Therapists in Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ

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Elijah Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Elijah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), sand tray, play therapy, family therapy, EMDR eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, trauma therapy, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT), depending on individual needs.
Elijah Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate and dedicated to working with adolescents, young teenagers and adults to address their unique daily challenges. Elijah understands the demand for advocacy, support and skill building through the specialization in anxiety, depression, family conflicts, history of trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, self-esteem, and everyday distress.
Elijah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), sand tray, play therapy, family therapy, EMDR eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, trauma therapy, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT), depending on individual needs.
Elijah Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate and dedicated to working with adolescents, young teenagers and adults to address their unique daily challenges. Elijah understands the demand for advocacy, support and skill building through the specialization in anxiety, depression, family conflicts, history of trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, self-esteem, and everyday distress.
(602) 833-7889 View (602) 833-7889
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Janine P Faux
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
I am a wife, mother and grew up in a large family.
"What's broken can be mended. What hurts can be healed. No matter how dark it gets, the sun is going to rise again."* I believe in being positive, present and having a realistic plan for change. Behavior is influenced by core beliefs. Behaviors follow patterns that can be identified and changed. We will identify your core beliefs and challenge unhealthy thought and patterns. We will use a mindfulness based approach and focus on your strengths as we create a plan for change. *I am EMDR and RTEP trained and have solid base in treating all types of trauma.
I am a wife, mother and grew up in a large family.
"What's broken can be mended. What hurts can be healed. No matter how dark it gets, the sun is going to rise again."* I believe in being positive, present and having a realistic plan for change. Behavior is influenced by core beliefs. Behaviors follow patterns that can be identified and changed. We will identify your core beliefs and challenge unhealthy thought and patterns. We will use a mindfulness based approach and focus on your strengths as we create a plan for change. *I am EMDR and RTEP trained and have solid base in treating all types of trauma.
(480) 725-0746 View (480) 725-0746
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Adrienne Meryl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85020
I am trained in using CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, family therapy, and trauma-focused interventions.
Accepting new clients for Jan 2024 - complete intake form on my website to schedule. Do you struggle with wanting to change but don't know where to start or what to do? Life throws many challenges at us and it can be hard to cope with them. You may be holding on to old wounds that have traumatized you. Your family might argue a lot and wish they could just talk to each other. You may be a parent of a neurodiverse child in need of guidance. Or maybe you see the world differently than other people and don't really fit in. Whatever it is that brought you here, you deserve to be happy and in control of your life.
I am trained in using CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, family therapy, and trauma-focused interventions.
Accepting new clients for Jan 2024 - complete intake form on my website to schedule. Do you struggle with wanting to change but don't know where to start or what to do? Life throws many challenges at us and it can be hard to cope with them. You may be holding on to old wounds that have traumatized you. Your family might argue a lot and wish they could just talk to each other. You may be a parent of a neurodiverse child in need of guidance. Or maybe you see the world differently than other people and don't really fit in. Whatever it is that brought you here, you deserve to be happy and in control of your life.
(480) 405-3921 View (480) 405-3921
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Missy Musick
Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by messages of who we are supposed to be we lose track of who we are. This affects every aspect of our lives. It influences how we relate to our friends, family, coworkers, romantic partners and the people we pass at the grocery store but most strongly how we relate to ourselves. Finding greater understanding of who we are is how we create change. My role is to assist you on this journey, guide you in finding those answers and show you how to create healthy change with this knowledge.
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by messages of who we are supposed to be we lose track of who we are. This affects every aspect of our lives. It influences how we relate to our friends, family, coworkers, romantic partners and the people we pass at the grocery store but most strongly how we relate to ourselves. Finding greater understanding of who we are is how we create change. My role is to assist you on this journey, guide you in finding those answers and show you how to create healthy change with this knowledge.
(602) 714-9103 View (602) 714-9103
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Suzanne Cavalier-Dorsett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
I work with individual, couples, family and groups.
Welcome to Healing Hearts! I am a seasoned therapist certified in trauma treatment and have experience working with many different populations, backgrounds and treatment modalities. I provide a professional, confidential, caring and safe environment for patients who have a wide range of life challenges. I am licensed in Arizona and Virginia.
I work with individual, couples, family and groups.
Welcome to Healing Hearts! I am a seasoned therapist certified in trauma treatment and have experience working with many different populations, backgrounds and treatment modalities. I provide a professional, confidential, caring and safe environment for patients who have a wide range of life challenges. I am licensed in Arizona and Virginia.
(602) 780-2950 View (602) 780-2950
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Michael 'big Dog' Abell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
I specialize in Adjustment to loss,Grief, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.
I specialize in Adjustment to loss,Grief, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.
(602) 313-1807 View (602) 313-1807
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Dr. Karen Ruskin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85028
As a Psychotherapist, LMFT, life/relationship/family/job coach, consultant, I'm compassionate & multidisciplinary using the best fit therapy style based on the unique needs of each client: CBT, IFS, solutions, mind-body connection, strategies/action steps, meditation, mindfulness, holistic, family systems, insight, narrative, direct, empowerment & more.
YOU deserve the best! Couple crisis (infidelity, intimacy, sexual, traditional, non-traditional, LS, conflict, communication, trust, deciding-stay or go, parenting, infertility)? As an expert in relational health, I offer a safe space to provide you with the solution-focused help you deserve. Marriage saving? Dating? Divorced? Be your best self? Men's or Women's issues? Young adult? Youth? Stress related body ailments? Anxiety? Trauma? Grief/Loss? Stuck? Hi, I'm Dr. Karen & I get it! I'm a nationally renowned leader in mental and relational wellness providing individual, couple & family counseling for ANY challenge & TV contributor.
As a Psychotherapist, LMFT, life/relationship/family/job coach, consultant, I'm compassionate & multidisciplinary using the best fit therapy style based on the unique needs of each client: CBT, IFS, solutions, mind-body connection, strategies/action steps, meditation, mindfulness, holistic, family systems, insight, narrative, direct, empowerment & more.
YOU deserve the best! Couple crisis (infidelity, intimacy, sexual, traditional, non-traditional, LS, conflict, communication, trust, deciding-stay or go, parenting, infertility)? As an expert in relational health, I offer a safe space to provide you with the solution-focused help you deserve. Marriage saving? Dating? Divorced? Be your best self? Men's or Women's issues? Young adult? Youth? Stress related body ailments? Anxiety? Trauma? Grief/Loss? Stuck? Hi, I'm Dr. Karen & I get it! I'm a nationally renowned leader in mental and relational wellness providing individual, couple & family counseling for ANY challenge & TV contributor.
(781) 241-7837 View (781) 241-7837
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Kino Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Individual counseling, In office/telehealth Treatment for Anxiety/Disorders/Trauma/Depression/Stress/Childhood abuse/neglect/relationship issues. The most rewarding client is seeking to grow and change. By using a creative and artistic layout for each client, therapy is tailored to meet individual needs. Clients see immediate change and improvement in their lives without long term and expensive treatment. Quality care, empirically based research, professionalism, and a counselor who is passionate about her work, are all incorporated and have shown high success rates.
Individual counseling, In office/telehealth Treatment for Anxiety/Disorders/Trauma/Depression/Stress/Childhood abuse/neglect/relationship issues. The most rewarding client is seeking to grow and change. By using a creative and artistic layout for each client, therapy is tailored to meet individual needs. Clients see immediate change and improvement in their lives without long term and expensive treatment. Quality care, empirically based research, professionalism, and a counselor who is passionate about her work, are all incorporated and have shown high success rates.
(480) 553-8317 View (480) 553-8317
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Valerie Fink Sierra
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MAHR, LISAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Yes!I'm accepting new clients in person or virutally.Yes!You too can cope with life as a sober person.Yes life is unpredictable and ridden with uncertainty.Stress levels become elevated,coping skills are in short demand.Anxiety is a given.If struggling to manage any of these without the use of alcohol or other substances it is time to ask for help from an expert.You are not alone and don't have to do this alone.By using skillsets of Mindfulness,CBT,ACT,DBT expert counseling helps develop coping skills for anxiety/stress,boundary setting,grieving loss of your world as you know it,and finding your happy again.
Yes!I'm accepting new clients in person or virutally.Yes!You too can cope with life as a sober person.Yes life is unpredictable and ridden with uncertainty.Stress levels become elevated,coping skills are in short demand.Anxiety is a given.If struggling to manage any of these without the use of alcohol or other substances it is time to ask for help from an expert.You are not alone and don't have to do this alone.By using skillsets of Mindfulness,CBT,ACT,DBT expert counseling helps develop coping skills for anxiety/stress,boundary setting,grieving loss of your world as you know it,and finding your happy again.
(623) 299-8955 View (623) 299-8955
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Shawn Foltz Emmons
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85014
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
(480) 207-3432 View (480) 207-3432
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Phoenix Foundations Recovery/ Patrick Varney PLLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, MS, LISAC, LAC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Accepting New Clients! Serving Arizona Families, Couples & Individuals, Specializing in Addictions, Process Addictions & Mental Health Issues. Today can be the beginning of Change, “Let’s Get Started”. If you are feeling distressed and frustrated over having lost some or all control over gambling, shopping, obsessive & compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you feeling despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness or depression? " Let's start Healing Today".
Accepting New Clients! Serving Arizona Families, Couples & Individuals, Specializing in Addictions, Process Addictions & Mental Health Issues. Today can be the beginning of Change, “Let’s Get Started”. If you are feeling distressed and frustrated over having lost some or all control over gambling, shopping, obsessive & compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you feeling despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness or depression? " Let's start Healing Today".
(623) 323-3260 View (623) 323-3260
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Douglas E Brown
Counselor, MSAC, MSPC, LPC, LISAC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
If you are struggling with low self esteem, anxiety or depression, substance abuse or addiction and unable to cope with everyday life issues, I have the skills and experience to help you learn and grow exponentially. My clients are those who struggle in relationships, find themselves isolating, have trouble at work, legal issues, gambling, codependency, and even with life in general. You may benefit from learning how to communicate more effectively, being more authentic and genuine, building a solid support system, doing things you enjoy again and learning how to ask for help. Take a step and find your HAPPINESS!
If you are struggling with low self esteem, anxiety or depression, substance abuse or addiction and unable to cope with everyday life issues, I have the skills and experience to help you learn and grow exponentially. My clients are those who struggle in relationships, find themselves isolating, have trouble at work, legal issues, gambling, codependency, and even with life in general. You may benefit from learning how to communicate more effectively, being more authentic and genuine, building a solid support system, doing things you enjoy again and learning how to ask for help. Take a step and find your HAPPINESS!
(602) 598-5994 View (602) 598-5994
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Samuel P. Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Waitlist for new clients
There are times in our lives when we need help restoring our relationships. As a therapist with 30 years of marriage experience, and significant clinical training, I believe working together I can help you reach your goals. As a therapist I have seen that two things seem to be necessary to start the healing process, mercy and empathy. When a person experiences mercy, it opens them up to experiencing empathy for the other. Using Gottman Method Couples therapy as the foundation, I will work together with you to accomplish the restoration of your relationship.
There are times in our lives when we need help restoring our relationships. As a therapist with 30 years of marriage experience, and significant clinical training, I believe working together I can help you reach your goals. As a therapist I have seen that two things seem to be necessary to start the healing process, mercy and empathy. When a person experiences mercy, it opens them up to experiencing empathy for the other. Using Gottman Method Couples therapy as the foundation, I will work together with you to accomplish the restoration of your relationship.
(480) 351-2217 View (480) 351-2217
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Carmen Caruso
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
You’re wrong again! Or at least thats what you’ve been told over & over again, to the point that your brain feels like its floating in acid water, slowing dissolving your ability to perceive any given situation, event or memory of a conversation accurately. You don’t recall having problems with memory or perception before this relationship. You’re struggling to make sense of every day things. This is just one of the effects of narcissistic abuse. It's called gaslighting, it's an insidious tool used to erode your ability to perceive reality and its also one of the most common tools used by a narcissist to control and manipulate you.
You’re wrong again! Or at least thats what you’ve been told over & over again, to the point that your brain feels like its floating in acid water, slowing dissolving your ability to perceive any given situation, event or memory of a conversation accurately. You don’t recall having problems with memory or perception before this relationship. You’re struggling to make sense of every day things. This is just one of the effects of narcissistic abuse. It's called gaslighting, it's an insidious tool used to erode your ability to perceive reality and its also one of the most common tools used by a narcissist to control and manipulate you.
(480) 405-0596 View (480) 405-0596
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Jacqueline (Jackie) Sundol
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016  (Online Only)
Many variables may pose a barrier to a fulfilling life. I will support you in rediscovering what you are passionate about— a life worth living, regaining greater self-acceptance, emotional control, and healing, personally and in your relationships. I have aided clients’ reduction of anxiety and depression related to grief and loss, trauma, addiction and relationship stress. I provide a safe environment where clients can discover and reconnect with what is most important, discussing ways to overcome challenges, increasing hope, affecting positive change in client's life and relationship.
Many variables may pose a barrier to a fulfilling life. I will support you in rediscovering what you are passionate about— a life worth living, regaining greater self-acceptance, emotional control, and healing, personally and in your relationships. I have aided clients’ reduction of anxiety and depression related to grief and loss, trauma, addiction and relationship stress. I provide a safe environment where clients can discover and reconnect with what is most important, discussing ways to overcome challenges, increasing hope, affecting positive change in client's life and relationship.
(234) 602-3136 View (234) 602-3136
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Naomi Berry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
I believe we all have the capacity to learn, grow, heal and create long-lasting change. We hold the innate ability to discover and realize our true potential and live an authentic life in line with our deepest values. I view therapy as a shared, supportive, compassionate journey that can help you tune into your authentic self, develop attainable goals and work toward sustainable, meaningful change. By holistically addressing and integrating mind, body and spirit, all kinds of challenges-depression, anxiety, divorce, stress, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and trauma-can be better understood and overcome.
I believe we all have the capacity to learn, grow, heal and create long-lasting change. We hold the innate ability to discover and realize our true potential and live an authentic life in line with our deepest values. I view therapy as a shared, supportive, compassionate journey that can help you tune into your authentic self, develop attainable goals and work toward sustainable, meaningful change. By holistically addressing and integrating mind, body and spirit, all kinds of challenges-depression, anxiety, divorce, stress, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and trauma-can be better understood and overcome.
(480) 418-2138 View (480) 418-2138
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James Heiskell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
My clients gain long lasting benefits from solution focus, DBT, and actualization principles, purposed to renew perspective, manage, behavior, and heighten cognition. We have 2,000 thoughts per day, and each one is capable of changing our circumstances for the better. Why wait? Individuals "want to feel better now, not some time in the distant future." Tap into your natural resources for dynamic change. Use this opportunity to forge a new path, establish a new partnership, and change the environment to meet your needs.
My clients gain long lasting benefits from solution focus, DBT, and actualization principles, purposed to renew perspective, manage, behavior, and heighten cognition. We have 2,000 thoughts per day, and each one is capable of changing our circumstances for the better. Why wait? Individuals "want to feel better now, not some time in the distant future." Tap into your natural resources for dynamic change. Use this opportunity to forge a new path, establish a new partnership, and change the environment to meet your needs.
(480) 725-2796 View (480) 725-2796
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Val Marbach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Hi! My name is Val and I am in Oldtown Scottsdale. Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed about "growing up"?Many of my clients are in their early to mid-adulthood, & are overwhelmed by life stressors & relationships. They are tired of feeling anxious, sad, angry, or confused. Anxiety, depression, overeating/drinking are all signs of deeper, underlying issues which I will gently assist you in processing, as well as help you see your strengths (yes, you have plenty of them!) My goal is for you to move thru the pain of your past, and give you skills so you can feel excited about your life ahead!
Hi! My name is Val and I am in Oldtown Scottsdale. Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed about "growing up"?Many of my clients are in their early to mid-adulthood, & are overwhelmed by life stressors & relationships. They are tired of feeling anxious, sad, angry, or confused. Anxiety, depression, overeating/drinking are all signs of deeper, underlying issues which I will gently assist you in processing, as well as help you see your strengths (yes, you have plenty of them!) My goal is for you to move thru the pain of your past, and give you skills so you can feel excited about your life ahead!
(623) 887-8489 View (623) 887-8489
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Saran Foster
BHT
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85011
My clients gain skills and the desire to keep growing after gaining sobriety. My dream is for you to understand that change is possible and have a support system not only in office but also as needed.
My clients gain skills and the desire to keep growing after gaining sobriety. My dream is for you to understand that change is possible and have a support system not only in office but also as needed.
(480) 712-3325 View (480) 712-3325
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Laura Merrill Jochai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Cycles of Life Counseling has added teletherapy services. Protect and care for your mental health and well-being while you protect and care for your physical health. My treatment philosophy is that people want to feel good and live with purpose. Sometimes though, life can feel too big to manage. Sometimes we feel stuck or unable to adjust when "life happens", We may have not learned a better way to cope or live well with or through challenges. Add to that, frustration and disappointment over feeling this way and we feel even worse. Let's consider another way for you ‘to be’ in the world, to live more fully, with emotional freedom.
Cycles of Life Counseling has added teletherapy services. Protect and care for your mental health and well-being while you protect and care for your physical health. My treatment philosophy is that people want to feel good and live with purpose. Sometimes though, life can feel too big to manage. Sometimes we feel stuck or unable to adjust when "life happens", We may have not learned a better way to cope or live well with or through challenges. Add to that, frustration and disappointment over feeling this way and we feel even worse. Let's consider another way for you ‘to be’ in the world, to live more fully, with emotional freedom.
(480) 470-5712 View (480) 470-5712

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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.