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Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
(858) 753-6398 View (858) 753-6398
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Elevation Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CEAP, SAP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102
Hello, My name is Hermin Youssefian Phd, LMFT, CEAP, SAP. I am a LMFT (LIC 45270). I began my training as a psychotherapist in 1994, with a focus on working with couples, children and families, particularly clients with a history of trauma and significant losses. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and my Master's Degree in Marriage Family and Child Therapy in 1998. Since then I have acquired 25+ years of experience in the field and can say I am truly living out my purpose. I am genuinely passionate and extremely dedicated to helping couples, families and children grow and heal from their pain and live fulfilling lives
Hello, My name is Hermin Youssefian Phd, LMFT, CEAP, SAP. I am a LMFT (LIC 45270). I began my training as a psychotherapist in 1994, with a focus on working with couples, children and families, particularly clients with a history of trauma and significant losses. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and my Master's Degree in Marriage Family and Child Therapy in 1998. Since then I have acquired 25+ years of experience in the field and can say I am truly living out my purpose. I am genuinely passionate and extremely dedicated to helping couples, families and children grow and heal from their pain and live fulfilling lives
(619) 273-0521 View (619) 273-0521
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Naz Nikoukary @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92131
With a passion for providing both individual, relationship and family counseling, I am ready to support you in current challenges.
Hello! I have worked with a wide variety of client struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions. I am passionate about using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy to help. I was born and raised in Iran and then moved to the U.S. at age 17. I understand and relate to clients who have migrated to the United States. I love supporting them in experiencing changes in attitudes, family values, generational status, and social affiliations. I also have experience working with clients with severe and acute mental illness and with patient care in other medical settings as well.
With a passion for providing both individual, relationship and family counseling, I am ready to support you in current challenges.
Hello! I have worked with a wide variety of client struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions. I am passionate about using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy to help. I was born and raised in Iran and then moved to the U.S. at age 17. I understand and relate to clients who have migrated to the United States. I love supporting them in experiencing changes in attitudes, family values, generational status, and social affiliations. I also have experience working with clients with severe and acute mental illness and with patient care in other medical settings as well.
(858) 247-3073 View (858) 247-3073
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Grow Through Life Counseling Sorrento Valley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Sorrento Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during various stages of life to be healthier.
Hello and welcome! Grow Through Life Counseling is a group private practice welcoming both in person clients in Sorrento Valley, CA and via Telehealth in CA. We have immediate openings and are accepting new clients. Our Mission is to provide quality counseling for all ages throughout life. We provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all children, teens, adults, couples and families. We respect each family member's unique identities, perspectives and experiences in life. With effective and creative psychotherapeutic interventions, we support emotional growth and development during various stages of life to be healthier.
(858) 780-4763 View (858) 780-4763
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Sanam Nourazari
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92129
I am a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (AMFT) working with individuals, couples, families, and children who have faced trauma and challenging life experiences.
Are you battling anxiety, depression and relationship issues? Do life transitions like immigration, post-partum depression, divorce, or loss weigh heavily on your shoulders? Are you seeking to strengthen your bond with your children? Are you hoping for your children to excel academically, mentally, and emotionally? Clients like you find a special place in my practice where their voice resonates, their feelings matter, and healing begins.
I am a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (AMFT) working with individuals, couples, families, and children who have faced trauma and challenging life experiences.
Are you battling anxiety, depression and relationship issues? Do life transitions like immigration, post-partum depression, divorce, or loss weigh heavily on your shoulders? Are you seeking to strengthen your bond with your children? Are you hoping for your children to excel academically, mentally, and emotionally? Clients like you find a special place in my practice where their voice resonates, their feelings matter, and healing begins.
(858) 358-7754 View (858) 358-7754
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Nahied Rahimi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92122  (Online Only)
My go-to interventions are Narrative Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Mindfulness Based.
Are you unhappy with your relationships, whether they are intimate or social? Are you divorced or grieving a relationship and feel overwhelmed by the experience? I support individuals and couples navigate all of their critical relationships and the challenges that come up within them. I support my clients in better understanding why they are facing such challenges, and support them in moving forward and healing.
My go-to interventions are Narrative Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Mindfulness Based.
Are you unhappy with your relationships, whether they are intimate or social? Are you divorced or grieving a relationship and feel overwhelmed by the experience? I support individuals and couples navigate all of their critical relationships and the challenges that come up within them. I support my clients in better understanding why they are facing such challenges, and support them in moving forward and healing.
(858) 358-7685 View (858) 358-7685
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Farah Giovannelli
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92110
Dr. Farah Giovannelli is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including depression and anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem/self-confidence, relationship and dating concerns, family of origin issues, disordered eating and body image, experiences with cultural and gender identity, as well as general dissatisfaction with life. Dr. Gio offers an empathic and compassionate space in which she strives to empower all of her clients to thrive and embrace their authentic selves.
Dr. Farah Giovannelli is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including depression and anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem/self-confidence, relationship and dating concerns, family of origin issues, disordered eating and body image, experiences with cultural and gender identity, as well as general dissatisfaction with life. Dr. Gio offers an empathic and compassionate space in which she strives to empower all of her clients to thrive and embrace their authentic selves.
(619) 597-2353 View (619) 597-2353
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Center For Educational Therapy
Counselor, MA, ETP
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
I am also an Educational Therapist working in various schools and clinics. I work with children, adolescents, and parents and all the professionals that orbit their lives. School Anxiety is a particular area of interest. The colleagues I work with support the multi-diciplinary approach to treating the whole child. Professionals I work with have specialties not limited to speech, language, vision, psychiatry, family counseling, parenting, neurodevelopment, teaching, play and more. As an Educational Therapist I offer children and adults with learning disabilities and other learning challenges a wide range of intensive, individualized interventions designed to remediate learning problems.
I am also an Educational Therapist working in various schools and clinics. I work with children, adolescents, and parents and all the professionals that orbit their lives. School Anxiety is a particular area of interest. The colleagues I work with support the multi-diciplinary approach to treating the whole child. Professionals I work with have specialties not limited to speech, language, vision, psychiatry, family counseling, parenting, neurodevelopment, teaching, play and more. As an Educational Therapist I offer children and adults with learning disabilities and other learning challenges a wide range of intensive, individualized interventions designed to remediate learning problems.
(442) 233-3215 View (442) 233-3215
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Goali Saedi Bocci
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130  (Online Only)
Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concerns, as well as family of origin challenges. I often work with high-achieving individuals who find themselves looking for practical solutions to the barriers that impede their success.
Having trained at Notre Dame, UC Berkeley and Stanford, I bring rigorous scientific expertise into my clinical work with adolescents (ages 14-24), college students, and women. I assist clients with a range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, vocational or academic concerns, ADHD, relationship concerns, eating disorders, perfectionism, life transitions, multicultural and identity concerns, as well as family of origin challenges. I often work with high-achieving individuals who find themselves looking for practical solutions to the barriers that impede their success.
(858) 408-6057 View (858) 408-6057
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Melody Donboli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92128
Some of my specialties include early psychosis support & psychoedcation for caregivers of family members with psychosis or bipolar, LGBTQQI support & advocacy.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and find more helpful ways of living. I offer a collaborative and client-centered approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs and cultural backgrounds to help attain the personal growth you're striving for. Your life experiences and history contribute to your individual uniqueness. Sometimes it's helpful if your therapist has a base knowledge of aspects of your culture so you don't have to explain everything. Between cultural elements of the LGBTQ community, to intersectionality experiences for persons of color, my background and training aid in this understanding.
Some of my specialties include early psychosis support & psychoedcation for caregivers of family members with psychosis or bipolar, LGBTQQI support & advocacy.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and find more helpful ways of living. I offer a collaborative and client-centered approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs and cultural backgrounds to help attain the personal growth you're striving for. Your life experiences and history contribute to your individual uniqueness. Sometimes it's helpful if your therapist has a base knowledge of aspects of your culture so you don't have to explain everything. Between cultural elements of the LGBTQ community, to intersectionality experiences for persons of color, my background and training aid in this understanding.
(858) 376-7580 View (858) 376-7580
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Soraya Susan Behbehani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with overyears of experience in indivual, family and couple's counseling. My expertise is in anxiety disorders, stress management and depression. My background is very diverse and multi-cultural and I conduct therapy in Spanish, Farsi and French, aside from English. In therapy I combine Cognitive Therapy with a Spiritual perspective along with Stress Mangement and mindfulness techniques to help individuals grow and attain their full potential. My unique and comprehensive orientation combining Eastern Spiritual Wisdom with Traditional Psychotherapy speeds up the therapeutic process and helps clients to create changes at a much deeper level.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with overyears of experience in indivual, family and couple's counseling. My expertise is in anxiety disorders, stress management and depression. My background is very diverse and multi-cultural and I conduct therapy in Spanish, Farsi and French, aside from English. In therapy I combine Cognitive Therapy with a Spiritual perspective along with Stress Mangement and mindfulness techniques to help individuals grow and attain their full potential. My unique and comprehensive orientation combining Eastern Spiritual Wisdom with Traditional Psychotherapy speeds up the therapeutic process and helps clients to create changes at a much deeper level.
(619) 796-3989 View (619) 796-3989
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Cornell & Associates Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92122
We use different techniques focusing on the body & mind connection, discussing memories and family dynamics.
Our clients come to us at points where they are caught in waves of emotional turbulence. Feeling these strong emotions of anxiety and/or depression can be confusing. You may feel alone and unable to break these cycles, but our therapy practice can help you through this struggle to discover positive change. We believe it is our responsibility to provide a safe and contained space for any person to explore their feelings and thoughts without judgment. Thinking about who we are, what our motivations are, and how we established our worldview is a powerful and healing experience. We provide support to individuals, couples and families.
We use different techniques focusing on the body & mind connection, discussing memories and family dynamics.
Our clients come to us at points where they are caught in waves of emotional turbulence. Feeling these strong emotions of anxiety and/or depression can be confusing. You may feel alone and unable to break these cycles, but our therapy practice can help you through this struggle to discover positive change. We believe it is our responsibility to provide a safe and contained space for any person to explore their feelings and thoughts without judgment. Thinking about who we are, what our motivations are, and how we established our worldview is a powerful and healing experience. We provide support to individuals, couples and families.
(347) 282-5205 View (347) 282-5205
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Haleh Gianni
BS, MS, CYP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130  (Online Only)
Are you wondering why things are the way they are? Are you questioning your life path, your relationships, your personality, and your family dynamic? Would knowing how to make sense of it all and gain clarity and confidence make a difference in your life? I focus on providing you with a unique and insightful perspective on realizing certain key aspects about yourself and the people in your world. With this approach, you gain practical tools and a new frame of thinking, so you can attain the kind of peace and serenity you desire. Our work solely focuses on you, and the advice is personalized to meet your needs.
Are you wondering why things are the way they are? Are you questioning your life path, your relationships, your personality, and your family dynamic? Would knowing how to make sense of it all and gain clarity and confidence make a difference in your life? I focus on providing you with a unique and insightful perspective on realizing certain key aspects about yourself and the people in your world. With this approach, you gain practical tools and a new frame of thinking, so you can attain the kind of peace and serenity you desire. Our work solely focuses on you, and the advice is personalized to meet your needs.
(305) 614-3909 View (305) 614-3909
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Addiction Therapy Newport Beach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT , EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
At Addiction Therapy Newport Beach, we provide evidenced based treatment (EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems) that is centered on the individual.
Addiction Therapy Newport Beach is an outpatient psychotherapy service for individual seeking help to work on drug and alcohol addiction and underlying issues such as trauma, mood disorders, stress management, relationship problems. We see addiction as the solution and not the problem and thus we focus on the underlying problems that the individuals are dealing with. Maybe you are just exploring your addiction or finishing a rehab program, maybe you have a loved one who struggles with addiction or you just want to continue therapy as additional support, we are here to help you with your needs.
At Addiction Therapy Newport Beach, we provide evidenced based treatment (EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems) that is centered on the individual.
Addiction Therapy Newport Beach is an outpatient psychotherapy service for individual seeking help to work on drug and alcohol addiction and underlying issues such as trauma, mood disorders, stress management, relationship problems. We see addiction as the solution and not the problem and thus we focus on the underlying problems that the individuals are dealing with. Maybe you are just exploring your addiction or finishing a rehab program, maybe you have a loved one who struggles with addiction or you just want to continue therapy as additional support, we are here to help you with your needs.
(714) 266-3754 View (714) 266-3754
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Therapy With Jordana Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92105  (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice. My name is Jordana N. Pezeshkan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 8 years of experience providing therapy services. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse spectrum of individuals, providing support to those coping with trauma, navigating crises, battling depression and anxiety, addressing attention disorders, managing relationship complexities, and exploring the intricacies of sexual orientation. I embrace an eclectic therapeutic approach, tailoring it to meet your needs and circumstances.
Welcome to my practice. My name is Jordana N. Pezeshkan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 8 years of experience providing therapy services. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse spectrum of individuals, providing support to those coping with trauma, navigating crises, battling depression and anxiety, addressing attention disorders, managing relationship complexities, and exploring the intricacies of sexual orientation. I embrace an eclectic therapeutic approach, tailoring it to meet your needs and circumstances.
(949) 978-0193 View (949) 978-0193
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Mersedeh Kaviany
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92132
It is my passion to help others live happier, calmer, and more fulfilling lives. Much of our inexplicable behavior and habits that hold us back are rooted in our genes, childhood, family dynamics, traumas, and circumstances. I help my clients to understand what holds them back and move through it. I help them to overcome difficult transitions and parenting challenges. I help them to improve their relationships, change negative lifestyle habits, reduce stress, improve confidence and self-esteem, uncover their passions, and eventually become true selves.
It is my passion to help others live happier, calmer, and more fulfilling lives. Much of our inexplicable behavior and habits that hold us back are rooted in our genes, childhood, family dynamics, traumas, and circumstances. I help my clients to understand what holds them back and move through it. I help them to overcome difficult transitions and parenting challenges. I help them to improve their relationships, change negative lifestyle habits, reduce stress, improve confidence and self-esteem, uncover their passions, and eventually become true selves.
(310) 870-3138 View (310) 870-3138
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Seda Gragossian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121  (Online Only)
We treat depression, anxiety, and trauma. We also provide help to heal relationships both romantic and otherwise. Our approach is to address underlying issues and provide treatment that heals the person as a whole. We utilize evidence-based and self-empowering modalities and create a safe space for you to work towards gaining insight into your choices and behaviors. We guide you to set your own goals and arrive at your own solutions as we believe you have the answers and need a supportive space to see them. It takes a lot of courage and humility to ask for help and we make every effort to make your investment count.
We treat depression, anxiety, and trauma. We also provide help to heal relationships both romantic and otherwise. Our approach is to address underlying issues and provide treatment that heals the person as a whole. We utilize evidence-based and self-empowering modalities and create a safe space for you to work towards gaining insight into your choices and behaviors. We guide you to set your own goals and arrive at your own solutions as we believe you have the answers and need a supportive space to see them. It takes a lot of courage and humility to ask for help and we make every effort to make your investment count.
(858) 225-8408 View (858) 225-8408
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Milad Ghalehei
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103  (Online Only)
Do you wake up with dread and anxiety and cannot get out of bed? Is trauma from the past and present affecting you? Is the emotional roller-coaster holding you back from fully becoming your true self? Is your mental health affecting other aspects of your life, like relationships, work, and physical health? Many are saturated with negative feelings and unwanted thoughts and struggle to find inner peace in the modern world. Imagine if you did not have to live this way. Imagine being in a grounded state, with stable emotions, and in control of your thoughts and feelings. Imagine finding inner peace and a clearer purpose in life.
Do you wake up with dread and anxiety and cannot get out of bed? Is trauma from the past and present affecting you? Is the emotional roller-coaster holding you back from fully becoming your true self? Is your mental health affecting other aspects of your life, like relationships, work, and physical health? Many are saturated with negative feelings and unwanted thoughts and struggle to find inner peace in the modern world. Imagine if you did not have to live this way. Imagine being in a grounded state, with stable emotions, and in control of your thoughts and feelings. Imagine finding inner peace and a clearer purpose in life.
(619) 586-5339 View (619) 586-5339
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Help Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Help Therapy boasts a network of more than 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and NPs, spanning over 100 specialties and treatment areas. By completing an intake form on HelpTherapy.com, you'll be paired with a therapist tailored to your specific treatment requirements, insurance coverage, and location preferences. You have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to connect with your therapist—whether in-person, online, or via phone.
Help Therapy boasts a network of more than 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and NPs, spanning over 100 specialties and treatment areas. By completing an intake form on HelpTherapy.com, you'll be paired with a therapist tailored to your specific treatment requirements, insurance coverage, and location preferences. You have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to connect with your therapist—whether in-person, online, or via phone.
(858) 800-4095 View (858) 800-4095
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Four 10 Nonprofit Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". We're here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. Our goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". We're here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. Our goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
(858) 258-5354 View (858) 258-5354
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.