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Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAT, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
My systemic, non-judgmental, holistic and integrative process integrates family structure, relationship dynamics, specific cognitive- behavioral, experiential, Internal family systems, EMDR and spirituality/mindfulness approaches.
I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, & families to help them cultivate a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships and ensue a more meaningful life. Research has shown having purpose and meaning in life increases overall wellbeing and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency and self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression.
My systemic, non-judgmental, holistic and integrative process integrates family structure, relationship dynamics, specific cognitive- behavioral, experiential, Internal family systems, EMDR and spirituality/mindfulness approaches.
I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, & families to help them cultivate a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships and ensue a more meaningful life. Research has shown having purpose and meaning in life increases overall wellbeing and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency and self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression.
(612) 279-8054 View (612) 279-8054
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Serendipity Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
We will make a plan to cope with fatigue, stress and anxiety while improving communication with your partner and family.
Are you expecting a baby and feeling anxious? Are you a new parent feeling overwhelmed by the huge adjustments? Are you finding it hard to cope with your current situation? Transitioning into parenthood is an enormous adjustment that affects everything around us. Research shows that accessing support early on can help you to explore, process and resolve your concerns, and confidently cope with in your new role so that you can enjoy all the beauty that parenthood has to offer.
We will make a plan to cope with fatigue, stress and anxiety while improving communication with your partner and family.
Are you expecting a baby and feeling anxious? Are you a new parent feeling overwhelmed by the huge adjustments? Are you finding it hard to cope with your current situation? Transitioning into parenthood is an enormous adjustment that affects everything around us. Research shows that accessing support early on can help you to explore, process and resolve your concerns, and confidently cope with in your new role so that you can enjoy all the beauty that parenthood has to offer.
(651) 504-3700 View (651) 504-3700
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Karen Wright
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
If you're like most people who seek help, you've already tried everything. You've come to the end of your rope, and you're afraid that even therapy won't work. I know - I've been there. Perhaps the source of your pain is a relationship with a family member, partner, or spouse. Maybe it's long-standing general anxiety or depression. Perhaps you're grappling with an addiction that's truly ruining your life. Or, perhaps you're recovering from an addiction, but anxiety and self-doubt are preventing you from moving forward with basic life goals.
If you're like most people who seek help, you've already tried everything. You've come to the end of your rope, and you're afraid that even therapy won't work. I know - I've been there. Perhaps the source of your pain is a relationship with a family member, partner, or spouse. Maybe it's long-standing general anxiety or depression. Perhaps you're grappling with an addiction that's truly ruining your life. Or, perhaps you're recovering from an addiction, but anxiety and self-doubt are preventing you from moving forward with basic life goals.
(651) 321-2697 View (651) 321-2697
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Couples & Family Therapy Center, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55129
Stress is building and you're becoming overwhelmed, you're feeling on the edge of burnout. It's getting hard to face the day, and when you do get through it, you're so exhausted you have nothing left to give. Trust us...life doesn't have to be like this. Maybe you're worried about your kids, you see them struggling and anxious and you don't know how to help. Or your relationship is strained and you try to connect, but it's just not working. You're worried about your family, and your future. We are here to help. We know with some support, you can feel better, get back on track, and enjoy your life and relationships again.
Stress is building and you're becoming overwhelmed, you're feeling on the edge of burnout. It's getting hard to face the day, and when you do get through it, you're so exhausted you have nothing left to give. Trust us...life doesn't have to be like this. Maybe you're worried about your kids, you see them struggling and anxious and you don't know how to help. Or your relationship is strained and you try to connect, but it's just not working. You're worried about your family, and your future. We are here to help. We know with some support, you can feel better, get back on track, and enjoy your life and relationships again.
(715) 503-4887 View (715) 503-4887
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The NEST Clinic
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
From traditional psychotherapy to personalized coaching plans, The NEST offers boutique, specialized care in a welcoming baby and family friendly environment.
The NEST is a boutique mental health and wellness clinic located in beautiful downtown Stillwater. While we specialize in concerns related to the reproductive cycle across the lifespan, we also work with a wide variety of mental health conditions in men, women and adolescents. We are currently hiring fully licensed full and part-time clinicians.
From traditional psychotherapy to personalized coaching plans, The NEST offers boutique, specialized care in a welcoming baby and family friendly environment.
The NEST is a boutique mental health and wellness clinic located in beautiful downtown Stillwater. While we specialize in concerns related to the reproductive cycle across the lifespan, we also work with a wide variety of mental health conditions in men, women and adolescents. We are currently hiring fully licensed full and part-time clinicians.
(651) 413-9849 View (651) 413-9849
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Resiliency and Health Institute
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
Our providers are experienced, knowledgeable and tailor services to support the whole health of each individual and family we serve.
Resiliency and Health Institute, LLC is dedicated to building resilience and restoring well-being for individuals, families and communities. We provide therapy, consultation, assessments and clinical supervision.
Our providers are experienced, knowledgeable and tailor services to support the whole health of each individual and family we serve.
Resiliency and Health Institute, LLC is dedicated to building resilience and restoring well-being for individuals, families and communities. We provide therapy, consultation, assessments and clinical supervision.
(651) 383-4726 View (651) 383-4726
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Leanne Mairs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
My approach is focused on the solutions you want to achieve. When you work with me, we will articulate what it is you want and need to move forward, and then we will harvest the unique strengths you already have to get there. We will collaborate on changing the aspects of your behavior that are not working for you. My approach does not begin and end with problems or the past—we only make those inquiries in order to frame solutions for the present. My work draws from several theoretical frameworks, including CBT, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CPT, and EMDR to help you achieve your goals and aspirations
My approach is focused on the solutions you want to achieve. When you work with me, we will articulate what it is you want and need to move forward, and then we will harvest the unique strengths you already have to get there. We will collaborate on changing the aspects of your behavior that are not working for you. My approach does not begin and end with problems or the past—we only make those inquiries in order to frame solutions for the present. My work draws from several theoretical frameworks, including CBT, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CPT, and EMDR to help you achieve your goals and aspirations
(651) 433-6415 View (651) 433-6415
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Cristina Plaza Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55125  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am bilingual/bicultural with over two decades of experience providing support, family education, and counseling in culturally diverse settings with immigrant families, working through the adjustment and stress of displacement.
We all need to feel seen and heard, especially in difficult times. Accompanying my clients in their journey in the midst of life's challenges is an honor. I work from a strength-based position, incorporating family systems orientations to help obtain and use the tools necessary to cultivate change and growth. As a marriage and family therapist I love to see families and individuals thrive and live healthy lives. I am passionate about mental health with an integrative perspective that includes mindfulness and spirituality.
I am bilingual/bicultural with over two decades of experience providing support, family education, and counseling in culturally diverse settings with immigrant families, working through the adjustment and stress of displacement.
We all need to feel seen and heard, especially in difficult times. Accompanying my clients in their journey in the midst of life's challenges is an honor. I work from a strength-based position, incorporating family systems orientations to help obtain and use the tools necessary to cultivate change and growth. As a marriage and family therapist I love to see families and individuals thrive and live healthy lives. I am passionate about mental health with an integrative perspective that includes mindfulness and spirituality.
(651) 571-5904 View (651) 571-5904
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Patty Ostberg-Speiker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
I specialize in treating trauma that people have experienced like childhood abuse, sexual assault, and family neglect.
Current afternoon openings. I specialize in helping individuals and couples feel better to improve their relationships. Past hurts and experiences can cloud decision making in the present and relating to each other. Especially when it comes to stressors of daily responsibilities like marriage and parenting. Let’s work together using evidence-based techniques to stop your negative thoughts so you can make more positive mindset decisions. Triggers feel awful and there are proven remedies to help stop them. Together through therapy we can eliminate negative thoughts and memories that prevent you from being the best version of yourself.
I specialize in treating trauma that people have experienced like childhood abuse, sexual assault, and family neglect.
Current afternoon openings. I specialize in helping individuals and couples feel better to improve their relationships. Past hurts and experiences can cloud decision making in the present and relating to each other. Especially when it comes to stressors of daily responsibilities like marriage and parenting. Let’s work together using evidence-based techniques to stop your negative thoughts so you can make more positive mindset decisions. Triggers feel awful and there are proven remedies to help stop them. Together through therapy we can eliminate negative thoughts and memories that prevent you from being the best version of yourself.
(651) 409-9107 View (651) 409-9107
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Amanda Boraas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Alcohol and Drug Counselor trained in Level 1 & 2 EMDR and AIR Network.
I offer one-on-one individual mental health counseling services for adults to work towards internal healing. I use a variety of interventions to enhance internal resources to face everyday life challenges. I focus on assisting clients build insight, acknowledge and understand repressed emotions, repair emotional wounds, and restore one's self worth.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Alcohol and Drug Counselor trained in Level 1 & 2 EMDR and AIR Network.
I offer one-on-one individual mental health counseling services for adults to work towards internal healing. I use a variety of interventions to enhance internal resources to face everyday life challenges. I focus on assisting clients build insight, acknowledge and understand repressed emotions, repair emotional wounds, and restore one's self worth.
(651) 504-3934 View (651) 504-3934
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Kelly R Volkmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, solution focused, family systems, and Motivational Interviewing.
Transformation happens within to create the life and freedom desired. For mental health and addictions, evidence based and wholistic practices are used within our clinic to produce desired change. Our mission is to provide a place of wellness and healing partnering with each client to provide individualized care in a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement. Sometimes past and present experiences form unhealthy beliefs, coping mechanisms, and relationship dynamics that get in the way of healing and living out your true potential of leading a life of joy, peace, and balance.
CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, solution focused, family systems, and Motivational Interviewing.
Transformation happens within to create the life and freedom desired. For mental health and addictions, evidence based and wholistic practices are used within our clinic to produce desired change. Our mission is to provide a place of wellness and healing partnering with each client to provide individualized care in a safe and supportive environment, free of judgement. Sometimes past and present experiences form unhealthy beliefs, coping mechanisms, and relationship dynamics that get in the way of healing and living out your true potential of leading a life of joy, peace, and balance.
(651) 252-4930 View (651) 252-4930
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Dr. Nicole Billingsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, MSW, LICSW, LADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55106
I have experience treating a variety of issues that you may be facing including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, shame, relationship and family issues, and more.
Some days can feel as though you have tried everything to overcome an issue, and nothing is working. It can feel as if you are barely able to hang on. I get it, and I can help. Whether it is an issue with someone in your life, something from your past, or self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, we will work together to find solutions. It is my mission to help you find the hope and strength needed to get on the other side of life’s adversities. I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
I have experience treating a variety of issues that you may be facing including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, shame, relationship and family issues, and more.
Some days can feel as though you have tried everything to overcome an issue, and nothing is working. It can feel as if you are barely able to hang on. I get it, and I can help. Whether it is an issue with someone in your life, something from your past, or self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, we will work together to find solutions. It is my mission to help you find the hope and strength needed to get on the other side of life’s adversities. I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
(612) 800-0968 View (612) 800-0968
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Halaina Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I strive to develop a safe and trusting relationship as I believe it's the foundation of successful psychotherapy. I take a holistic approach to working with my clients in the therapy room. I practice from a strengths-based framework and believe that one cannot be treated in isolation, but rather within the family and environmental systems they engage with every day. I believe in the importance of meeting you exactly where you are at, and providing an empathic, non-judgmental space for you to process through your experiences.
Welcome! I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I strive to develop a safe and trusting relationship as I believe it's the foundation of successful psychotherapy. I take a holistic approach to working with my clients in the therapy room. I practice from a strengths-based framework and believe that one cannot be treated in isolation, but rather within the family and environmental systems they engage with every day. I believe in the importance of meeting you exactly where you are at, and providing an empathic, non-judgmental space for you to process through your experiences.
(651) 661-5765 View (651) 661-5765
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Hina Siddiqui, PsyD, ABPP
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, LP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
I specialize in CBT for depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, chronic pain, women’s mental health, bariatric psychological evaluations, disability/forensic evaluations, and couples/family therapy.
People who see me for individual therapy are usually facing turmoil either due to current stressors or past issues that keep surfacing and prevent them from moving forward in their lives. Often, people tell me that they feel "stuck" and need direction/guidance. By working with me they identify their inner strengths and capabilities; they feel confident in themselves to take on challenges that come their way. In therapy we identify things that should change because what clients are doing currently is not helping. I problem solve and discuss ways to make their present meaningful. My strength based approach resonates with clients.
I specialize in CBT for depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, chronic pain, women’s mental health, bariatric psychological evaluations, disability/forensic evaluations, and couples/family therapy.
People who see me for individual therapy are usually facing turmoil either due to current stressors or past issues that keep surfacing and prevent them from moving forward in their lives. Often, people tell me that they feel "stuck" and need direction/guidance. By working with me they identify their inner strengths and capabilities; they feel confident in themselves to take on challenges that come their way. In therapy we identify things that should change because what clients are doing currently is not helping. I problem solve and discuss ways to make their present meaningful. My strength based approach resonates with clients.
(651) 273-0179 View (651) 273-0179
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Julie Kraai
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
Waitlist for new clients
I like to do relational work with partners and individuals--trying to navigate how to be in relationship with others can be really stressful and feel impossible. Common issues I work with are boundaries, communication, infidelity, maternal mental health, new parenting dynamics, self-esteem, family-of-origin issues, deconstructing and reconstructing faith, tools for a better relationship, and small "t" and big "T" traumas.
I like to do relational work with partners and individuals--trying to navigate how to be in relationship with others can be really stressful and feel impossible. Common issues I work with are boundaries, communication, infidelity, maternal mental health, new parenting dynamics, self-esteem, family-of-origin issues, deconstructing and reconstructing faith, tools for a better relationship, and small "t" and big "T" traumas.
(651) 505-3201 View (651) 505-3201
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Rebecca A Murphy
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
MPS clinicians can provide a variety of services, including individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, parenting support and teletherapy services.
3/16/2024: We are accepting new clients! MPS is an outpatient psychotherapy clinic in Woodbury that specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with mental health concerns. We commonly treat the following concerns: Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Separation, Social, Phobias, Panic), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourettes/Motor Tic Disorder, Life and/or Family Changes, Grief and Loss, Psychosis, Trauma, and Attention & Focus Concerns (ADHD).
MPS clinicians can provide a variety of services, including individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, parenting support and teletherapy services.
3/16/2024: We are accepting new clients! MPS is an outpatient psychotherapy clinic in Woodbury that specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with mental health concerns. We commonly treat the following concerns: Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Separation, Social, Phobias, Panic), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourettes/Motor Tic Disorder, Life and/or Family Changes, Grief and Loss, Psychosis, Trauma, and Attention & Focus Concerns (ADHD).
(612) 324-8084 View (612) 324-8084
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Lisa Warner Of Warner Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
My name is Lisa Warner. I have had the wonderful pleasure of working with a community mental health clinic in Washington County for the past 10 years. Through my experience at Canvas Health, I have had the opportunity to work with many community health providers, local school districts, medical providers and others in the East Metro. I am a fantastic collaborator and team player. I will work hard to do what is in your child and families best interest. I feel honored to do the work that I do and look forward to meeting you and your family.
My name is Lisa Warner. I have had the wonderful pleasure of working with a community mental health clinic in Washington County for the past 10 years. Through my experience at Canvas Health, I have had the opportunity to work with many community health providers, local school districts, medical providers and others in the East Metro. I am a fantastic collaborator and team player. I will work hard to do what is in your child and families best interest. I feel honored to do the work that I do and look forward to meeting you and your family.
(651) 504-1129 View (651) 504-1129
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Christine Waisner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Oakdale, MN 55128  (Online Only)
Telehealth Only: Life can be unexpectedly messy. It is full of moments that can feel overwhelming and get in the way of your happiness, health, and well-being. You may have been feeling great in life, when seemingly out of nowhere something feels off or taking the next step in life seems daunting. Regardless of the situation, our attachments, experiences, cognition, and family-of-origin can impact our lives in a variety of ways that can be difficult to handle alone.
Telehealth Only: Life can be unexpectedly messy. It is full of moments that can feel overwhelming and get in the way of your happiness, health, and well-being. You may have been feeling great in life, when seemingly out of nowhere something feels off or taking the next step in life seems daunting. Regardless of the situation, our attachments, experiences, cognition, and family-of-origin can impact our lives in a variety of ways that can be difficult to handle alone.
(651) 504-0067 View (651) 504-0067
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Vanguard Mental Health & Wellness Clinic, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
We believe you are inherently resilient and that with our expertise, you can reclaim your full potential to manage the mental health challenges you experience. Our clinical and support teams are committed to you and your mental health. We work collaboratively to maintain the highest standard of care for you, which includes listening to your needs and ensuring that our services are a good fit for you. ​Our clinicians have years of clinical experience working with diverse populations whose emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges range from mild to severe. We look forward to being a part of your process.
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
We believe you are inherently resilient and that with our expertise, you can reclaim your full potential to manage the mental health challenges you experience. Our clinical and support teams are committed to you and your mental health. We work collaboratively to maintain the highest standard of care for you, which includes listening to your needs and ensuring that our services are a good fit for you. ​Our clinicians have years of clinical experience working with diverse populations whose emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges range from mild to severe. We look forward to being a part of your process.
(651) 371-9259 View (651) 371-9259
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Twin Cities Mental Health&Couples Faten Khoury
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
My specialties include but are not limited to sexual & emotional intimacy, communication & family conflicts, sexual trauma, ambiguous loss, anxiety, interracial marriages, grief and Loss and PTSD .
For support in managing difficulties in your personal & professional lives caused by unresolved traumas or conflict, therapy can help. I work with individuals, couples, & families to help collaboratively tackle the challenges they are facing, through creating a new insight & forming an action, solution plan. Additionally, I practice EMDR therapy, AEDP, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback and find it powerful in healing a range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, shame and trauma and areas where clients experience "being stuck". My practice is based on years of well-established evidence-based effective treatments.
My specialties include but are not limited to sexual & emotional intimacy, communication & family conflicts, sexual trauma, ambiguous loss, anxiety, interracial marriages, grief and Loss and PTSD .
For support in managing difficulties in your personal & professional lives caused by unresolved traumas or conflict, therapy can help. I work with individuals, couples, & families to help collaboratively tackle the challenges they are facing, through creating a new insight & forming an action, solution plan. Additionally, I practice EMDR therapy, AEDP, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback and find it powerful in healing a range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, shame and trauma and areas where clients experience "being stuck". My practice is based on years of well-established evidence-based effective treatments.
(651) 760-5407 View (651) 760-5407

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.