Family Therapy in Alpharetta, GA

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Dr. William L. Buchanan
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30005
I am also a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations. I conduct state-of-the-art assessments for ADHD, Learning Disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia), depression, anxiety, TBI, PTSD, OCD, ODD, autism, neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders, personality disorders, etc. Two of the objective assessment tools I use for assessing attention and concentration are the TOVA and the Qb Test. I can assess the effects of medication to treat ADHD, assessing attention off medication vs. assessing attention on medication. I can work with your physician to tritrate the dose.
I am also a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations. I conduct state-of-the-art assessments for ADHD, Learning Disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia), depression, anxiety, TBI, PTSD, OCD, ODD, autism, neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders, personality disorders, etc. Two of the objective assessment tools I use for assessing attention and concentration are the TOVA and the Qb Test. I can assess the effects of medication to treat ADHD, assessing attention off medication vs. assessing attention on medication. I can work with your physician to tritrate the dose.
(678) 929-1306 View (678) 929-1306
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Urban Gathering Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAMHC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi-Oh ! Welcome to Urban Gathering where here we support you in navigating Men's issues ! We help you execute clear concise communication within yourself and with those around you to show up and own your space. We work with leaders in providing a space to unload and process in support of their work, Military veterans and acclimating to career or family life , the neurodivergent and strategies for increasing executive function abilities , and those impacted from trauma or currently suffering from PTSD.
Hi-Oh ! Welcome to Urban Gathering where here we support you in navigating Men's issues ! We help you execute clear concise communication within yourself and with those around you to show up and own your space. We work with leaders in providing a space to unload and process in support of their work, Military veterans and acclimating to career or family life , the neurodivergent and strategies for increasing executive function abilities , and those impacted from trauma or currently suffering from PTSD.
(678) 972-1834 View (678) 972-1834
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JTL Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Welcome to the first step of the rest of your life. Deciding to begin your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to grow, succeed, and explore the things that you have been struggling with. This could be feelings of anxiety, trauma, communication issues, difficulty establishing boundaries, toxic relationships with family or friends, or a major change in your life that has left you feeling “what do I do now?” Our work together will include identifying triggers and patterns of behavior, as well as recognizing roadblocks and reframing negative thoughts.
Welcome to the first step of the rest of your life. Deciding to begin your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to grow, succeed, and explore the things that you have been struggling with. This could be feelings of anxiety, trauma, communication issues, difficulty establishing boundaries, toxic relationships with family or friends, or a major change in your life that has left you feeling “what do I do now?” Our work together will include identifying triggers and patterns of behavior, as well as recognizing roadblocks and reframing negative thoughts.
(678) 661-6035 View (678) 661-6035
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Michael Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30004
I am a person-centered therapist, which means that my focus is helping clients realize their full potential. I've been a professional counselor for more than eight years, and I've worked with people who had issues like depression, anxiety, family problems, ADHD, anger management, emotional abuse, and trauma. I am a compassionate person. I believe in treating everyone the way I would like to be treated, with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. My counseling approach is eclectic therapy. Eclectic therapy draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques to find the best fit for clients’ needs.
I am a person-centered therapist, which means that my focus is helping clients realize their full potential. I've been a professional counselor for more than eight years, and I've worked with people who had issues like depression, anxiety, family problems, ADHD, anger management, emotional abuse, and trauma. I am a compassionate person. I believe in treating everyone the way I would like to be treated, with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. My counseling approach is eclectic therapy. Eclectic therapy draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques to find the best fit for clients’ needs.
(678) 679-6503 View (678) 679-6503
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Crystal Favre
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/family work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/family work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
(470) 336-3871 View (470) 336-3871
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Lyla Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I incorporate modalities like ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic theory, narrative therapy, family systems, IFS, CPT, and attachment work into my therapeutic toolkit.
I want to applaud you for taking a step towards healing, growth, and discovery of self. I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker that weaves creativity, an integrative approach to therapeutic modalities, and, most importantly, compassion, into my therapeutic practice. My mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey, fostering comfort, safety, and acceptance.
I incorporate modalities like ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic theory, narrative therapy, family systems, IFS, CPT, and attachment work into my therapeutic toolkit.
I want to applaud you for taking a step towards healing, growth, and discovery of self. I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker that weaves creativity, an integrative approach to therapeutic modalities, and, most importantly, compassion, into my therapeutic practice. My mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey, fostering comfort, safety, and acceptance.
(470) 634-8811 View (470) 634-8811
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Camille Scent
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Life is challenging. We all face times when unwanted or simply unexpected experiences cause us to feel desperate, overwhelmed and alone. A relationship that was a source of support suddenly becomes a source of stress. A loved one becomes ill. A job is lost. A parent dies. A child is born. Our "nest" becomes empty. Memories and fears haunt us. Anxiety and depression interfere with enjoying life. The counseling services I offer can help you to improve your relationships, create healthy family dynamics and make changes that make life better.
Life is challenging. We all face times when unwanted or simply unexpected experiences cause us to feel desperate, overwhelmed and alone. A relationship that was a source of support suddenly becomes a source of stress. A loved one becomes ill. A job is lost. A parent dies. A child is born. Our "nest" becomes empty. Memories and fears haunt us. Anxiety and depression interfere with enjoying life. The counseling services I offer can help you to improve your relationships, create healthy family dynamics and make changes that make life better.
(678) 647-1540 View (678) 647-1540
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Kathleen W Shack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30005
I specialize in counseling with couples and families through their life journey. Whether you are a new couple looking for tools to build a solid foundation or a couple in crisis looking for a life raft, I am here for you. I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. There are many stages a family goes through in their journey from being a pre-marital couple through retirement and beyond. I am equipped to guide you through these transitions. If your family is transitioning through divorce or are a newly blended family, I help all family members heal while finding balance and harmony within the new family structure.
I specialize in counseling with couples and families through their life journey. Whether you are a new couple looking for tools to build a solid foundation or a couple in crisis looking for a life raft, I am here for you. I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. There are many stages a family goes through in their journey from being a pre-marital couple through retirement and beyond. I am equipped to guide you through these transitions. If your family is transitioning through divorce or are a newly blended family, I help all family members heal while finding balance and harmony within the new family structure.
(678) 667-8605 View (678) 667-8605
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Sean Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
I want you to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life’s terms, and to find meaning & purpose in work, family, friendships, spirituality, and all other life areas.
Do you want to be listened to without criticism, judgment, or feelings of rejection? Most people do! But do you desire something more? When most people enter therapy, what they often truly desire is change. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are seeking while enjoying the process as much as possible. Simply said, I don’t believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe even a deep breath) to reach out and see how I can help.
I want you to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life’s terms, and to find meaning & purpose in work, family, friendships, spirituality, and all other life areas.
Do you want to be listened to without criticism, judgment, or feelings of rejection? Most people do! But do you desire something more? When most people enter therapy, what they often truly desire is change. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are seeking while enjoying the process as much as possible. Simply said, I don’t believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe even a deep breath) to reach out and see how I can help.
(404) 795-4436 View (404) 795-4436
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Tatiana Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
My experience is extensive in the areas of mood, emotional regulation, trauma, ADHD/ASD/, executive functioning, addictions, co-dependency, and adolescent challenges. I address mind, body, family systems, vocation, academics, hobbies and spirituality simultaneously. A Christian perspective can be integrated upon request. I am client-centered and develop a series of interventions that are challenging without being shaming. I have 26 years of experience sharing hope, humor (I often laugh with my client's in session) and professionalism. References from physicians, schools or other professionals area available per request.
My experience is extensive in the areas of mood, emotional regulation, trauma, ADHD/ASD/, executive functioning, addictions, co-dependency, and adolescent challenges. I address mind, body, family systems, vocation, academics, hobbies and spirituality simultaneously. A Christian perspective can be integrated upon request. I am client-centered and develop a series of interventions that are challenging without being shaming. I have 26 years of experience sharing hope, humor (I often laugh with my client's in session) and professionalism. References from physicians, schools or other professionals area available per request.
(770) 284-3764 View (770) 284-3764
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Jennifer Holz Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years of experience, my practice specializes in patients with Trauma/PTSD, anxiety disorders, addiction and couples therapy.
“Is past trauma taking over your life? Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed by intense levels of distress?" Within 2–7 sessions, negative images, sensations and symptoms can be reduced allowing you to obtain immediate relief from the silent suffering you’ve been enduring. You’ll be treated professionally with compassion and empathy on your journey to wellbeing. I also specialize in working with Addiction and am the Clinical Director for Emerge Healing Center, a substance abuse and trauma focused intensive outpatient program. At the center of my specialities, I focus on working with couples and use a Gottman and EFT approach.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years of experience, my practice specializes in patients with Trauma/PTSD, anxiety disorders, addiction and couples therapy.
“Is past trauma taking over your life? Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed by intense levels of distress?" Within 2–7 sessions, negative images, sensations and symptoms can be reduced allowing you to obtain immediate relief from the silent suffering you’ve been enduring. You’ll be treated professionally with compassion and empathy on your journey to wellbeing. I also specialize in working with Addiction and am the Clinical Director for Emerge Healing Center, a substance abuse and trauma focused intensive outpatient program. At the center of my specialities, I focus on working with couples and use a Gottman and EFT approach.
(678) 325-4921 View (678) 325-4921
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Brittany Byrd Hagy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
I want you to know that you are not alone; there is hope for you and your family, and things can get better! If you are ready to start, or want to learn more about what the counseling process looks like, please reach out :) You are brave to take this step towards healing!.
Hello and welcome! I'm passionate about helping children and their families restore and rebuild the peace they’ve lost in their lives. I believe humans are designed to be intimately connected with others in loving and secure relationships. Therefore, when that connection and safety becomes absent or broken due to the difficulties of “life,” emotional pain and behavioral issues often arise that are difficult to navigate alone. My focus is on providing individuals (ages 3-25) with the tools they need to overcome their inner struggles, navigate the challenges of life, and develop resiliency for their future.
I want you to know that you are not alone; there is hope for you and your family, and things can get better! If you are ready to start, or want to learn more about what the counseling process looks like, please reach out :) You are brave to take this step towards healing!.
Hello and welcome! I'm passionate about helping children and their families restore and rebuild the peace they’ve lost in their lives. I believe humans are designed to be intimately connected with others in loving and secure relationships. Therefore, when that connection and safety becomes absent or broken due to the difficulties of “life,” emotional pain and behavioral issues often arise that are difficult to navigate alone. My focus is on providing individuals (ages 3-25) with the tools they need to overcome their inner struggles, navigate the challenges of life, and develop resiliency for their future.
(678) 515-5628 View (678) 515-5628
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Alice Carpenter Bentley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I have extensive experience working with both individual and couples/family counseling in addition to leading groups.
Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Finding or reaching out to a therapist for the first time can be intimidating, but I'm not. I'm honored to be able to work with you and I have a genuine desire to help. I have a primarily psychoanalytic orientation, although I use other therapeutic methods and techniques as needed. I work with family of origin issues, trauma, depression and anxiety, adjustment issues, addiction and relapse (post-rehab), PTSD, and with family of narcissists or those with borderline personality disorder. I welcome the chance to get to know you and talk to you about your goals.
I have extensive experience working with both individual and couples/family counseling in addition to leading groups.
Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Finding or reaching out to a therapist for the first time can be intimidating, but I'm not. I'm honored to be able to work with you and I have a genuine desire to help. I have a primarily psychoanalytic orientation, although I use other therapeutic methods and techniques as needed. I work with family of origin issues, trauma, depression and anxiety, adjustment issues, addiction and relapse (post-rehab), PTSD, and with family of narcissists or those with borderline personality disorder. I welcome the chance to get to know you and talk to you about your goals.
(678) 679-6716 View (678) 679-6716
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Kara Z McDaniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
With specialized education and training in Marriage and Family Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Medical Family Therapy, Mediation, and Online Therapy, I provide therapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
Over the past 20 years, I have had the amazing opportunity of doing what I am most passionate about which is helping, supporting, and guiding clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives in addition to celebrating with them during times of great progress and success. While creating an environment that is filled with safety, acceptance, empathy, genuineness, compassion, and humor, I am committed to walking beside you through your life's journey. Don't delay in taking the next step in Discovering Your Unique Journey In Life!
With specialized education and training in Marriage and Family Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Medical Family Therapy, Mediation, and Online Therapy, I provide therapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
Over the past 20 years, I have had the amazing opportunity of doing what I am most passionate about which is helping, supporting, and guiding clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives in addition to celebrating with them during times of great progress and success. While creating an environment that is filled with safety, acceptance, empathy, genuineness, compassion, and humor, I am committed to walking beside you through your life's journey. Don't delay in taking the next step in Discovering Your Unique Journey In Life!
(678) 394-3335 View (678) 394-3335
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Bob Montes
Psychologist, PhD, BCN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Unique to my approach, I offer simple and practical solutions toward resolving communication and conflict problems between family members.
Many in today's world are looking for answers to difficult questions. They want to know how to handle the problems they face within their marriages and with their children. Marriages are falling apart because couples lack the skill to communicate their deepest needs. Parents and their children fall into a similar trap and are losing their connections to one another. If you are angry and worried about your future and are losing hope, I urge you to seek help. I offer help from a Christian perspective in marriage and parenting.
Unique to my approach, I offer simple and practical solutions toward resolving communication and conflict problems between family members.
Many in today's world are looking for answers to difficult questions. They want to know how to handle the problems they face within their marriages and with their children. Marriages are falling apart because couples lack the skill to communicate their deepest needs. Parents and their children fall into a similar trap and are losing their connections to one another. If you are angry and worried about your future and are losing hope, I urge you to seek help. I offer help from a Christian perspective in marriage and parenting.
(678) 619-5774 View (678) 619-5774
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Elaine Wilco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families heal relationships and forge new and stronger connections. I'll help you improve communication, reduce conflict, and increase intimacy. I work with couples to understand what divides them, re-discover what brought them together in the first place, and make real and lasting changes in their relationship, including resolving sexual issues. I help parents to learn better ways to parent their children to create a happier, more peaceful family environment. I work with adult families to resolve extended family problems and air long-standing issues.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families heal relationships and forge new and stronger connections. I'll help you improve communication, reduce conflict, and increase intimacy. I work with couples to understand what divides them, re-discover what brought them together in the first place, and make real and lasting changes in their relationship, including resolving sexual issues. I help parents to learn better ways to parent their children to create a happier, more peaceful family environment. I work with adult families to resolve extended family problems and air long-standing issues.
(678) 680-8941 View (678) 680-8941
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The Holistic Coalition
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMSW
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022  (Online Only)
We offer individual, family, and couples therapeutic counseling, as well as, holistic wellness consulting.
If you are ready to establish life-changing habits to help cope with any of life’s various obstacles, your journey starts here! Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or a stressful change in your life, we strive to bring clarity and peace of mind. Our goal is to provide you with tools and skills to bring balance to any imbalanced areas in your life. We believe in order to treat a person effectively you need to consider their circumstances holistically.
We offer individual, family, and couples therapeutic counseling, as well as, holistic wellness consulting.
If you are ready to establish life-changing habits to help cope with any of life’s various obstacles, your journey starts here! Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or a stressful change in your life, we strive to bring clarity and peace of mind. Our goal is to provide you with tools and skills to bring balance to any imbalanced areas in your life. We believe in order to treat a person effectively you need to consider their circumstances holistically.
(470) 999-6731 View (470) 999-6731
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John P Schreitmueller
PCC, BC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30005
My private concierge practice focuses on business owners and partners, family enterprise leadership and significantly compensated professionals. Most are addressing junctures, challenges, transitions and opportunities in their business, professional or personal lives, and are striving to achieve specific and authentic goals.
My private concierge practice focuses on business owners and partners, family enterprise leadership and significantly compensated professionals. Most are addressing junctures, challenges, transitions and opportunities in their business, professional or personal lives, and are striving to achieve specific and authentic goals.
(770) 285-5096 View (770) 285-5096
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Herani Argoe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Waitlist for new clients
I am EMDR trained and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 trained.
Taking the first step to counseling is not an easy one. I am glad you are here! It truly brings me so much joy to walk alongside clients and their families as they work towards healing, freedom, and personal growth. My goal is to build a caring, nonjudgmental environment to ensure that everyone who enters my office feels accepted and safe.
I am EMDR trained and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 trained.
Taking the first step to counseling is not an easy one. I am glad you are here! It truly brings me so much joy to walk alongside clients and their families as they work towards healing, freedom, and personal growth. My goal is to build a caring, nonjudgmental environment to ensure that everyone who enters my office feels accepted and safe.
(770) 874-0803 View (770) 874-0803
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Suzanne Bartholomew Mahaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
My approach is family systems oriented, including the use of integrative techniques such as play Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and experiential to guide children and families in achieving their goals.
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, depression, anxiety, attention issues, anger management or just plain getting along with others? Are you feeling like your parenting is no longer working? You are about to take that important and scary first step in reaching out for help, and I would be honored to guide you on this journey.
My approach is family systems oriented, including the use of integrative techniques such as play Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and experiential to guide children and families in achieving their goals.
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, depression, anxiety, attention issues, anger management or just plain getting along with others? Are you feeling like your parenting is no longer working? You are about to take that important and scary first step in reaching out for help, and I would be honored to guide you on this journey.
(678) 883-7687 View (678) 883-7687
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.