression and difficult life transitions, whether it’s with work, school, or relationships. Having received specialized training in EMDR, I am especially passionate about trauma recovery. I work with clients to help them heal from low self-esteem, toxic relationship patterns, debilitating fears, & negative self-beliefs that can result from painful childhood or adult experiences such as neglect, bullying, domestic violence or sexual assault. I take special care in helping my clients gain self-compassion and reconnect with their sense of self and inner resilience.
I use an integrative approach that draws from CBT, psychodynamic, & family systems theories with EMDR and mindfulness practices to holistically treat the body & the mind.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression and difficult life transitions, whether it’s with work, school, or relationships. Having received specialized training in EMDR, I am especially passionate about trauma recovery. I work with clients to help them heal from low self-esteem, toxic relationship patterns, debilitating fears, & negative self-beliefs that can result from painful childhood or adult experiences such as neglect, bullying, domestic violence or sexual assault. I take special care in helping my clients gain self-compassion and reconnect with their sense of self and inner resilience.
(310) 929-6310 View (310) 929-6310
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Rima Hodaly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
My name is Rima Hodaly and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For nearly 15 years, I’ve been working closely with clients of all ages to help them achieve their professional potential, improve their relationships with family, friends and colleagues, and reduce their anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience in the mental health field, both as a clinician and as a supervisor, training and overseeing other therapists.
My name is Rima Hodaly and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For nearly 15 years, I’ve been working closely with clients of all ages to help them achieve their professional potential, improve their relationships with family, friends and colleagues, and reduce their anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience in the mental health field, both as a clinician and as a supervisor, training and overseeing other therapists.
(747) 204-0598 View (747) 204-0598
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Patrycja Anna Malinowska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
My clinical experience includes treatment of culturally and socio-economically diverse adult population with range of diagnosis in outpatient and inpatient settings. My treatment experience includes individuals, couples, family, and groups utilizing Brief Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Structural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. Areas addressed in private practice consists of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, self esteem, body image, family conflicts, and bereavement.
My clinical experience includes treatment of culturally and socio-economically diverse adult population with range of diagnosis in outpatient and inpatient settings. My treatment experience includes individuals, couples, family, and groups utilizing Brief Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Structural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. Areas addressed in private practice consists of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, self esteem, body image, family conflicts, and bereavement.
(323) 745-2451 View (323) 745-2451
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Gabriel Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MPhil, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
My clinical certifications include: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, trauma, addiction/harm-reduction counseling, grief counseling, LGBT-affirmative, and mindfulness-based therapies (MBSR, MBCT).
I provide depth therapy for adults navigating life challenges and relationships. I hold degrees from Northwestern and Cambridge and have clinical expertise in: ADHD, addiction, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, grief, marriage/dating, men's issues, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a special passion for working with LGBTQ folks and men. In our therapy, I stand right beside you exploring complex issues and growing your personal edges. You don't have to go it alone.
My clinical certifications include: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, trauma, addiction/harm-reduction counseling, grief counseling, LGBT-affirmative, and mindfulness-based therapies (MBSR, MBCT).
I provide depth therapy for adults navigating life challenges and relationships. I hold degrees from Northwestern and Cambridge and have clinical expertise in: ADHD, addiction, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, grief, marriage/dating, men's issues, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a special passion for working with LGBTQ folks and men. In our therapy, I stand right beside you exploring complex issues and growing your personal edges. You don't have to go it alone.
(818) 732-0777 View (818) 732-0777
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Lynne Friedman-Gell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
My expertise includes developmental and family trauma & mental health issues anxiety, depression, stress, alcoholism, substance abuse & sabotaging behaviors.
My expertise as a therapist is in creating a safe and trusting connection as the foundation of our work. Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression or multiple issues? Through collaboration, attunement and curiosity, explore the life you want, what interferes with achieving it, and how life experiences influence relational dynamics and perceptions of the world. I support this process of exploration towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life, with healthier connections to self and others. Treatment focus is also on strengths and experiencing a sense of empowerment, resiliency, aliveness and joy in your life.
My expertise includes developmental and family trauma & mental health issues anxiety, depression, stress, alcoholism, substance abuse & sabotaging behaviors.
My expertise as a therapist is in creating a safe and trusting connection as the foundation of our work. Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression or multiple issues? Through collaboration, attunement and curiosity, explore the life you want, what interferes with achieving it, and how life experiences influence relational dynamics and perceptions of the world. I support this process of exploration towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life, with healthier connections to self and others. Treatment focus is also on strengths and experiencing a sense of empowerment, resiliency, aliveness and joy in your life.
(424) 401-3705 View (424) 401-3705
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Sergio Ibanez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
I am Sergio Ibanez, LCSW. My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5 +) using client-center approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches including, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), etc.). I am bilingual, English and Spanish. My client focus is ages 5 years and up. Provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
I am Sergio Ibanez, LCSW. My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5 +) using client-center approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches including, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), etc.). I am bilingual, English and Spanish. My client focus is ages 5 years and up. Provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
(323) 776-1626 View (323) 776-1626
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Reisha Forshpan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604  (Online Only)
In my years of Practise as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and couples who may be struggling or at an impasse.
Enjoy good personal relationships and professional success. I can help you learn effective ways to manage difficulties and challenges so that you may feel more in control of your life. You don't have to continue feeling depressed or anxious. Replace debilitating negative thoughts and embrace your strengths and capabilities. You can learn to trust that you're ready to make decisions, move forward, reach your goals, and attain what you want, feeling hopeful, motivated and optimistic. Couples learn new ways to communicate effectively, resolve ongoing conflicts, repair trust, learn to support each other vs control , heal and grow a stronger relationship.
In my years of Practise as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and couples who may be struggling or at an impasse.
Enjoy good personal relationships and professional success. I can help you learn effective ways to manage difficulties and challenges so that you may feel more in control of your life. You don't have to continue feeling depressed or anxious. Replace debilitating negative thoughts and embrace your strengths and capabilities. You can learn to trust that you're ready to make decisions, move forward, reach your goals, and attain what you want, feeling hopeful, motivated and optimistic. Couples learn new ways to communicate effectively, resolve ongoing conflicts, repair trust, learn to support each other vs control , heal and grow a stronger relationship.
(323) 606-9029 View (323) 606-9029
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Ian L Karlsson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
I use interventions from a number of philosophies including Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and the existential tradition.
My mission as a therapist is to affirm the best in you. I believe that as human beings we require a sense of safety and affirmation in order to take the courageous step of examining our own lives, even those aspects that are painful. I seek to provide that safety with a warm and collaborate approach to treatment. The services I provide are trauma focused and identity affirming. I have experience working with young adults in community mental health, as well as with adolescents in a high school setting.
I use interventions from a number of philosophies including Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and the existential tradition.
My mission as a therapist is to affirm the best in you. I believe that as human beings we require a sense of safety and affirmation in order to take the courageous step of examining our own lives, even those aspects that are painful. I seek to provide that safety with a warm and collaborate approach to treatment. The services I provide are trauma focused and identity affirming. I have experience working with young adults in community mental health, as well as with adolescents in a high school setting.
(626) 263-5567 View (626) 263-5567
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Hillside Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
At Hillside Wellness Center we are dedicated to provide affordable inclusive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families who reside in Sherman Oaks and the surrounding areas. We offer Individual therapy ; Family Therapy; Couples therapy; and Groups.
At Hillside Wellness Center we are dedicated to provide affordable inclusive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families who reside in Sherman Oaks and the surrounding areas. We offer Individual therapy ; Family Therapy; Couples therapy; and Groups.
(818) 532-5195 View (818) 532-5195
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Jaelline Jaffe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may be feeling stuck, discouraged, angry or depressed about your life or relationships. Maybe there's a medical condition with emotional effects on you or others. Your family life or parenting situation may be difficult. Maybe you're having trouble with co-workers or siblings. Or you may have just lost your way and don't know where you are going or how to get there ... wherever "there" might be. Whether you believe we choose our own circumstances, that there is a "master plan," or that sometimes SHTUFF happens, you still have reactions, feelings, and decisions to make about "what next?" I can help.
You may be feeling stuck, discouraged, angry or depressed about your life or relationships. Maybe there's a medical condition with emotional effects on you or others. Your family life or parenting situation may be difficult. Maybe you're having trouble with co-workers or siblings. Or you may have just lost your way and don't know where you are going or how to get there ... wherever "there" might be. Whether you believe we choose our own circumstances, that there is a "master plan," or that sometimes SHTUFF happens, you still have reactions, feelings, and decisions to make about "what next?" I can help.
(818) 946-0116 View (818) 946-0116
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Stephanie Kavoulakos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult step to take. I know the profound pain that can come with dealing with mental health challenges, including addiction...yours, or as a family member affected by another person's addictive behaviors. I understand how traumatic growing up with an alcoholic/addicted or a dysfunctional parent can be, or being involved in an unhealthy relationship. These experiences can lead to devastating feelings - shame, abandonment, depression, anxiety, isolation, anger, and much more. I invite you to share your feelings in a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood & heard.
Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult step to take. I know the profound pain that can come with dealing with mental health challenges, including addiction...yours, or as a family member affected by another person's addictive behaviors. I understand how traumatic growing up with an alcoholic/addicted or a dysfunctional parent can be, or being involved in an unhealthy relationship. These experiences can lead to devastating feelings - shame, abandonment, depression, anxiety, isolation, anger, and much more. I invite you to share your feelings in a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood & heard.
(747) 207-4590 View (747) 207-4590
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Michael Shiffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604  (Online Only)
I am an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #122513) and certified in Somatic Experiencing, the use of touch for trauma, NARM, and am Level 2 PACT Couple therapist.
Our past presents itself in the present moment. I treat my clients, not apply a model or theory on them. Whether it is anxiety, panic, pain, addictions, trauma, loss or grief - we explore together what gets in the way of living a life worth living. I integrate Somatic Experiencing, NARM, EMDR, PACT, Mindfulness practices and Voice Dialogue into a multidimensional approach to discover how to help you realize a satisfying life, the life you want to live.
I am an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #122513) and certified in Somatic Experiencing, the use of touch for trauma, NARM, and am Level 2 PACT Couple therapist.
Our past presents itself in the present moment. I treat my clients, not apply a model or theory on them. Whether it is anxiety, panic, pain, addictions, trauma, loss or grief - we explore together what gets in the way of living a life worth living. I integrate Somatic Experiencing, NARM, EMDR, PACT, Mindfulness practices and Voice Dialogue into a multidimensional approach to discover how to help you realize a satisfying life, the life you want to live.
(424) 258-5432 View (424) 258-5432
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Ruthie Polcino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
If you are encountering difficulties emotionally, in your relationships, or in your career, a safe and attuned therapeutic relationship can be transformative. My approach is relational, warm, and collaborative. I draw from attachment theory and evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desenitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-informed therapy (DBT-informed), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as mindfulness-based interventions.
If you are encountering difficulties emotionally, in your relationships, or in your career, a safe and attuned therapeutic relationship can be transformative. My approach is relational, warm, and collaborative. I draw from attachment theory and evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desenitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-informed therapy (DBT-informed), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as mindfulness-based interventions.
(323) 746-0655 View (323) 746-0655
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Dr. Invia A. Betjoseph
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604  (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained in EMDR specializing in sex addictions, couples therapy and trauma.
Do you find yourself making excuses for your secret, compulsive sexual behaviors, thinking that you can stop at any time? You may think that watching porn is not a big deal, because "Everybody does it." The truth is you have been saying, "This is the last time" for years now, and if you are in a committed relationship, then your partner is feeling angry, betrayed and confused. Problematic sexual behaviors can leave you feeling shame and guilt fraught with fear and anxiety. For 15 years, by creating a safe and confidential environment, using specific tools, I have helped distressed people move past their damaging choices and heal.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained in EMDR specializing in sex addictions, couples therapy and trauma.
Do you find yourself making excuses for your secret, compulsive sexual behaviors, thinking that you can stop at any time? You may think that watching porn is not a big deal, because "Everybody does it." The truth is you have been saying, "This is the last time" for years now, and if you are in a committed relationship, then your partner is feeling angry, betrayed and confused. Problematic sexual behaviors can leave you feeling shame and guilt fraught with fear and anxiety. For 15 years, by creating a safe and confidential environment, using specific tools, I have helped distressed people move past their damaging choices and heal.
(408) 809-1063 View (408) 809-1063
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Lauren Boasberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
Hi and welcome to my profile, I am glad I popped up in your search. Traumatic experiences change your brain which affects how you feel, think and act. People report having brain fog, hypervigilance, numbness, nightmares and flashbacks; and are left with paralyzing depression and anxiety. EMDR might be right for you if you are experiencing social or generalized anxiety, depression, unhappiness at work, in your relationship or family of origin. The most important thing to know about trauma is that you can heal from it.
Hi and welcome to my profile, I am glad I popped up in your search. Traumatic experiences change your brain which affects how you feel, think and act. People report having brain fog, hypervigilance, numbness, nightmares and flashbacks; and are left with paralyzing depression and anxiety. EMDR might be right for you if you are experiencing social or generalized anxiety, depression, unhappiness at work, in your relationship or family of origin. The most important thing to know about trauma is that you can heal from it.
(310) 879-5577 View (310) 879-5577
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Sudi Khosropur
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
Do you struggle with shame and self-judgment? Have you experienced the same conflicts, over and over again, with family, friends, partners, or bosses, and not known how to resolve them? Have you wondered why everyone else's life feels so easy while yours is so hard... or worried that you are so broken, you will never be happy?
Do you struggle with shame and self-judgment? Have you experienced the same conflicts, over and over again, with family, friends, partners, or bosses, and not known how to resolve them? Have you wondered why everyone else's life feels so easy while yours is so hard... or worried that you are so broken, you will never be happy?
(818) 873-6830 View (818) 873-6830
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Narda Torrealba-Derouin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
My counseling style is collaborative integrating attachment-based and family systems with a solution-focused approach.
Have you been struggling with an ongoing theme that interferes with your ability to establish or maintain healthy relationships? Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or deep sadness? Has a sudden event left you feeling hopeless and fearful? My belief is that people are genuinely good and resourceful. Through thoughtful questioning and exploration, I help you to identify the origins and meanings of the issues that have led you to seek therapy. Together, we find ways to access the tools, strengths, and resources needed to promote wellness in your life.
My counseling style is collaborative integrating attachment-based and family systems with a solution-focused approach.
Have you been struggling with an ongoing theme that interferes with your ability to establish or maintain healthy relationships? Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or deep sadness? Has a sudden event left you feeling hopeless and fearful? My belief is that people are genuinely good and resourceful. Through thoughtful questioning and exploration, I help you to identify the origins and meanings of the issues that have led you to seek therapy. Together, we find ways to access the tools, strengths, and resources needed to promote wellness in your life.
(323) 894-7868 View (323) 894-7868
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Family Time Centers
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
Family Time centers are community hubs where everyone can get the help or support they need. They can tap into community resources, learn new parenting skills, and/or get individualized support. We provide a location where challenges can be explored and personal relationships can be strengthened. If you or someone in your family is struggling, we have expert therapists who can help a parent or a child receive the counseling they need. We provide an inclusive location that is welcoming, handicap accessible, and reflective of the core values of healing your inner self.
Family Time centers are community hubs where everyone can get the help or support they need. They can tap into community resources, learn new parenting skills, and/or get individualized support. We provide a location where challenges can be explored and personal relationships can be strengthened. If you or someone in your family is struggling, we have expert therapists who can help a parent or a child receive the counseling they need. We provide an inclusive location that is welcoming, handicap accessible, and reflective of the core values of healing your inner self.
(818) 572-9799 View (818) 572-9799
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Maribel Uribe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hi! My name is Maribel Uribe(She/Her/Ella), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. By providing safe and non-judgmental support and encouragement, I assist my clients as they heal and reach their goals. We are so often impacted by previous experiences, and we don't always understand how those experiences influence and impact our present. My goal is to support my clients so they gain insight and realize their options. My clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds and with individualized challenges.
Hi! My name is Maribel Uribe(She/Her/Ella), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. By providing safe and non-judgmental support and encouragement, I assist my clients as they heal and reach their goals. We are so often impacted by previous experiences, and we don't always understand how those experiences influence and impact our present. My goal is to support my clients so they gain insight and realize their options. My clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds and with individualized challenges.
(949) 828-5231 View (949) 828-5231
Family Therapy

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.