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Paula Shulman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
My passion for the diverse beauty of the human family has motivated me throughout life to support people to celebrate and create a mosaic of cultural strengths/values in their lives and relationships.
I support people to transform life's challenges into a mosaic of internal wisdom. I passionately embrace the power of loving relationships to help shift from feeling burdened by past wounds to compassionate self-acceptance. I facilitate secure attachment and fulfilling relationships. My natural empathy offers a safe space to heal emotional wounds, ruptured relationships, limiting behaviors, non-supporting beliefs, attachment injuries, trauma, loss, grief. In Internal Family Systems (IFS), we access our Core/Wise Self (intrinsic wholeness) - compassion, confidence, calm, creativity, courage, curiosity, connection. In deep Self-attunement, we gently invite wounded internal parts to come forth and heal.
My passion for the diverse beauty of the human family has motivated me throughout life to support people to celebrate and create a mosaic of cultural strengths/values in their lives and relationships.
I support people to transform life's challenges into a mosaic of internal wisdom. I passionately embrace the power of loving relationships to help shift from feeling burdened by past wounds to compassionate self-acceptance. I facilitate secure attachment and fulfilling relationships. My natural empathy offers a safe space to heal emotional wounds, ruptured relationships, limiting behaviors, non-supporting beliefs, attachment injuries, trauma, loss, grief. In Internal Family Systems (IFS), we access our Core/Wise Self (intrinsic wholeness) - compassion, confidence, calm, creativity, courage, curiosity, connection. In deep Self-attunement, we gently invite wounded internal parts to come forth and heal.
(413) 893-0040 View (413) 893-0040
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Dr. Adam James Gladstone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
I offer holistic & evidenced-based psychotherapy services informed by Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Together we would help you build a more authentic relationship to yourself by cultivating greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. In freeing yourself of inner conflicts, you can shed symptoms/psychological suffering and embrace a fuller life that is more in touch with your personal values. To help build a healing relationship with you, I will carefully consider your social/cultural background and how it has shaped both your strengths and struggles.
I offer holistic & evidenced-based psychotherapy services informed by Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Together we would help you build a more authentic relationship to yourself by cultivating greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. In freeing yourself of inner conflicts, you can shed symptoms/psychological suffering and embrace a fuller life that is more in touch with your personal values. To help build a healing relationship with you, I will carefully consider your social/cultural background and how it has shaped both your strengths and struggles.
(857) 401-8910 View (857) 401-8910
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Louis Scuderi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
This includes people dealing with many issues, including: depression and anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, family issues, work stress, issues of identity, and life transitions.
Are you looking for an open-minded, non-judgmental therapist to help you address problems, build confidence, and get to know yourself? Are you struggling with life, relationships, creative pursuits, or coming to terms with your past? Seeking therapy requires courage, and it is with respect, curiosity and dedication that I approach this work.
This includes people dealing with many issues, including: depression and anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, family issues, work stress, issues of identity, and life transitions.
Are you looking for an open-minded, non-judgmental therapist to help you address problems, build confidence, and get to know yourself? Are you struggling with life, relationships, creative pursuits, or coming to terms with your past? Seeking therapy requires courage, and it is with respect, curiosity and dedication that I approach this work.
(718) 524-3705 View (718) 524-3705
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Amorn O'Connor
Counselor, LMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
For young children, behavior is a way to communicate needs. When complex emotions arise through challenging behaviors, parents may be left feeling unsure how to respond. Does your child seem overly anxious? Are they highly distressed when separated from you or more withdrawn than you'd expect? Maybe they've experienced a traumatic or scary event, a significant loss, or you’d like to prepare them for a family life change. Are you an adoptive or foster family wanting help with bonding and building secure attachment? Do you hope to gain clearer insight into your child’s needs and support them through a stressful time?
For young children, behavior is a way to communicate needs. When complex emotions arise through challenging behaviors, parents may be left feeling unsure how to respond. Does your child seem overly anxious? Are they highly distressed when separated from you or more withdrawn than you'd expect? Maybe they've experienced a traumatic or scary event, a significant loss, or you’d like to prepare them for a family life change. Are you an adoptive or foster family wanting help with bonding and building secure attachment? Do you hope to gain clearer insight into your child’s needs and support them through a stressful time?
(413) 216-6165 View (413) 216-6165
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Ira Band
Counselor, MS, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
I provide multiple approaches in Family and Couples therapy that are tailored toward the presenting family system, couple, and respective requests; Individual therapy focusing on personal recovery from a wide variety of circumstances that continue to present stubborn burdens as obstacles to a desired lifestyle, both individually and relationally.
I have enjoyed working as a therapist for over 30 years in private, medical, agency, and public school settings. My approach is collaborative and goal focused, including active coaching and monitoring of progress toward desired treatment outcomes. Should you be finding yourself in a place of readiness to access or maintain healthier patterns of emotional responding and related behaviors toward your desired outcomes I welcome you to contact me. My practice is active and often full. While my waiting list will vary in length, I do my best to meet the majority of my clients requests in as time efficient manner as possible.
I provide multiple approaches in Family and Couples therapy that are tailored toward the presenting family system, couple, and respective requests; Individual therapy focusing on personal recovery from a wide variety of circumstances that continue to present stubborn burdens as obstacles to a desired lifestyle, both individually and relationally.
I have enjoyed working as a therapist for over 30 years in private, medical, agency, and public school settings. My approach is collaborative and goal focused, including active coaching and monitoring of progress toward desired treatment outcomes. Should you be finding yourself in a place of readiness to access or maintain healthier patterns of emotional responding and related behaviors toward your desired outcomes I welcome you to contact me. My practice is active and often full. While my waiting list will vary in length, I do my best to meet the majority of my clients requests in as time efficient manner as possible.
(413) 296-1916 View (413) 296-1916
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Tarn C Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
In her personal life, Tarn enjoys spending time with family-(including her dog and cat), outdoor activities, creating music and art, meeting new people, exploring new places and she has an immense love of animals and the ocean.
Tarn was adopted and raised in Southern Vermont on a farm. She has always loved helping others so the decision to become a therapist came easy. She first attended Community College in Vermont before continuing on to earn a BA in Sociology from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Tarn then attended the Smith College School for Social Work where she earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She has since worked in a variety of positions throughout her career which have assisted her in becoming an eclectic therapist with a wealth of knowledge in several facets of social work and life.
In her personal life, Tarn enjoys spending time with family-(including her dog and cat), outdoor activities, creating music and art, meeting new people, exploring new places and she has an immense love of animals and the ocean.
Tarn was adopted and raised in Southern Vermont on a farm. She has always loved helping others so the decision to become a therapist came easy. She first attended Community College in Vermont before continuing on to earn a BA in Sociology from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Tarn then attended the Smith College School for Social Work where she earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She has since worked in a variety of positions throughout her career which have assisted her in becoming an eclectic therapist with a wealth of knowledge in several facets of social work and life.
(413) 384-5362 View (413) 384-5362
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S. Belding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
**Practice currently full** I offer individual and family therapy, working with children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is relational, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience; I work collaboratively with clients to tailor treatment to best meet their needs and to identify strategies to improve their daily lives. I strive to remain attentive to social identities, dynamics in family systems, and the larger cultural landscape that impact a person's sense of self and shape their experiences.
**Practice currently full** I offer individual and family therapy, working with children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is relational, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience; I work collaboratively with clients to tailor treatment to best meet their needs and to identify strategies to improve their daily lives. I strive to remain attentive to social identities, dynamics in family systems, and the larger cultural landscape that impact a person's sense of self and shape their experiences.
(413) 862-7116 View (413) 862-7116
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Nina Frank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
I will help you access your unique strengths and abilities and incorporate mindfulness, internal family systems, dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic theory to support your personal growth and facilitate positive change.
**Email is preferred contact method for first time clients** Have you been feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious or depressed? Do you find that events from the past getting in the way of living in the way you would like to be? My role as a psychotherapist is to help you move through these feelings to reach your goals. I cultivate a supportive environment in which, together we can uncover the root cause of your struggles, help you heal from the past and develop skills to help you successfully move forward.
I will help you access your unique strengths and abilities and incorporate mindfulness, internal family systems, dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic theory to support your personal growth and facilitate positive change.
**Email is preferred contact method for first time clients** Have you been feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious or depressed? Do you find that events from the past getting in the way of living in the way you would like to be? My role as a psychotherapist is to help you move through these feelings to reach your goals. I cultivate a supportive environment in which, together we can uncover the root cause of your struggles, help you heal from the past and develop skills to help you successfully move forward.
(413) 372-8276 View (413) 372-8276
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Vivien Eva Weiss
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
And at times, when the person who is ill doesn't survive, I work with grieving family members.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Early in my career I co-authored a book called Relationships, which explored how marriages either succeeded or failed. My work on the book helped me formulate a way of working with couples, one that was supportive of struggle in the interest of strengthening the relationship bond. I attempt to help couples not only survive but also to thrive. In addition, I do long- term psychodynamic work with individuals . I have worked with many people struggling with depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress.
And at times, when the person who is ill doesn't survive, I work with grieving family members.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Early in my career I co-authored a book called Relationships, which explored how marriages either succeeded or failed. My work on the book helped me formulate a way of working with couples, one that was supportive of struggle in the interest of strengthening the relationship bond. I attempt to help couples not only survive but also to thrive. In addition, I do long- term psychodynamic work with individuals . I have worked with many people struggling with depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress.
(413) 274-4187 View (413) 274-4187
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Lucia Morace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
I have worked with adolescents and adults with problems ranging from adjustment disorders, phase of life problems, trauma, substance use, marital/family issues to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Clients come in all forms because we all need a little help when life gets overwhelming. Sometimes the problems are environmental, other times they’re internal based on how we respond to stimuli and emotion. In any case, we all need some insight during some parts of our life, to overcome a hurdle or figure out why or how to move forward.
I have worked with adolescents and adults with problems ranging from adjustment disorders, phase of life problems, trauma, substance use, marital/family issues to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Clients come in all forms because we all need a little help when life gets overwhelming. Sometimes the problems are environmental, other times they’re internal based on how we respond to stimuli and emotion. In any case, we all need some insight during some parts of our life, to overcome a hurdle or figure out why or how to move forward.
(385) 334-6851 View (385) 334-6851
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Adam Marshall Barcroft
Counselor, LMHC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
Drawing mainly from the following therapeutic modalities: 1) Group Psychotherapy; 2) Psychodrama; 3) Sociometry; 4) Family Systems; 5) Internal Family Systems; 6) Psychodynamic; 7) Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving individuals and groups in Franklin County Massachusetts. I have 15 years experience training and practice in using action-based methods for engaging the mind, emotions, and the body. Effective for use with individuals and in a group setting, together we address issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, suicidal ideation and self-harm impulses, social anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, bullying, and issues related to emotional and physical abuse, abandonment and neglect. Supporting children, youth, adults and elders restoring creativity and spontaneity.
Drawing mainly from the following therapeutic modalities: 1) Group Psychotherapy; 2) Psychodrama; 3) Sociometry; 4) Family Systems; 5) Internal Family Systems; 6) Psychodynamic; 7) Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving individuals and groups in Franklin County Massachusetts. I have 15 years experience training and practice in using action-based methods for engaging the mind, emotions, and the body. Effective for use with individuals and in a group setting, together we address issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, suicidal ideation and self-harm impulses, social anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, bullying, and issues related to emotional and physical abuse, abandonment and neglect. Supporting children, youth, adults and elders restoring creativity and spontaneity.
(413) 628-1212 View (413) 628-1212
Rosemary P. Christoph
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
I am a lively, caring, dynamic feminist psychotherapist located in Shelburne Falls, Mass. with over 40 years of experience with counseling and therapy. I have openings for individual clients, teenagers, people under personal stress or in a relationship crisis. couples. LGBTQ clients are also very welcome. I have particular experience with trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, shame, debt crises, abusive family patterns that need to be changed. My goal in our sessions is to nurture your capacity for decision-making, for healing, for life change, and to explore impasses until they shift into turning points...
I am a lively, caring, dynamic feminist psychotherapist located in Shelburne Falls, Mass. with over 40 years of experience with counseling and therapy. I have openings for individual clients, teenagers, people under personal stress or in a relationship crisis. couples. LGBTQ clients are also very welcome. I have particular experience with trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, shame, debt crises, abusive family patterns that need to be changed. My goal in our sessions is to nurture your capacity for decision-making, for healing, for life change, and to explore impasses until they shift into turning points...
(413) 251-6208 View (413) 251-6208
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Steve Opalenik
Counselor, M Ed, LMHC, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, from Springfield College.
I specialize in using mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, supplementation, and holistic modalities. I enjoy working with people seeking to make a change in their health and discover their inner-potential. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, couples and families.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, from Springfield College.
I specialize in using mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, supplementation, and holistic modalities. I enjoy working with people seeking to make a change in their health and discover their inner-potential. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, couples and families.
(413) 296-8837 View (413) 296-8837
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Nancy Godbout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
My therapy philosophy is to work with clients in the seven key areas of life: social and family relationships, career and educational goals, financial security, physical health and leisure, life responsibilities, society and contributions, and mental, emotional, and well being. My philosophy is that we need balance and harmony in these key areas to live fulfilled life. I help my clients determine the goals they want to accomplish and we execute a plan to meet our goals through person centered therapy. I use many modalities to help my clients accomplish the goals we set.
My therapy philosophy is to work with clients in the seven key areas of life: social and family relationships, career and educational goals, financial security, physical health and leisure, life responsibilities, society and contributions, and mental, emotional, and well being. My philosophy is that we need balance and harmony in these key areas to live fulfilled life. I help my clients determine the goals they want to accomplish and we execute a plan to meet our goals through person centered therapy. I use many modalities to help my clients accomplish the goals we set.
(413) 216-2236 View (413) 216-2236
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Kayden Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
I utilize various therapeutic techniques with an emphasis on internal family systems and emotion/body connection.
Hi! I am passionate about working from a strengths based perspective with adults who are inspired to create a life filled with meaning, clarity, confidence, groundedness and joy. Wild Core Coaching LLC emerged from the belief that human beings naturally have an inherent drive towards their most authentic, deeply true self. My role is to guide the collaborative process of navigating the layers that cloak one's core. By engaging in the process of unraveling old stories, challenging our limiting beliefs and unlocking our ability to thrive, we are able to create an identity that rings true, regardless of the world around us.
I utilize various therapeutic techniques with an emphasis on internal family systems and emotion/body connection.
Hi! I am passionate about working from a strengths based perspective with adults who are inspired to create a life filled with meaning, clarity, confidence, groundedness and joy. Wild Core Coaching LLC emerged from the belief that human beings naturally have an inherent drive towards their most authentic, deeply true self. My role is to guide the collaborative process of navigating the layers that cloak one's core. By engaging in the process of unraveling old stories, challenging our limiting beliefs and unlocking our ability to thrive, we are able to create an identity that rings true, regardless of the world around us.
(978) 878-3182 View (978) 878-3182
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Emily Jacobson
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
I blend alternative therapeutic models with the latest research in epigenetics, insights from ancient spiritual traditions, wisdom from earth-based living, and embodied rituals to create processes that shift your relationship to suffering, sorrow, or emotional challenges and open you into deeper connection with your true self and harmony with life. I am affirming of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities. I use anti-oppression, anti-racist, ecopsychology & trauma-informed frameworks to support individual and collective liberation.
I blend alternative therapeutic models with the latest research in epigenetics, insights from ancient spiritual traditions, wisdom from earth-based living, and embodied rituals to create processes that shift your relationship to suffering, sorrow, or emotional challenges and open you into deeper connection with your true self and harmony with life. I am affirming of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities. I use anti-oppression, anti-racist, ecopsychology & trauma-informed frameworks to support individual and collective liberation.
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Alexis Truslow
Counselor, MS, CAS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist specializing in adult and couple therapy. Clinical consultation and life coaching are other areas of expertise. I maintain a private practice in Northampton MA which is easily accessible from Interstate 91. With over 30 years of experience I consider the interrelationship between the mind and body paramount. Specific areas of expertise include anxiety, trauma, stress management, parenting, relationship issues, LGBTQI+, trans, educational issues, health behavior, military personnel, and clinical consultation. Evidence-based modalities employed include: EMDR, EFT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in adult and couple therapy. Clinical consultation and life coaching are other areas of expertise. I maintain a private practice in Northampton MA which is easily accessible from Interstate 91. With over 30 years of experience I consider the interrelationship between the mind and body paramount. Specific areas of expertise include anxiety, trauma, stress management, parenting, relationship issues, LGBTQI+, trans, educational issues, health behavior, military personnel, and clinical consultation. Evidence-based modalities employed include: EMDR, EFT, and Motivational Interviewing.
(413) 252-8581 View (413) 252-8581
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Timothy Jangl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
My ideal client is seeking personalized, compassionate therapy. I, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, believe in tailoring my approach to meet you where you are. No one-size-fits-all here; it's about understanding your unique needs and pace. Together, we'll explore Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, CBT, REBT, and Motivational Interviewing, ensuring the best fit for your growth. I am deeply invested in helping you unlock your infinite potential, heal, and transform. Let's design your optimal future together—it's never too late to become who you've always wanted to be.
My ideal client is seeking personalized, compassionate therapy. I, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, believe in tailoring my approach to meet you where you are. No one-size-fits-all here; it's about understanding your unique needs and pace. Together, we'll explore Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, CBT, REBT, and Motivational Interviewing, ensuring the best fit for your growth. I am deeply invested in helping you unlock your infinite potential, heal, and transform. Let's design your optimal future together—it's never too late to become who you've always wanted to be.
(413) 798-8684 View (413) 798-8684
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Ryan McArdle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
I believe every person has the potential to experience freedom and ease in their body-mind. In our work together, I will help you orient towards cultivating self-awareness and self-compassion. Through this process, we can develop your inherent inner knowing, moving you towards greater alignment in your life. I offer practical tools to clients to address a wide range of issues including clarifying spiritual direction, learning to navigate difficult emotions, and enhancing confidence to pursue goals.
I believe every person has the potential to experience freedom and ease in their body-mind. In our work together, I will help you orient towards cultivating self-awareness and self-compassion. Through this process, we can develop your inherent inner knowing, moving you towards greater alignment in your life. I offer practical tools to clients to address a wide range of issues including clarifying spiritual direction, learning to navigate difficult emotions, and enhancing confidence to pursue goals.
(413) 423-1478 View (413) 423-1478
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Melissa Lerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
I have been practicing for 30+ years in both mental health and private practice settings and have had the privilege of witnessing peoples' struggles and their courageous pursuit of health and healing. I work with people who are struggling with a number of common issues such as depression, anxiety,low self esteem and self confidence,addiction, loss of a loved one and trauma. I work with couples who feel stuck in long standing conflict and communication issues that create distance and a lack of connection and intimacy.
I have been practicing for 30+ years in both mental health and private practice settings and have had the privilege of witnessing peoples' struggles and their courageous pursuit of health and healing. I work with people who are struggling with a number of common issues such as depression, anxiety,low self esteem and self confidence,addiction, loss of a loved one and trauma. I work with couples who feel stuck in long standing conflict and communication issues that create distance and a lack of connection and intimacy.
(413) 296-8444 View (413) 296-8444
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.