Family Therapy in La Paz County, AZ

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Charles D. Snider
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334  (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients for teletherapy- Your life can and should be boundless. Let's work together to take it up a few notches. Relief from depression, anxiety, and other emotional struggles is possible. Your relationships can be fun and exciting again. Learn how to get the most out of your life! Let's work together to develop a plan best suited to meet your personal and spiritual needs and goals. I have training and experience in the areas of Christian counseling, trauma, and relationships. It's your life, let me help you get the most out of it!
Currently accepting new clients for teletherapy- Your life can and should be boundless. Let's work together to take it up a few notches. Relief from depression, anxiety, and other emotional struggles is possible. Your relationships can be fun and exciting again. Learn how to get the most out of your life! Let's work together to develop a plan best suited to meet your personal and spiritual needs and goals. I have training and experience in the areas of Christian counseling, trauma, and relationships. It's your life, let me help you get the most out of it!
(334) 342-3184 View (334) 342-3184

Online Therapists

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Amanda Kimberley Logid
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) which is a credentialed mental health professional that works with individuals, couples - both married and unmarried, families of all configurations, children and adolescents, and groups to facilitate healing or relief of mental, emotional, and relational concerns.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) which is a credentialed mental health professional that works with individuals, couples - both married and unmarried, families of all configurations, children and adolescents, and groups to facilitate healing or relief of mental, emotional, and relational concerns.
(760) 313-9118 View (760) 313-9118
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North Pointe Services featured Clinician
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85387
At North Pointe Services, we believe no individual or family should go through difficult situations alone. We are here to offer you support in times of crisis, to understand and advocate for your needs, help you recognize your strengths, and provide real solutions to real issues. We provide encouragement and skill building to parents of children and teens that are struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. We also support adult individuals who are on their journey towards living their best lives. Learn more us on our website at www.northpointeservices.org
At North Pointe Services, we believe no individual or family should go through difficult situations alone. We are here to offer you support in times of crisis, to understand and advocate for your needs, help you recognize your strengths, and provide real solutions to real issues. We provide encouragement and skill building to parents of children and teens that are struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. We also support adult individuals who are on their journey towards living their best lives. Learn more us on our website at www.northpointeservices.org
(623) 887-0796 View (623) 887-0796
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Brianne Bennett
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAC
Verified Verified
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Brianne specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults with: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, behavioral issues, peer relationships, family conflict, trauma and substance use; modalities including: Equine therapy, EMDR, play therapy, sand tray, trauma-focused CBT, and experiential therapy techniques.
Brianne believes that each of her clients are an expert and the ultimate healer of what troubles them. Often the inability to identify or communicate their troubles is the real issues that prevents them from feeling better. That is where her specialties can bridge the gap.
Brianne specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults with: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, behavioral issues, peer relationships, family conflict, trauma and substance use; modalities including: Equine therapy, EMDR, play therapy, sand tray, trauma-focused CBT, and experiential therapy techniques.
Brianne believes that each of her clients are an expert and the ultimate healer of what troubles them. Often the inability to identify or communicate their troubles is the real issues that prevents them from feeling better. That is where her specialties can bridge the gap.
(928) 569-6779 View (928) 569-6779
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Lorri McNeal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Yuma, AZ 85364
Dr. Lorri McNeal. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals (including children, adolescents, and teens), couples, and families. I believe that everyone has the potential to live a happy and fulfilling life, and I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential. My specific approach to therapy will vary depending on the individual client's needs and goals. However, I am committed to providing my clients with a safe and supportive environment in which they can grow and heal.
Dr. Lorri McNeal. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals (including children, adolescents, and teens), couples, and families. I believe that everyone has the potential to live a happy and fulfilling life, and I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential. My specific approach to therapy will vary depending on the individual client's needs and goals. However, I am committed to providing my clients with a safe and supportive environment in which they can grow and heal.
(928) 962-7001 View (928) 962-7001
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Tracey James
Counselor, MAC, LPC-S, CSAT, CSOPT, RACS
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85387  (Online Only)
Tracey is a masters-level licensed professional counselor in Arizona. She is a graduate from Ottawa University specializing in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. She works at the world-renowned addiction treatment center Gentle Path at The Meadows as the Lead Therapist. She specializes in treatment services for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+. Tracey has completed training to be a CSAT, RACS, CSOPT. Modalities incorporated into her services are The Meadows Model, Post Inductive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Tracey is a masters-level licensed professional counselor in Arizona. She is a graduate from Ottawa University specializing in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. She works at the world-renowned addiction treatment center Gentle Path at The Meadows as the Lead Therapist. She specializes in treatment services for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+. Tracey has completed training to be a CSAT, RACS, CSOPT. Modalities incorporated into her services are The Meadows Model, Post Inductive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
(623) 288-5229 View (623) 288-5229
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Ask Coach Gwen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ABD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403  (Online Only)
Areas of specialty are Individual/ Family/Couples Counseling, Group Therapy, Chemical Dependency, and Life Coaching.
Coach Gwen offers Life & Career Coaching, and Mental & Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Counseling for individuals, families, couples, and group therapy. One of my passions and area of experience is with working with clients that have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect. I also enjoy working with clients in need of anger management, cognitive reconstruction, and mindfulness training. My company Ask Coach Gwen's goal is simple: to foster an environment of Total Wellness, encompassing mind, body, & soul.
Areas of specialty are Individual/ Family/Couples Counseling, Group Therapy, Chemical Dependency, and Life Coaching.
Coach Gwen offers Life & Career Coaching, and Mental & Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency Counseling for individuals, families, couples, and group therapy. One of my passions and area of experience is with working with clients that have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect. I also enjoy working with clients in need of anger management, cognitive reconstruction, and mindfulness training. My company Ask Coach Gwen's goal is simple: to foster an environment of Total Wellness, encompassing mind, body, & soul.
(469) 242-6483 View (469) 242-6483
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Connections Family Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Med MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
Text or call today to schedule an initial session and see if I am the right fit for you and your family.
Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.
Text or call today to schedule an initial session and see if I am the right fit for you and your family.
Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.
(435) 265-4427 View (435) 265-4427
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Ayizan Life Alchemy Center
MA
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85388
Our lead practitioner Marrian Efua is equipped and trained to address trauma , conflict, interpersonal relationships, Offering to one and family unit support focused on conflict, family roles , mindset and trauma.
We serve with an integrated unique approach of multileveled treatment experience; customized for your journey to Honor , Evolve and Restore your Scared script and secret sauce for life harmony . Through proven practical methods our clients recapture stability by repurposing and leveraging thoughts, beliefs, relationships and behaviors into a practice of intentional habits to create and maintain a chosen lifestyle choice. We serve best individuals managing trauma, decision making, life transitions & choices, marital challenges, sexual and physical abuse, emotional detachment.
Our lead practitioner Marrian Efua is equipped and trained to address trauma , conflict, interpersonal relationships, Offering to one and family unit support focused on conflict, family roles , mindset and trauma.
We serve with an integrated unique approach of multileveled treatment experience; customized for your journey to Honor , Evolve and Restore your Scared script and secret sauce for life harmony . Through proven practical methods our clients recapture stability by repurposing and leveraging thoughts, beliefs, relationships and behaviors into a practice of intentional habits to create and maintain a chosen lifestyle choice. We serve best individuals managing trauma, decision making, life transitions & choices, marital challenges, sexual and physical abuse, emotional detachment.
(623) 432-5457 View (623) 432-5457
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Marie Harris
Counselor, MS, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404  (Online Only)
My therapy approaches are scientifically researched and highly effective, strength-based treatments, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Family Systems, EFT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.
I offer virtual therapy for people suffering with symptoms of trauma, major depression, severe anxiety, ADHD, autism, grief, intellectual disabilities, behavioral disorders, women’s issues, men’s issues, relationship, marital, parenting issues, divorce, as well as phase of life transitions. I have also worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and individuals and families dealing with substance abuse/addiction issues. I am very comfortable with people of all gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and Allies (LGBTQIA+).
My therapy approaches are scientifically researched and highly effective, strength-based treatments, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Family Systems, EFT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.
I offer virtual therapy for people suffering with symptoms of trauma, major depression, severe anxiety, ADHD, autism, grief, intellectual disabilities, behavioral disorders, women’s issues, men’s issues, relationship, marital, parenting issues, divorce, as well as phase of life transitions. I have also worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and individuals and families dealing with substance abuse/addiction issues. I am very comfortable with people of all gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and Allies (LGBTQIA+).
(928) 212-2439 View (928) 212-2439
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Philip Charles Hammel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in balancing your career and family life? Are you a new dad dealing with stressors of parenthood? Are you feeling anxious or stressed about a new change (e.g., leaving home for college, adjusting to married life, making a career change, becoming a father, or starting retirement)? Are you wanting to be more present and engaged with the people you care about, or want to learn better ways to communicate your needs/feelings with others? My approach is to offer a warm, empathic experience while offering strategies to help improve your quality of life and reach your therapy goals.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in balancing your career and family life? Are you a new dad dealing with stressors of parenthood? Are you feeling anxious or stressed about a new change (e.g., leaving home for college, adjusting to married life, making a career change, becoming a father, or starting retirement)? Are you wanting to be more present and engaged with the people you care about, or want to learn better ways to communicate your needs/feelings with others? My approach is to offer a warm, empathic experience while offering strategies to help improve your quality of life and reach your therapy goals.
(760) 642-6509 View (760) 642-6509
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Karen Larkin Packwood
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC, CCTP, FNCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Goodyear, AZ 85395  (Online Only)
I focus on treating the whole person, strengthening the family system, meeting individual needs and discovering hope for the future.
I work with individuals, couples & families in both private and TeleMental (Video/Internet Counseling); helping individuals/families overcome and cope with grief/loss due to death, job loss or divorce. I help individuals process anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, eating and learning disorders by educating through Functional Nutrition Counseling, self harming behaviors, anger management, OCD, and ADD/ADHD. I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families to create healthy, functional relationships and lives though a variety of therapies. I am trained in EMDR to process trauma with children, adolescents and adults
I focus on treating the whole person, strengthening the family system, meeting individual needs and discovering hope for the future.
I work with individuals, couples & families in both private and TeleMental (Video/Internet Counseling); helping individuals/families overcome and cope with grief/loss due to death, job loss or divorce. I help individuals process anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, eating and learning disorders by educating through Functional Nutrition Counseling, self harming behaviors, anger management, OCD, and ADD/ADHD. I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families to create healthy, functional relationships and lives though a variety of therapies. I am trained in EMDR to process trauma with children, adolescents and adults
(509) 245-2648 View (509) 245-2648
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Little Hands & Heart Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Waitlist for new clients
With a background in child development, trauma, and family dynamics, I enjoy working with children, teens, adults and families with trauma, challenging family dynamics, childhood behavioral concerns, and parenting issues.
I believe in the importance of relationships and connecting with others in the healing process. I find my passion in working with children and their families to improve challenges that may be negatively affecting relationships and the family constellation. Everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life, I feel it is important to meet others where they are at in their journey and provide a nurturing and supportive environment to allow healing and personal growth. Whether a child or adult, we all need someone to hold a space for understanding that life can be difficult and connecting with others for support is courageous.
With a background in child development, trauma, and family dynamics, I enjoy working with children, teens, adults and families with trauma, challenging family dynamics, childhood behavioral concerns, and parenting issues.
I believe in the importance of relationships and connecting with others in the healing process. I find my passion in working with children and their families to improve challenges that may be negatively affecting relationships and the family constellation. Everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life, I feel it is important to meet others where they are at in their journey and provide a nurturing and supportive environment to allow healing and personal growth. Whether a child or adult, we all need someone to hold a space for understanding that life can be difficult and connecting with others for support is courageous.
(623) 232-0051 View (623) 232-0051
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Cindy Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85388  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to provide compassionate counseling services to individuals and families through a holistic and family systems lens. My passion is working with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence, which includes but is not limited to autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and highly sensitive persons. My goal is to help you build resilience so you may face your struggles and adversities with courage, strength, and wisdom. I will work with you to cultivate connection, flexibility, perseverance, self-regulation, positivity, and self-care to harness the resilience that is carried within you.
I strive to provide compassionate counseling services to individuals and families through a holistic and family systems lens. My passion is working with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence, which includes but is not limited to autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and highly sensitive persons. My goal is to help you build resilience so you may face your struggles and adversities with courage, strength, and wisdom. I will work with you to cultivate connection, flexibility, perseverance, self-regulation, positivity, and self-care to harness the resilience that is carried within you.
(623) 462-4422 View (623) 462-4422
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Hunter K Taylor
Counselor, MS, LCP, CET2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
I am a Licensed therapist with multiple years of experience in addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, couples and family work, grief and personal growth therapy. I am especially adept in experiential and psychodrama therapy
I am a Licensed therapist with multiple years of experience in addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, couples and family work, grief and personal growth therapy. I am especially adept in experiential and psychodrama therapy
(928) 415-2677 View (928) 415-2677
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Kelli Wagner
Counselor, LPC-S, CSAT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
The training I have received in evidenced-based, cutting edge therapy modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodrama, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), and Sex Addiction (CSAT) provide me with the skills needed.
I specialize in treating clients who are struggling with multiple addictions, mood regulation, trauma, behavioral, and relational issues. Many of my clients report struggling with trying to fill a void, feeling lost, or stuck. This may show up as some sort of unhealthy coping mechanism such as an addiction, unhealthy relationships, or a behavioral issue. Only temporary relief may be found until the true underlying issues are addressed. Together we can uncover what is underneath your struggles and address what we find. Facing underlying trauma while concurrently looking at the presenting issues is what I do
The training I have received in evidenced-based, cutting edge therapy modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodrama, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), and Sex Addiction (CSAT) provide me with the skills needed.
I specialize in treating clients who are struggling with multiple addictions, mood regulation, trauma, behavioral, and relational issues. Many of my clients report struggling with trying to fill a void, feeling lost, or stuck. This may show up as some sort of unhealthy coping mechanism such as an addiction, unhealthy relationships, or a behavioral issue. Only temporary relief may be found until the true underlying issues are addressed. Together we can uncover what is underneath your struggles and address what we find. Facing underlying trauma while concurrently looking at the presenting issues is what I do
(623) 462-1506 View (623) 462-1506
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Rebecca Lund
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yuma, AZ 85364
As a Registered Play Therapist, I approach child distress as a response to changes in family structure, nurturing and consistency in caregiver relationships, and coordination between parents, social resources, and schools.
Arizona: all ages for in-person sessions. Minnesota: ages 14 and up online sessions. Life events can be stressful. There are moments when we all feel overwhelmed and need support. Therapy provides a safe space to work together in exploring solutions to challenging thoughts, feelings, and situations. Interventions are tailored to individual situations and client needs. This can include use of EMDR for trauma processing and challenging negative cognitions, CBT with a psychodynamic and humanistic approach, and play therapy with children.
As a Registered Play Therapist, I approach child distress as a response to changes in family structure, nurturing and consistency in caregiver relationships, and coordination between parents, social resources, and schools.
Arizona: all ages for in-person sessions. Minnesota: ages 14 and up online sessions. Life events can be stressful. There are moments when we all feel overwhelmed and need support. Therapy provides a safe space to work together in exploring solutions to challenging thoughts, feelings, and situations. Interventions are tailored to individual situations and client needs. This can include use of EMDR for trauma processing and challenging negative cognitions, CBT with a psychodynamic and humanistic approach, and play therapy with children.
(612) 294-7808 View (612) 294-7808
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Fernando Estrada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yuma, AZ 85364
I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I offer a holistic approach to assist you in developing a balanced emotional state of mind. During my years in practice I specialize in treating adolescents and their families who are experiencing depression, drug addiction, anxiety, parent-child relationship issues, impulsive behaviors. In family therapy sessions the main goal is rebuild strong, healthy, family relations, with effective communication skills. I work collaboratively with youth/ their parents. I help clients manage unhealthy marital and family relationships.
I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I offer a holistic approach to assist you in developing a balanced emotional state of mind. During my years in practice I specialize in treating adolescents and their families who are experiencing depression, drug addiction, anxiety, parent-child relationship issues, impulsive behaviors. In family therapy sessions the main goal is rebuild strong, healthy, family relations, with effective communication skills. I work collaboratively with youth/ their parents. I help clients manage unhealthy marital and family relationships.
(909) 833-7226 View (909) 833-7226
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Liana Hoover
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buckeye, AZ 85396
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with adults and adolescents that want to create change in their lives and relationships. I have spent my career at a local non-profit agency focused on helping children of trauma and their families heal. My passion is guiding families to process the past and make a meaningful future where they feel emotionally close and safe. For couples, I invite you to explore what each of you brings to the relationship and what you might need from it, so that the relationship may flourish in the future.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with adults and adolescents that want to create change in their lives and relationships. I have spent my career at a local non-profit agency focused on helping children of trauma and their families heal. My passion is guiding families to process the past and make a meaningful future where they feel emotionally close and safe. For couples, I invite you to explore what each of you brings to the relationship and what you might need from it, so that the relationship may flourish in the future.
(602) 536-8378 View (602) 536-8378
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M. Fernanda Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Yuma, AZ 85364  (Online Only)
Fernanda has an eclectic style of therapy, utilizing modalities of StoryPlay, Play Therapy, DIR Floortime Practitioner, PEERS certification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Person-Centered, Dialectical Therapy (DBT) skills, and Trauma Informed Care.
Fernanda has an eclectic style of therapy, utilizing modalities of StoryPlay, Play Therapy, DIR Floortime Practitioner, PEERS certification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Person-Centered, Dialectical Therapy (DBT) skills, and Trauma Informed Care.
(928) 291-4532 View (928) 291-4532
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.