Therapists in Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN

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Adam M Horn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
Why Strength to Strength Counseling? In my philosophy of the therapy process, people already have many strengths and resources when they come into the counseling office for the first time. Stress and strain, loss and grief, trauma, sudden life-changes, relationship difficulties, coping challenges, and mental health issues can lead individuals and relationships to points of internal distress and external behaviors that can be disruptive, distressing and concerning to themselves and those around them. As a result, individual happiness, relationships, family life, work, and school performance may suffer.
Why Strength to Strength Counseling? In my philosophy of the therapy process, people already have many strengths and resources when they come into the counseling office for the first time. Stress and strain, loss and grief, trauma, sudden life-changes, relationship difficulties, coping challenges, and mental health issues can lead individuals and relationships to points of internal distress and external behaviors that can be disruptive, distressing and concerning to themselves and those around them. As a result, individual happiness, relationships, family life, work, and school performance may suffer.
(615) 905-1366 View (615) 905-1366
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Emily Kratzert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
It is my dream and honor to help clients who feel stuck in some way in their lives and relationships work towards health, wholeness, and growth. This "stuck" feeling may show up in many different areas in life, such as relational disconnection and conflict, recurring family-of-origin issues, struggles with anxiety and depression, or generally feeling like you're at a crossroads. I firmly believe that relational wounds can only heal in relationship. Therefore, I am dedicated to creating and fostering the safe and secure therapeutic space needed for my clients to begin the hard work of looking deeper and working towards health.
It is my dream and honor to help clients who feel stuck in some way in their lives and relationships work towards health, wholeness, and growth. This "stuck" feeling may show up in many different areas in life, such as relational disconnection and conflict, recurring family-of-origin issues, struggles with anxiety and depression, or generally feeling like you're at a crossroads. I firmly believe that relational wounds can only heal in relationship. Therefore, I am dedicated to creating and fostering the safe and secure therapeutic space needed for my clients to begin the hard work of looking deeper and working towards health.
(615) 603-3991 View (615) 603-3991
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Blakely Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
**I am currently accepting new clients for in-person or virtual therapy, as well as Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. Please call to discuss your goals for therapy. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to improve their relationship challenges. If you are struggling with your marriage, blending a step-family, infidelity, a divorce or any other family issue, I can help. Let's work together to develop a plan that will improve all areas of your life and your relationships. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
**I am currently accepting new clients for in-person or virtual therapy, as well as Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. Please call to discuss your goals for therapy. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to improve their relationship challenges. If you are struggling with your marriage, blending a step-family, infidelity, a divorce or any other family issue, I can help. Let's work together to develop a plan that will improve all areas of your life and your relationships. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(615) 631-4279 View (615) 631-4279
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Katia Hurt
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
My areas of special clinical interest include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, relationship issues, self-worth, life transitions, couple/family conflict, substance abuse, and everyday life struggles.
Hi! My name is Katia, and you’ll find me to be a positive, personable, and open-minded therapist who can offer you a safe place to grow and better understand yourself and your relationships. My practice of therapy is goal-centered and brought together with humor and kindness. Being in a position to serve my community is something I hold in high regard, and as your therapist, I am eager to listen, to comfort, and to understand you. Wherever you are in your process, I am here to support you and to help you become the very best version of yourself.
My areas of special clinical interest include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, relationship issues, self-worth, life transitions, couple/family conflict, substance abuse, and everyday life struggles.
Hi! My name is Katia, and you’ll find me to be a positive, personable, and open-minded therapist who can offer you a safe place to grow and better understand yourself and your relationships. My practice of therapy is goal-centered and brought together with humor and kindness. Being in a position to serve my community is something I hold in high regard, and as your therapist, I am eager to listen, to comfort, and to understand you. Wherever you are in your process, I am here to support you and to help you become the very best version of yourself.
(615) 819-5494 View (615) 819-5494
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Russell Durdunji
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
I truly believe we all have within us the capacity to live a great and meaningful life. If you struggle to believe this, it is often a symptom of living life out of alignment with your core values or attunement with who you truly are. It's easy to get bogged down and covered by all the expectations and narratives placed on us from outside sources (family, work, society, etc.) and we lose ourselves in all the noise. Work with me will include slowing down, turning inward, & getting clear on what matters most to you, which will in turn influence your decision-making and shape your perspective and how you view life moving forward.
I truly believe we all have within us the capacity to live a great and meaningful life. If you struggle to believe this, it is often a symptom of living life out of alignment with your core values or attunement with who you truly are. It's easy to get bogged down and covered by all the expectations and narratives placed on us from outside sources (family, work, society, etc.) and we lose ourselves in all the noise. Work with me will include slowing down, turning inward, & getting clear on what matters most to you, which will in turn influence your decision-making and shape your perspective and how you view life moving forward.
(615) 205-0501 View (615) 205-0501
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Angie de Meistre
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
Waitlist for new clients
As an Asian-American and daughter of immigrants, I have a deep appreciation for the unique influence of spirituality, culture, and family-of-origin contexts on our lived experiences, and a strong belief in the capacity for healing that accompanies witnessing and honoring my clients’ personal and communal narratives.
I employ an integrative and holistic Attachment and Mindfulness-based therapeutic framework rooted in Narrative, Restoration (RT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) modalities to support and help co-create opportunities for healing for women (19+), families, and couples navigating the perinatal and postpartum period, pregnancy and infant loss, and infertility. Additionally, I have experience working with relationship stress, seismic life transitions, grief and loss, family conflict, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses and major medical diagnoses, and trauma.
As an Asian-American and daughter of immigrants, I have a deep appreciation for the unique influence of spirituality, culture, and family-of-origin contexts on our lived experiences, and a strong belief in the capacity for healing that accompanies witnessing and honoring my clients’ personal and communal narratives.
I employ an integrative and holistic Attachment and Mindfulness-based therapeutic framework rooted in Narrative, Restoration (RT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) modalities to support and help co-create opportunities for healing for women (19+), families, and couples navigating the perinatal and postpartum period, pregnancy and infant loss, and infertility. Additionally, I have experience working with relationship stress, seismic life transitions, grief and loss, family conflict, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses and major medical diagnoses, and trauma.
(931) 271-5806 View (931) 271-5806
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Robert DeSalvo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
Effective. Fast. Convenient. Teletherapy from the comfort, convenience, and security of your home. It requires immense courage to change and making the decision to pursue counseling is one of the bravest steps you can take. Keeping that in mind, I feel honored to assist you in taking that step. I have extensive experience working with adults on a wide range of issues and I welcome diversity in my clients. I believe in providing a warm, supportive, judgement free environment for the therapy process, and I use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on your specific needs.
Effective. Fast. Convenient. Teletherapy from the comfort, convenience, and security of your home. It requires immense courage to change and making the decision to pursue counseling is one of the bravest steps you can take. Keeping that in mind, I feel honored to assist you in taking that step. I have extensive experience working with adults on a wide range of issues and I welcome diversity in my clients. I believe in providing a warm, supportive, judgement free environment for the therapy process, and I use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on your specific needs.
(615) 671-4269 View (615) 671-4269
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Gracie M. Self
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
I am licensed in both TN and AL. Together we will seek progress, not perfection. My therapy is relaxed and goal centered. I use humor when it allows, as laughter is good for the soul. We all have a longing for attention and responsiveness from our loved ones. When needs go unmet, we get stuck in patterns of automatic responses. I want client's to recognize needs, take responsibility, and learn how to better disrupt unhealthy patterns. My desire is to help you gain awareness and be more present with yourself and other people in your life.
I am licensed in both TN and AL. Together we will seek progress, not perfection. My therapy is relaxed and goal centered. I use humor when it allows, as laughter is good for the soul. We all have a longing for attention and responsiveness from our loved ones. When needs go unmet, we get stuck in patterns of automatic responses. I want client's to recognize needs, take responsibility, and learn how to better disrupt unhealthy patterns. My desire is to help you gain awareness and be more present with yourself and other people in your life.
(615) 392-1456 View (615) 392-1456
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Rebecca R Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
I believe that therapy is a unique opportunity to have a safe and empathic place to share one's story. It is a privilege for me to journey alongside others as they discover who they are in the midst of that story. I approach therapy in an eclectic manner, and have experience in a variety of therapeutic issues. I work with both individuals and couples interested in seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, relational distress, conflict resolution, and personal growth.
I believe that therapy is a unique opportunity to have a safe and empathic place to share one's story. It is a privilege for me to journey alongside others as they discover who they are in the midst of that story. I approach therapy in an eclectic manner, and have experience in a variety of therapeutic issues. I work with both individuals and couples interested in seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, relational distress, conflict resolution, and personal growth.
(615) 450-6533 View (615) 450-6533
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Alyssa Birmingham
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
There is something beautiful about becoming the most authentic version of yourself. My passion lies in helping individuals and couples work to uncover what is keeping them stuck and develop a more fulfilling life. Through therapy, we will develop a relationship where you feel heard, understood, and respected while working to recognize and change the unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, and patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. Our sessions will feel like a conversation, where I will offer a fresh perspective and tangible ways to achieve your therapy goals.
There is something beautiful about becoming the most authentic version of yourself. My passion lies in helping individuals and couples work to uncover what is keeping them stuck and develop a more fulfilling life. Through therapy, we will develop a relationship where you feel heard, understood, and respected while working to recognize and change the unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, and patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. Our sessions will feel like a conversation, where I will offer a fresh perspective and tangible ways to achieve your therapy goals.
(615) 784-5752 View (615) 784-5752
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Chad Douglas Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT, MPA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
Welcome! You came here today for a reason. Maybe that’s an individual struggle, a relational conflict, you find yourself stuck in a transition or season of life, or you’re simply searching for ways to balance it all. I will help you understand the “why” and figure out the “how” as together we'll navigate your unique challenges to achieve a life of peace, purpose, and authenticity. My approach is collaboratively tailored to fit you, integrating evidence-based tools that work. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected in our time together.
Welcome! You came here today for a reason. Maybe that’s an individual struggle, a relational conflict, you find yourself stuck in a transition or season of life, or you’re simply searching for ways to balance it all. I will help you understand the “why” and figure out the “how” as together we'll navigate your unique challenges to achieve a life of peace, purpose, and authenticity. My approach is collaboratively tailored to fit you, integrating evidence-based tools that work. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected in our time together.
(615) 544-6639 View (615) 544-6639
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Kyra Rane Weyenberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
Life feels burdensome. You struggle to keep up with its demands and changes, and often feel overwhelmed. Your relationships feel distressing and distant, and you’re not sure how to make this work anymore. You've experienced loss, and the pain is challenging to manage. It’s an endless cycle leaving you feeling stuck and alone. You want the joy to return, the chaos to quiet, and the darkness to lift. I believe there’s a way through pain and heartache. Let’s uncover hope and healing together.
Life feels burdensome. You struggle to keep up with its demands and changes, and often feel overwhelmed. Your relationships feel distressing and distant, and you’re not sure how to make this work anymore. You've experienced loss, and the pain is challenging to manage. It’s an endless cycle leaving you feeling stuck and alone. You want the joy to return, the chaos to quiet, and the darkness to lift. I believe there’s a way through pain and heartache. Let’s uncover hope and healing together.
(615) 558-8548 View (615) 558-8548
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Gabriel Starner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
I am a caring and empathetic person who has a heart for helping people. As a therapist I seek to work collaboratively with clients in establishing treatment goals. My hope is that clients will learn new and healthier ways of living and gain a greater ability to treat both themselves and others with compassion. It takes courage to step into the therapy room, so I work to provide a disarming and open space for clients to share. My curiosity guides me as I get to know people for who they are and I enjoy helping clients learn to think, feel, and act in new, productive ways to become the people they want to be.
I am a caring and empathetic person who has a heart for helping people. As a therapist I seek to work collaboratively with clients in establishing treatment goals. My hope is that clients will learn new and healthier ways of living and gain a greater ability to treat both themselves and others with compassion. It takes courage to step into the therapy room, so I work to provide a disarming and open space for clients to share. My curiosity guides me as I get to know people for who they are and I enjoy helping clients learn to think, feel, and act in new, productive ways to become the people they want to be.
(615) 471-6433 View (615) 471-6433
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Mari Swann
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
Humans have the uncanny ability to tell ourselves stories that make us feel bad, stuck and unable to move forward. Somehow, it's easier for us to believe the worst version of what could be true than it is to see possibilities. In an attempt to belong, we may find ourselves shape-shifting to accommodate others- believing that someone other than who we are is the only way we can fit in. Over time, this can leave us with little certainty or confidence in our true, authentic voice.
Humans have the uncanny ability to tell ourselves stories that make us feel bad, stuck and unable to move forward. Somehow, it's easier for us to believe the worst version of what could be true than it is to see possibilities. In an attempt to belong, we may find ourselves shape-shifting to accommodate others- believing that someone other than who we are is the only way we can fit in. Over time, this can leave us with little certainty or confidence in our true, authentic voice.
(615) 395-3289 View (615) 395-3289
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Mary Beth Heaney-Gárate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
Welcome New Clients! Saturday & Sunday appointments available. I believe in the resilience of people who are doing the best they can and want better. You are capable. I've helped clients navigate challenges in their relationships, families, school & workplace. Together, we've addressed: anxiety & depression; substance use; grief, stress, & burnout; abandonment & neglect, shame & self-confidence; and trauma including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. I also provide licensure supervision. My mission is to ensure you feel heard, supported, & empowered to achieve your goals and experience your best life.
Welcome New Clients! Saturday & Sunday appointments available. I believe in the resilience of people who are doing the best they can and want better. You are capable. I've helped clients navigate challenges in their relationships, families, school & workplace. Together, we've addressed: anxiety & depression; substance use; grief, stress, & burnout; abandonment & neglect, shame & self-confidence; and trauma including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. I also provide licensure supervision. My mission is to ensure you feel heard, supported, & empowered to achieve your goals and experience your best life.
(615) 576-3480 View (615) 576-3480
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Wynne Whitley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
My goal, as a therapist, is to support clients in confronting personal challenges and discover the personal skills they have within themselves needed to thrive! I work with young adults (people in their 20's), adolescents, and children. Together, we can discover new and healthy ways of moving through the world that work best for you! -> Monday, Thursday, & Friday, I work at Nashville Therapy Group at the Hillsboro location ->Tuesday and Wednesday I work at Shelby Phillips Counseing at the Franklin location
My goal, as a therapist, is to support clients in confronting personal challenges and discover the personal skills they have within themselves needed to thrive! I work with young adults (people in their 20's), adolescents, and children. Together, we can discover new and healthy ways of moving through the world that work best for you! -> Monday, Thursday, & Friday, I work at Nashville Therapy Group at the Hillsboro location ->Tuesday and Wednesday I work at Shelby Phillips Counseing at the Franklin location
(615) 701-6541 View (615) 701-6541
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Michelle Foraker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37243  (Online Only)
Licensed in Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I have discovered that virtual counseling is just as effective as in person and is extremely convenient. We are able to maintain a personal, intimate setting. You will receive a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore and implement solutions. You will be provided with options to build on your personal strengths and make improvements in your life. I have been providing services to a variety of people and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of assisting you on your journey to achieve your dreams and goals.
Licensed in Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I have discovered that virtual counseling is just as effective as in person and is extremely convenient. We are able to maintain a personal, intimate setting. You will receive a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore and implement solutions. You will be provided with options to build on your personal strengths and make improvements in your life. I have been providing services to a variety of people and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of assisting you on your journey to achieve your dreams and goals.
(615) 285-5719 View (615) 285-5719
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Winn Thomas Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
You are not alone in your struggle. The way you feel does not have to be permanent. Change is possible and you do not have to figure it out alone. Individuals I specialize in providing compassionate, authentic, nonjudgmental therapy in a safe environment, in which clients no longer feel they have to struggle alone. I can help you with anxiety, trauma recovery, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting and relationship difficulties. I believe that we are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us. Change is possible and you do not have to figure it out alone.
You are not alone in your struggle. The way you feel does not have to be permanent. Change is possible and you do not have to figure it out alone. Individuals I specialize in providing compassionate, authentic, nonjudgmental therapy in a safe environment, in which clients no longer feel they have to struggle alone. I can help you with anxiety, trauma recovery, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting and relationship difficulties. I believe that we are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us. Change is possible and you do not have to figure it out alone.
(615) 492-6777 View (615) 492-6777
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Dr. Jennifer Kasey
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a licensed clinical psychologist (TN and VA) and owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, a telehealth, private pay practice, that helps diverse populations navigate and thrive during periods of uncertainty, transition, and change. Dr. Kasey provides utilizes an affirming, evidenced-based approach in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. Dr. Kasey also provides career-related coaching services and empowers professionals on their journey in career advancement, leadership, and managing people.
Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a licensed clinical psychologist (TN and VA) and owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, a telehealth, private pay practice, that helps diverse populations navigate and thrive during periods of uncertainty, transition, and change. Dr. Kasey provides utilizes an affirming, evidenced-based approach in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. Dr. Kasey also provides career-related coaching services and empowers professionals on their journey in career advancement, leadership, and managing people.
(615) 442-8247 View (615) 442-8247
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Stephanie Bashirian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Hillsboro West End, Nashville, TN 37212
My goal as your therapist is to create a relationship that you can use for your own growth. While I only practice evidence-based treatments informed by the latest research, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy is an art as much as a science, one that is meant to honor your unique story and specific goals. Together we will explore your inner world and identify the beliefs and patterns that are keeping you from experiencing your life in the healthiest, most fulfilling, and most meaningful ways.
My goal as your therapist is to create a relationship that you can use for your own growth. While I only practice evidence-based treatments informed by the latest research, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy is an art as much as a science, one that is meant to honor your unique story and specific goals. Together we will explore your inner world and identify the beliefs and patterns that are keeping you from experiencing your life in the healthiest, most fulfilling, and most meaningful ways.
(615) 455-2490 View (615) 455-2490

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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.