Family Therapy in Dacula, GA

Photo of Sineca R Muhammad, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Sineca R Muhammad
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019  (Online Only)
I have worked with teens and adults individually as well as family counseling.
Relationship building is a very important aspect of life. Just as life has its ups and downs, so do relationships. I work with individuals on understanding their attributes to their relationships. My areas of focuses are peer relationships, pre-marital and marital counseling.
I have worked with teens and adults individually as well as family counseling.
Relationship building is a very important aspect of life. Just as life has its ups and downs, so do relationships. I work with individuals on understanding their attributes to their relationships. My areas of focuses are peer relationships, pre-marital and marital counseling.
(678) 589-4908 View (678) 589-4908
Photo of Teresa Colman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Teresa Colman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019  (Online Only)
I offer individual and family therapy.
Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.
I offer individual and family therapy.
Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.
(404) 975-2955 View (404) 975-2955
Photo of Linh My Lam, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Linh My Lam
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019  (Online Only)
I work primarily from a family systems approach, so be prepared to join in most of our sessions for your child or explore some of the family patterns you learned growing up for yourself.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience treating children, adolescents and families. My areas of focus are family conflict, mood disorders, and identity development/ life transitions. I believe that we all go through periods in our lives where things are difficult and life is not what we expected. As your therapist, I hope to help you through this difficult time so that you can live your best life.
I work primarily from a family systems approach, so be prepared to join in most of our sessions for your child or explore some of the family patterns you learned growing up for yourself.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience treating children, adolescents and families. My areas of focus are family conflict, mood disorders, and identity development/ life transitions. I believe that we all go through periods in our lives where things are difficult and life is not what we expected. As your therapist, I hope to help you through this difficult time so that you can live your best life.
(678) 582-8501 View (678) 582-8501
Photo of Michele Ruiz, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Michele Ruiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
(470) 719-4762 View (470) 719-4762
Photo of Danielle Cesar, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Danielle Cesar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019  (Online Only)
Danielle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC, LMFT) with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She has experience helping clients with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. She believes that you are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Danielle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC, LMFT) with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She has experience helping clients with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. She believes that you are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
(470) 660-5057 View (470) 660-5057
Photo of Rhonda Baker, Marriage & Family Therapist in Dacula, GA
Rhonda Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019  (Online Only)
During sessions, parents and teens move through the turbulence with a goal of building confidence in the family unit, and helping the teen grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
It's exciting for me to work with individuals and couples who allow themselves to be aware of the power in this journey. I consider it a great privilege to assist in the rebuilding or expansion of love relationships. Whether it's a renaissance of self or a couple redefining and crafting deeper connections, answers to how successful relationships occur is no longer guesswork. Having a specialization in relationships, I deliver a practical, interactive, and highly effective approach that will expand your skill set across several dimensions. It is holistic and will enhance relationships in all aspects of your life.
During sessions, parents and teens move through the turbulence with a goal of building confidence in the family unit, and helping the teen grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
It's exciting for me to work with individuals and couples who allow themselves to be aware of the power in this journey. I consider it a great privilege to assist in the rebuilding or expansion of love relationships. Whether it's a renaissance of self or a couple redefining and crafting deeper connections, answers to how successful relationships occur is no longer guesswork. Having a specialization in relationships, I deliver a practical, interactive, and highly effective approach that will expand your skill set across several dimensions. It is holistic and will enhance relationships in all aspects of your life.
(404) 738-5894 View (404) 738-5894
Photo of Natalie Camille May in Dacula, GA
Natalie Camille May
MSW, ST
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
Greetings, I hope this finds you well. I'd greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you and your family with exploring and processing coping techniques that will enhance effectively communicating your feelings thoughts and wants in a healthier manner. PLEASE NOTE: Currently rendering therapeutic services via telehealth/ Zoom
Greetings, I hope this finds you well. I'd greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you and your family with exploring and processing coping techniques that will enhance effectively communicating your feelings thoughts and wants in a healthier manner. PLEASE NOTE: Currently rendering therapeutic services via telehealth/ Zoom
(774) 260-6956 View (774) 260-6956
Photo of Nancy V Brown in Dacula, GA
Nancy V Brown
MA, CPS-MH, PLC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
I have many years of experience working with teens & adults who struggle with feeling stuck, trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce, eating disorders, sexual abuse, child abuse, Incest, family conflict, addiction, grief, pregnancy loss, suicide loss survivor, parenting concerns, blended families, forgiveness, relationship issues, infidelity, spiritual warfare.
Hablo español! I'm a mental health professional & life coach. TF-CBT trained, delivering psycho education. Religion is not imposed on anyone unless asked, I meet my clients where they are & provide a safe empathetic space free from judgment. I wrote a recovery book in 2017 called "My Costa Rican Humming Bird Sings, Breaking The Bondage And Answering The Call" to help people through their recovery & healing journey. I offer online & in person sessions as well as consulting, staff trainings for corporations in diversity/inclusion, near death experiences, suicide/mental health support & helping them walk through their healing.
I have many years of experience working with teens & adults who struggle with feeling stuck, trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce, eating disorders, sexual abuse, child abuse, Incest, family conflict, addiction, grief, pregnancy loss, suicide loss survivor, parenting concerns, blended families, forgiveness, relationship issues, infidelity, spiritual warfare.
Hablo español! I'm a mental health professional & life coach. TF-CBT trained, delivering psycho education. Religion is not imposed on anyone unless asked, I meet my clients where they are & provide a safe empathetic space free from judgment. I wrote a recovery book in 2017 called "My Costa Rican Humming Bird Sings, Breaking The Bondage And Answering The Call" to help people through their recovery & healing journey. I offer online & in person sessions as well as consulting, staff trainings for corporations in diversity/inclusion, near death experiences, suicide/mental health support & helping them walk through their healing.
(678) 607-8662 View (678) 607-8662
Photo of Conisha Hill, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Conisha Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
Are you in a period of transition or stagnation in life? Struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, finding joy or constantly feeling that you have no motivation? I have worked with people transitioning in life such as a new job, marriage, blended families, homelessness, and the symptoms they manifest as including anxiety and depression, addiction and much more. I have been providing individual and family counseling independently for 6 years. I received my bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics which has given me a wealth of knowledge in how your eating habits can also affect your mental well-being.
Are you in a period of transition or stagnation in life? Struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, finding joy or constantly feeling that you have no motivation? I have worked with people transitioning in life such as a new job, marriage, blended families, homelessness, and the symptoms they manifest as including anxiety and depression, addiction and much more. I have been providing individual and family counseling independently for 6 years. I received my bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics which has given me a wealth of knowledge in how your eating habits can also affect your mental well-being.
(678) 582-2175 View (678) 582-2175
Photo of Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
(678) 506-2480 View (678) 506-2480
Photo of Jessica Cumbie, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Dacula, GA
Jessica Cumbie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019  (Online Only)
I have worked with clients to address such issues as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, weight management issues, body image issues, family discourse,anger management, stress management, trauma, and grief and loss.
Hi. My name is Jessica Cumbie. I have been enthusiastically counseling both adolescents and adults for over 10 years. I use the term "enthusiastically," because I am passionate about my job, and working with clients. I continuously keep a positive outlook when I work with clients, believing without a doubt that with the proper tools and support, treatment objectives and goals can be met. I graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2005. I have worked in the USA and abroad. One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is my ability to provide counseling services to diverse populations.
I have worked with clients to address such issues as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, weight management issues, body image issues, family discourse,anger management, stress management, trauma, and grief and loss.
Hi. My name is Jessica Cumbie. I have been enthusiastically counseling both adolescents and adults for over 10 years. I use the term "enthusiastically," because I am passionate about my job, and working with clients. I continuously keep a positive outlook when I work with clients, believing without a doubt that with the proper tools and support, treatment objectives and goals can be met. I graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2005. I have worked in the USA and abroad. One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is my ability to provide counseling services to diverse populations.
(770) 999-0890 View (770) 999-0890
Photo of Dr. Thelma E Francis, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Dr. Thelma E Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, CHT
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
Marital, interpersonal issues, family discord, relational, and parenting issues.
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
Marital, interpersonal issues, family discord, relational, and parenting issues.
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
(678) 561-5856 View (678) 561-5856
Photo of Cathy Arrington, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Cathy Arrington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT, NCC, CPCS, MACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019
My specialties include marriage, couples, children, teens, grief, depression, aging, career, families with a disabled family member, as well as domestic violence.
You are courageous and willing to make a positive change! I specialize in working with couples, children, adolescents, and families. We may combine many treatment methods, including solutions and balancing of social, spiritual, environmental, and physical aspects of functioning. By developing specific treatment goals, we have a greater chance of successful outcomes. Also, I'm a Sondermind Provider for additional resources!
My specialties include marriage, couples, children, teens, grief, depression, aging, career, families with a disabled family member, as well as domestic violence.
You are courageous and willing to make a positive change! I specialize in working with couples, children, adolescents, and families. We may combine many treatment methods, including solutions and balancing of social, spiritual, environmental, and physical aspects of functioning. By developing specific treatment goals, we have a greater chance of successful outcomes. Also, I'm a Sondermind Provider for additional resources!
(678) 304-8533 View (678) 304-8533
Photo of Carolyn Starks, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Carolyn Starks
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
My specialty areas are family and couples counseling, affair recovery, parenting, divorce recovery, academic and career coaching.
I can help with the unpredictable aspects of life that can cause pain and create major distractions along the way to goal fulfillment. I use a multidisciplinary approach to determine the best approach to Elevate Your Life. Psychotherapy will provide the intensity and depth to overcome grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, marital conflict, transitional difficulties, and other symptomatic barriers to achieving your goals. Coaching will enable you to tap into your hidden potential and reclaim deferred dreams that can elevate your relationships, career, academic success, health, and wellness.
My specialty areas are family and couples counseling, affair recovery, parenting, divorce recovery, academic and career coaching.
I can help with the unpredictable aspects of life that can cause pain and create major distractions along the way to goal fulfillment. I use a multidisciplinary approach to determine the best approach to Elevate Your Life. Psychotherapy will provide the intensity and depth to overcome grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, marital conflict, transitional difficulties, and other symptomatic barriers to achieving your goals. Coaching will enable you to tap into your hidden potential and reclaim deferred dreams that can elevate your relationships, career, academic success, health, and wellness.
(678) 723-4177 View (678) 723-4177
Photo of Louvenia Alford Lawson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Louvenia Alford Lawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
We don't choose our family and we don't always have the coping skills or tools needed to manage the stressors of life.
Dr. Louvenia Lawson has 10+ years working as a Professional Counselor. She enjoys working with individuals who have experienced trauma. She also enjoys working with all ages and is open to working with all ethnic groups. Dr. Lawson specializes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief. She enjoys working with people to help improve their quality of life. Dr. Lawson prides herself on being able to build rapport with clients and meet them where they are.
We don't choose our family and we don't always have the coping skills or tools needed to manage the stressors of life.
Dr. Louvenia Lawson has 10+ years working as a Professional Counselor. She enjoys working with individuals who have experienced trauma. She also enjoys working with all ages and is open to working with all ethnic groups. Dr. Lawson specializes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief. She enjoys working with people to help improve their quality of life. Dr. Lawson prides herself on being able to build rapport with clients and meet them where they are.
(678) 841-8169 View (678) 841-8169
Photo of Sara Lopez-Viquez in Dacula, GA
Sara Lopez-Viquez
LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019
My other specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, interpersonal conflict, social skills training, parenting concerns, new mothers and their infants, life transitions, attachment issues, family conflict, relationships and marriage, abuse, spirituality, and multicultural concerns.
I have a passion for supporting children and families in addressing trauma as early in life as possible, including working with young mothers and their infants, and at the source, which in some cases is imprinted in intergenerational practices and narratives. I also help adults identify childhood trauma causing them to feel stuck and struggle in their relationships and attachments. I enjoy coaching parents and caregivers to develop and enhance the emotional connection with their children. I support people in reducing distress and improving relationships by improving interpersonal skills and social functioning.
My other specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, interpersonal conflict, social skills training, parenting concerns, new mothers and their infants, life transitions, attachment issues, family conflict, relationships and marriage, abuse, spirituality, and multicultural concerns.
I have a passion for supporting children and families in addressing trauma as early in life as possible, including working with young mothers and their infants, and at the source, which in some cases is imprinted in intergenerational practices and narratives. I also help adults identify childhood trauma causing them to feel stuck and struggle in their relationships and attachments. I enjoy coaching parents and caregivers to develop and enhance the emotional connection with their children. I support people in reducing distress and improving relationships by improving interpersonal skills and social functioning.
(470) 465-9024 View (470) 465-9024
Photo of Story of Your Life Counseling Services LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Story of Your Life Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, CMAC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019  (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients who are navigating family conflicts, addiction, grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Do you find it difficult to cope with life challenges? Are you feeling overwhelmed and experiencing self doubt?
I have experience working with clients who are navigating family conflicts, addiction, grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Do you find it difficult to cope with life challenges? Are you feeling overwhelmed and experiencing self doubt?
(470) 552-6134 View (470) 552-6134
Photo of Christ Yada Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Pastoral Counselor in Dacula, GA
Christ Yada Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC, BCCC, CTPC, CSAP
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019  (Online Only)
I am Dr. Lovette Ego: A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified Death & Grief Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner, Marriage & Family Counselor, and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. Family means the world to me, therefore I love working with families, Integrated families, and married couples on various issues such as infidelity, depression, grief, and emotional issues. Experience includes family issues - depression, grief, families with alcohol and substance abuse issues, Co-dependency, Anger management - adolescents, and women's issues. My online space is HIPAA compliant. We do not accept Insurance.
I am Dr. Lovette Ego: A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified Death & Grief Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Practitioner, Marriage & Family Counselor, and a Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor. Family means the world to me, therefore I love working with families, Integrated families, and married couples on various issues such as infidelity, depression, grief, and emotional issues. Experience includes family issues - depression, grief, families with alcohol and substance abuse issues, Co-dependency, Anger management - adolescents, and women's issues. My online space is HIPAA compliant. We do not accept Insurance.
(678) 831-7050 View (678) 831-7050
Photo of Janet W. Beasley, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Janet W. Beasley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
I am EMDR certified and trained and can also utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive interweave, and several additional evidence based strategies within EMDR.
Using a client-centered approach in an accepting and caring environment, I enjoy working with those who experience issues from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, and life transitional issues, such as marriage, separation, and divorce. You and I will work together to develop your individual goals to reach your greatest potential of well-being. I utilize the most current evidence based treatments in my practice to promote healing of the body and mind. I would love to meet with you to see if I would be a good fit for your needs!
I am EMDR certified and trained and can also utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive interweave, and several additional evidence based strategies within EMDR.
Using a client-centered approach in an accepting and caring environment, I enjoy working with those who experience issues from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, and life transitional issues, such as marriage, separation, and divorce. You and I will work together to develop your individual goals to reach your greatest potential of well-being. I utilize the most current evidence based treatments in my practice to promote healing of the body and mind. I would love to meet with you to see if I would be a good fit for your needs!
(678) 582-8707 View (678) 582-8707
Photo of Positive Influences Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor in Dacula, GA
Positive Influences Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019
I specialize in working with teens, adults and families that are looking to overcome anxieties, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship and family issues.
Congratulation on taking the first step in seeking positive changes in your life. Whether you are an adult that is dealing with past hurt that is causing you pain, or your present life feels unmanageable, a young adult having difficulty finding your way, or a teen struggling to manage your emotions, there is hope.
I specialize in working with teens, adults and families that are looking to overcome anxieties, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship and family issues.
Congratulation on taking the first step in seeking positive changes in your life. Whether you are an adult that is dealing with past hurt that is causing you pain, or your present life feels unmanageable, a young adult having difficulty finding your way, or a teen struggling to manage your emotions, there is hope.
(470) 203-8096 View (470) 203-8096
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.