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Julianne Love
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Fridley, MN 55432  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
One of the sweetest things in all the world is the ability to enjoy yourself when you're with others. Imagine your home as a place where family members find it easy to relax and have a good time with each other. Then imagine that nice feeling radiating out to others with whom you come in contact. You find it easy to forget yourself and be comfortable when you talk to other people. These things are possible. I know. It happened to me.
One of the sweetest things in all the world is the ability to enjoy yourself when you're with others. Imagine your home as a place where family members find it easy to relax and have a good time with each other. Then imagine that nice feeling radiating out to others with whom you come in contact. You find it easy to forget yourself and be comfortable when you talk to other people. These things are possible. I know. It happened to me.
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Aria Counseling, Assessment & Mediation Centers
Psychologist, MS, LP
Verified Verified
Fridley, MN 55432
Welcome to Aria Counseling, Assessment & Mediation Centers! We have a number of therapists on staff who are experienced, licensed and able to help. With locations in Fridley and Minneapolis, we are able to accommodate your need to begin working on your area(s) of concern quickly. Our therapists utilize a variety of clinical approaches to best suit your needs and your personality. We provide a warm, safe, comfortable and professional space for individuals, couples and families to work through their issues. We help people with relationships, stress/anxiety, depression, other mood issues, work/professional issues.
Welcome to Aria Counseling, Assessment & Mediation Centers! We have a number of therapists on staff who are experienced, licensed and able to help. With locations in Fridley and Minneapolis, we are able to accommodate your need to begin working on your area(s) of concern quickly. Our therapists utilize a variety of clinical approaches to best suit your needs and your personality. We provide a warm, safe, comfortable and professional space for individuals, couples and families to work through their issues. We help people with relationships, stress/anxiety, depression, other mood issues, work/professional issues.
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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.