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Andrea Dyal Collura
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Managing life experiences and emotions can be difficult. Our daily lives, whether it be work, school or family are opportunities to connect, learn and grow. Do you know how to make the most of these experiences?
Managing life experiences and emotions can be difficult. Our daily lives, whether it be work, school or family are opportunities to connect, learn and grow. Do you know how to make the most of these experiences?
(860) 430-4720 View (860) 430-4720
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Kara Harte
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Currently accepting new clients! Early to Mid Afternoon Availability Only! I am Kara, an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with young adults and couples. My passion lies in fostering healthy relationships and emotional well-being. With a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, I strive to create a safe space where individuals and couples can explore their challenges and discover practical solutions. With years of experience, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate communication issues, conflict resolution issues, and personal growth.
Currently accepting new clients! Early to Mid Afternoon Availability Only! I am Kara, an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with young adults and couples. My passion lies in fostering healthy relationships and emotional well-being. With a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, I strive to create a safe space where individuals and couples can explore their challenges and discover practical solutions. With years of experience, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate communication issues, conflict resolution issues, and personal growth.
(860) 590-8479 View (860) 590-8479
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Glastonbury Family Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
My clinical expertise includes delivering individually tailored evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. Please visit my website at GlastonburyFamilyTherapy.com for more information.
My clinical expertise includes delivering individually tailored evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. Please visit my website at GlastonburyFamilyTherapy.com for more information.
(860) 474-3227 View (860) 474-3227
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Alma Pistov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033
I am a licensed clinical social with 18 plus years of experience helping and empowering children, adolescents, individuals, families, and the aging population overcome everyday stressors and be their best self. I have experience helping clients with trauma, depression, loss and grief, foster care, adoption, special needs challenges, learning disabilities, family conflicts, couple relationships, anxiety, anger management, school issues, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, women issues, aging population challenges and much more.
I am a licensed clinical social with 18 plus years of experience helping and empowering children, adolescents, individuals, families, and the aging population overcome everyday stressors and be their best self. I have experience helping clients with trauma, depression, loss and grief, foster care, adoption, special needs challenges, learning disabilities, family conflicts, couple relationships, anxiety, anger management, school issues, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, women issues, aging population challenges and much more.
(860) 544-2339 View (860) 544-2339
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Carey A Beyor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIT
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
I am currently not accepting new clients. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in their teens and up. I see a variety of clients and really enjoy my work with other helpers such as teachers, other therapists, and medical professionals, as well as many others. Having owned a group practice for 19 years, I have experience and training in several areas. I work really well with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relational issues, co-dependency, parenting, and gender identity issues. And I can honestly say, I still love it!
I am currently not accepting new clients. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in their teens and up. I see a variety of clients and really enjoy my work with other helpers such as teachers, other therapists, and medical professionals, as well as many others. Having owned a group practice for 19 years, I have experience and training in several areas. I work really well with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relational issues, co-dependency, parenting, and gender identity issues. And I can honestly say, I still love it!
(860) 784-7136 View (860) 784-7136
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Emma Henderschedt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033  (Online Only)
Hello there! My name is Emma H. and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I am passionate about providing compassionate, inclusive, and supportive clinical services to people in need. I provide therapy for. those struggling with anxiety, depression, family conflict, and for those looking to overcome experiences of trauma. I provide clinical services to adults, children, and adolescents. Whether you have been in therapy before, or if this is your first time, I am here to listen!
Hello there! My name is Emma H. and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I am passionate about providing compassionate, inclusive, and supportive clinical services to people in need. I provide therapy for. those struggling with anxiety, depression, family conflict, and for those looking to overcome experiences of trauma. I provide clinical services to adults, children, and adolescents. Whether you have been in therapy before, or if this is your first time, I am here to listen!
(475) 471-1312 View (475) 471-1312
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Sheryll Waring
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Each family brings strengths and challenges.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Trauma Specialist. I received a master's degree in counseling with advanced training in Trauma Informed Treatment with Dr. Greenwald. I pride myself on being able to effectively target areas for treatment, devise scientifically-based treatment programs (specifically Applied Behavioral Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and implement the programs to facilitate change and transformation. I enjoy working on behavior modification and with children that have complex behaviors. In addition, I utilize my training in family dynamics and cooperative parenting to help families function and feel better quickly.
Each family brings strengths and challenges.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Trauma Specialist. I received a master's degree in counseling with advanced training in Trauma Informed Treatment with Dr. Greenwald. I pride myself on being able to effectively target areas for treatment, devise scientifically-based treatment programs (specifically Applied Behavioral Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and implement the programs to facilitate change and transformation. I enjoy working on behavior modification and with children that have complex behaviors. In addition, I utilize my training in family dynamics and cooperative parenting to help families function and feel better quickly.
(860) 566-8914 View (860) 566-8914
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Mandy Lynn Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
What keeps you from experiencing joy and love fully and living your life with ease and contentment? As a Marriage and Family Therapist for 12 years providing individual, couples and family therapy I have worked with many people with a variety of needs, and I am ready to take the next steps with you.
Emotional well-being much like physical health is a journey. It is a process that takes both time and effort. What you gain from your effort is entirely up to you, but it helps to have the right support! I believe you are the director of your life’s purpose and your potential for health and wholeness can be limitless! I believe our hurts, our traumas, our personal judgments of ourselves, and the judgments we internalize from others are things that disconnect us from our inner self, and our ability to heal, realize our potential and shine our light fully can be challenging. What holds you back or disconnects you from your inner self?
What keeps you from experiencing joy and love fully and living your life with ease and contentment? As a Marriage and Family Therapist for 12 years providing individual, couples and family therapy I have worked with many people with a variety of needs, and I am ready to take the next steps with you.
Emotional well-being much like physical health is a journey. It is a process that takes both time and effort. What you gain from your effort is entirely up to you, but it helps to have the right support! I believe you are the director of your life’s purpose and your potential for health and wholeness can be limitless! I believe our hurts, our traumas, our personal judgments of ourselves, and the judgments we internalize from others are things that disconnect us from our inner self, and our ability to heal, realize our potential and shine our light fully can be challenging. What holds you back or disconnects you from your inner self?
(860) 590-3193 View (860) 590-3193
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Hasson Stavis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033  (Online Only)
As a Marriage and Family Therapist we will look at issues through the framework of the world you live in, those people who are currently in your life or those who may have impacted you in the past in order to reach goals, break unwanted patterns and set healthy boundaries in your life.
Hello! Welcome to HealThy Soul Clinical Services.@ Hstavislmft@Gmail.Com. A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. People often seek therapy because they have become stuck. They can feel lost or trapped within their relationships, hurt from past traumas or even confused by repetitive unhealthy patterns in their lives. A parent may need help understanding their children and the struggles they may be experiencing.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist we will look at issues through the framework of the world you live in, those people who are currently in your life or those who may have impacted you in the past in order to reach goals, break unwanted patterns and set healthy boundaries in your life.
Hello! Welcome to HealThy Soul Clinical Services.@ Hstavislmft@Gmail.Com. A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. People often seek therapy because they have become stuck. They can feel lost or trapped within their relationships, hurt from past traumas or even confused by repetitive unhealthy patterns in their lives. A parent may need help understanding their children and the struggles they may be experiencing.
(860) 800-3206 View (860) 800-3206
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Christina Salvio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
With over 30 years of experience as a Marriage, Family and Individual Gestalt Psychotherapist, I work to address the root causes of emotional, spiritual and behavioral challenges with supportive, somatic, and empowering methods.
If you are ready to take a courageous step into healing, I am ready to help you. I support individuals, couples and families overcome feelings of incompetence, depression, anxiety and trauma. Our work together will be hard work, but I will help you explore the root causes of your struggles so that you and/or your family members will not continue the same dysfunctional patterns. You will learn new ways to manage life stress and strengthen your relationships. Our work will empower you and help you know yourself in a deeper, more fulfilling way, bringing you more peace, joy and life satisfaction.
With over 30 years of experience as a Marriage, Family and Individual Gestalt Psychotherapist, I work to address the root causes of emotional, spiritual and behavioral challenges with supportive, somatic, and empowering methods.
If you are ready to take a courageous step into healing, I am ready to help you. I support individuals, couples and families overcome feelings of incompetence, depression, anxiety and trauma. Our work together will be hard work, but I will help you explore the root causes of your struggles so that you and/or your family members will not continue the same dysfunctional patterns. You will learn new ways to manage life stress and strengthen your relationships. Our work will empower you and help you know yourself in a deeper, more fulfilling way, bringing you more peace, joy and life satisfaction.
(860) 512-7168 View (860) 512-7168
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Transitions, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033
We are committed to further education in the field to better serve you and your family! Some of our Certifications are: Carey Beyor - Imago Couples Therapy, Jennifer Lusa or Melissa Aiello - EMDR and Kristen Stickles is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Accepting new clients - please e-mail us for the quickest response! :) We are a team of five women who have unique strengths, areas of expertise, and experiences in life. Our focus is on building new skills, mending relationships, and self-care and compassion. The values we have in common are loving what we do, maintaining a positive work environment, and learning from and supporting one another. My hope is this spirit of growth and acceptance gets passed on to you when you come in for counseling! <3
We are committed to further education in the field to better serve you and your family! Some of our Certifications are: Carey Beyor - Imago Couples Therapy, Jennifer Lusa or Melissa Aiello - EMDR and Kristen Stickles is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Accepting new clients - please e-mail us for the quickest response! :) We are a team of five women who have unique strengths, areas of expertise, and experiences in life. Our focus is on building new skills, mending relationships, and self-care and compassion. The values we have in common are loving what we do, maintaining a positive work environment, and learning from and supporting one another. My hope is this spirit of growth and acceptance gets passed on to you when you come in for counseling! <3
(860) 968-0232 View (860) 968-0232
Photo of Barry Lewis, Ph.D., Psychologist in Glastonbury, CT
Barry Lewis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
I'm a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 30 years experience. I see families and individuals of all ages providing a personal, pragmatic and supportive approach in addressing life's difficulties. My philosophy is solution-focused care utilizing a goal-directed approach. I recognize that each individual and family is unique and I attempt to provide the most appropriate services on an individual basis.
I'm a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 30 years experience. I see families and individuals of all ages providing a personal, pragmatic and supportive approach in addressing life's difficulties. My philosophy is solution-focused care utilizing a goal-directed approach. I recognize that each individual and family is unique and I attempt to provide the most appropriate services on an individual basis.
(860) 947-4619 View (860) 947-4619
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Leigh Anne Mehldau, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
With an engaging, dynamic & empathetic approach, I can help you more effectively manage anxiety, depression, trauma issues, or relationship/family conflicts that effect daily functioning. Loss, infertility & parenting a child with a learning/physical impairment can be overwhelming and feel endlessly frustrating for many people. Together, we can work toward healing, thriving, and achieving a higher quality of life. Working toward a healthy life balance is challenging, yet rewarding for my clients with an accepting & interactive approach. If you'd like, my certified emotional support dog, Colby, is available to help too!
With an engaging, dynamic & empathetic approach, I can help you more effectively manage anxiety, depression, trauma issues, or relationship/family conflicts that effect daily functioning. Loss, infertility & parenting a child with a learning/physical impairment can be overwhelming and feel endlessly frustrating for many people. Together, we can work toward healing, thriving, and achieving a higher quality of life. Working toward a healthy life balance is challenging, yet rewarding for my clients with an accepting & interactive approach. If you'd like, my certified emotional support dog, Colby, is available to help too!
(860) 558-9595 View (860) 558-9595
Dr. Kristine Matthews
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
*Not accepting new patients* Dr. Matthews provides initial diagnostic psychiatric evaluations and treatment of preteens and above. She is an expert in Clinical Psychology and treats all psychiatric disorders. Dr. Matthews is dedicated to working collaboratively with primary care physicians and psychiatric providers in the community. She has been practicing for over fifteen years and holds multiple degrees in Clinical Psychology, Forensics, and Criminal Justice. Dr. Matthews specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, Family/Marital Issues and Forensics. She is licensed to practice by the state board.
*Not accepting new patients* Dr. Matthews provides initial diagnostic psychiatric evaluations and treatment of preteens and above. She is an expert in Clinical Psychology and treats all psychiatric disorders. Dr. Matthews is dedicated to working collaboratively with primary care physicians and psychiatric providers in the community. She has been practicing for over fifteen years and holds multiple degrees in Clinical Psychology, Forensics, and Criminal Justice. Dr. Matthews specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, Family/Marital Issues and Forensics. She is licensed to practice by the state board.
(860) 744-5887 View (860) 744-5887
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Ilene Grueneberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I approach each client and family as unique.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. The broad range of developmental challenges invites me to creatively collaborate to address whatever may be impeding the ability to fully engage in and enjoy life. Whether it is a difficult transition, a temporary stressor, a "sensitive" temperament, a current or historic trauma or whatever internal or external disruption, finding ways to optimize how one approaches and copes is my primary focus.
I approach each client and family as unique.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. The broad range of developmental challenges invites me to creatively collaborate to address whatever may be impeding the ability to fully engage in and enjoy life. Whether it is a difficult transition, a temporary stressor, a "sensitive" temperament, a current or historic trauma or whatever internal or external disruption, finding ways to optimize how one approaches and copes is my primary focus.
(959) 207-2387 x13 View (959) 207-2387 x13
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James M Conti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, Certified Imago Workshop Presenter & one of two Certified Gottman Relationship Therapists in CT.
WANT TO HELP YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Come to the GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WORKSHOP! This workshop is for you if: * You want to improve communication in your relationship. *want passion and compassion back * wondering if your relationship can be saved. *solve ongoing topics and "get on the same page" *You simply want to be heard! You will learn to: * Develop effective new communication skills using the "Imago Dialogue". * Resolve conflicts with respect. * Recreate passion and intimacy. * Discover emotional healing and deeper connection in your relationship. * Experience empathy, satisfaction and joyfulness with your partner.
I'm a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Advanced Imago Clinician, Certified Imago Workshop Presenter & one of two Certified Gottman Relationship Therapists in CT.
WANT TO HELP YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Come to the GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WORKSHOP! This workshop is for you if: * You want to improve communication in your relationship. *want passion and compassion back * wondering if your relationship can be saved. *solve ongoing topics and "get on the same page" *You simply want to be heard! You will learn to: * Develop effective new communication skills using the "Imago Dialogue". * Resolve conflicts with respect. * Recreate passion and intimacy. * Discover emotional healing and deeper connection in your relationship. * Experience empathy, satisfaction and joyfulness with your partner.
(860) 484-3916 View (860) 484-3916
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Priscella Wen Si
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033
I am passionate about family work, especially helping teens self-regulate, understand themselves and build connections within families. I endeavor to give young people hope, tools for life, and confidence. I focus on increasing family communication, motivation, and confidence to make changes. I guide the therapy and empower parents to help make the changes.
I am passionate about family work, especially helping teens self-regulate, understand themselves and build connections within families. I endeavor to give young people hope, tools for life, and confidence. I focus on increasing family communication, motivation, and confidence to make changes. I guide the therapy and empower parents to help make the changes.
(860) 775-4446 View (860) 775-4446
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Leesa Sklover
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA-MT, C-IAYT, CRC
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
All Relationships, Family Therapy, Couples therapy-Coaching programs.
I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with counseling and integrative therapies, 27 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life and needs, making you feel understood. Specializing in Family and Couple enhancement. Pregnancy, Prenatal-Postpartum support. Parent, Child, Adult Therapy, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Mental Performance, Creative Guidance. Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), Hospitals, Crisis Work-First Responders. People seeking counseling are often in transitional life stages. Turn doubt and anxiety around. It's a pleasure looking at life and relationships, with the right person.
All Relationships, Family Therapy, Couples therapy-Coaching programs.
I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with counseling and integrative therapies, 27 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life and needs, making you feel understood. Specializing in Family and Couple enhancement. Pregnancy, Prenatal-Postpartum support. Parent, Child, Adult Therapy, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Mental Performance, Creative Guidance. Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), Hospitals, Crisis Work-First Responders. People seeking counseling are often in transitional life stages. Turn doubt and anxiety around. It's a pleasure looking at life and relationships, with the right person.
(203) 872-9525 View (203) 872-9525
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Theresa Piotrowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Being a Marital & Family Therapist, and coming from a large family myself, I am familiar with the complex and often challenging dynamics that families have. Want those holidays to be more pleasant? I get it. I want to help people to improve their relationships by guiding them to a clearer understanding and acceptance of themselves and others. My experiences with grief and loss have made me well aware of the challenges these present when we lose someone we love. I welcome and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. Humor plays a large role in both my practice and life.
Being a Marital & Family Therapist, and coming from a large family myself, I am familiar with the complex and often challenging dynamics that families have. Want those holidays to be more pleasant? I get it. I want to help people to improve their relationships by guiding them to a clearer understanding and acceptance of themselves and others. My experiences with grief and loss have made me well aware of the challenges these present when we lose someone we love. I welcome and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. Humor plays a large role in both my practice and life.
(860) 786-4059 View (860) 786-4059
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Joel Becker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Family involvement often occurs.
A substantial subgroup recovering from COVID-19 are experiencing cognitive and/or Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the infection. I am providing screening and assessment of such symptoms. I am also working with the treatment of individuals recovering from COVID-19 providing Behavioral Medicine services. Panic attacks and overwhelming Anxiety including, Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms, PTSD, and Phobias have been observed. Alterations in mental status, decreased attention, focus, and cognitive fatigue are some of the neurocognitive symptoms worked with. The latest research and Best Practice Treatments are utilized.
Family involvement often occurs.
A substantial subgroup recovering from COVID-19 are experiencing cognitive and/or Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the infection. I am providing screening and assessment of such symptoms. I am also working with the treatment of individuals recovering from COVID-19 providing Behavioral Medicine services. Panic attacks and overwhelming Anxiety including, Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms, PTSD, and Phobias have been observed. Alterations in mental status, decreased attention, focus, and cognitive fatigue are some of the neurocognitive symptoms worked with. The latest research and Best Practice Treatments are utilized.
(888) 674-5845 View (888) 674-5845

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.