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Dawn White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, RPT, EFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterfield, SC 29709
As an LPC, I work with individuals, couples and families to address their areas of distress and concern using primarily cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, psychotherapy, and employing art and play therapy techniques. It is a great honor and privilege to be trusted to work with individuals, couples and families to help restore a healthy balance and to begin to help people transform their lives into feeling a greater sense of purpose and productivity. I provide programs for community groups on anxiety/depression, parenting, and grief/loss. Areas of specialization include women's issues, children, adolescents, couples and families.
As an LPC, I work with individuals, couples and families to address their areas of distress and concern using primarily cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, psychotherapy, and employing art and play therapy techniques. It is a great honor and privilege to be trusted to work with individuals, couples and families to help restore a healthy balance and to begin to help people transform their lives into feeling a greater sense of purpose and productivity. I provide programs for community groups on anxiety/depression, parenting, and grief/loss. Areas of specialization include women's issues, children, adolescents, couples and families.
(843) 376-5807 View (843) 376-5807

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Neidy Hernandez Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
Help can come in many forms, but professional help can form the lasting results needed to thrive. I offer individual, family, and couples counseling and I’m committed to assisting each client move towards their goals by providing a safe space to explore, identify and challenge their needs, thoughts, behaviors, and goals. We all have different inner gifts, thought processes, and needs that motivate us to reach our goals, behave and think in certain ways. But there can be moments or seasons in life that are difficult and challenging in ways that we cannot understand or move past on our own. Allow me to help.
Help can come in many forms, but professional help can form the lasting results needed to thrive. I offer individual, family, and couples counseling and I’m committed to assisting each client move towards their goals by providing a safe space to explore, identify and challenge their needs, thoughts, behaviors, and goals. We all have different inner gifts, thought processes, and needs that motivate us to reach our goals, behave and think in certain ways. But there can be moments or seasons in life that are difficult and challenging in ways that we cannot understand or move past on our own. Allow me to help.
(803) 805-2680 View (803) 805-2680
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The Couples & Family Counseling & Wellness Center
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
We will look at your family system and where you came from to offer you support in your health and recovery to be the very best you.
Come to our center to get help with your mental health as our therapy style is warm, friendly, and interactive. We believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, play therapy, rational-emotive therapy and EMDR, eye movement desensitation and reprocessing. EMDR can relieve these depressive symptoms and help reframe negative beliefs, resolve unprocessed trauma and adverse experiences, improve energy and mood, and create a more positive understanding of the self and others.
We will look at your family system and where you came from to offer you support in your health and recovery to be the very best you.
Come to our center to get help with your mental health as our therapy style is warm, friendly, and interactive. We believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, play therapy, rational-emotive therapy and EMDR, eye movement desensitation and reprocessing. EMDR can relieve these depressive symptoms and help reframe negative beliefs, resolve unprocessed trauma and adverse experiences, improve energy and mood, and create a more positive understanding of the self and others.
(843) 603-8313 View (843) 603-8313
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Tinesha Lashawn Croom
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, BA, GCDF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irmo, SC 29063  (Online Only)
Tinesha recognizes the profound impact that seeking therapy can have on one’s healing journey. Her goal is to cultivate a safe, empathetic, and culturally sensitive space where clients feel empowered to explore their mental health and life challenges without fear of judgment. Drawing from an integrative, trauma-informed approach, Tinesha utilizes a combination of person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and family systems therapy techniques. She offers support to individuals, children, couples, and families as they navigate their unique paths toward growth and healing.
Tinesha recognizes the profound impact that seeking therapy can have on one’s healing journey. Her goal is to cultivate a safe, empathetic, and culturally sensitive space where clients feel empowered to explore their mental health and life challenges without fear of judgment. Drawing from an integrative, trauma-informed approach, Tinesha utilizes a combination of person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and family systems therapy techniques. She offers support to individuals, children, couples, and families as they navigate their unique paths toward growth and healing.
(803) 353-1956 View (803) 353-1956
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Lina Rose Brucks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29210
Hello! My name is Lina. I am a Hispanic mom from Texas to 3 young adults and a marriage veteran of 20 yrs. My family and I have lived in South Carolina for nearly 4 yrs. where I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate with a primary focus of sex and relationship therapy. I possess a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in systemic sex therapy and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Sexology. What is sex therapy? It is purely talk therapy between me and each partner in the relationship.
Hello! My name is Lina. I am a Hispanic mom from Texas to 3 young adults and a marriage veteran of 20 yrs. My family and I have lived in South Carolina for nearly 4 yrs. where I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate with a primary focus of sex and relationship therapy. I possess a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in systemic sex therapy and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Sexology. What is sex therapy? It is purely talk therapy between me and each partner in the relationship.
(803) 805-8328 View (803) 805-8328
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Tiffany Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with family.
Tiffany Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling. Life can be very unpredictable. Things can get hectic, and you may need some help with sorting it all out. This is where Tiffany comes in! Tiffany is skilled in the area of counseling and understands the gap between the client and resources. She is all about bridging the gap. Tiffany provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment, which allows you to freely express your emotions. Her passion is working with individuals that experience anxiety, depression, and trauma.
She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with family.
Tiffany Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling. Life can be very unpredictable. Things can get hectic, and you may need some help with sorting it all out. This is where Tiffany comes in! Tiffany is skilled in the area of counseling and understands the gap between the client and resources. She is all about bridging the gap. Tiffany provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment, which allows you to freely express your emotions. Her passion is working with individuals that experience anxiety, depression, and trauma.
(803) 913-8297 View (803) 913-8297
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The Center for Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCS, LAC
Verified Verified
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
We take a holistic approach in helping to restore individuals to health in significant areas of their lives through various types of services: Individual and family counseling; group counseling; premarital and marital counseling; educational groups; and referral for other services.
We are a nonprofit out-patient mental health and addiction counseling center serving Horry County in four locations; North Myrtle Beach, Surfside, Conway, and Loris. Our professional staff of 30 Master's level counselors and social workers with specialties in play therapy, addictions, marital and family counseling, and trauma recovery are here to help you deal with mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational issues.
We take a holistic approach in helping to restore individuals to health in significant areas of their lives through various types of services: Individual and family counseling; group counseling; premarital and marital counseling; educational groups; and referral for other services.
We are a nonprofit out-patient mental health and addiction counseling center serving Horry County in four locations; North Myrtle Beach, Surfside, Conway, and Loris. Our professional staff of 30 Master's level counselors and social workers with specialties in play therapy, addictions, marital and family counseling, and trauma recovery are here to help you deal with mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational issues.
(843) 619-3055 View (843) 619-3055
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Amanda J Bannister
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MMFT
Verified Verified
Gaston, SC 29053
For the past 20 years I've served as a youth minister, caring for students age preschool through college. I am passionate about young people but more specifically their families they belong to. I desire is to see families healed and whole. I received by Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in May of 2024. I am currently pursuing my license. I am under supervision at Heritage Family Institute with Susan Tankersley, LMFT-S.
For the past 20 years I've served as a youth minister, caring for students age preschool through college. I am passionate about young people but more specifically their families they belong to. I desire is to see families healed and whole. I received by Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in May of 2024. I am currently pursuing my license. I am under supervision at Heritage Family Institute with Susan Tankersley, LMFT-S.
(803) 784-3321 View (803) 784-3321
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Karissa Rector
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) with my clients.
Are you ready to make peace with your body and food? I am here to help you learn to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. I use a non-diet health at every size approach when working with my clients. Society markets health like a one size fits all. This can be extremely harmful and detrimental to ones overall health and wellbeing. That is why I will take an individualized approach when working with you to best meet your needs.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) with my clients.
Are you ready to make peace with your body and food? I am here to help you learn to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. I use a non-diet health at every size approach when working with my clients. Society markets health like a one size fits all. This can be extremely harmful and detrimental to ones overall health and wellbeing. That is why I will take an individualized approach when working with you to best meet your needs.
(276) 290-1411 View (276) 290-1411
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Mary Elizabeth Barrett
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
Fort Mill, SC 29715
I am trained in trauma informed care with previous experience with ADHD, Adults, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Internal Family Systems, Meditation/Mindfulness, Neurodivergence, PTSD, Spirituality, Women, Trauma, and Teens.
Are you looking for a therapist you can be truly honest with in a nonjudgmental space? I’m dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for you. Through Therapy Resource Group, I can offer in person therapy in Rock Hill during day hours; in person in Fort Mill on Friday evenings and Saturdays. I also am equipped to give quality therapy through telehealth if you'd rather be in your pjs and need more flexibility with your schedule. Backed by a supportive team and ongoing training, I’m here to help you navigate your journey with empathy and expertise.
I am trained in trauma informed care with previous experience with ADHD, Adults, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Internal Family Systems, Meditation/Mindfulness, Neurodivergence, PTSD, Spirituality, Women, Trauma, and Teens.
Are you looking for a therapist you can be truly honest with in a nonjudgmental space? I’m dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for you. Through Therapy Resource Group, I can offer in person therapy in Rock Hill during day hours; in person in Fort Mill on Friday evenings and Saturdays. I also am equipped to give quality therapy through telehealth if you'd rather be in your pjs and need more flexibility with your schedule. Backed by a supportive team and ongoing training, I’m here to help you navigate your journey with empathy and expertise.
(803) 652-5263 View (803) 652-5263
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Candace Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29210
Candace Cox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, and anger issues due to work, family, school issues, or relationship dysfunction with their significant other. Candace also likes to help her clients by educating and teaching techniques to help alleviate some of the symptoms they are encountering. Candace strives to help you to envision and reflect on your life. She can uniquely assist you with her person-centered approach that relies on the principles of cognitive behavior therapy.
Candace Cox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, and anger issues due to work, family, school issues, or relationship dysfunction with their significant other. Candace also likes to help her clients by educating and teaching techniques to help alleviate some of the symptoms they are encountering. Candace strives to help you to envision and reflect on your life. She can uniquely assist you with her person-centered approach that relies on the principles of cognitive behavior therapy.
(803) 921-9318 View (803) 921-9318
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Elizabeth Chatman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Elizabeth Chatman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience, who is passionate about her work in the mental health field. Elizabeth has experience working with children, teens, and adults, as well as integrating family therapy when it is appropriate. Elizabeth takes pleasure in being able to assist you with meeting the goals you have for yourself, while teaching you the tools needed to live a happy and fulfilling life. She can help you tackle stress, anxiety, family issues, depression, and much more.
Elizabeth Chatman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience, who is passionate about her work in the mental health field. Elizabeth has experience working with children, teens, and adults, as well as integrating family therapy when it is appropriate. Elizabeth takes pleasure in being able to assist you with meeting the goals you have for yourself, while teaching you the tools needed to live a happy and fulfilling life. She can help you tackle stress, anxiety, family issues, depression, and much more.
(803) 882-3991 View (803) 882-3991
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Jenny R Bouknight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
West Columbia, SC 29169
Feeling lost and overwhelmed by all the decisions and choices you are faced with daily can be stressful and exhausting, and stress can be magnified by the constant changes everyone experiences. These changes in relationships, your roles in school or workplace, family situations, and demands from others can all make you feel anxious, depressed...helpless. The isolation and loneliness we experienced during the pandemic did not evaporate when the crisis was contained, and now we are forced to cope new stressors. Depression, anxiety, increased substance use have been noted. But help & healing are available .
Feeling lost and overwhelmed by all the decisions and choices you are faced with daily can be stressful and exhausting, and stress can be magnified by the constant changes everyone experiences. These changes in relationships, your roles in school or workplace, family situations, and demands from others can all make you feel anxious, depressed...helpless. The isolation and loneliness we experienced during the pandemic did not evaporate when the crisis was contained, and now we are forced to cope new stressors. Depression, anxiety, increased substance use have been noted. But help & healing are available .
(803) 573-9829 View (803) 573-9829
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Darlinda Banda
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC-S, LCMHC, RPT-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Kershaw, SC 29067
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, and work with clients in their homes, school, virtually, and in the community environment. Many of my clients have difficulty with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic experiences, as well as self-esteem issues. In addition, I provide individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, and work with clients in their homes, school, virtually, and in the community environment. Many of my clients have difficulty with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic experiences, as well as self-esteem issues. In addition, I provide individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
(803) 310-2376 View (803) 310-2376
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Rick Rothman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588  (Online Only)
I strongly believe in treating the person as a unique person given their individual needs. I primarily practice cognitive-behavior therapy utilizing an eclectic style and often use anecdotes, paradoxes, and especially humor in order to enhance, educate, and assist in reaching each person's goals. I have a specialty in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, and Anxiety. While I specialize in treating those suffering OCD, Panic, and Anxiety, I am equally proud of the successes I've had in helping those with Adjustment Disorders, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, and Family Concerns.
I strongly believe in treating the person as a unique person given their individual needs. I primarily practice cognitive-behavior therapy utilizing an eclectic style and often use anecdotes, paradoxes, and especially humor in order to enhance, educate, and assist in reaching each person's goals. I have a specialty in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, and Anxiety. While I specialize in treating those suffering OCD, Panic, and Anxiety, I am equally proud of the successes I've had in helping those with Adjustment Disorders, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, and Family Concerns.
(973) 536-0902 View (973) 536-0902
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Michele J Diamond
LPES, MS/CAS, MEd
Verified Verified
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
This perspective entails collaborating with family, Physicians, and schools in a problem-solving process.
As a School Psychologist/Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist I have extensive training and experience working with children and adolescents that struggle with learning, emotion, and social skills. Early identification and remediation of lagging skills are associated with greater academic success, improved interpersonal relationships, higher earnings, greater employment stability, and lower likelihood of involvement with the criminal justice system (Aos, Lieb, Mayfield, Miller, & Pennucci, 2004).
This perspective entails collaborating with family, Physicians, and schools in a problem-solving process.
As a School Psychologist/Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist I have extensive training and experience working with children and adolescents that struggle with learning, emotion, and social skills. Early identification and remediation of lagging skills are associated with greater academic success, improved interpersonal relationships, higher earnings, greater employment stability, and lower likelihood of involvement with the criminal justice system (Aos, Lieb, Mayfield, Miller, & Pennucci, 2004).
(843) 279-8575 View (843) 279-8575
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Hope-La Center for Therapy, Wellness, and Training
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Dr, Darden, DSW, LISW-CP, /S
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29205  (Online Only)
I’m here to help you and your family navigate this challenging time.
Are you struggling after recent a breast cancer diagnosis? Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or unable to overcome the emotional trauma of coping with this illness? As someone who has thrived after my own breast cancer journey, I deeply understand the devastation and struggle that come with this news, including the negative thoughts and emotions that can challenge your faith. I also know that recovery, hope, and victory are possible. This journey isn't easy, but you and your loved ones have the strength to overcome it.
I’m here to help you and your family navigate this challenging time.
Are you struggling after recent a breast cancer diagnosis? Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or unable to overcome the emotional trauma of coping with this illness? As someone who has thrived after my own breast cancer journey, I deeply understand the devastation and struggle that come with this news, including the negative thoughts and emotions that can challenge your faith. I also know that recovery, hope, and victory are possible. This journey isn't easy, but you and your loved ones have the strength to overcome it.
(803) 882-3148 View (803) 882-3148
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Lauren Lollar
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29210
Through her work with children and families, Lauren has built extensive skills utilizing family systems therapy.
Lauren Lollar is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 3 years of experience in mental health care. Lauren is a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy specialist and enjoys working with others to process their trauma. She has extensive knowledge of early childhood development and wants to support children and families experiencing both mental health and life changes. She is well-versed in working with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders and passionately advocates for those with substance use disorders and their families. Lauren completed her master’s in social work (LMSW) at the University of South Carolina.
Through her work with children and families, Lauren has built extensive skills utilizing family systems therapy.
Lauren Lollar is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 3 years of experience in mental health care. Lauren is a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy specialist and enjoys working with others to process their trauma. She has extensive knowledge of early childhood development and wants to support children and families experiencing both mental health and life changes. She is well-versed in working with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders and passionately advocates for those with substance use disorders and their families. Lauren completed her master’s in social work (LMSW) at the University of South Carolina.
(803) 658-1635 View (803) 658-1635
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Re'vin Slack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29229  (Online Only)
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in assisting clients in managing anxiety, overcoming depression, providing trauma-informed therapy, facilitating solution-focused outcomes, and implementing exposure and response prevention techniques to treat obsessive compulsive disorders.
My goal as the owner of Selah Therapy and Wellness is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to support clients on their journey towards healing, growth, and overall well-being.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in assisting clients in managing anxiety, overcoming depression, providing trauma-informed therapy, facilitating solution-focused outcomes, and implementing exposure and response prevention techniques to treat obsessive compulsive disorders.
My goal as the owner of Selah Therapy and Wellness is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to support clients on their journey towards healing, growth, and overall well-being.
(803) 784-8863 View (803) 784-8863
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Dio R. Godbold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, CT-Ret
Verified Verified
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
I am a mental health professional with experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I use a variety of theoretical perspectives in individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions with specialization in Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and Psycho-oncology. My conceptual approach is fundamentally psychoanalytic (Depth Psychology).
I am a mental health professional with experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I use a variety of theoretical perspectives in individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions with specialization in Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and Psycho-oncology. My conceptual approach is fundamentally psychoanalytic (Depth Psychology).
(843) 508-9688 x997 View (843) 508-9688 x997
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.