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Kelly Anderson-Bohlinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CCPS, EMDR, PhD Stu
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Through my work and training as a former Superior Court Mediator with Family Court Services, I possess a unique set of skills that can assist you in reducing much of the anxiety related to divorce and custody issues.
I maintain a private practice in Hermosa Beach, CA. As an interactive, solution-focused therapist my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client with compassion and understanding. I specialize in marital and partner relationships. Pre-marital, Sex Addiction and Partners of SA's, Betrayal Trauma, Infidelity, Gottman's Couples & Discernment and Individual therapy with a focus on relationships. Groups for Divorce Betrayal Trauma.
Through my work and training as a former Superior Court Mediator with Family Court Services, I possess a unique set of skills that can assist you in reducing much of the anxiety related to divorce and custody issues.
I maintain a private practice in Hermosa Beach, CA. As an interactive, solution-focused therapist my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client with compassion and understanding. I specialize in marital and partner relationships. Pre-marital, Sex Addiction and Partners of SA's, Betrayal Trauma, Infidelity, Gottman's Couples & Discernment and Individual therapy with a focus on relationships. Groups for Divorce Betrayal Trauma.
(424) 371-8306 View (424) 371-8306
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Jackie Smuckler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
My professional experience includes working with adolescents, adults and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, PTSD, family conflict, relationship issues, women's issues, life transition and pet loss grief.
Life is hard sometimes and it's OK to need help along the way! Therapy is a great place to get the unbiased support you need. So many people live their lives feeling effects of depression, anxiousness or loneliness, feeling stuck, lost, or that something just isn't sitting right. Those feelings don't have to be carried around with you every day.
My professional experience includes working with adolescents, adults and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, PTSD, family conflict, relationship issues, women's issues, life transition and pet loss grief.
Life is hard sometimes and it's OK to need help along the way! Therapy is a great place to get the unbiased support you need. So many people live their lives feeling effects of depression, anxiousness or loneliness, feeling stuck, lost, or that something just isn't sitting right. Those feelings don't have to be carried around with you every day.
(310) 734-4150 View (310) 734-4150
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Gina Rossi Clinical Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
We have all experienced a shift in our "normal" lives; our usual way of being during the past few years. We are looking at our world, our society, our friends, family and ourselves and nothing is as it once was. During these extraordinary times, you may be questioning what life is about; the meaning of it all. You are not alone, my friends. Many of us are experiencing anxiety, as our once familiar "normal" has shifted to a new "normal". I understand this and you. We can work through this together.
We have all experienced a shift in our "normal" lives; our usual way of being during the past few years. We are looking at our world, our society, our friends, family and ourselves and nothing is as it once was. During these extraordinary times, you may be questioning what life is about; the meaning of it all. You are not alone, my friends. Many of us are experiencing anxiety, as our once familiar "normal" has shifted to a new "normal". I understand this and you. We can work through this together.
(424) 370-0596 View (424) 370-0596
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Margaret Mae Chen South Bay Child & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
At SBCFT, Mae uses a collaborative, integrative, and systems approach to address the unique needs of each person, couple, or family.
Do anxiety, fear, guilt, shame, or anger limit you from relating and living fully? Are you facing adversity, at a crossroads, or worried about yourself or a loved one? Are you feeling disconnected, dissatisfied, and stuck? Do you need individual, couples, or family therapy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, know that you are not alone. With courage, compassion, and curiosity, you can adapt, transform, and overcome the circumstances that prevent you from living your best life.
At SBCFT, Mae uses a collaborative, integrative, and systems approach to address the unique needs of each person, couple, or family.
Do anxiety, fear, guilt, shame, or anger limit you from relating and living fully? Are you facing adversity, at a crossroads, or worried about yourself or a loved one? Are you feeling disconnected, dissatisfied, and stuck? Do you need individual, couples, or family therapy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, know that you are not alone. With courage, compassion, and curiosity, you can adapt, transform, and overcome the circumstances that prevent you from living your best life.
(424) 233-1711 View (424) 233-1711
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Daniella Borah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Maybe you've tried couples therapy before, maybe you have tried talking to friends and family, maybe you have read lots of self help books but nothing seems to be changing, have exhausted all resources and now are looking outside for someone to help you and your partner get back to the place where you feel on top of the world? It is one of the most painful places to be when you are in a relationship where you feel that you are not being heard or validated, like you and your partner just keep missing each other. Did you know that the average couple waits SIX years before they seek out professional help.
Maybe you've tried couples therapy before, maybe you have tried talking to friends and family, maybe you have read lots of self help books but nothing seems to be changing, have exhausted all resources and now are looking outside for someone to help you and your partner get back to the place where you feel on top of the world? It is one of the most painful places to be when you are in a relationship where you feel that you are not being heard or validated, like you and your partner just keep missing each other. Did you know that the average couple waits SIX years before they seek out professional help.
(818) 495-8374 View (818) 495-8374
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Chloe Canton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Watching your child struggle is uniquely painful. Your family functions as a system, and as your child continues to face hardships, it impacts each member in different ways. While one child suffers, siblings feel overlooked, caregivers are consumed with worry, and the parental unit struggles to attend to one another. The good news is, you have every resource needed to bring the family system back into functionality. Here, the family is the solution. Our work will uncover the strengths that already exist within your child and family unit, while providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to capitalize on those strengths.
Watching your child struggle is uniquely painful. Your family functions as a system, and as your child continues to face hardships, it impacts each member in different ways. While one child suffers, siblings feel overlooked, caregivers are consumed with worry, and the parental unit struggles to attend to one another. The good news is, you have every resource needed to bring the family system back into functionality. Here, the family is the solution. Our work will uncover the strengths that already exist within your child and family unit, while providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to capitalize on those strengths.
(424) 417-2238 View (424) 417-2238
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Sufi Yousefi Farkhan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of family behavioral health and wellness services. Our practice offers the latest in behavioral health including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of family behavioral health and wellness services. Our practice offers the latest in behavioral health including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life.
(424) 363-4511 View (424) 363-4511
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Kayleigh Soto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Kayleigh is dual licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor.
NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS At THIS TIME. We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Kayleigh is dual licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor.
NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS At THIS TIME. We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(424) 622-9054 View (424) 622-9054
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Shari Giti
Psychologist, PsyD, MM, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Dr. Shari Giti is a child & adolescent psychologist and the Clinical Director of South Bay Child and Family Therapy--a comprehensive psychological practice in Hermosa Beach and Torrance/Palos Verdes. At SBCFT, Dr. Giti provides child, teen, and family therapy. She also specializes in psychological, educational, and AD/HD, assessment services. In addition to training and experience in child therapy, Dr. Giti completed a prestigious fellowship in Child/Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostics. She works hand-in-hand with educators, physicians and other treatment team members to ensure the highest quality care for her patients.
Dr. Shari Giti is a child & adolescent psychologist and the Clinical Director of South Bay Child and Family Therapy--a comprehensive psychological practice in Hermosa Beach and Torrance/Palos Verdes. At SBCFT, Dr. Giti provides child, teen, and family therapy. She also specializes in psychological, educational, and AD/HD, assessment services. In addition to training and experience in child therapy, Dr. Giti completed a prestigious fellowship in Child/Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostics. She works hand-in-hand with educators, physicians and other treatment team members to ensure the highest quality care for her patients.
(424) 321-6796 View (424) 321-6796
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Janine Olmos
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
Are the daily tasks becoming overwhelming? Are you struggling with handling conflicts that arise in relationships? Would adding new tools to manage your stress, anxiety, depression and relationship conflicts make a change in your life? I am a compassionate and dedicated associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT) with specialization in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples therapy. My approach is grounded in a holistic perspective, understanding that each individual's experiences are multifaceted and interconnected. I believe in addressing not just the symptoms but the underlying causes of distress.
Are the daily tasks becoming overwhelming? Are you struggling with handling conflicts that arise in relationships? Would adding new tools to manage your stress, anxiety, depression and relationship conflicts make a change in your life? I am a compassionate and dedicated associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT) with specialization in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples therapy. My approach is grounded in a holistic perspective, understanding that each individual's experiences are multifaceted and interconnected. I believe in addressing not just the symptoms but the underlying causes of distress.
(424) 667-6239 View (424) 667-6239
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Carol Lee Kole
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
3 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
We are facing a challenging, unprecedented time with the pandemic. Routines are changing, family dynamics are shifting, jobs are being lost, We are all under inordinate stress trying to create new routines for ourselves, our families, learning how to connect with others across computer screens. Many of us are grieving losses of jobs, careers, financial stability, life cycle events like weddings, even attending funerals, sitting shivas over video. We all need support. . Please reach out. You do not need to shoulder the stresses alone. I am here to support you as you journey through these uncharted territories.
We are facing a challenging, unprecedented time with the pandemic. Routines are changing, family dynamics are shifting, jobs are being lost, We are all under inordinate stress trying to create new routines for ourselves, our families, learning how to connect with others across computer screens. Many of us are grieving losses of jobs, careers, financial stability, life cycle events like weddings, even attending funerals, sitting shivas over video. We all need support. . Please reach out. You do not need to shoulder the stresses alone. I am here to support you as you journey through these uncharted territories.
(424) 329-5325 View (424) 329-5325
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(562) 268-0951 View (562) 268-0951
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Evelyn Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
My areas of specialization include parenting support, family therapy, depression, anxiety, and stage of life issues with teens and adults.
I strive to create safe space where clients can feel comfortable examining their strengths and challenges. I see myself as a guide on this journey of self-discovery, and I believe it's important to look together at the multiple contexts that affect us as individuals, from our family backgrounds to the meanings that we attach to our experiences in order to find our authenticity. I use an individualized approach grounded in family systems to guide clients on their journeys of self-exploration, weaving mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques into sessions.
My areas of specialization include parenting support, family therapy, depression, anxiety, and stage of life issues with teens and adults.
I strive to create safe space where clients can feel comfortable examining their strengths and challenges. I see myself as a guide on this journey of self-discovery, and I believe it's important to look together at the multiple contexts that affect us as individuals, from our family backgrounds to the meanings that we attach to our experiences in order to find our authenticity. I use an individualized approach grounded in family systems to guide clients on their journeys of self-exploration, weaving mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques into sessions.
(855) 849-5322 View (855) 849-5322
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Laura Malandrino
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
With a special focus on supporting teenagers and parents, I strive to enhance family communication.
Hello and welcome! My name is Laura and I am deeply committed to nurturing the innate resilience within each individual. Whether you're facing the complexities of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. I firmly believe that within each of us lies the power to change, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful and fulfilling lives. Therapy is a powerful tool, offering insight, clarity, and strategies to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience.
With a special focus on supporting teenagers and parents, I strive to enhance family communication.
Hello and welcome! My name is Laura and I am deeply committed to nurturing the innate resilience within each individual. Whether you're facing the complexities of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. I firmly believe that within each of us lies the power to change, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful and fulfilling lives. Therapy is a powerful tool, offering insight, clarity, and strategies to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience.
(424) 353-3268 View (424) 353-3268
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Brenda Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I offer concierge, or in-home services in the South Bay, which allow me to work more deeply with each individual, couple or family in a familiar and convenient location for you.
My approach to therapy is based on developing a deep emotional connection with the people in our lives, improving self-esteem, accessing inner resources to cope with difficulties and learning to have compassion for ourselves and others. Although therapy can be very helpful when we are going through a difficult time in our lives, it is also an important self-care practice. Just like we attend yoga or the gym to take care of our bodies, taking care of our emotional and mental health is just as important. For me, wellness needs to be holistic, both body and mind need to be treated to truly achieve inner peace and fulfillment.
I offer concierge, or in-home services in the South Bay, which allow me to work more deeply with each individual, couple or family in a familiar and convenient location for you.
My approach to therapy is based on developing a deep emotional connection with the people in our lives, improving self-esteem, accessing inner resources to cope with difficulties and learning to have compassion for ourselves and others. Although therapy can be very helpful when we are going through a difficult time in our lives, it is also an important self-care practice. Just like we attend yoga or the gym to take care of our bodies, taking care of our emotional and mental health is just as important. For me, wellness needs to be holistic, both body and mind need to be treated to truly achieve inner peace and fulfillment.
(424) 301-8996 View (424) 301-8996
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Melissa I Capin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
You used to be happy and engaged in life until something changed..life is not what it used to be. Your relationship/s are struggling.You don’t enjoy the activities you once did. You have difficulty concentrating/focusing on important things. You ruminate and it keeps you awake at night. You used to make plans with family/friends now you isolate. You feel sad/alone/angry. Your resentment keeps building…you feel unheard. You want to feel happy and reengage in life . Do things that fulfill you. Make plans with loved ones…repair relationships. You want to be in control of your life and Get back to a life that feels good.
You used to be happy and engaged in life until something changed..life is not what it used to be. Your relationship/s are struggling.You don’t enjoy the activities you once did. You have difficulty concentrating/focusing on important things. You ruminate and it keeps you awake at night. You used to make plans with family/friends now you isolate. You feel sad/alone/angry. Your resentment keeps building…you feel unheard. You want to feel happy and reengage in life . Do things that fulfill you. Make plans with loved ones…repair relationships. You want to be in control of your life and Get back to a life that feels good.
(424) 484-0564 View (424) 484-0564
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Ann Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I am a Board Certified psychotherapist. Many clients simply need help in handling a family or personal crisis, or guidance through a transitional period in their lives. I encourage goal setting, specific objectives, strategies and time frames. I also have extensive experience responding to the needs of women, men and couples who are having difficulty juggling family, finances, work stress and intimate relationships.
I am a Board Certified psychotherapist. Many clients simply need help in handling a family or personal crisis, or guidance through a transitional period in their lives. I encourage goal setting, specific objectives, strategies and time frames. I also have extensive experience responding to the needs of women, men and couples who are having difficulty juggling family, finances, work stress and intimate relationships.
(310) 956-1059 View (310) 956-1059
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Sarah Tuberman-Green
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I provide individual, group and family therapy, as well as comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations for ADHD and learning disabilities.
I work with children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing a wide variety of presenting problems. My approach to therapy is supportive, genuine, and collaborative, which allows children and adolescents to reach their fullest potential. I have worked with children and teens for over ten years across a number of settings, including community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, schools, and private practice.
I provide individual, group and family therapy, as well as comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations for ADHD and learning disabilities.
I work with children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing a wide variety of presenting problems. My approach to therapy is supportive, genuine, and collaborative, which allows children and adolescents to reach their fullest potential. I have worked with children and teens for over ten years across a number of settings, including community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, schools, and private practice.
(424) 999-4789 View (424) 999-4789
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Victor Cohen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I believe that if we turn within, we can find the resources to deal with any problem and we can create a life of satisfaction, love and joy. My ideal client wants a safe, caring relationship in which to open up, share and be authentic. The journey to being oneself is very exciting and for me, therapy is about accepting oneself, expressing oneself and being honest. Doing this inner work with a guide naturally opens doors to connection and resolution of relationship and family problems and creates enthusiasm and a sense of satisfaction and purpose in one's life.
I believe that if we turn within, we can find the resources to deal with any problem and we can create a life of satisfaction, love and joy. My ideal client wants a safe, caring relationship in which to open up, share and be authentic. The journey to being oneself is very exciting and for me, therapy is about accepting oneself, expressing oneself and being honest. Doing this inner work with a guide naturally opens doors to connection and resolution of relationship and family problems and creates enthusiasm and a sense of satisfaction and purpose in one's life.
(424) 218-9854 View (424) 218-9854
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Crystal Quarry
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, my approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. I specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, my approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. I specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.
(424) 347-1691 View (424) 347-1691
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.