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Jacob Rundall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85051
I have 5+ years of working with veterans, adults, and teens who have battled trauma, work-related stress, family issues, and mood related disorders.
Pathway to Peace Psychotherapy, PLLC has DAYS, EVENING and WEEKEND appointments available both in office and telehealth! My experience includes working with veterans, first responders, adults and teens to work through trauma, depression, anxiety, help develop coping skills, resiliency, and balance in their lives. I use evidence-based CBT, DBT, IFS and and other techniques which accelerate the brain's response to learning how to change negative beliefs to positive beliefs.
I have 5+ years of working with veterans, adults, and teens who have battled trauma, work-related stress, family issues, and mood related disorders.
Pathway to Peace Psychotherapy, PLLC has DAYS, EVENING and WEEKEND appointments available both in office and telehealth! My experience includes working with veterans, first responders, adults and teens to work through trauma, depression, anxiety, help develop coping skills, resiliency, and balance in their lives. I use evidence-based CBT, DBT, IFS and and other techniques which accelerate the brain's response to learning how to change negative beliefs to positive beliefs.
(602) 598-5692 View (602) 598-5692
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The Empowerment Group,LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, RN, BSN
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85044
STARTING NEW GROUP ON SHAME RESILIENCY CALL 602-525-5783 TO JOIN. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Let's get started! I work with individuals and families from birth to 100+! I have literally worked with families from birth to the end of life, focusing on working through those matters or events in life that hold each of us back from our full potential. Isn't it time for your optimal life? Life can be heavy and I will work with you and your family or friends to help you locate and access your inner strength to guide your life's journey.
STARTING NEW GROUP ON SHAME RESILIENCY CALL 602-525-5783 TO JOIN. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Let's get started! I work with individuals and families from birth to 100+! I have literally worked with families from birth to the end of life, focusing on working through those matters or events in life that hold each of us back from our full potential. Isn't it time for your optimal life? Life can be heavy and I will work with you and your family or friends to help you locate and access your inner strength to guide your life's journey.
(602) 663-9111 View (602) 663-9111
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Denise Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Accepting New Clients. Offers Telehealth and in-person sessions for individuals, couples and family counseling. At Life Quest Counseling, our goal is to provide a supportive, safe space where hope and healing can flourish. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, heal and find peace - regardless of their age, background or situation. We invite individuals, couples, parents, youth, and families to seek understanding and support and to learn skills and strategies that will help them work through challenging situations.
Accepting New Clients. Offers Telehealth and in-person sessions for individuals, couples and family counseling. At Life Quest Counseling, our goal is to provide a supportive, safe space where hope and healing can flourish. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, heal and find peace - regardless of their age, background or situation. We invite individuals, couples, parents, youth, and families to seek understanding and support and to learn skills and strategies that will help them work through challenging situations.
(480) 999-9318 View (480) 999-9318
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Lynn Goodwin
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85004  (Online Only)
I have training in somatic attachment and somatic internal family systems, trauma-informed, and EMDR approaches.
I offer online counseling for those who need convenience and flexibility. Life can be very challenging, painful, and confusing. Sometimes even more than we feel we can manage alone. All individuals are uniquely gifted, have immeasurable purpose and value, and are all deserving of emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. I also believe that wellness is a lifelong journey filled with opportunities for healing and growth. We all have the raw materials for an authentic life but sometimes we need help figuring out what that means for us.
I have training in somatic attachment and somatic internal family systems, trauma-informed, and EMDR approaches.
I offer online counseling for those who need convenience and flexibility. Life can be very challenging, painful, and confusing. Sometimes even more than we feel we can manage alone. All individuals are uniquely gifted, have immeasurable purpose and value, and are all deserving of emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. I also believe that wellness is a lifelong journey filled with opportunities for healing and growth. We all have the raw materials for an authentic life but sometimes we need help figuring out what that means for us.
(480) 680-9526 View (480) 680-9526
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Heidi Hostetler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Making life changes can feel overwhelming; my goal, as a clinician, is to help foster personal growth and provide you with skills needed to manage & overcome difficult life stressors. I believe every person has the potential to improve his or her mental health; looking for a therapist who is right for you is the start to understanding what you or someone you love needs to thrive. As a therapist, I am concerned with the total health & well-being of the individual or the family unit. I have a passion for working with older children, adolescents, adults & couples to help them increase skill sets for healthier relationships.
Making life changes can feel overwhelming; my goal, as a clinician, is to help foster personal growth and provide you with skills needed to manage & overcome difficult life stressors. I believe every person has the potential to improve his or her mental health; looking for a therapist who is right for you is the start to understanding what you or someone you love needs to thrive. As a therapist, I am concerned with the total health & well-being of the individual or the family unit. I have a passion for working with older children, adolescents, adults & couples to help them increase skill sets for healthier relationships.
(602) 353-7465 View (602) 353-7465
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Michael A Israel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85044
I have a history of serving those in the community providing group, individual, and family therapy.
Clarity makes life a bit simpler! Everyone deserves to heal and thrive. I take a holistic approach and focus on treatment of the whole person. That is, I consider social and mental factors, rather than just the symptoms. My goal is to help you shine in life and find meaning and purpose with a newfound calling.
I have a history of serving those in the community providing group, individual, and family therapy.
Clarity makes life a bit simpler! Everyone deserves to heal and thrive. I take a holistic approach and focus on treatment of the whole person. That is, I consider social and mental factors, rather than just the symptoms. My goal is to help you shine in life and find meaning and purpose with a newfound calling.
(520) 523-8482 View (520) 523-8482
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Krystal Paquette McBride
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
My focused areas of training have been family systems, trauma, childhood/developmental trauma, addiction, codependency, mindfulness/body regulation, & anxiety.
First, I want to thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I focus on creating an emotionally safe place. Safe enough to be vulnerable and lean into discomfort. Safe enough to create change that may be desired or needed. My style is direct, compassionate, and caring. When appropriate, I use humor, transparency, and my own quirky personality to help create a safe environment and vulnerability. It is the balance of being client-centered (meeting clients where they’re at) and encouraging change (which sometimes includes calling out BS or respectfully challenging when needed). Im currently offering in-person and telehealth.
My focused areas of training have been family systems, trauma, childhood/developmental trauma, addiction, codependency, mindfulness/body regulation, & anxiety.
First, I want to thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I focus on creating an emotionally safe place. Safe enough to be vulnerable and lean into discomfort. Safe enough to create change that may be desired or needed. My style is direct, compassionate, and caring. When appropriate, I use humor, transparency, and my own quirky personality to help create a safe environment and vulnerability. It is the balance of being client-centered (meeting clients where they’re at) and encouraging change (which sometimes includes calling out BS or respectfully challenging when needed). Im currently offering in-person and telehealth.
(602) 755-6252 View (602) 755-6252
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Michael Loverde
MHS, CIP, CEO, Founder
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Mission Statement: To provide every family of a loved one with a substance use or mental disorder the opportunity for closure, knowing they did all they could to help themselves and their loved one.
An intervention is not about how to control your loved one with a substance use or mental disorder; it is about learning how to let go of believing you can. A person enables for various reasons, often having little to do with someone suffering from a substance use or mental disorder. Most people understand that enabling a loved one with a mental disorder or to use substances often removes their ability to face the consequences, see the need for change, and advocate for their own care. The question is not about what the enabling provides for the substance user but more what it provides to the enabler.
Mission Statement: To provide every family of a loved one with a substance use or mental disorder the opportunity for closure, knowing they did all they could to help themselves and their loved one.
An intervention is not about how to control your loved one with a substance use or mental disorder; it is about learning how to let go of believing you can. A person enables for various reasons, often having little to do with someone suffering from a substance use or mental disorder. Most people understand that enabling a loved one with a mental disorder or to use substances often removes their ability to face the consequences, see the need for change, and advocate for their own care. The question is not about what the enabling provides for the substance user but more what it provides to the enabler.
(877) 333-0783 View (877) 333-0783
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Heather Sestili
Counselor, MSCP, LPC, RPT-S, IMH, ASDCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85080  (Online Only)
There is a special place in my heart for a traumatized child. Traumatic events in childhood have a devastating impact on the child and family. Children need empathic, understanding, knowledgeable adults to come along side to guide and comfort the child through the journey of recovery. I provide caregivers education to support the child while providing practical techniques rewarding for both child and family. I provide play therapy, sand tray, Theraplay (R), and PCIT. I use these with EMDR and CBT to help children process their loss, trauma, reduce behaviors and impulsivity, enhance attachment, build communication and self esteem.
There is a special place in my heart for a traumatized child. Traumatic events in childhood have a devastating impact on the child and family. Children need empathic, understanding, knowledgeable adults to come along side to guide and comfort the child through the journey of recovery. I provide caregivers education to support the child while providing practical techniques rewarding for both child and family. I provide play therapy, sand tray, Theraplay (R), and PCIT. I use these with EMDR and CBT to help children process their loss, trauma, reduce behaviors and impulsivity, enhance attachment, build communication and self esteem.
(623) 432-0738 View (623) 432-0738
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CFND Behavioral Health
LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85016  (Online Only)
Welcome to CFND Behavioral Health. We are so incredibly glad you are here with us. Since 1992, CFND Behavioral Health has had the philosophy that no one should go through life alone. As a community, we believe in creating an environment of exceptional client care through immediate accessibility to affordable mental health services and we appreciate the courage it takes for you to seek help. Our impact is due to the abilities of our incredible and talented Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and behavioral health administrators who strive to serve you daily.
Welcome to CFND Behavioral Health. We are so incredibly glad you are here with us. Since 1992, CFND Behavioral Health has had the philosophy that no one should go through life alone. As a community, we believe in creating an environment of exceptional client care through immediate accessibility to affordable mental health services and we appreciate the courage it takes for you to seek help. Our impact is due to the abilities of our incredible and talented Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and behavioral health administrators who strive to serve you daily.
(520) 727-6103 View (520) 727-6103
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Lizzette Peregrina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85020  (Online Only)
I'm a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy practitioner, highly experienced treating mental health disorders including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicide/self-harm, parent-child conflicts, family reintegration, and acculturation issues.
Life has many unexpected ups and downs. Dealing with life changes can be difficult, especially when you have experienced trauma and abuse. You are not alone. Therapy allows you to find the right coping skills to deal with personal and relationship issues, and I am committed to help you acquire those tools in a caring, nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. My experience is extensive working in different settings with many populations with diverse backgrounds, utilizing culturally appropriate treatment models. I use multiple evidence-based treatments depending on my clients' unique needs.
I'm a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy practitioner, highly experienced treating mental health disorders including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicide/self-harm, parent-child conflicts, family reintegration, and acculturation issues.
Life has many unexpected ups and downs. Dealing with life changes can be difficult, especially when you have experienced trauma and abuse. You are not alone. Therapy allows you to find the right coping skills to deal with personal and relationship issues, and I am committed to help you acquire those tools in a caring, nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. My experience is extensive working in different settings with many populations with diverse backgrounds, utilizing culturally appropriate treatment models. I use multiple evidence-based treatments depending on my clients' unique needs.
(602) 699-5444 View (602) 699-5444
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Asa R Aramburo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016  (Online Only)
My experience includes RAD, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, OCD, family system issues (including grandparents raising grandchildren), substance abuse, behavior manage, traum, and DV issues.
I'm Asa Aramburo , I am a LCSW an am currently Licensed to work with those in Oregon and Arizona. I have MSW from Portland State University in Social Work and have been working with Children and Families for over 30 years. I enjoy working with all ages and stages and have a vast experience in working with family systems issues. I value building rapport and trust in the client-therapist relationship and working with my clients to achieve their desired goals in their therapeutic journey.
My experience includes RAD, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, OCD, family system issues (including grandparents raising grandchildren), substance abuse, behavior manage, traum, and DV issues.
I'm Asa Aramburo , I am a LCSW an am currently Licensed to work with those in Oregon and Arizona. I have MSW from Portland State University in Social Work and have been working with Children and Families for over 30 years. I enjoy working with all ages and stages and have a vast experience in working with family systems issues. I value building rapport and trust in the client-therapist relationship and working with my clients to achieve their desired goals in their therapeutic journey.
(602) 892-0369 View (602) 892-0369
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Sara Toenies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CISTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85003  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses an integrative approach with my clients.
Accepting BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna and Aetna. I’m glad you landed here and took the hardest step to feeling better and getting the support you need. Do you want to understand why you may be feeling stuck? I will help you navigate your life and get you back to a more balanced place of joy, purpose, and fulfillment. Some of the areas I focus on are managing anxiety, depression, relationship betrayal, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, or struggling to manage day to day life. I’m looking forward to working with you!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses an integrative approach with my clients.
Accepting BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna and Aetna. I’m glad you landed here and took the hardest step to feeling better and getting the support you need. Do you want to understand why you may be feeling stuck? I will help you navigate your life and get you back to a more balanced place of joy, purpose, and fulfillment. Some of the areas I focus on are managing anxiety, depression, relationship betrayal, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, or struggling to manage day to day life. I’m looking forward to working with you!
(602) 854-8522 View (602) 854-8522
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Missy Musick
Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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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Intercessory Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LISAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Pornography, drug or alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression? Family and relationship problems? Let's look behind the behavior to what is really driving it.
Our practice is a communion of science and faith: the latest evidence-based psychotherapy modalities combined with ancient and medieval philosophy. we rely on the work of Greek and Roman thinkers, as well as Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius of Loyola, and others. If you are willing to put in the work, we will maximize your time to help you become more authentically YOU. No matter what you're going through, there are some things that can always help. Breathing. Grounding work. Positive self-talk. When we meet we would tailor a treatment program to meet your needs. Appointments are available days, evenings, and Saturdays.
Pornography, drug or alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression? Family and relationship problems? Let's look behind the behavior to what is really driving it.
Our practice is a communion of science and faith: the latest evidence-based psychotherapy modalities combined with ancient and medieval philosophy. we rely on the work of Greek and Roman thinkers, as well as Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius of Loyola, and others. If you are willing to put in the work, we will maximize your time to help you become more authentically YOU. No matter what you're going through, there are some things that can always help. Breathing. Grounding work. Positive self-talk. When we meet we would tailor a treatment program to meet your needs. Appointments are available days, evenings, and Saturdays.
(602) 786-7283 View (602) 786-7283
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Clarke Scott
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, perinatal mental health, and family of origin issues.
Have you ever experienced a difficulty that left you feeling isolated? Or a relationship that just didn’t make sense? These are all parts of being human but can leave us feeling unsettled, disconnected, confused, and hurt. I genuinely enjoy connecting with people, hearing their stories, and helping them through the hard times. Above all else, I find it important to create a safe space for my clients to feel secure enough to speak openly and show the more vulnerable parts of themselves. I do this by creating an environment of trust based on direct and authentic communication.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, perinatal mental health, and family of origin issues.
Have you ever experienced a difficulty that left you feeling isolated? Or a relationship that just didn’t make sense? These are all parts of being human but can leave us feeling unsettled, disconnected, confused, and hurt. I genuinely enjoy connecting with people, hearing their stories, and helping them through the hard times. Above all else, I find it important to create a safe space for my clients to feel secure enough to speak openly and show the more vulnerable parts of themselves. I do this by creating an environment of trust based on direct and authentic communication.
(480) 531-5951 View (480) 531-5951
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Gail Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85037
I am trained in Sand Tray Therapy, Play Therapy, Art therapy, Music Therapy, Structural Therapy, as well as Family Therapy.
Currently taking new clients, virtual only. I am dedicated, compassionate and committed to the betterment of those I serve. It is my goal to impact each individual positively while I help them first, identify challenges and barriers to happiness and a good quality of life and second, to overcome them. Through the use of therapy modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, psychotherapy and psychoeducation, as well as other evidence-based practices, I have been successful at helping countless adolescents and adults achieve therapy goals. Thank you for viewing me, I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
I am trained in Sand Tray Therapy, Play Therapy, Art therapy, Music Therapy, Structural Therapy, as well as Family Therapy.
Currently taking new clients, virtual only. I am dedicated, compassionate and committed to the betterment of those I serve. It is my goal to impact each individual positively while I help them first, identify challenges and barriers to happiness and a good quality of life and second, to overcome them. Through the use of therapy modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, psychotherapy and psychoeducation, as well as other evidence-based practices, I have been successful at helping countless adolescents and adults achieve therapy goals. Thank you for viewing me, I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
(623) 209-5235 View (623) 209-5235
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James Edwards
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85051
The family system we are born into provides us with many strengths and unknown limitations.
Human language is so powerful that one word can change a life, or destroy the lives of millions" This is a quote from the "Four Agreements". Language can be used to create a collaborative and engaging therapeutic experience that facilitates the development of lasting personal change. I will support you through thoughtful reflection, mindful consultation and experiential life change strategies, to identify and alleviate unresolved trauma, creating a more compassionate and empowered, lived experience.
The family system we are born into provides us with many strengths and unknown limitations.
Human language is so powerful that one word can change a life, or destroy the lives of millions" This is a quote from the "Four Agreements". Language can be used to create a collaborative and engaging therapeutic experience that facilitates the development of lasting personal change. I will support you through thoughtful reflection, mindful consultation and experiential life change strategies, to identify and alleviate unresolved trauma, creating a more compassionate and empowered, lived experience.
(623) 323-9423 View (623) 323-9423
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Michelle Kometh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85028
If you are struggling and you are not sure what to do or where to start, you are exactly where you need to be. Whether it is your family, friends, relationships, work, school, or just not feeling like you- we can tackle it together! Therapy is an opportunity for you to talk about different and possibly difficult parts of your life, however big or small. Therapy is work, and I will not only empower you, but challenge you, and encourage you to do the work outside of sessions. We will utilize your strengths as you have what it takes to be the best version of yourself.
If you are struggling and you are not sure what to do or where to start, you are exactly where you need to be. Whether it is your family, friends, relationships, work, school, or just not feeling like you- we can tackle it together! Therapy is an opportunity for you to talk about different and possibly difficult parts of your life, however big or small. Therapy is work, and I will not only empower you, but challenge you, and encourage you to do the work outside of sessions. We will utilize your strengths as you have what it takes to be the best version of yourself.
(480) 508-9540 View (480) 508-9540
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Tiffany Jp Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85085  (Online Only)
I am a Certified Family Trauma Professional.
Email for all inquiries! Congratulations on taking the first step to living your best life! The last couple years have been difficult for all of us, but especially those who were already struggling with their mental health. It has been a time for reflection and now it is time to take action towards healing and making lifelong changes. Please allow me to assist you in discovering your strengths and recognizing your resiliency. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques each designed to help you on your unique journey of self-improvement.
I am a Certified Family Trauma Professional.
Email for all inquiries! Congratulations on taking the first step to living your best life! The last couple years have been difficult for all of us, but especially those who were already struggling with their mental health. It has been a time for reflection and now it is time to take action towards healing and making lifelong changes. Please allow me to assist you in discovering your strengths and recognizing your resiliency. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques each designed to help you on your unique journey of self-improvement.
(480) 485-0943 View (480) 485-0943

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.