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Mike Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
My work with clients consists of a blend of Gestalt, Voice Dialogue, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Focused therapy, mindfulness-awareness, insight-driven and experiential therapy, relational/interpersonal therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, psychodynamic techniques, body-centered therapy, psychedelic, and a blend of other common modalities-CBT, etc.
You have a calling to know yourself more completely, to make lasting changes in habitual pattens, to engage in the deep healing of unconscious unfinished business, and to integrate awakened insights fully into the body, into relationships, and into your life in the world. We get to know each other to build trust, identify areas for exploration, and then we dive. The therapeutic experience involves transformational epiphanies and the processing of hidden and stuck emotions. I gently challenge my clients to lean into uncomfortable places and build the tolerance for psycho-spiritual unfolding. See my website for more information.
My work with clients consists of a blend of Gestalt, Voice Dialogue, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Focused therapy, mindfulness-awareness, insight-driven and experiential therapy, relational/interpersonal therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, psychodynamic techniques, body-centered therapy, psychedelic, and a blend of other common modalities-CBT, etc.
You have a calling to know yourself more completely, to make lasting changes in habitual pattens, to engage in the deep healing of unconscious unfinished business, and to integrate awakened insights fully into the body, into relationships, and into your life in the world. We get to know each other to build trust, identify areas for exploration, and then we dive. The therapeutic experience involves transformational epiphanies and the processing of hidden and stuck emotions. I gently challenge my clients to lean into uncomfortable places and build the tolerance for psycho-spiritual unfolding. See my website for more information.
(720) 802-5511 View (720) 802-5511
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Matthew Holloran
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, LPC, CACIII
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I work with various populations, including college aged individuals dealing with substance abuse and peer pressure as well as adults dealing with career confusion, family conflict, sexual orientation and self esteem.
Life is full of ups and downs and neither need be feared. Despite our best efforts, we cannot avoid suffering. Successful therapy helps clients learn to understand our lives. It can help us learn to recognize patterns of seeking safety at the cost of aliveness. My clients often are seeking relief from anxiety and stress, or working with specific challenges, including substance abuse, relationship challenges, career difficulties and life transitions. I work with individuals who are seeking to develop greater spiritual awareness and more joy in life. If you are looking change careers or want to find meaning in life, I can help.
I work with various populations, including college aged individuals dealing with substance abuse and peer pressure as well as adults dealing with career confusion, family conflict, sexual orientation and self esteem.
Life is full of ups and downs and neither need be feared. Despite our best efforts, we cannot avoid suffering. Successful therapy helps clients learn to understand our lives. It can help us learn to recognize patterns of seeking safety at the cost of aliveness. My clients often are seeking relief from anxiety and stress, or working with specific challenges, including substance abuse, relationship challenges, career difficulties and life transitions. I work with individuals who are seeking to develop greater spiritual awareness and more joy in life. If you are looking change careers or want to find meaning in life, I can help.
(720) 506-3673 View (720) 506-3673
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Phillip Channing Plemons Horner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with connecting? Have difficulties with men? Or want healthier relationships. Through training on attachment, trauma therapy, and building a healthy relationship with you I aim to repair old relationships so you can have the ones you want going forward. I also work with people going through tough transitions in life. This could be time of life, coming out of intensive therapy previously or intense family dynamics. This could mean we are working on early attachments, relationships with men, or traumas that have greatly impacted you. I aim to work with those who want to feel seen or who have had trouble connecting.
Do you struggle with connecting? Have difficulties with men? Or want healthier relationships. Through training on attachment, trauma therapy, and building a healthy relationship with you I aim to repair old relationships so you can have the ones you want going forward. I also work with people going through tough transitions in life. This could be time of life, coming out of intensive therapy previously or intense family dynamics. This could mean we are working on early attachments, relationships with men, or traumas that have greatly impacted you. I aim to work with those who want to feel seen or who have had trouble connecting.
(720) 410-5231 View (720) 410-5231
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Mike Murphy Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Specializing in Teens & Young Adults: However isolated they appear, I hold a strong belief that young adult emotional and behavioral struggles are primarily a reaction to family influences. To fully support this population in reaching their potential, their challenges will need to be looked upon in the context of family, so to identify how such strife continues to be reinforced. This systemic approach to therapy paves the way for greatest insight to be gained by those who really matter, allowing for symptom reduction and ultimately greater relational harmony.
Specializing in Teens & Young Adults: However isolated they appear, I hold a strong belief that young adult emotional and behavioral struggles are primarily a reaction to family influences. To fully support this population in reaching their potential, their challenges will need to be looked upon in the context of family, so to identify how such strife continues to be reinforced. This systemic approach to therapy paves the way for greatest insight to be gained by those who really matter, allowing for symptom reduction and ultimately greater relational harmony.
(720) 619-3553 View (720) 619-3553
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Michael R Freedman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
We can meet individually, as a couple, or even as a whole family.
I am experienced at helping adults, children (including teens), and families. If you are having trouble with your feelings (anxiety, anger, depression), trouble with your relationships, or need help with your direction in life, call or email.
We can meet individually, as a couple, or even as a whole family.
I am experienced at helping adults, children (including teens), and families. If you are having trouble with your feelings (anxiety, anger, depression), trouble with your relationships, or need help with your direction in life, call or email.
(720) 440-2031 View (720) 440-2031
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Dr. Royce Fitts
Marriage & Family Therapist, D Min, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I'm a Holistic and Spiritual Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified in Projective Dream Work and Spiritual Care.
Holistic & Spiritual Counseling & Dream Work. Relationship conflicts and pain? Grief and sorrow in your heart? Disturbing, crazy, scary dreams? Anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma? You don't have to go it alone! You may be emotionally/spiritually exhausted, wounded by rigid religion and fundamentalism. You may carry anguish about your inner self, the awful voices of shame, guilt, helplessness. Our outer world of war, violence, racism, homophobia, environmental destruction is often despairing! Let's work together for your courageous authenticity, to heal your inner and outer worlds, a life filled with healing, meaning and joy.
I'm a Holistic and Spiritual Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified in Projective Dream Work and Spiritual Care.
Holistic & Spiritual Counseling & Dream Work. Relationship conflicts and pain? Grief and sorrow in your heart? Disturbing, crazy, scary dreams? Anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma? You don't have to go it alone! You may be emotionally/spiritually exhausted, wounded by rigid religion and fundamentalism. You may carry anguish about your inner self, the awful voices of shame, guilt, helplessness. Our outer world of war, violence, racism, homophobia, environmental destruction is often despairing! Let's work together for your courageous authenticity, to heal your inner and outer worlds, a life filled with healing, meaning and joy.
(720) 702-4463 View (720) 702-4463
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Evan Correy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Does life feel overwhelming? Do you find yourself isolating, pulling away, or leading a secret life? Does every conversation with your family feel like a fight? Or do you feel like you know what you need to do, but can’t bring yourself to do it? These feelings are a lot more common than you might think. Learning the skills to navigate and understand these problems can help you develop into the person you want to be.
Does life feel overwhelming? Do you find yourself isolating, pulling away, or leading a secret life? Does every conversation with your family feel like a fight? Or do you feel like you know what you need to do, but can’t bring yourself to do it? These feelings are a lot more common than you might think. Learning the skills to navigate and understand these problems can help you develop into the person you want to be.
(720) 594-6629 View (720) 594-6629
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Dan Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I am committed to the idea that there is hope for your teen and relief for your family.
I have spent the past 20 years helping adolescents (and their families) with the work of growing into healthy, happy adults. My background includes teaching high school, running a summer camp, school counseling, and directing September High School. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have brought these experiences into my clinical work.
I am committed to the idea that there is hope for your teen and relief for your family.
I have spent the past 20 years helping adolescents (and their families) with the work of growing into healthy, happy adults. My background includes teaching high school, running a summer camp, school counseling, and directing September High School. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have brought these experiences into my clinical work.
(720) 605-4393 View (720) 605-4393
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Jeffrey M Price
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Addictions are often considered a “family disease” not only because they can be traced back through generations, but also because, on a more observable level, every member of the immediate family plus friends and acquaintances are affected.
After working with adults for over twenty-five years in the fields of addictions and therapy, I’ve learned that you and I are a lot alike: we want to feel good and not feel pain; we want to be able to breathe easier and not feel troubled. Our work will involve exploring habitual patterns and looking at obstacles that have obscured the answers to your questions; we will work patiently, diligently, creatively and with humor to become more aware of them. We will work to mindfully loosen the grip of those obstacles, bit by bit, while exploring alternatives and options.
Addictions are often considered a “family disease” not only because they can be traced back through generations, but also because, on a more observable level, every member of the immediate family plus friends and acquaintances are affected.
After working with adults for over twenty-five years in the fields of addictions and therapy, I’ve learned that you and I are a lot alike: we want to feel good and not feel pain; we want to be able to breathe easier and not feel troubled. Our work will involve exploring habitual patterns and looking at obstacles that have obscured the answers to your questions; we will work patiently, diligently, creatively and with humor to become more aware of them. We will work to mindfully loosen the grip of those obstacles, bit by bit, while exploring alternatives and options.
(303) 747-6102 View (303) 747-6102
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Wild Minds Consutling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I bring extensive experience in anxiety, depression, family conflict, struggles w/ transitioning to adulthood, substance use, and more to support you.
Ideal clients seeking my guidance encompass a spectrum of individuals, couples, and families. Their issues span from personal struggles to relationship challenges. They seek understanding, connection, and strategies to navigate life's complexities. Their aspirations include finding harmony, fostering stronger bonds, and rediscovering purpose. By equipping them with tools and insights, I facilitate transformative journeys toward enhanced well-being and thriving relationships.
I bring extensive experience in anxiety, depression, family conflict, struggles w/ transitioning to adulthood, substance use, and more to support you.
Ideal clients seeking my guidance encompass a spectrum of individuals, couples, and families. Their issues span from personal struggles to relationship challenges. They seek understanding, connection, and strategies to navigate life's complexities. Their aspirations include finding harmony, fostering stronger bonds, and rediscovering purpose. By equipping them with tools and insights, I facilitate transformative journeys toward enhanced well-being and thriving relationships.
(314) 310-0547 View (314) 310-0547
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Jeremy Lesser | North Boulder Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems in a holistic approach.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges, I specialize in anxiety, men's issues, and life transitions. My passion lies in empowering people to conquer their anxieties, understand men's unique emotional struggles, and navigate life's transitions with grace. I've witnessed the transformative power of counseling, and I want to be that unwavering support for others. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your concerns and fears.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems in a holistic approach.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges, I specialize in anxiety, men's issues, and life transitions. My passion lies in empowering people to conquer their anxieties, understand men's unique emotional struggles, and navigate life's transitions with grace. I've witnessed the transformative power of counseling, and I want to be that unwavering support for others. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your concerns and fears.
(720) 740-2399 View (720) 740-2399
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Josue Manuel Quiroga
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Please don’t be afraid to reach out and schedule and appointment, because I am very eager to meet you and your family to start this amazing therapeutic journey together!.
Life isn’t simple, nor is it straight forward. Although, with professional guidance I believe I can assist you and your loved ones through the current emotional pain and stress that may be hindering your ability to live a life-enhancing lifestyle. By establishing a healthy collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and their families, I believe that together we can create positive outcomes throughout your healing journey. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, non-biased, and genuine environment that will allow us to work towards a better future.
Please don’t be afraid to reach out and schedule and appointment, because I am very eager to meet you and your family to start this amazing therapeutic journey together!.
Life isn’t simple, nor is it straight forward. Although, with professional guidance I believe I can assist you and your loved ones through the current emotional pain and stress that may be hindering your ability to live a life-enhancing lifestyle. By establishing a healthy collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and their families, I believe that together we can create positive outcomes throughout your healing journey. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, non-biased, and genuine environment that will allow us to work towards a better future.
(719) 497-2586 View (719) 497-2586
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Jeremy Hartke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I have experience with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage and family, and more.
Are you feeling in a funk? Struggling with the stress of life pre or post-pandemic? Do you feel like your marriage is hurting from poor communication or drifting apart over the years? Do you want to feel like you can manage your anxiety? As a therapist, my goal is to help you deepen your understanding of the problem. Understand how and why it exists, and then implement ways to help you feel growth. I want to help you make the changes that you see as important. I want to help you lay a new foundation of living that makes you feel empowered and in control.
I have experience with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage and family, and more.
Are you feeling in a funk? Struggling with the stress of life pre or post-pandemic? Do you feel like your marriage is hurting from poor communication or drifting apart over the years? Do you want to feel like you can manage your anxiety? As a therapist, my goal is to help you deepen your understanding of the problem. Understand how and why it exists, and then implement ways to help you feel growth. I want to help you make the changes that you see as important. I want to help you lay a new foundation of living that makes you feel empowered and in control.
(719) 212-4021 View (719) 212-4021
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Josh Medley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Training in Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, EFT.
Life difficulties can be challenging - but very positive outcomes can come from facing them. Transformation and healing truly do happen. They come from new experiences and insights, and getting support to try new behaviors in a supportive context. The wholeness of you is capable, unafraid, dynamic and alive - as you get more deeply in touch with your wholeness, things move. Compassion, understanding, and new growth arise. Come for a free first session with no obligation to see if working with me is a good fit.
Training in Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, EFT.
Life difficulties can be challenging - but very positive outcomes can come from facing them. Transformation and healing truly do happen. They come from new experiences and insights, and getting support to try new behaviors in a supportive context. The wholeness of you is capable, unafraid, dynamic and alive - as you get more deeply in touch with your wholeness, things move. Compassion, understanding, and new growth arise. Come for a free first session with no obligation to see if working with me is a good fit.
(720) 548-2073 View (720) 548-2073
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Timothy J Milner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSMFT, MDiv, CSAT, IITAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I am, first and foremost, a highly trained Christian Therapist. For over thirty years I have worked with couples, individuals, and families helping put an anchor back into their lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist who is licensed in both Colorado and California, I have two Masters degrees: a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Divinity (a three-year ministerial academic training) both earned from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California that has been coined “The Princeton of the West”. I use a "systems" approach to marriage and family therapy which means I view each person as part of a whole.
I am, first and foremost, a highly trained Christian Therapist. For over thirty years I have worked with couples, individuals, and families helping put an anchor back into their lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist who is licensed in both Colorado and California, I have two Masters degrees: a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Divinity (a three-year ministerial academic training) both earned from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California that has been coined “The Princeton of the West”. I use a "systems" approach to marriage and family therapy which means I view each person as part of a whole.
(720) 897-0986 View (720) 897-0986
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Dr. Wyatt Fisher
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Couples Therapy. Falling in love is easy, staying in love is difficult, hence the 50% divorce rate! My passion is helping couples develop deeply satisfying relationships. I've been married since 1999 and my own relationship has been to the brink of divorce and back so I help couples from both a personal and professional perspective. I know what it feels like to be filled with resentment and out of love but I also know what it feels like to heal and fall back in love. I have a Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I'm a Licensed Psychologist, and I've been in private practice since 2004.
Couples Therapy. Falling in love is easy, staying in love is difficult, hence the 50% divorce rate! My passion is helping couples develop deeply satisfying relationships. I've been married since 1999 and my own relationship has been to the brink of divorce and back so I help couples from both a personal and professional perspective. I know what it feels like to be filled with resentment and out of love but I also know what it feels like to heal and fall back in love. I have a Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I'm a Licensed Psychologist, and I've been in private practice since 2004.
(303) 647-4541 View (303) 647-4541
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Kris Isaacs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CACII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years experience working with adolescents and adults. My areas of focus are with anxiety, depression, substance abuse/addictions, life transitions, ADD/ADHD and low motivation/self-esteem. I support individuals in working through their barriers, creating healthy coping skills, helping to establish a true sense of self, connection within relationships and within ones community. In addition, I am a trained Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP) who offers preparation and integration support for psychedelic use.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years experience working with adolescents and adults. My areas of focus are with anxiety, depression, substance abuse/addictions, life transitions, ADD/ADHD and low motivation/self-esteem. I support individuals in working through their barriers, creating healthy coping skills, helping to establish a true sense of self, connection within relationships and within ones community. In addition, I am a trained Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP) who offers preparation and integration support for psychedelic use.
(303) 586-3466 View (303) 586-3466
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Angelo Ciliberti
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LAC, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I believe our emotional lives - our feelings & memories - provide vital links to our capacity for aliveness. However, we often struggle to makes sense of these experiences and to use them for meaningful change. Core emotions that frequently haunt us like fear, anger, sadness, loneliness can be openings to a greater sense of meaning when explored, elaborated, and understood in a therapeutic group setting.
I believe our emotional lives - our feelings & memories - provide vital links to our capacity for aliveness. However, we often struggle to makes sense of these experiences and to use them for meaningful change. Core emotions that frequently haunt us like fear, anger, sadness, loneliness can be openings to a greater sense of meaning when explored, elaborated, and understood in a therapeutic group setting.
(303) 536-1533 View (303) 536-1533
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Ted Wynfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
It's hard to anticipate the depths of emotion that emerge when you and perhaps a partner decide to explore consensual non-monogamy. What begins as an earnest curiosity can turn quickly into a whirlwind of confusion and insecurity. Jealousy may creep in unexpectedly, casting shadows of doubt over a once-solid foundation. It’s easy to start questioning your worth, your place in the newfound dynamic. At its worst, it becomes a vicious cycle between the desire for freedom and the fear of losing it all. If you feel lost, struggling to reconcile your heart's conflicting desires then you’re in the right place.
It's hard to anticipate the depths of emotion that emerge when you and perhaps a partner decide to explore consensual non-monogamy. What begins as an earnest curiosity can turn quickly into a whirlwind of confusion and insecurity. Jealousy may creep in unexpectedly, casting shadows of doubt over a once-solid foundation. It’s easy to start questioning your worth, your place in the newfound dynamic. At its worst, it becomes a vicious cycle between the desire for freedom and the fear of losing it all. If you feel lost, struggling to reconcile your heart's conflicting desires then you’re in the right place.
(970) 884-3348 View (970) 884-3348
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Jay S Weinberg
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CAGS
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I strive to empower and enable my clients to successfully navigate life's many challenges. My approach is active, experiential and educational in nature. Rather than trying to control, eliminate or avoid painful thoughts and emotions, I work with my clients in learning new ways to relate to life's difficult and often painful experiences. Whether you are a parent, a spouse, a young adult, a business professional or senior, my goal is to help you live a rewarding and meaningful life, living authentically, and becoming the person you aspire to be. Please vist my website for more information about my work and how I might be of help.
I strive to empower and enable my clients to successfully navigate life's many challenges. My approach is active, experiential and educational in nature. Rather than trying to control, eliminate or avoid painful thoughts and emotions, I work with my clients in learning new ways to relate to life's difficult and often painful experiences. Whether you are a parent, a spouse, a young adult, a business professional or senior, my goal is to help you live a rewarding and meaningful life, living authentically, and becoming the person you aspire to be. Please vist my website for more information about my work and how I might be of help.
(720) 605-6749 View (720) 605-6749
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.