Family Therapy in Frazier Park, CA

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Frank B. Manning
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Frazier Park, CA 93225
I learned long ago in my own therapy that to be happy, first I had to learn to love myself. Now, as a marriage and family therapist, I help my clients do the same. Therapist Carl Rogers said, "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." You don't have to be perfect; it's okay to make mistakes. To realize your dreams, you must face your fears and take risks. It's easier when you stop worrying so much about reaching your goal, and learn to savor the process itself.
I learned long ago in my own therapy that to be happy, first I had to learn to love myself. Now, as a marriage and family therapist, I help my clients do the same. Therapist Carl Rogers said, "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." You don't have to be perfect; it's okay to make mistakes. To realize your dreams, you must face your fears and take risks. It's easier when you stop worrying so much about reaching your goal, and learn to savor the process itself.
(661) 797-4510 View (661) 797-4510
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Sarah Anne Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, EdD
Verified Verified
Frazier Park, CA 93225  (Online Only)
Others have bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, anger issues, distress from marital or family discord.
I enjoy working with all types of teens, adults, couples and seniors. To me everyone is unique, interesting and capable even when they feel like their life is at its worst or they are in their darkest times. I believe clients are doing the best they can so counseling should be educational, empowering and at times even fun to achieve their goals. I primarily do cognitive behavioral and supportive therapy, but from my years of practice and training i can draw on a combination of healing approaches to change unwanted circumstances, feelings, thoughts and behaviors as soon and permanently as possible.
Others have bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, anger issues, distress from marital or family discord.
I enjoy working with all types of teens, adults, couples and seniors. To me everyone is unique, interesting and capable even when they feel like their life is at its worst or they are in their darkest times. I believe clients are doing the best they can so counseling should be educational, empowering and at times even fun to achieve their goals. I primarily do cognitive behavioral and supportive therapy, but from my years of practice and training i can draw on a combination of healing approaches to change unwanted circumstances, feelings, thoughts and behaviors as soon and permanently as possible.
(661) 523-0113 View (661) 523-0113

More Therapists Nearby

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Madison Bottorff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
I specialize in providing individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, family therapy and play therapy to help clients find success, growth and improvement.
Are you experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal thoughts, relationship or personal challenges? Have you had therapy before and it didn't feel as effective as you'd hoped? Are you interested in getting to know yourself better with support from a person who won't judge you? With the use of psychotherapy, I can help you develop deeper self awareness, healthy communication skills and positive coping skills. Together we will increase your emotional intelligence and develop ways to manage stress and other challenging symptoms. We can create the change you want to see in your life.
I specialize in providing individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, family therapy and play therapy to help clients find success, growth and improvement.
Are you experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal thoughts, relationship or personal challenges? Have you had therapy before and it didn't feel as effective as you'd hoped? Are you interested in getting to know yourself better with support from a person who won't judge you? With the use of psychotherapy, I can help you develop deeper self awareness, healthy communication skills and positive coping skills. Together we will increase your emotional intelligence and develop ways to manage stress and other challenging symptoms. We can create the change you want to see in your life.
(844) 392-2087 View (844) 392-2087
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Elizabeth Wise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222  (Online Only)
Dr. Elizabeth Wise graduated with a Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from the USC. She completed her licensure hours while also obtaining her PsyD from Cal Southern University. Elizabeth's work as a therapist at Happier Living, Ananda Rayne, STEPS, Aspire Behavioral Health, Clinica Sierra Vista, and Sovereign Health has helped her gain a great deal of knowledge about behavioral health and addiction. She's worked with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families providing psycho-ed and psychotherapy, and uses a wide range of modalities.
Dr. Elizabeth Wise graduated with a Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from the USC. She completed her licensure hours while also obtaining her PsyD from Cal Southern University. Elizabeth's work as a therapist at Happier Living, Ananda Rayne, STEPS, Aspire Behavioral Health, Clinica Sierra Vista, and Sovereign Health has helped her gain a great deal of knowledge about behavioral health and addiction. She's worked with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families providing psycho-ed and psychotherapy, and uses a wide range of modalities.
(661) 215-8657 View (661) 215-8657

Online Therapists

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Caroline Grim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your courage to make the first steps in selecting a therapist. The thought of sharing intimate thoughts, struggles, and experiences can be overwhelming and frightening. I hope to help you feel comfortable that you have come to the right place to express yourself and work on feeling better. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) from California. I have over 10 years experience in providing services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationships issues, trauma, and other challenges.
Hello and welcome. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your courage to make the first steps in selecting a therapist. The thought of sharing intimate thoughts, struggles, and experiences can be overwhelming and frightening. I hope to help you feel comfortable that you have come to the right place to express yourself and work on feeling better. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) from California. I have over 10 years experience in providing services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationships issues, trauma, and other challenges.
(424) 375-6267 View (424) 375-6267
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Nicole Grimes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
I work with couples and individuals. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, postpartum, parenting skills, relationship challenges, family issues, domestic violence, loss/grief, identity, race and cultural issues, or just need someone to talk to, I am here for you.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
I work with couples and individuals. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, postpartum, parenting skills, relationship challenges, family issues, domestic violence, loss/grief, identity, race and cultural issues, or just need someone to talk to, I am here for you.
(818) 862-7040 View (818) 862-7040
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Edward Garren, M.A., M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MFC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90044
"Family Therapists" utilize a systems centered approach that takes the "blame" off of the client and helps the client move forward in life with less "baggage.
"The purpose of therapy is to remove blocks to truth; to help you abandon any patterns of belief that no longer serve you in a productive way; to implement self-forgiveness. Therapy can alleviate suffering and open the door to peace of mind. It can assist in separating illusion from reality and even reality from truth. Finally, it can help you to learn to make your decisions from internal prompts because you have created an internal locus of control." From "A Course in Miracles" Most clients start noticing change in their perspectives, outlook and coping skills early in the process.
"Family Therapists" utilize a systems centered approach that takes the "blame" off of the client and helps the client move forward in life with less "baggage.
"The purpose of therapy is to remove blocks to truth; to help you abandon any patterns of belief that no longer serve you in a productive way; to implement self-forgiveness. Therapy can alleviate suffering and open the door to peace of mind. It can assist in separating illusion from reality and even reality from truth. Finally, it can help you to learn to make your decisions from internal prompts because you have created an internal locus of control." From "A Course in Miracles" Most clients start noticing change in their perspectives, outlook and coping skills early in the process.
(213) 985-1093 View (213) 985-1093
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Charles Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90814
I see anyone who is suffering. You want a better intimate relationship. You want a better relationship with friends, family, or at work. You're struggling with a major life decision or situation. You're grieving loss, of work, home, family. You're searching for better understanding and awareness of your emotional life. You struggle with anger and fear. You wonder "who am I now? What's going on with me?" Therapy is for whatever you want it to be for. Perhaps you simply want someone to understand your suffering. To be with you as you push into the heart of it. Into your own heart and mind. I'm here for all of it.
I see anyone who is suffering. You want a better intimate relationship. You want a better relationship with friends, family, or at work. You're struggling with a major life decision or situation. You're grieving loss, of work, home, family. You're searching for better understanding and awareness of your emotional life. You struggle with anger and fear. You wonder "who am I now? What's going on with me?" Therapy is for whatever you want it to be for. Perhaps you simply want someone to understand your suffering. To be with you as you push into the heart of it. Into your own heart and mind. I'm here for all of it.
(213) 344-5929 View (213) 344-5929
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Christine Chae
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.
Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.
(818) 350-5345 View (818) 350-5345
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Pamela Sue Merino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mirada, CA 90638  (Online Only)
Pamela Sue Merino, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), from Fullerton, California, who works with adults and adolescents and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has extensive experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT and has been a LMFT for the past 3 years but in practice for 10 years. Her treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on the mind-body connection. She studied at California State University, Fullerton, where she obtained a Master of Science degree. She also worked for community health for over 10 years.
Pamela Sue Merino, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), from Fullerton, California, who works with adults and adolescents and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has extensive experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT and has been a LMFT for the past 3 years but in practice for 10 years. Her treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on the mind-body connection. She studied at California State University, Fullerton, where she obtained a Master of Science degree. She also worked for community health for over 10 years.
(714) 242-8798 View (714) 242-8798
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Yaffa Rosner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I specialize in helping remarried couples with children develop a happy, united, and functional family unit.
Feeling sad, isolated, and anxious? Relief and solutions are within reach. I'll help you get in control of your situation, uncover the causes of your pain, and teach you effective ways to resolve past, present, and future problems. You'll be heard and listened to in a safe, warm environment, while receiving constructive feedback. You'll learn how to create happier relationships with the significant people in your life by addressing past losses and reevaluating expectations. You'll create and realize a vision for your life by setting and implementing goals via baby steps.
I specialize in helping remarried couples with children develop a happy, united, and functional family unit.
Feeling sad, isolated, and anxious? Relief and solutions are within reach. I'll help you get in control of your situation, uncover the causes of your pain, and teach you effective ways to resolve past, present, and future problems. You'll be heard and listened to in a safe, warm environment, while receiving constructive feedback. You'll learn how to create happier relationships with the significant people in your life by addressing past losses and reevaluating expectations. You'll create and realize a vision for your life by setting and implementing goals via baby steps.
(714) 919-9965 View (714) 919-9965
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Judith Copeland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pacoima, CA 91331
I treat a variety of issues, some of which include depression, anxiety, grief, work-life balance, stress, low self-esteem, family/relationship conflicts, postpartum depression, and lack of self-care,.
Hi, I'm Judith Copeland, I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I want to help you achieve the positive changes would you like to see in your life. Is this the first time you thinking about having therapy? I provide a supportive environment where we can talk about how you are feeling, whether you have depression, anxiety, grief or feel overwhelmed or unhappy about the life you are leading. I tailor your treatment to your specific needs.
I treat a variety of issues, some of which include depression, anxiety, grief, work-life balance, stress, low self-esteem, family/relationship conflicts, postpartum depression, and lack of self-care,.
Hi, I'm Judith Copeland, I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I want to help you achieve the positive changes would you like to see in your life. Is this the first time you thinking about having therapy? I provide a supportive environment where we can talk about how you are feeling, whether you have depression, anxiety, grief or feel overwhelmed or unhappy about the life you are leading. I tailor your treatment to your specific needs.
(747) 302-3692 View (747) 302-3692
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Lorena Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90606  (Online Only)
I am Lorena Flores a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in CA, with 15 + years of experience working with Children, Families, Couples, and Individuals. I have committed to helping clients heal from traumatic events, recognize their own strengths, and develop new skills that will enhance the changes in their lives. My approach is to adjust to each client’s needs and to considers a variety of factors, such emotional, physical, spiritual and interpersonal wellness.
I am Lorena Flores a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in CA, with 15 + years of experience working with Children, Families, Couples, and Individuals. I have committed to helping clients heal from traumatic events, recognize their own strengths, and develop new skills that will enhance the changes in their lives. My approach is to adjust to each client’s needs and to considers a variety of factors, such emotional, physical, spiritual and interpersonal wellness.
(562) 620-8318 View (562) 620-8318
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Rebecca Lynn Schwarz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cerritos, CA 90703  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I have been trained in proven principles of psychology.
I have focused my practice on helping people struggling with relationship problems such as: Marital disenchantment, communication problems, conflict resolution skills and family struggles with parenting kids, teenagers and launching young adults. I have a heart for working with individual adults, adolescents, and children struggling with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Grieving, Posttraumatic stress, OCD, Victims of sexual abuse, incest, and Spiritual Crisis. Periodically I run groups for victims of sexual abuse.As a recent Breast Cancer Survivor, I am in a unique position to utilize my own painful experience to help women or their families suffering from cancer.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I have been trained in proven principles of psychology.
I have focused my practice on helping people struggling with relationship problems such as: Marital disenchantment, communication problems, conflict resolution skills and family struggles with parenting kids, teenagers and launching young adults. I have a heart for working with individual adults, adolescents, and children struggling with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Grieving, Posttraumatic stress, OCD, Victims of sexual abuse, incest, and Spiritual Crisis. Periodically I run groups for victims of sexual abuse.As a recent Breast Cancer Survivor, I am in a unique position to utilize my own painful experience to help women or their families suffering from cancer.
(562) 222-0488 View (562) 222-0488
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Dr. Dana Kline
Psychological Assistant, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
While the outer world of relationships, work, family, community, hobbies, and one’s environment are important aspects of one’s life, depth psychotherapy emphasizes the inner life as well as external components.
I am enthusiastic to work with individuals and couples who are curious about themselves, want to cultivate insight, and are motivated to make changes. Through listening and tending to neuroses, compulsions and addictions, mood issues, interpersonal problems, creative blocks, dreams, spiritual experiences and synchronicities, disruptive psychological symptoms can not only be reduced, but understood for a more meaningful, tolerant, and enriching life.
While the outer world of relationships, work, family, community, hobbies, and one’s environment are important aspects of one’s life, depth psychotherapy emphasizes the inner life as well as external components.
I am enthusiastic to work with individuals and couples who are curious about themselves, want to cultivate insight, and are motivated to make changes. Through listening and tending to neuroses, compulsions and addictions, mood issues, interpersonal problems, creative blocks, dreams, spiritual experiences and synchronicities, disruptive psychological symptoms can not only be reduced, but understood for a more meaningful, tolerant, and enriching life.
(424) 342-5699 View (424) 342-5699
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Anthony Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91605
I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for the last 13 years working passionately and sportingly with a variety of clients. I have also spent 10 years prior working in different facets of the mental health system such as schools, hospitals, and group homes. Supporting clients to achieve their goals heal and grow is my core goal. I have worked with a wide variety of clients both Spanish and English speaking. I've worked with clients from the ages of 6 years old to 60 years old on a variety of conditions including anxiety, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for the last 13 years working passionately and sportingly with a variety of clients. I have also spent 10 years prior working in different facets of the mental health system such as schools, hospitals, and group homes. Supporting clients to achieve their goals heal and grow is my core goal. I have worked with a wide variety of clients both Spanish and English speaking. I've worked with clients from the ages of 6 years old to 60 years old on a variety of conditions including anxiety, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
(323) 690-1407 View (323) 690-1407
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Helia Ziaee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203  (Online Only)
I provide mental health counseling to help and guide my client(s) find a balanced life by providing a safe space to process and talk about family issues, marital conflict, job stressors, fertility, postpartum, alcohol and substance use along with other mental health concerns they may be experiencing. The therapeutic alliance is the pillar of the therapeutic process and growth. Having worked in this field for almost a decade, I believe my greatest strength is the ability to connect and empathize with my clients while building on their life skills.
I provide mental health counseling to help and guide my client(s) find a balanced life by providing a safe space to process and talk about family issues, marital conflict, job stressors, fertility, postpartum, alcohol and substance use along with other mental health concerns they may be experiencing. The therapeutic alliance is the pillar of the therapeutic process and growth. Having worked in this field for almost a decade, I believe my greatest strength is the ability to connect and empathize with my clients while building on their life skills.
(510) 288-3726 View (510) 288-3726
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G Evelyn LeSure-Lester
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in providing psychotherapy. I currently work with adults who suffer from an array of psychological problems including but not limited to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and relationship problems. I am especially sensitive to cultural and gender issues and provide a personalized and integrated therapeutic approach using a combination of therapies: humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and family systems to help improve the individual's well-being, mental health, and relationships.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in providing psychotherapy. I currently work with adults who suffer from an array of psychological problems including but not limited to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and relationship problems. I am especially sensitive to cultural and gender issues and provide a personalized and integrated therapeutic approach using a combination of therapies: humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and family systems to help improve the individual's well-being, mental health, and relationships.
(323) 370-0969 View (323) 370-0969
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Shirin Hart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
I’m a psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is modern holistic psychotherapy. I have sought out and learned the latest neuroscience informed therapies. And have been trained by the world’s top holistic practitioners, life coaches, and mindfulness experts. Though I can’t claim to have invented any of these techniques, I have combined them in my own unique way and am sharing it with people so they can win. When people win, it’s helping the community win. To me that is what it is all about.
I’m a psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is modern holistic psychotherapy. I have sought out and learned the latest neuroscience informed therapies. And have been trained by the world’s top holistic practitioners, life coaches, and mindfulness experts. Though I can’t claim to have invented any of these techniques, I have combined them in my own unique way and am sharing it with people so they can win. When people win, it’s helping the community win. To me that is what it is all about.
(424) 342-5545 View (424) 342-5545
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Ana Batan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 106483
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720  (Online Only)
My focus is creating a warm, trusting, and safe environment to explore your current barriers or struggles so you can achieve self-empowerment and the ability to function within the family unit.
I have extensive experience in working with adults, couples, children, and families who have suffered a traumatic event, dealing with anxiety and or depression, relationship issues, stress, mood issues, or any other areas/issues that disrupt your daily life. If you are at a point where you, or someone you know, may benefit from having a non-biased, nonjudgmental therapist with fresh views and guidance, feel free to contact me. I believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research, and my long-term experience in the field. I am committed to helping you make lasting changes in your lives.
My focus is creating a warm, trusting, and safe environment to explore your current barriers or struggles so you can achieve self-empowerment and the ability to function within the family unit.
I have extensive experience in working with adults, couples, children, and families who have suffered a traumatic event, dealing with anxiety and or depression, relationship issues, stress, mood issues, or any other areas/issues that disrupt your daily life. If you are at a point where you, or someone you know, may benefit from having a non-biased, nonjudgmental therapist with fresh views and guidance, feel free to contact me. I believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research, and my long-term experience in the field. I am committed to helping you make lasting changes in your lives.
(657) 201-4447 View (657) 201-4447
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.