Family Therapy in Lancaster, PA

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Balanced Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMT, NCHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
We are an evidence-based practice, working from theoretical approaches of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Integrated Pain Management, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-focused Therapy.
It is our belief that we all have the capacity to change, heal and recover from all the things that life can throw at us. At Balanced Life Counseling, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and trusting environment which allows us to work together towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and stress of life? Has communication been difficult lately? Are you looking for support to navigate challenging situations or circumstances? Sometimes, it's about something more than change. It's about growth and we are passionate about joining with our clients in a safe and collaborative space to help empower their growth.
We are an evidence-based practice, working from theoretical approaches of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Integrated Pain Management, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-focused Therapy.
It is our belief that we all have the capacity to change, heal and recover from all the things that life can throw at us. At Balanced Life Counseling, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and trusting environment which allows us to work together towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and stress of life? Has communication been difficult lately? Are you looking for support to navigate challenging situations or circumstances? Sometimes, it's about something more than change. It's about growth and we are passionate about joining with our clients in a safe and collaborative space to help empower their growth.
(717) 539-4178 View (717) 539-4178
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Roberto Wingfield
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603
My goal is to offer a safe space where you're heard and understood without judgement. With a background in trauma-informed care, I'm here to help you navigate the challenges life has thrown your way. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, or identity issues, I'm here to support you. I will always partner with your goals as an individual or as a family with an active treatment approach, meeting you where you are in life.
My goal is to offer a safe space where you're heard and understood without judgement. With a background in trauma-informed care, I'm here to help you navigate the challenges life has thrown your way. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, or identity issues, I'm here to support you. I will always partner with your goals as an individual or as a family with an active treatment approach, meeting you where you are in life.
(223) 215-4885 View (223) 215-4885
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Megan Prevoznik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field.
Hi, I'm Megan. (I am accepting new clients March 2024!) I am passionate about making therapy approachable, effective, and possibly even enjoyable! Maybe you're feeling anxious, sad, frustrated, unmotivated, or disconnected. Maybe you're experiencing relationship challenges with your partner, friends, family, or colleagues. Maybe you're feeling at an impasse in life, struggling with a transition, grieving a loss, or hoping for change. Whether you come to therapy by yourself or with a partner, I am dedicated to connecting, collaborating, and supporting you in creating a positive shift.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field.
Hi, I'm Megan. (I am accepting new clients March 2024!) I am passionate about making therapy approachable, effective, and possibly even enjoyable! Maybe you're feeling anxious, sad, frustrated, unmotivated, or disconnected. Maybe you're experiencing relationship challenges with your partner, friends, family, or colleagues. Maybe you're feeling at an impasse in life, struggling with a transition, grieving a loss, or hoping for change. Whether you come to therapy by yourself or with a partner, I am dedicated to connecting, collaborating, and supporting you in creating a positive shift.
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Joshua Nice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
I’m interested in how trauma and life transitions impact how you feel about yourself and your relationship with the world. I will work with you on trauma, self-harm, identity and self-esteem, attachment struggles, individual, family, and group relationship dynamics, domestic violence, and relational boundaries – and how these factors and mental health symptoms play out in patterns in people’s lives. Note that I offer therapy to individuals and not group or family therapy sessions.
I’m interested in how trauma and life transitions impact how you feel about yourself and your relationship with the world. I will work with you on trauma, self-harm, identity and self-esteem, attachment struggles, individual, family, and group relationship dynamics, domestic violence, and relational boundaries – and how these factors and mental health symptoms play out in patterns in people’s lives. Note that I offer therapy to individuals and not group or family therapy sessions.
(717) 219-4864 x1 View (717) 219-4864 x1
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Katherina Kapur Accepting New Clients
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are interested in working on your personal goals, trauma history, to help your child or teenager manage big emotions, or to improve your interpersonal, marriage and family relationships.
Are you struggling with emotions, trauma, or persistent negative thoughts? Is your child struggling with their behaviors, emotions or school? Are your relationships in trouble, or need a "tune up?" You have come to the right place. Hi! My name is Katie Kapur, and I am here to help you acheive your goals, improve your relationships and increase life satisfaction. I care about my clients, and value the time I spend with each and every person I have the pleasure of working with.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are interested in working on your personal goals, trauma history, to help your child or teenager manage big emotions, or to improve your interpersonal, marriage and family relationships.
Are you struggling with emotions, trauma, or persistent negative thoughts? Is your child struggling with their behaviors, emotions or school? Are your relationships in trouble, or need a "tune up?" You have come to the right place. Hi! My name is Katie Kapur, and I am here to help you acheive your goals, improve your relationships and increase life satisfaction. I care about my clients, and value the time I spend with each and every person I have the pleasure of working with.
(717) 973-6870 View (717) 973-6870
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Ambre L. Witte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Hi! My name is Ambre Witte, CEO, LCSW at Life and Love Counseling, LLC. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, & couples. My clinical focus includes mood instability/ Bipolar Disorder, self-harm/suicidal ideation, anger/explosive behavior, ODD, PTSD, OCD, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, etc. My clientele primarily seeks strategies & therapeutic interventions for emotional regulation, non-compliance/defiance, conflict resolution, impulse control, executive functioning, low self-esteem, social skills, self-sufficiency, time management, academic concerns, & family/relationship conflict, etc.
Hi! My name is Ambre Witte, CEO, LCSW at Life and Love Counseling, LLC. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, & couples. My clinical focus includes mood instability/ Bipolar Disorder, self-harm/suicidal ideation, anger/explosive behavior, ODD, PTSD, OCD, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, etc. My clientele primarily seeks strategies & therapeutic interventions for emotional regulation, non-compliance/defiance, conflict resolution, impulse control, executive functioning, low self-esteem, social skills, self-sufficiency, time management, academic concerns, & family/relationship conflict, etc.
(717) 619-9452 View (717) 619-9452
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Hannah Avers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Much of my continuing education has focused around treating trauma, somatic therapy, DBT, CBT, mindfulness approaches, internal family systems (IFS), as well as EFT tapping.
I believe that healing and change are possible and my goal is to provide a warm and safe therapeutic environment to help assist you on your journey. I utilize a strengths-based and holistic approach in my work and believe that therapy should be a collaborative process where we are working together to find solutions to the struggles you are facing. I enjoy seeing diverse populations and have worked extensively with women, young adults, teenagers, and survivors of trauma and domestic violence.
Much of my continuing education has focused around treating trauma, somatic therapy, DBT, CBT, mindfulness approaches, internal family systems (IFS), as well as EFT tapping.
I believe that healing and change are possible and my goal is to provide a warm and safe therapeutic environment to help assist you on your journey. I utilize a strengths-based and holistic approach in my work and believe that therapy should be a collaborative process where we are working together to find solutions to the struggles you are facing. I enjoy seeing diverse populations and have worked extensively with women, young adults, teenagers, and survivors of trauma and domestic violence.
(717) 308-5263 View (717) 308-5263
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Child First Family Services
MS
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17602
I am a Certified School Psychologist and Director of Child First Family Services. I provide services related to Autism including autism evaluations, groups, workshops, and consultation. In addition, I specialize in custody/divorce issues including mediation, counseling, groups, and supervised visitation services. I also provide anger management assessments and groups approved by Lancaster County, PA judges.
I am a Certified School Psychologist and Director of Child First Family Services. I provide services related to Autism including autism evaluations, groups, workshops, and consultation. In addition, I specialize in custody/divorce issues including mediation, counseling, groups, and supervised visitation services. I also provide anger management assessments and groups approved by Lancaster County, PA judges.
(717) 925-3321 View (717) 925-3321
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Herb Landis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, LLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
Presentations: Grief and Complicated Grief, Family Dysfunction, Crisis Theory and Intervention, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Dynamics of Forgiveness and Stress.
I provide psychotherapy services to children, teens, young adults, families and couples, and over the 30 years of being in outpatient and private practice settings, I can say I love treating the lifespan of all ages. I promote growth and potential. My clinical focus has been primarily in treating anxiety, depression, grief and complicated grief. I use the creative arts to promote the healing process. We all walk different landscapes at different times in our lives and I will help you in walking that landscape you find yourself in. Please feel free to contact me for a phone consult for any questions you might have.
Presentations: Grief and Complicated Grief, Family Dysfunction, Crisis Theory and Intervention, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Dynamics of Forgiveness and Stress.
I provide psychotherapy services to children, teens, young adults, families and couples, and over the 30 years of being in outpatient and private practice settings, I can say I love treating the lifespan of all ages. I promote growth and potential. My clinical focus has been primarily in treating anxiety, depression, grief and complicated grief. I use the creative arts to promote the healing process. We all walk different landscapes at different times in our lives and I will help you in walking that landscape you find yourself in. Please feel free to contact me for a phone consult for any questions you might have.
(717) 964-4267 View (717) 964-4267
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Maureen Brackey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603  (Online Only)
It is my firm belief that everyone can benefit from therapy if they are well matched to the person they are working with. Over the course of the past decade, I've honed specialty focus on trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+, human sexuality, women's empowerment, relationships and family sessions, and gaining a strong sense of self and direction in the face of challenging life circumstances. If these areas of treatment resonate with you, I'd love to schedule a time to connect about what you are looking for in a therapist.
It is my firm belief that everyone can benefit from therapy if they are well matched to the person they are working with. Over the course of the past decade, I've honed specialty focus on trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+, human sexuality, women's empowerment, relationships and family sessions, and gaining a strong sense of self and direction in the face of challenging life circumstances. If these areas of treatment resonate with you, I'd love to schedule a time to connect about what you are looking for in a therapist.
(223) 400-8174 View (223) 400-8174
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John Dennis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13+ years of counseling and supervisory experience who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. In my therapy practice, I use one-on-one, couples and family sessions. The clients I work with can expect sessions to focus on the negative thoughts and behaviors that are holding them back, the life events that created them, and ways to improve satisfaction in their lives and relationships.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13+ years of counseling and supervisory experience who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. In my therapy practice, I use one-on-one, couples and family sessions. The clients I work with can expect sessions to focus on the negative thoughts and behaviors that are holding them back, the life events that created them, and ways to improve satisfaction in their lives and relationships.
(717) 954-0282 View (717) 954-0282
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Dr. Nancy Brooks (Accepting New Clients)
PsyD, NCC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603
Do you want to talk to someone who will utilize your strengths to make you feel better? I have 20+ years of professional experience with teens, adults, couples, and families. I work with people experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-worth issues, family problems, eating disorders, substance abuse/addiction, trauma or fear, parenting issues, a breakup, divorce, drug and alcohol use and interventions, work/job issues, pet bereavement, ...more. Same/next-day appointments are often available. EMAIL DR. NANCY FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Do you want to talk to someone who will utilize your strengths to make you feel better? I have 20+ years of professional experience with teens, adults, couples, and families. I work with people experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-worth issues, family problems, eating disorders, substance abuse/addiction, trauma or fear, parenting issues, a breakup, divorce, drug and alcohol use and interventions, work/job issues, pet bereavement, ...more. Same/next-day appointments are often available. EMAIL DR. NANCY FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
(717) 775-6199 View (717) 775-6199
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Adam Hultstrand (Individual And Dbt Group Openings)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
I effectively use CBT, Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.
To those who know me best, I am considered a genuine “encourager” of people, compassionate yet direct. You don't have to journey through life alone. I seek to create a safe and confidential space for children, adults, couples, and families to process life and find greater purpose, healing and joy. I have graduate degrees in both theology and counseling with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds in a strengths-based way that infuses hope. I integrate a variety of relational and experiential approaches to best meet your needs and will use faith based counseling for those interested.
I effectively use CBT, Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.
To those who know me best, I am considered a genuine “encourager” of people, compassionate yet direct. You don't have to journey through life alone. I seek to create a safe and confidential space for children, adults, couples, and families to process life and find greater purpose, healing and joy. I have graduate degrees in both theology and counseling with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds in a strengths-based way that infuses hope. I integrate a variety of relational and experiential approaches to best meet your needs and will use faith based counseling for those interested.
(717) 837-5266 View (717) 837-5266
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Julie Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603
Waitlist for new clients
Are you / your child having trouble with intense emotions? Are you a teen or young adult struggling with life adjustments and feel like you are trying to find your place within what seems like a chaotic world? Do you or your child have difficulty with anxiety or depression, often caused by school stress or changing family dynamics? Are you a parent that struggles with knowing how to help your child? I can offer support and guidance. I believe a therapeutic relationship and trust is key in counseling, and my goal is to empower and support you to understand that change and growth is possible.
Are you / your child having trouble with intense emotions? Are you a teen or young adult struggling with life adjustments and feel like you are trying to find your place within what seems like a chaotic world? Do you or your child have difficulty with anxiety or depression, often caused by school stress or changing family dynamics? Are you a parent that struggles with knowing how to help your child? I can offer support and guidance. I believe a therapeutic relationship and trust is key in counseling, and my goal is to empower and support you to understand that change and growth is possible.
(717) 864-0769 View (717) 864-0769
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Stacy Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
My passion is to help mothers or mothers to-be and their family cope with all emotions from contemplating pregnancy to postpartum, or struggling with infertility.
Do you feel alone with your thoughts and feelings? Have you recently become pregnant, given birth or struggled with a loss? Do you have scary thoughts and you don't know why? Do you feel like you have lost your identity? Do you often feel sad, anxious or angry? This is just a handful of ways that mothers and mothers to be may feel and are not sure how to seek help or feel better. Becoming a mother, or having the desire to be a mother, brings a lot of changes into your life. These changes include but are not limited to, hormonal, relational, emotional, mental and physical.
My passion is to help mothers or mothers to-be and their family cope with all emotions from contemplating pregnancy to postpartum, or struggling with infertility.
Do you feel alone with your thoughts and feelings? Have you recently become pregnant, given birth or struggled with a loss? Do you have scary thoughts and you don't know why? Do you feel like you have lost your identity? Do you often feel sad, anxious or angry? This is just a handful of ways that mothers and mothers to be may feel and are not sure how to seek help or feel better. Becoming a mother, or having the desire to be a mother, brings a lot of changes into your life. These changes include but are not limited to, hormonal, relational, emotional, mental and physical.
(717) 294-0191 View (717) 294-0191
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Melissa Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601  (Online Only)
Therapeutic work can include working through trauma events/memories, family of origin, relapse prevention, martial issues, social anxieties and depression.
Hello & Welcome! So very glad you are here. My name is Melissa Lopez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of direct practice experience. I specialize in trauma recovery.
Therapeutic work can include working through trauma events/memories, family of origin, relapse prevention, martial issues, social anxieties and depression.
Hello & Welcome! So very glad you are here. My name is Melissa Lopez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of direct practice experience. I specialize in trauma recovery.
(484) 209-5213 View (484) 209-5213
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Andrea Graybill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601
I have more than 20 years of experience in the human service field working with children, adolescents and adults in areas such as but not limited to parenting, grief, anxiety, depression, aging, domestic violence, trauma and coping through family dynamics and life changes.
I believe that in order for us to be our best selves, we need connection with one another. I strive to help individuals find value and connection with others through healthy relationships. Asking for help in personal and painful situations is a vulnerable and humbling experience. Through the use of a variety of approaches, I seek to help individuals feel accepted, hopeful and not alone in their situation.
I have more than 20 years of experience in the human service field working with children, adolescents and adults in areas such as but not limited to parenting, grief, anxiety, depression, aging, domestic violence, trauma and coping through family dynamics and life changes.
I believe that in order for us to be our best selves, we need connection with one another. I strive to help individuals find value and connection with others through healthy relationships. Asking for help in personal and painful situations is a vulnerable and humbling experience. Through the use of a variety of approaches, I seek to help individuals feel accepted, hopeful and not alone in their situation.
(717) 973-8312 View (717) 973-8312
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Taylor Ohrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
I’m also certified in Circle of Security Parenting and have extensive training and experience working with a range of emotional and family concerns.
Hi, I’m Taylor! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Pennsylvania. If your child or teen struggles with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, ODD, life changes/adjustments, school stressors or self-esteem, I can help! I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives, but we can all benefit from additional guidance and support for dealing with challenges we may face. My goal as a therapist is to make those I work with feel valued, understood, and empowered.
I’m also certified in Circle of Security Parenting and have extensive training and experience working with a range of emotional and family concerns.
Hi, I’m Taylor! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Pennsylvania. If your child or teen struggles with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, ODD, life changes/adjustments, school stressors or self-esteem, I can help! I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives, but we can all benefit from additional guidance and support for dealing with challenges we may face. My goal as a therapist is to make those I work with feel valued, understood, and empowered.
(223) 332-4560 View (223) 332-4560
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Wendy Gaunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
This thing we call life is hard. It is full of challenges, decisions, experiences, and transitions that lead to big feelings and complicated thoughts. The good news is: we can do hard things! I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, sexuality and gender issues, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, grief, and trauma. My experience has taught me the vast strength of each individual...our ability as human beings to make meaning out of struggle, to change the things we can, and to accept (often with a changed perspective!) the things we can not.
This thing we call life is hard. It is full of challenges, decisions, experiences, and transitions that lead to big feelings and complicated thoughts. The good news is: we can do hard things! I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, sexuality and gender issues, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, grief, and trauma. My experience has taught me the vast strength of each individual...our ability as human beings to make meaning out of struggle, to change the things we can, and to accept (often with a changed perspective!) the things we can not.
(223) 215-3818 View (223) 215-3818
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Latinia M. Shell
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
I provide individual therapy for adolescents, teens, adults, as well as couples, families, and group counseling. Through a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs, I assist clients in identifying limiting beliefs and outmoded coping mechanisms that may be standing in the way. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. Services provided span from therapy for depression and anxiety to relationship and family counseling, stress management, anger management and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I hope to help clients attain the personal growth they're striving for.
I provide individual therapy for adolescents, teens, adults, as well as couples, families, and group counseling. Through a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs, I assist clients in identifying limiting beliefs and outmoded coping mechanisms that may be standing in the way. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. Services provided span from therapy for depression and anxiety to relationship and family counseling, stress management, anger management and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I hope to help clients attain the personal growth they're striving for.
(717) 801-1159 View (717) 801-1159

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.