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Yvonnne B Reedy PhD Psychology & Cnslng Assoc.
Psychologist, PhD, LP, CAS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Hawk Run, PA 16840
We are a small private practice with four therapists. This has allowed us to develop a broad range of specialties. We treat children and adults with autism, and ADHD. We treat mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, as well as anxiety disorders including panic attacks. We also treat psychotic disorders and any disorders related to chronic pain or medical conditions. We provide assessment for a wide range of purposes, the most common of which is to determine a specific diagnosis. If you have serious mental health problems or mild issues, call us. We can help.
We are a small private practice with four therapists. This has allowed us to develop a broad range of specialties. We treat children and adults with autism, and ADHD. We treat mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, as well as anxiety disorders including panic attacks. We also treat psychotic disorders and any disorders related to chronic pain or medical conditions. We provide assessment for a wide range of purposes, the most common of which is to determine a specific diagnosis. If you have serious mental health problems or mild issues, call us. We can help.
(814) 446-7517 View (814) 446-7517

More Therapists Nearby

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Dzana Saynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philipsburg, PA 16866  (Online Only)
My name is Dzana Saynes, DM, MS, LPC, therapist with Lithuanian upbringing and accent. My belief that unique approach to life changes, and difficulties can be accomplished through cooperative engagements toward improving or making powerful changes your unique life situations. I specialize in helping clients to improve interpersonal skills, reduce symptoms of mental illness, develop better cognitive and emotional skills, and improve self-esteem.
My name is Dzana Saynes, DM, MS, LPC, therapist with Lithuanian upbringing and accent. My belief that unique approach to life changes, and difficulties can be accomplished through cooperative engagements toward improving or making powerful changes your unique life situations. I specialize in helping clients to improve interpersonal skills, reduce symptoms of mental illness, develop better cognitive and emotional skills, and improve self-esteem.
(814) 261-3501 View (814) 261-3501

Online Therapists

Photo of Heather Martin LCSW / Alliance Therapy Center, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Hawk Run, PA
Heather Martin LCSW / Alliance Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
We are mental health professionals dedicated to helping you and your family feel better about yourselves, your relationships, and your lives.
Therapists at Alliance Therapy Center have immediate openings for clients, now including children ages 3 and up! Click our website link to request an appointment. We look forward to working with you!
We are mental health professionals dedicated to helping you and your family feel better about yourselves, your relationships, and your lives.
Therapists at Alliance Therapy Center have immediate openings for clients, now including children ages 3 and up! Click our website link to request an appointment. We look forward to working with you!
(412) 212-8805 View (412) 212-8805
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Rooted Relational Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will ever change? WE CAN HELP. We are here to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or otherwise enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will ever change? WE CAN HELP. We are here to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or otherwise enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.
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A. Edwards LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PCC, ART
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15218  (Online Only)
*Accepting new clients * As a Marriage and Family Therapist I focus on the systems around and inside of you. My philosophy is, you must honestly know yourself in relationships to identify yourself as an individual. There are no individuals in the world, only fragments of families trying to express themselves. I work with those that are curious about the world around them. I support breaking generational curses and patterns, to help find your true self. I support disenfranchised groups through the time we all living in. I focus on Social Justice through an experiential lens, that challenges our way of existing.
*Accepting new clients * As a Marriage and Family Therapist I focus on the systems around and inside of you. My philosophy is, you must honestly know yourself in relationships to identify yourself as an individual. There are no individuals in the world, only fragments of families trying to express themselves. I work with those that are curious about the world around them. I support breaking generational curses and patterns, to help find your true self. I support disenfranchised groups through the time we all living in. I focus on Social Justice through an experiential lens, that challenges our way of existing.
(412) 285-1974 View (412) 285-1974
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Jannette Travali
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, MPH, MS, NCC/LPC, RDN/LDN, CEDS
Verified Verified
Seven Fields, PA 16046
Regardless of age/family situation, I see individuals with a broad range of physiological, psychological & socio-cultural concerns that separate us from healthy, integrated relationships (mind, body, spirit/soul, food & movement) internally & with others.
I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, EMDR, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Regardless of age/family situation, I see individuals with a broad range of physiological, psychological & socio-cultural concerns that separate us from healthy, integrated relationships (mind, body, spirit/soul, food & movement) internally & with others.
I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, EMDR, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
(724) 320-1816 View (724) 320-1816
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Doug Richard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT, ICEEFT
Verified Verified
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Struggling with relationship difficulties? Depression, anxiety, stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will change? You can trust us to help you! Rooted exists to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.
Struggling with relationship difficulties? Depression, anxiety, stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will change? You can trust us to help you! Rooted exists to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.
(570) 884-4662 x1 View (570) 884-4662 x1
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Brittany Sanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrendale, PA 15086  (Online Only)
I often operate from a trauma-informed, eclectic approach including; EMDR, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing and Behavioral Modifications.
Choosing a therapist that you connect with is often the most important aspect to successful therapy. It can be daunting to find the right fit and scary to expose yourself. To foster our therapeutic relationship, I will strive to create a relaxed space to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and experiences. The core of my relational style is authentic and warm, and I will adapt to your personality and pace, so you feel supported rather than pushed. I seek to assist individuals and couples in achieving deeper, more fulfilled and satisfied relationships and connections with both themselves and the people around them.
I often operate from a trauma-informed, eclectic approach including; EMDR, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing and Behavioral Modifications.
Choosing a therapist that you connect with is often the most important aspect to successful therapy. It can be daunting to find the right fit and scary to expose yourself. To foster our therapeutic relationship, I will strive to create a relaxed space to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and experiences. The core of my relational style is authentic and warm, and I will adapt to your personality and pace, so you feel supported rather than pushed. I seek to assist individuals and couples in achieving deeper, more fulfilled and satisfied relationships and connections with both themselves and the people around them.
(412) 214-8984 View (412) 214-8984
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Choosing Destiny
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
I am a Family Systems Therapist with an extensive trauma based background.
To my future client, Hello! Thank you for taking the first steps in choosing you. My goal at Choosing Destiny is to assist you in creating and being an active participate in your own destiny! I consider myself as a facilitator in the therapeutic journey. As people we are beautiful, complex individuals with at times equally complicated relationships. In my practice I bring an open and non judgmental mindset into every session, which allows for a safe environment conducive in you doing your work.
I am a Family Systems Therapist with an extensive trauma based background.
To my future client, Hello! Thank you for taking the first steps in choosing you. My goal at Choosing Destiny is to assist you in creating and being an active participate in your own destiny! I consider myself as a facilitator in the therapeutic journey. As people we are beautiful, complex individuals with at times equally complicated relationships. In my practice I bring an open and non judgmental mindset into every session, which allows for a safe environment conducive in you doing your work.
(412) 218-3766 View (412) 218-3766
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Danielle Vogan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Warrendale, PA 15086
I employ a trauma-informed, integrative approach including: CBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems/Parts Work, Gestalt Theory, and Motivational Interviewing to facilitate change.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~ Mahatma Gandhi. Congratulations on taking a huge first step! Therapeutic change starts with building a relationship. I provide an inviting, relaxed environment where privacy and security are built upon to develop a foundation of trust and safety, paced to fit your needs. I encourage and challenge my clients to discover their inner strengths, resources, and resilience. We work together to apply your strengths to create unique processes and develop steps toward achieving long-term change and increased adaptability.
I employ a trauma-informed, integrative approach including: CBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems/Parts Work, Gestalt Theory, and Motivational Interviewing to facilitate change.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~ Mahatma Gandhi. Congratulations on taking a huge first step! Therapeutic change starts with building a relationship. I provide an inviting, relaxed environment where privacy and security are built upon to develop a foundation of trust and safety, paced to fit your needs. I encourage and challenge my clients to discover their inner strengths, resources, and resilience. We work together to apply your strengths to create unique processes and develop steps toward achieving long-term change and increased adaptability.
(412) 339-1782 View (412) 339-1782
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Dr. John G. Kuna and Associates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Danville, PA 17821
We also accept most major insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid (Geisinger Family), Blue Cross, etc.
In a confidential and compassionate environment, we provide evidence-based, counseling/therapy services to individuals, couples, families, children, teens, and adults for a variety of issues. We also provide neuro-psychological testing and evaluation that may be needed for a variety of reasons: determination of a possible learning disability (AHDH, Autism), fitness for medical procedures (bariatric), Fitness for duty/Lethal weapons testing (Act 235/Act 120) . We accept most (private and state) insurances, have 12 convenient locations, and offer evening and weekend appointments. Please visit out website for more information on our therapists, location, and how we can help you.
We also accept most major insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid (Geisinger Family), Blue Cross, etc.
In a confidential and compassionate environment, we provide evidence-based, counseling/therapy services to individuals, couples, families, children, teens, and adults for a variety of issues. We also provide neuro-psychological testing and evaluation that may be needed for a variety of reasons: determination of a possible learning disability (AHDH, Autism), fitness for medical procedures (bariatric), Fitness for duty/Lethal weapons testing (Act 235/Act 120) . We accept most (private and state) insurances, have 12 convenient locations, and offer evening and weekend appointments. Please visit out website for more information on our therapists, location, and how we can help you.
(570) 437-0985 View (570) 437-0985
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Emily Lunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wexford, PA 15090
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, learning Spanish, exercising, reading, and helping others.
Wellness is not just an absence of negative feelings and thoughts, but a presence of positive emotions and a healthy mindset. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or feeling stuck, I can help. I provide a safe and caring environment for my clients to feel validated, encouraged, and hopeful. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I use evidence-based and goal-directed treatments. My hope is to help you reach your potential and flourish. Therapy within a Christian framework is offered upon request. I am currently offering both telehealth and in-person appointments.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, learning Spanish, exercising, reading, and helping others.
Wellness is not just an absence of negative feelings and thoughts, but a presence of positive emotions and a healthy mindset. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or feeling stuck, I can help. I provide a safe and caring environment for my clients to feel validated, encouraged, and hopeful. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I use evidence-based and goal-directed treatments. My hope is to help you reach your potential and flourish. Therapy within a Christian framework is offered upon request. I am currently offering both telehealth and in-person appointments.
(724) 201-3649 View (724) 201-3649
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Ashten Carrin Trimble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlisle, PA 17013
Waitlist for new clients
As a Marital and Family Therapist, I specialize in couples/marital/premarital therapy.
I believe that trauma affects all parts of our being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Therefore, the healing process also needs to involve all parts of our being. Attachment wounds, abusive relationships with themselves and others, specific traumatic events, losses that need grieving, generational trauma and high conflict functioning in families affect how we view ourselves and interact with the world. Gabor Mate said it best, “ We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.” Look below for the current groups I am offering!
As a Marital and Family Therapist, I specialize in couples/marital/premarital therapy.
I believe that trauma affects all parts of our being- mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Therefore, the healing process also needs to involve all parts of our being. Attachment wounds, abusive relationships with themselves and others, specific traumatic events, losses that need grieving, generational trauma and high conflict functioning in families affect how we view ourselves and interact with the world. Gabor Mate said it best, “ We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.” Look below for the current groups I am offering!
(717) 484-9057 View (717) 484-9057
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Horizon Behavioral Health, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Everett, PA 15537
Services are available in individual, couples, family, or group sessions and include evidence based psychotherapy.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist and supervisor, well-versed in telehealth; I am also an Active Duty Veteran and currently serve in the PA Army National Guard. We have a staff providers who are well trained and available via telehealth or in-person. Patient populations of focus include Veterans, Military, and First Responders. Additional areas of expertise are other public safety activities including treatment of patients who are justice involved, those with substance use disorder, and providing evidence based care for trauma, depression, stress and adjustment issues, as well as relationship and marriage concerns.
Services are available in individual, couples, family, or group sessions and include evidence based psychotherapy.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist and supervisor, well-versed in telehealth; I am also an Active Duty Veteran and currently serve in the PA Army National Guard. We have a staff providers who are well trained and available via telehealth or in-person. Patient populations of focus include Veterans, Military, and First Responders. Additional areas of expertise are other public safety activities including treatment of patients who are justice involved, those with substance use disorder, and providing evidence based care for trauma, depression, stress and adjustment issues, as well as relationship and marriage concerns.
(814) 294-1410 View (814) 294-1410
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April Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hershey, PA 17033  (Online Only)
Do you seek a deeper understanding of why you do the things you do? Are you struggling but you’re not exactly sure why or what to do about it? Taking the step to explore a better understanding of yourself in therapy, is empowering, purposeful, and courageous. Through an authentic connection and openness, I believe change, growth, and healing can occur. Together, we identify areas that are impacting your thinking, behavior, and relationships, seek out and examine their origin, find meaning, and work towards achieving and practicing new, healthier ways of relating and understanding.
Do you seek a deeper understanding of why you do the things you do? Are you struggling but you’re not exactly sure why or what to do about it? Taking the step to explore a better understanding of yourself in therapy, is empowering, purposeful, and courageous. Through an authentic connection and openness, I believe change, growth, and healing can occur. Together, we identify areas that are impacting your thinking, behavior, and relationships, seek out and examine their origin, find meaning, and work towards achieving and practicing new, healthier ways of relating and understanding.
(717) 837-3507 View (717) 837-3507
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Christina Lynn Robidoux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Williamsport, PA 17701
Hello! My name is Christina and I have been working in the field of human services since 2005 when I began my work as a hospice volunteer. I graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology with my Associates Degree in Human Services in 2007 and completed my Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Human Services in 2013. I completed my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lock Haven University in 2016 with a concentration in Child Adolescents Therapy. I have a diverse background working in substance abuse, prison, and medical settings all while practicing from a trauma informed lens.
Hello! My name is Christina and I have been working in the field of human services since 2005 when I began my work as a hospice volunteer. I graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology with my Associates Degree in Human Services in 2007 and completed my Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Human Services in 2013. I completed my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lock Haven University in 2016 with a concentration in Child Adolescents Therapy. I have a diverse background working in substance abuse, prison, and medical settings all while practicing from a trauma informed lens.
(272) 203-3594 View (272) 203-3594
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Sanderson Psychological, LLC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Elizabeth, PA 15037
Sanderson Psychological is a mental health counseling practice that values quality of client care. We have multiple providers with varying interests and expertise in order to provide the best therapist/client fit. Our mission is to help our clients reconnect with themselves and to explore current or past experiences that have not yet been processed. We hope that through this journey, we will help our clients find deeper self-understanding and compassion.
Sanderson Psychological is a mental health counseling practice that values quality of client care. We have multiple providers with varying interests and expertise in order to provide the best therapist/client fit. Our mission is to help our clients reconnect with themselves and to explore current or past experiences that have not yet been processed. We hope that through this journey, we will help our clients find deeper self-understanding and compassion.
(412) 754-1100 View (412) 754-1100
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Kati L Ault
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Murrysville, PA 15668
I want to help you feel comfortable in your own skin. We can work on your feelings of depression and anxiety, or even identifying that feeling that you just aren't sure what it is. We can work together to learn to identify healthy coping skills, as well as to provide you a safe, confidential and non judgmental place to be able to talk about what you are going through and feeling.
I want to help you feel comfortable in your own skin. We can work on your feelings of depression and anxiety, or even identifying that feeling that you just aren't sure what it is. We can work together to learn to identify healthy coping skills, as well as to provide you a safe, confidential and non judgmental place to be able to talk about what you are going through and feeling.
(412) 274-8314 View (412) 274-8314
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Tricia Zechman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Hello! I am currently a graduate student working towards becoming a licensed professional therapist (LPC), and will be graduating in May 2024. I have been working in the mental health field with children since obtaining my bachelor's in 2020. While my career is just beginning, I have had experience as an intern at Susquehanna University in the counseling center in addition to almost a year with Connections Relational Therapy.
Hello! I am currently a graduate student working towards becoming a licensed professional therapist (LPC), and will be graduating in May 2024. I have been working in the mental health field with children since obtaining my bachelor's in 2020. While my career is just beginning, I have had experience as an intern at Susquehanna University in the counseling center in addition to almost a year with Connections Relational Therapy.
(570) 843-1838 View (570) 843-1838
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Shining Star Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601
Waitlist for new clients
When life becomes difficult, it can help to talk with a caring, seasoned therapist. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere and will help you deal with the distress that is challenging and pulling you down. As an outpatient therapist, I have provided services to individuals, families, couples and groups. I was co-leader of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group for 8 years. Also, I received training in trauma focused CBT and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) in a specialized trauma treatment program. I am now in private practice.
When life becomes difficult, it can help to talk with a caring, seasoned therapist. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere and will help you deal with the distress that is challenging and pulling you down. As an outpatient therapist, I have provided services to individuals, families, couples and groups. I was co-leader of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group for 8 years. Also, I received training in trauma focused CBT and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) in a specialized trauma treatment program. I am now in private practice.
(724) 471-4897 View (724) 471-4897
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.