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Ron L Jordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMFT
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074
I have training and experience in Solution Focused Counseling, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral, Internal Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing.
MY GOAL FOR HELPING YOU IS SIMPLE. I want to help you feel more in control and better about yourself, your relationships and your overall life. I see clients through teletherapy and in-person. I am confident that I can help you to find the solutions you want one step at a time. Counseling can be one of the best "investments" that you will ever make. If you have never been for counseling before or if you are dealing with some issues that feel overwhelming or even frightening, you can count on me to help you to feel more comfortable facing them.
I have training and experience in Solution Focused Counseling, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral, Internal Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing.
MY GOAL FOR HELPING YOU IS SIMPLE. I want to help you feel more in control and better about yourself, your relationships and your overall life. I see clients through teletherapy and in-person. I am confident that I can help you to find the solutions you want one step at a time. Counseling can be one of the best "investments" that you will ever make. If you have never been for counseling before or if you are dealing with some issues that feel overwhelming or even frightening, you can count on me to help you to feel more comfortable facing them.
(847) 752-0515 View (847) 752-0515
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Rossana Woldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
My treatment interests include: trauma resolution, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, parenting difficulties, self-esteem issues, stress management and managing complex family issues.
I believe in providing a safe, compassionate and non­judgemental environment that allows clients to use their own strengths and insights to create positive and meaningful growth in their lives. Everyone has the ability to change painful experiences into resilience. Sometimes, we just need a helping hand to grab onto for guidance and support along the way.
My treatment interests include: trauma resolution, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, parenting difficulties, self-esteem issues, stress management and managing complex family issues.
I believe in providing a safe, compassionate and non­judgemental environment that allows clients to use their own strengths and insights to create positive and meaningful growth in their lives. Everyone has the ability to change painful experiences into resilience. Sometimes, we just need a helping hand to grab onto for guidance and support along the way.
(847) 243-6113 View (847) 243-6113
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Fred Wackenhut
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LCPC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074
As a skilled and highly trained CBT therapist, Fred is capable of conducting individual, group, and family therapy.
Fred is a motivated and passionate clinician who works with children, adolescents and their families, and adults. Fred has experience working with Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Addictions. Fred also specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This is a very effective approach that can benefit from redirecting negative emotions or compulsions into healthy and positive behaviors. For children, he strives to introduce them to emotional identification via the zones of emotional regulation.
As a skilled and highly trained CBT therapist, Fred is capable of conducting individual, group, and family therapy.
Fred is a motivated and passionate clinician who works with children, adolescents and their families, and adults. Fred has experience working with Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Addictions. Fred also specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This is a very effective approach that can benefit from redirecting negative emotions or compulsions into healthy and positive behaviors. For children, he strives to introduce them to emotional identification via the zones of emotional regulation.
(847) 447-2750 View (847) 447-2750
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Dr. Estelle Oyer
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
I offer individual, family, and parent-focused sessions to holistically support my clients and the meaningful connections in their lives.
I work with children, teenagers, and young adults who have survived traumatic experiences or are dealing with behavioral-based, emotional disorders, school stress, identity formation, and relationship concerns. I value incorporating parents and caregivers in their child's therapy, as well as working with families through divorce, grief, and life transitions. In addition, I perform diagnostic evaluations for individuals of all ages including cognitive, emotional, social, and personality assessments that can be used to inform therapeutic intervention and gain resources outside of therapy.
I offer individual, family, and parent-focused sessions to holistically support my clients and the meaningful connections in their lives.
I work with children, teenagers, and young adults who have survived traumatic experiences or are dealing with behavioral-based, emotional disorders, school stress, identity formation, and relationship concerns. I value incorporating parents and caregivers in their child's therapy, as well as working with families through divorce, grief, and life transitions. In addition, I perform diagnostic evaluations for individuals of all ages including cognitive, emotional, social, and personality assessments that can be used to inform therapeutic intervention and gain resources outside of therapy.
(847) 380-8756 View (847) 380-8756
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Agnes Krzeminska
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
I mainly see individuals ages 12 and above, with an emphasis on teenagers. My clients face challenges such as anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, identity issues, peer and family conflicts, and navigating life transitions. Additionally, I provide support to parents seeking guidance, and couples going through relationship strains. My clients are those who are willing, with me as their guide, to work towards emotional well-being through self-awareness, embracing their vulnerabilities, exploring their inner strengths, and welcoming the healing process.
I mainly see individuals ages 12 and above, with an emphasis on teenagers. My clients face challenges such as anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, identity issues, peer and family conflicts, and navigating life transitions. Additionally, I provide support to parents seeking guidance, and couples going through relationship strains. My clients are those who are willing, with me as their guide, to work towards emotional well-being through self-awareness, embracing their vulnerabilities, exploring their inner strengths, and welcoming the healing process.
(224) 252-8134 x101 View (224) 252-8134 x101
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Anna Coyne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067  (Online Only)
Anna is a dedicated pre-licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a passion for fostering healthy connections within couples and families. Anna's love for her work is evident in her commitment to helping individuals navigate the intricate dynamics of their relationships. Anna understands that relationships are complex and often require a nuanced and multifaceted approach. Whether working with couples facing communication challenges, families navigating life transitions, or individuals seeking to strengthen their connections, Anna provides a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth.
Anna is a dedicated pre-licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a passion for fostering healthy connections within couples and families. Anna's love for her work is evident in her commitment to helping individuals navigate the intricate dynamics of their relationships. Anna understands that relationships are complex and often require a nuanced and multifaceted approach. Whether working with couples facing communication challenges, families navigating life transitions, or individuals seeking to strengthen their connections, Anna provides a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth.
(224) 701-3174 View (224) 701-3174
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Holistic Behavioral Health and Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
Our practice has a variety of professionals who specialize in drug and alcohol abuse and addictions, family and couples therapy, and a variety of other individual counseling needs.
HBH is a small practice where most of our clinicians work part time. Our Licensed Counselors and Social Workers work in hospitals and schools throughout most of their days and choose to work here because of their love of helping others in a different setting. We do not have the means to employ office and administrative staff every day. We want to help as many people as we can which is why we try to never have a waiting list. In order to do this we try to run groups with 3 to 4 people on a weekly basis. We also offer individual sessions but encourage people to work within our groups to m
Our practice has a variety of professionals who specialize in drug and alcohol abuse and addictions, family and couples therapy, and a variety of other individual counseling needs.
HBH is a small practice where most of our clinicians work part time. Our Licensed Counselors and Social Workers work in hospitals and schools throughout most of their days and choose to work here because of their love of helping others in a different setting. We do not have the means to employ office and administrative staff every day. We want to help as many people as we can which is why we try to never have a waiting list. In order to do this we try to run groups with 3 to 4 people on a weekly basis. We also offer individual sessions but encourage people to work within our groups to m
(847) 416-2321 View (847) 416-2321
Photo of Eve Matveyev, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Palatine, IL
Eve Matveyev
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
Many of my clients come to me with the desire to change or rid themselves of challenging symptoms or behaviors. Most of the time, these symptoms and behaviors started out as solutions, born out of necessity to survive an unsafe environment. Whether you're experiencing relationship issues, struggling to set boundaries with family and friends, or feeling stuck in a cycle of depression and anxiety, we will work together to better understand and show compassion to the parts of you that feel hardest to embrace.
Many of my clients come to me with the desire to change or rid themselves of challenging symptoms or behaviors. Most of the time, these symptoms and behaviors started out as solutions, born out of necessity to survive an unsafe environment. Whether you're experiencing relationship issues, struggling to set boundaries with family and friends, or feeling stuck in a cycle of depression and anxiety, we will work together to better understand and show compassion to the parts of you that feel hardest to embrace.
(847) 744-9482 View (847) 744-9482
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Liana Gerdov Psy.d.
Psychologist, Anxiety, Trauma, CHT, Hypno, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
We blend evidence-based & trauma informed psychotherapy, internal family system (parts), Brainspotting, clinical & spiritual hypnotherapy, reiki & chakra energy, yoga, shamanic journeying & soul retrieval, past life regression, career & life purpose, equine therapy, creative art, somatic, chiropractic, massage, empowered birth services, events, & ceremonies.
Healing is a circular and cyclical journey with many paths, choices, & discoveries. We meet you where you are today, acknowledge that you are ever-changing, ever evolving. We know how hard it is to ask for help…to embrace, hold, and make space for change…we know how challenging it is to have a dissolution of self, or a version of yourself that no longer fits. Together, we can uncover & compost outdated & stifling beliefs, unrealistic expectations or goals, let go of worries & fears, discover self-sabotage, burrow through behaviors & deeply hidden feelings & emotions that keep us stuck, fearful, unable to step into empowered selves.
We blend evidence-based & trauma informed psychotherapy, internal family system (parts), Brainspotting, clinical & spiritual hypnotherapy, reiki & chakra energy, yoga, shamanic journeying & soul retrieval, past life regression, career & life purpose, equine therapy, creative art, somatic, chiropractic, massage, empowered birth services, events, & ceremonies.
Healing is a circular and cyclical journey with many paths, choices, & discoveries. We meet you where you are today, acknowledge that you are ever-changing, ever evolving. We know how hard it is to ask for help…to embrace, hold, and make space for change…we know how challenging it is to have a dissolution of self, or a version of yourself that no longer fits. Together, we can uncover & compost outdated & stifling beliefs, unrealistic expectations or goals, let go of worries & fears, discover self-sabotage, burrow through behaviors & deeply hidden feelings & emotions that keep us stuck, fearful, unable to step into empowered selves.
(872) 401-6044 View (872) 401-6044
Photo of Greta Nielsen, Counselor in Palatine, IL
Greta Nielsen
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
I am a certified facilitator in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for teens and a certified 1-2-3 Magic Family Trainer.
I have over 25 years experience helping clients of all ages tap into their strengths to achieve their life's goals. My non-judgmental, authentic and empathic approach inspires, motivates and guides clients into becoming healthier, happier and more connected in their lives. I blend many types of research-based theories and practices to find the unique strategy that helps clients triumph over their weaknesses. I am a tireless advocate for my clients, tapping into their resiliency to overcome their challenges.
I am a certified facilitator in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for teens and a certified 1-2-3 Magic Family Trainer.
I have over 25 years experience helping clients of all ages tap into their strengths to achieve their life's goals. My non-judgmental, authentic and empathic approach inspires, motivates and guides clients into becoming healthier, happier and more connected in their lives. I blend many types of research-based theories and practices to find the unique strategy that helps clients triumph over their weaknesses. I am a tireless advocate for my clients, tapping into their resiliency to overcome their challenges.
(224) 864-9110 x100 View (224) 864-9110 x100
Photo of Anna Sponsel, Counselor in Palatine, IL
Anna Sponsel
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074
I have extensive training in family, couples, and group therapy, which equips people to apply skills in other relationships.
No matter the source of pain, my therapy offers a collaborative process to provide healing and transformation to the things and areas that are causing problems. With over 20 years of experience and specialized training, I provide genuine and meaningful care to my clients in a safe and nonjudgmental environment to cultivate lasting change.
I have extensive training in family, couples, and group therapy, which equips people to apply skills in other relationships.
No matter the source of pain, my therapy offers a collaborative process to provide healing and transformation to the things and areas that are causing problems. With over 20 years of experience and specialized training, I provide genuine and meaningful care to my clients in a safe and nonjudgmental environment to cultivate lasting change.
(847) 852-4145 View (847) 852-4145
Photo of Jane Gulino, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Palatine, IL
Jane Gulino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
An awakening is emerging as you seek professional counseling. By noticing the personal imbalance within you or with someone you care about, you are paying attention to your deeper intuition. Perhaps the incongruities have to do with depression; anxiety; relationship dissonances; family of origin woundedness; separation and grief; parenting challenges; trauma-related experiences; or wonderment about your current being.
An awakening is emerging as you seek professional counseling. By noticing the personal imbalance within you or with someone you care about, you are paying attention to your deeper intuition. Perhaps the incongruities have to do with depression; anxiety; relationship dissonances; family of origin woundedness; separation and grief; parenting challenges; trauma-related experiences; or wonderment about your current being.
(847) 852-4117 View (847) 852-4117
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Illuminate Therapy & Wellness, S-Corp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
Our clinicians provide quality, effective, empathic treatment to the whole person by understanding and honoring each clients' unique influence by their culture, family, values, and personal identity.
Illuminate Therapy & Wellness strives to provide quality mental health counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups, in an integrative treatment setting that promotes optimal well-being for the mind, body, and soul. All psychological services are delivered with skill, integrity, authenticity, warmth, and professionalism to help our clients reach their unique, and fullest potential. We help our clients learn to cope, heal, and grow by implementing evidence-based treatment modalities that encourage holistic healing.
Our clinicians provide quality, effective, empathic treatment to the whole person by understanding and honoring each clients' unique influence by their culture, family, values, and personal identity.
Illuminate Therapy & Wellness strives to provide quality mental health counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups, in an integrative treatment setting that promotes optimal well-being for the mind, body, and soul. All psychological services are delivered with skill, integrity, authenticity, warmth, and professionalism to help our clients reach their unique, and fullest potential. We help our clients learn to cope, heal, and grow by implementing evidence-based treatment modalities that encourage holistic healing.
(224) 298-7835 x100 View (224) 298-7835 x100
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Associates in Human Development Counseling, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
Associates in Human Development Counseling, LLC is proud to announce our family tailored treatment intervention, Family Ties.
Associates in Human Development Counseling, LLC was founded to support children, adolescents and families through the challenges they encounter, including family conflict, separation and divorce. We value the importance of family relationships and learning coping skills to manage difficulties while promoting positive relationships. Our team of clinicians is well-versed in the treatment of mental health concerns and will tailor a treatment plan to your needs. Through empathy, support and guidance, we hope to guide you in healing family wounds and promoting individual and family growth.
Associates in Human Development Counseling, LLC is proud to announce our family tailored treatment intervention, Family Ties.
Associates in Human Development Counseling, LLC was founded to support children, adolescents and families through the challenges they encounter, including family conflict, separation and divorce. We value the importance of family relationships and learning coping skills to manage difficulties while promoting positive relationships. Our team of clinicians is well-versed in the treatment of mental health concerns and will tailor a treatment plan to your needs. Through empathy, support and guidance, we hope to guide you in healing family wounds and promoting individual and family growth.
(847) 278-9717 View (847) 278-9717
Photo of Edward Senkpeil, Counselor in Palatine, IL
Edward Senkpeil
Counselor, MAR, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience providing individualized therapy to adolescents, and adults in individual, couple, family, and group contexts.
You are uniquely made and your life has meaning ...we can at times lose sight of this however. Each of us has a history and life experiences which shape our thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviors. We can come to a point in our journey where life gets heavy, where circumstances press down on us, and the person we were created to be gets eclipsed by life’s challenges. Increasing awareness about the way in which our unique life experiences have shaped our thinking, emotions, and behaviors as well as developing new skills to manage life’s challenges are important pieces in rediscovering our meaning and moving forward.
I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience providing individualized therapy to adolescents, and adults in individual, couple, family, and group contexts.
You are uniquely made and your life has meaning ...we can at times lose sight of this however. Each of us has a history and life experiences which shape our thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviors. We can come to a point in our journey where life gets heavy, where circumstances press down on us, and the person we were created to be gets eclipsed by life’s challenges. Increasing awareness about the way in which our unique life experiences have shaped our thinking, emotions, and behaviors as well as developing new skills to manage life’s challenges are important pieces in rediscovering our meaning and moving forward.
(224) 252-8261 View (224) 252-8261
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Aaron McMahon
Counselor, MDiv, LCPC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
I specialize in counseling adolescents and adults in the areas of parent-child relationships, couples and family problems, men's issues, anxiety, depression, and Christian spirituality.
I believe that we all have some area of our lives that we would like to change. My passion is to walk with individuals who want or need this change. For change to take place in treatment we need clear direction with measurable goals, a strong sense of hope, and a good fit between the therapist and client. I take a holistic approach to counseling that addresses the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, ethical, and spiritual needs of the client. I would love to be a part of your change process.
I specialize in counseling adolescents and adults in the areas of parent-child relationships, couples and family problems, men's issues, anxiety, depression, and Christian spirituality.
I believe that we all have some area of our lives that we would like to change. My passion is to walk with individuals who want or need this change. For change to take place in treatment we need clear direction with measurable goals, a strong sense of hope, and a good fit between the therapist and client. I take a holistic approach to counseling that addresses the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, ethical, and spiritual needs of the client. I would love to be a part of your change process.
(847) 278-2996 View (847) 278-2996
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BZA Behavioral Health - Schaumburg office
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60067
Our services range from therapy for depression and anxiety to medication management, parenting support, family counseling and life coaching.
BZA Behavioral Health is an inclusive, highly specialized group of clinicians dedicated to the emotional and behavioral wellness of the individuals and families we treat. We value the diversity & unique experiences of each person & it is our mission to have comprehensive & individualized types of treatment options to best match those personal needs. Services we offer include (but are not limited to) neuropsychological/psychological assessment, psychiatry, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, & art therapy. We work with clients of all ages to utilizing strength to cope with life's challenges.
Our services range from therapy for depression and anxiety to medication management, parenting support, family counseling and life coaching.
BZA Behavioral Health is an inclusive, highly specialized group of clinicians dedicated to the emotional and behavioral wellness of the individuals and families we treat. We value the diversity & unique experiences of each person & it is our mission to have comprehensive & individualized types of treatment options to best match those personal needs. Services we offer include (but are not limited to) neuropsychological/psychological assessment, psychiatry, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, & art therapy. We work with clients of all ages to utilizing strength to cope with life's challenges.
(224) 505-8631 View (224) 505-8631
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James Garrett LCPC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067  (Online Only)
You may be feeling sad, worried, frustrated, angry, confused, stressed, or simply feeling down on yourself. You may be experiencing difficulties in important relationships or simply feeling that a relationship is not meeting your needs. Maybe you're here out of concern for a family member or friend who could benefit from the help of a therapist. Or maybe your reason for being here is entirely different. My name is Jim Garrett, and I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor and psychotherapist. I help people with a wide range of concerns, and I'll be very happy to help you.
You may be feeling sad, worried, frustrated, angry, confused, stressed, or simply feeling down on yourself. You may be experiencing difficulties in important relationships or simply feeling that a relationship is not meeting your needs. Maybe you're here out of concern for a family member or friend who could benefit from the help of a therapist. Or maybe your reason for being here is entirely different. My name is Jim Garrett, and I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor and psychotherapist. I help people with a wide range of concerns, and I'll be very happy to help you.
(847) 382-0600 View (847) 382-0600
Photo of Brian Garibaldi, Counselor in Palatine, IL
Brian Garibaldi
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palatine, IL 60074
With families and adolescents I utilize a systems model that realizes the importance of all the members of the family, especially parents.
I work with clients to identify the core issues you struggle with and how you can deal with them to meet your goals. Sometimes, this has to do with dealing with other people and things around us. Other times, it is our own internal thoughts and struggles that get in the way.
With families and adolescents I utilize a systems model that realizes the importance of all the members of the family, especially parents.
I work with clients to identify the core issues you struggle with and how you can deal with them to meet your goals. Sometimes, this has to do with dealing with other people and things around us. Other times, it is our own internal thoughts and struggles that get in the way.
(855) 525-9129 View (855) 525-9129
Photo of Joseph Shoshana, Psychologist in Palatine, IL
Joseph Shoshana
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60074
I have been in private practice for over 20 years and have treated thousands of clients including individuals, families, children and adults. People often come in seeking relief from a range of struggles including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and family conflicts. Through my work with many families I began to also address issues of parenting and family dynamics as well as children and adolescents facing a variety of disorders, self-esteem issues, and acting out behaviors. Over the span of my career I have also treated substance abuse, bipolar, psychotic and personality disorders.
I have been in private practice for over 20 years and have treated thousands of clients including individuals, families, children and adults. People often come in seeking relief from a range of struggles including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and family conflicts. Through my work with many families I began to also address issues of parenting and family dynamics as well as children and adolescents facing a variety of disorders, self-esteem issues, and acting out behaviors. Over the span of my career I have also treated substance abuse, bipolar, psychotic and personality disorders.
(847) 457-4046 View (847) 457-4046
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.