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Kayla Whittle
Pastoral Counselor, MEd, BCCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
Kayla has a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling is currently in a Doctoral Program at Liberty University for Community Care and Counseling. Kayla’s specializations include: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Career Transition, Trauma Healing, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Marriage and Family Systems. Kayla is passionate about combining proven mental health practices and the wisdom of the Bible.
Kayla has a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling is currently in a Doctoral Program at Liberty University for Community Care and Counseling. Kayla’s specializations include: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Career Transition, Trauma Healing, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Marriage and Family Systems. Kayla is passionate about combining proven mental health practices and the wisdom of the Bible.
(470) 431-5371 View (470) 431-5371
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Aspire Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
Let me help you/your family learn ways to stay connected to yourself while handling life's challenges.
You hurt when your child hurts. As their parent, you just want to ease their pain. Being unable to do this can be heart-breaking but also frustrating and exhausting. Communication can require so much energy. Sometimes those efforts even cause conflict between you and your child. These times are confusing and difficult for everyone in the home. Children, teens, and adults face a variety of challenges. Peer interactions, school/life transitions, developmental changes, increased stressors, navigating emotions, and responsibilities are all a part of the growing up process, but can place significant tension on the family unit.
Let me help you/your family learn ways to stay connected to yourself while handling life's challenges.
You hurt when your child hurts. As their parent, you just want to ease their pain. Being unable to do this can be heart-breaking but also frustrating and exhausting. Communication can require so much energy. Sometimes those efforts even cause conflict between you and your child. These times are confusing and difficult for everyone in the home. Children, teens, and adults face a variety of challenges. Peer interactions, school/life transitions, developmental changes, increased stressors, navigating emotions, and responsibilities are all a part of the growing up process, but can place significant tension on the family unit.
(470) 414-4380 View (470) 414-4380
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Kim Goston
Counselor, APC
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263
Your healing journey starts now, whether you are facing trauma, substance-use, life transitions, family/relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or routine mental health maintenance, I offer a space for you.
Hello! I’m an Associate Professional Counselor, at Sea Glass Therapy private practice in Newnan, GA. In my work with clients, I employ a holistic (mind/body/spirit) integrative theoretical practice, utilizing person-centered, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to bring out the qualities needed to help the client reach their desired goals. Therapy is a collaborative journey, one which I will walk alongside each client as they bridge the gap between who they are now and who they hope to be. My hope is to guide clients through and into healing, as they navigate life and its various transitions and challenges.
Your healing journey starts now, whether you are facing trauma, substance-use, life transitions, family/relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or routine mental health maintenance, I offer a space for you.
Hello! I’m an Associate Professional Counselor, at Sea Glass Therapy private practice in Newnan, GA. In my work with clients, I employ a holistic (mind/body/spirit) integrative theoretical practice, utilizing person-centered, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to bring out the qualities needed to help the client reach their desired goals. Therapy is a collaborative journey, one which I will walk alongside each client as they bridge the gap between who they are now and who they hope to be. My hope is to guide clients through and into healing, as they navigate life and its various transitions and challenges.
(770) 758-8971 View (770) 758-8971
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Lighthouse Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CLC
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263  (Online Only)
I specialize working with Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Individual Marital Counseling, Grief counseling, Bipolar Disorders, Family Counseling, Stress Vocational issues, Women issues and PTSD.
It is my mission to be a vessel and share the love of God with others by providing genuine compassion and concern to hurting people with a desire to rebuild and or restore their lives! Are you tired of feeling the same way you did last year, last week & yesterday? The pain or traumas in our lives of the present nor the past defines your destiny, so let's get started on a New Today, because You're Worth IT! I've had the privilege of working in many diverse settings including individual, marital and family counseling, and residential settings helping women to overcome the horrors of human trafficking and/or a history of sexual abuse.
I specialize working with Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Individual Marital Counseling, Grief counseling, Bipolar Disorders, Family Counseling, Stress Vocational issues, Women issues and PTSD.
It is my mission to be a vessel and share the love of God with others by providing genuine compassion and concern to hurting people with a desire to rebuild and or restore their lives! Are you tired of feeling the same way you did last year, last week & yesterday? The pain or traumas in our lives of the present nor the past defines your destiny, so let's get started on a New Today, because You're Worth IT! I've had the privilege of working in many diverse settings including individual, marital and family counseling, and residential settings helping women to overcome the horrors of human trafficking and/or a history of sexual abuse.
(678) 535-3173 View (678) 535-3173
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Elizabeth Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
I have additional training and experience in family therapy, adolescent therapy, DBT, and EMDR for trauma, and I am happy to assist in your journey toward better health.
Whether looking to navigate through a difficult and challenging period in your life, or exploring areas of personal growth, finding the right therapist is an important step in your journey to healing and growth. My approach is to provide a safe environment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to explore developmental and relationship issues and to build effective skills in order to live a more meaningful and balanced life.
I have additional training and experience in family therapy, adolescent therapy, DBT, and EMDR for trauma, and I am happy to assist in your journey toward better health.
Whether looking to navigate through a difficult and challenging period in your life, or exploring areas of personal growth, finding the right therapist is an important step in your journey to healing and growth. My approach is to provide a safe environment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to explore developmental and relationship issues and to build effective skills in order to live a more meaningful and balanced life.
(678) 389-4933 View (678) 389-4933
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William Oliphant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW, SAP, DWI-Eva
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263
COUPLES or MARITAL COUNSELING thru telemental sessions provided. "Just knowing that someone understands cares, begins the healing process". I provide individual and family needs assessment & evaluations, develop treatment plans for families individuals and groups, and support you by utilizing carefully tuned listening skills. I work closely with Adults or Children apply methodology to reduce stress. I use EFT, CBT, DBT and proven clinical technique to relieve suffering caused by social and experiential, trauma.
COUPLES or MARITAL COUNSELING thru telemental sessions provided. "Just knowing that someone understands cares, begins the healing process". I provide individual and family needs assessment & evaluations, develop treatment plans for families individuals and groups, and support you by utilizing carefully tuned listening skills. I work closely with Adults or Children apply methodology to reduce stress. I use EFT, CBT, DBT and proven clinical technique to relieve suffering caused by social and experiential, trauma.
(845) 393-0696 View (845) 393-0696
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Kristian Perkins May
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
Kristian May is a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients at Discovery Counseling. Kristian graduated from LaGrange College with a BA in Psychology and then pursued Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville. In her career, Kristian provides individual therapy to teens, and adults, as well as family and couples therapy. Kristian specializes in the treatment of: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Couple Conflicts, Marriage Enrichment, Premarital Counseling, and PTSD. Kristian utilizes client centered, solution focused models of therapy.
Kristian May is a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients at Discovery Counseling. Kristian graduated from LaGrange College with a BA in Psychology and then pursued Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville. In her career, Kristian provides individual therapy to teens, and adults, as well as family and couples therapy. Kristian specializes in the treatment of: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Couple Conflicts, Marriage Enrichment, Premarital Counseling, and PTSD. Kristian utilizes client centered, solution focused models of therapy.
(678) 675-1202 View (678) 675-1202
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Rejuvenation Counseling, Coaching & Consulting LLC
Pastoral Counselor, LCCP, LCMFT, LCCT
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263  (Online Only)
We offer a variety of services from individual, family, couples, marriage, marriage courses, mentorship, Life Coaching and pre-marital counseling.
Dr. Nicckay Natson is the Executive Director and Founder of Rejuvenation Counseling Coaching & Consulting LLC. Dr. Nicckay is a Licensed Clinical Christian Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Christian Therapist and Licensed Clinical Christian Marriage and Family Therapist a Licensed and Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, Certified Mentor and Certified Marriage Mentor. She is also a Certified Symbis facilitator. She has been a therapist/therapist supervisor/behavior analyst for over 18 years combined in the secular arena before she decided to start a Christian Counseling Practice to help those that are in need.
We offer a variety of services from individual, family, couples, marriage, marriage courses, mentorship, Life Coaching and pre-marital counseling.
Dr. Nicckay Natson is the Executive Director and Founder of Rejuvenation Counseling Coaching & Consulting LLC. Dr. Nicckay is a Licensed Clinical Christian Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Christian Therapist and Licensed Clinical Christian Marriage and Family Therapist a Licensed and Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, Certified Mentor and Certified Marriage Mentor. She is also a Certified Symbis facilitator. She has been a therapist/therapist supervisor/behavior analyst for over 18 years combined in the secular arena before she decided to start a Christian Counseling Practice to help those that are in need.
(678) 922-4645 View (678) 922-4645
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Restoration & New Beginnings, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263  (Online Only)
Sometimes life presents us with unexpected challenges which we find difficult to manage. This can include broken relationships, family problems, loss of loved ones, internal/external conflict, low self esteem, illnesses, difficulty focusing, childhood trauma, sadness, overwhelmed, work related stressors, & financial woes. Restoration & New Beginnings, LLC realizes life can be challenging; there are no magical cures; but with open honest communication, dedication, commitment it is possible to develop a treatment plan that will assist in managing daily living & minimize symptoms.
Sometimes life presents us with unexpected challenges which we find difficult to manage. This can include broken relationships, family problems, loss of loved ones, internal/external conflict, low self esteem, illnesses, difficulty focusing, childhood trauma, sadness, overwhelmed, work related stressors, & financial woes. Restoration & New Beginnings, LLC realizes life can be challenging; there are no magical cures; but with open honest communication, dedication, commitment it is possible to develop a treatment plan that will assist in managing daily living & minimize symptoms.
(678) 661-3365 View (678) 661-3365
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Cameron Butler Wooten
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
I hold dual licensure in the State of Georgia as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there is more to life, there is help. I provide a variety of services, including: individual, marital, and family counseling. My areas of expertise include: women, teens, and young adults, marital problems, relationship troubles, pre-marital counseling, low self-esteem/identity, problems within the family, depression/anxiety, life transitions, and grief/loss. My goal is to provide you with the insights and tools necessary to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to new, healthy ways of approaching life.
I hold dual licensure in the State of Georgia as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there is more to life, there is help. I provide a variety of services, including: individual, marital, and family counseling. My areas of expertise include: women, teens, and young adults, marital problems, relationship troubles, pre-marital counseling, low self-esteem/identity, problems within the family, depression/anxiety, life transitions, and grief/loss. My goal is to provide you with the insights and tools necessary to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to new, healthy ways of approaching life.
(678) 701-4034 View (678) 701-4034
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Akila Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping couples improve their relationships.
Are you experiencing communication problems between you and your spouse? Have you guys been experiencing conflict over financial issues, sexual difficulties, lack of intimacy, and or differences in parenting styles? The top five common issues that bring couples into therapy are communication problems, conflicts over finances, sexual difficulties, lack of intimacy, and differences in parenting styles. These issues can create tension and strain in a relationship and may require the assistance of a therapist to help you and your partner work through them.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping couples improve their relationships.
Are you experiencing communication problems between you and your spouse? Have you guys been experiencing conflict over financial issues, sexual difficulties, lack of intimacy, and or differences in parenting styles? The top five common issues that bring couples into therapy are communication problems, conflicts over finances, sexual difficulties, lack of intimacy, and differences in parenting styles. These issues can create tension and strain in a relationship and may require the assistance of a therapist to help you and your partner work through them.
(678) 336-5552 View (678) 336-5552
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Genna Marie Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, MATS, LPC
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263
Specializations: adolescent issues, attachment, addiction, criminal behavior, divorce, relationships, family functionality, depression, anxiety, work & sports performance, college/career planning and judicial/court intervention.
By searching, you have already taken action and made a commitment to yourself. Keep going! My clients include teens, adults, and couples who need help navigating a challenge, addressing a goal, or making a positive change. I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults who may get stuck on their journey. I have a heart for those who find themselves in legal trouble due to addiction or life circumstance. I have a commitment to help people who are ready to help themselves.
Specializations: adolescent issues, attachment, addiction, criminal behavior, divorce, relationships, family functionality, depression, anxiety, work & sports performance, college/career planning and judicial/court intervention.
By searching, you have already taken action and made a commitment to yourself. Keep going! My clients include teens, adults, and couples who need help navigating a challenge, addressing a goal, or making a positive change. I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults who may get stuck on their journey. I have a heart for those who find themselves in legal trouble due to addiction or life circumstance. I have a commitment to help people who are ready to help themselves.
(678) 723-5171 View (678) 723-5171
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Insight Program
Not Verified Not Verified
Newnan, GA 30263
The Insight Program is a drug and alcohol treatment center designed for young people ages 13 – 25. The Insight Program is committed to the idea that addiction to or dependence on alcohol and other drugs is a serious problem and should be treated as such. Insight is a private program which is twelve step based and offers a network of interacting services including a fee based intensive outpatient program and an 18 – 30 month support group. The Insight Program is committed to the idea that drug and alcohol abuse affects the entire family and therefore offers counseling and support groups for parents.
The Insight Program is a drug and alcohol treatment center designed for young people ages 13 – 25. The Insight Program is committed to the idea that addiction to or dependence on alcohol and other drugs is a serious problem and should be treated as such. Insight is a private program which is twelve step based and offers a network of interacting services including a fee based intensive outpatient program and an 18 – 30 month support group. The Insight Program is committed to the idea that drug and alcohol abuse affects the entire family and therefore offers counseling and support groups for parents.
(470) 486-7215 View (470) 486-7215
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Etsuko O James
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, CMLC
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263  (Online Only)
I’m here to assist you in bringing balance and harmony back into your marriage and family life.
Throughout the past two decades of working with youth and families, I’ve always felt a great sense of urgency to help strengthen families and the communities they live in. We need stronger marriages, better co-parenting, healthy family relationships, and access to more community resources. I help couples strengthen their marriage/relationship by learning new ways to communicate and better understand each other to build solutions. Together, we will identify what's working and what's not working, and take smaller steps to bring about bigger changes.
I’m here to assist you in bringing balance and harmony back into your marriage and family life.
Throughout the past two decades of working with youth and families, I’ve always felt a great sense of urgency to help strengthen families and the communities they live in. We need stronger marriages, better co-parenting, healthy family relationships, and access to more community resources. I help couples strengthen their marriage/relationship by learning new ways to communicate and better understand each other to build solutions. Together, we will identify what's working and what's not working, and take smaller steps to bring about bigger changes.
(470) 842-9070 View (470) 842-9070
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A Plus Support Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Georgia with just over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, parenting problems, relationship struggles, Autism spectrum and ADHD, as well as assisting many people process different forms of trauma and abuse.
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Georgia with just over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, parenting problems, relationship struggles, Autism spectrum and ADHD, as well as assisting many people process different forms of trauma and abuse.
(678) 326-4318 View (678) 326-4318
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Julie Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
Hello there, my hope is that I can help you reach the quality of life you are seeking. Yes, life does come with challenges. So that you are not alone, I provide individual and family therapy. I have been practicing for over a decade. I specialize in most traumas that adults and children experience; especially with children and adolescents who are in foster care or have been adopted into a loving home. Many times, the families I have engaged with feel blind-sided realizing love is not the only need that will heal the hurting, mistrusting heart.
Hello there, my hope is that I can help you reach the quality of life you are seeking. Yes, life does come with challenges. So that you are not alone, I provide individual and family therapy. I have been practicing for over a decade. I specialize in most traumas that adults and children experience; especially with children and adolescents who are in foster care or have been adopted into a loving home. Many times, the families I have engaged with feel blind-sided realizing love is not the only need that will heal the hurting, mistrusting heart.
(678) 736-7522 View (678) 736-7522
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Shawna Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been in the mental health field for over 8 years. I graduated from The University of Georgia (Go DAWGS!) where I double majored in Human Development and Family Science and Psychology. I continued my training at UGA and obtained my Master’s of Education in Counseling Psychology. I have experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, and family issues. I see myself as a conduit for helping people learn more about themselves and discovering their next steps to move forward in life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been in the mental health field for over 8 years. I graduated from The University of Georgia (Go DAWGS!) where I double majored in Human Development and Family Science and Psychology. I continued my training at UGA and obtained my Master’s of Education in Counseling Psychology. I have experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, and family issues. I see myself as a conduit for helping people learn more about themselves and discovering their next steps to move forward in life.
(470) 777-0673 View (470) 777-0673
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Lasharra Jenkins
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newnan, GA 30263  (Online Only)
Are you feeling like you just don’t fit in, feeling lonely despite being surrounded by others, unable to manage your day to day, or feeling like you need to be validated and unsure if you made the right decision? Are you feeling like you and your partner and/or family are not on the same page? Are you struggling with identifying what is making you feel uncomfortable? Or do you not know how to respond to your children, partner/spouse, family or friends. If you feel this way, you are in the right place. Let me create a safe space for you to express all the emotions & feelings that has been trapped inside.
Are you feeling like you just don’t fit in, feeling lonely despite being surrounded by others, unable to manage your day to day, or feeling like you need to be validated and unsure if you made the right decision? Are you feeling like you and your partner and/or family are not on the same page? Are you struggling with identifying what is making you feel uncomfortable? Or do you not know how to respond to your children, partner/spouse, family or friends. If you feel this way, you are in the right place. Let me create a safe space for you to express all the emotions & feelings that has been trapped inside.
(972) 591-1051 View (972) 591-1051
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Sarah Kitchens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263  (Online Only)
Life can be overwhelming. Stress from relationships, work, school, family and health issues can be paralyzing at times. Friends and family can listen but often don’t know how to help. Large numbers of people silently carry the scars from childhood trauma and traumatic experiences in adulthood. Some wonder how they can get their lives back on track after the loss of a relationship, a financial setback, or decisions that they regret.
Life can be overwhelming. Stress from relationships, work, school, family and health issues can be paralyzing at times. Friends and family can listen but often don’t know how to help. Large numbers of people silently carry the scars from childhood trauma and traumatic experiences in adulthood. Some wonder how they can get their lives back on track after the loss of a relationship, a financial setback, or decisions that they regret.
(706) 749-6911 View (706) 749-6911
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West Georgia Counseling & Assessment Services, LLC
LPC
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30263
We are a family focused, community based agency that provides a variety of services to those with substance abuse, mental health and family concerns.
West Georgia Counseling & Assessment Services has been servicing families through the DFCS since 2000. As of 2021, our practice also services individuals and families with private insurance, as a self pay client, individual, marital & family therapy sessions. We proudly serve our military veterans and their families as well as all members of our community. Our agency is composed of male and female, highly credentialed, diverse, and experienced staff of LPC's, APC's, Master level counselors, parent aids, and other staff.
We are a family focused, community based agency that provides a variety of services to those with substance abuse, mental health and family concerns.
West Georgia Counseling & Assessment Services has been servicing families through the DFCS since 2000. As of 2021, our practice also services individuals and families with private insurance, as a self pay client, individual, marital & family therapy sessions. We proudly serve our military veterans and their families as well as all members of our community. Our agency is composed of male and female, highly credentialed, diverse, and experienced staff of LPC's, APC's, Master level counselors, parent aids, and other staff.
(762) 225-9520 View (762) 225-9520
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.