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Lee Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526
My specialties include: eating disorders, physical performance issues, addiction/recovery issues, adolescent acting out, divorce recovery, step-family dynamics, chronic pain, sex addiction and couples counseling.
I work with clients who feel stuck; stuck in the emotion and negative thoughts associated with life's stressors. Clients, who are beginning to realize that there will always be the struggle of relationships or money matters or health concerns or..., yet understand that they can begin to develop a different outlook, belief system.
My specialties include: eating disorders, physical performance issues, addiction/recovery issues, adolescent acting out, divorce recovery, step-family dynamics, chronic pain, sex addiction and couples counseling.
I work with clients who feel stuck; stuck in the emotion and negative thoughts associated with life's stressors. Clients, who are beginning to realize that there will always be the struggle of relationships or money matters or health concerns or..., yet understand that they can begin to develop a different outlook, belief system.
(970) 825-0558 View (970) 825-0558
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Marty J Rein
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC, CAS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521
When a newly recovering family attempts to navigate their old surroundings, it can be stressful and frustrating.
When working with clients, I utilize a client-centered, collaborative approach. I focus on meaning, encouragement, and support to help my clients obtain awareness, understanding, and acceptance of themselves. I approach the counseling relationship from a perspective of "meaning making" which suggests that people act on what they believe about situations, not the situation itself. Together, we use that knowledge as a basis to explore, assess, illuminate, unravel, and move forward through obstacles towards a goal-oriented outcome.
When a newly recovering family attempts to navigate their old surroundings, it can be stressful and frustrating.
When working with clients, I utilize a client-centered, collaborative approach. I focus on meaning, encouragement, and support to help my clients obtain awareness, understanding, and acceptance of themselves. I approach the counseling relationship from a perspective of "meaning making" which suggests that people act on what they believe about situations, not the situation itself. Together, we use that knowledge as a basis to explore, assess, illuminate, unravel, and move forward through obstacles towards a goal-oriented outcome.
(970) 514-5692 View (970) 514-5692
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Jeff See
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other techniques, I offer a safe space for people navigating various challenges they may be facing like depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, school issues, relationships and family issues.
Choosing to seek therapy takes strength and courage, and you are already showing that within you. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and hope to treat you as such, while providing some additional insight that could be helpful to you. I value respect, honesty, and vulnerability in the work I do.
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other techniques, I offer a safe space for people navigating various challenges they may be facing like depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, school issues, relationships and family issues.
Choosing to seek therapy takes strength and courage, and you are already showing that within you. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and hope to treat you as such, while providing some additional insight that could be helpful to you. I value respect, honesty, and vulnerability in the work I do.
(970) 592-5850 View (970) 592-5850
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Restoration Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, S-PSB
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Waitlist for new clients
I hold specializations in: Medical Family Therapy which explores the impact of illness on patients and their family systems; Sex Therapy which celebrates sexual exploration and intimacy; and Problematic Sexual Behaviors which addresses the impact of sexual compulsivity on people.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups around psychosocial and medical health issues. I am a Colorado and Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. The psychosocial conditions I provide treatment for include: addictions/compulsions, anxiety and depression, abuse and trauma, marriage/relationship issues, health and wellness, spirituality/faith issues, identity development issues, and sexuality. I believe a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to health is the most comprehensive method of treatment.
I hold specializations in: Medical Family Therapy which explores the impact of illness on patients and their family systems; Sex Therapy which celebrates sexual exploration and intimacy; and Problematic Sexual Behaviors which addresses the impact of sexual compulsivity on people.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups around psychosocial and medical health issues. I am a Colorado and Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. The psychosocial conditions I provide treatment for include: addictions/compulsions, anxiety and depression, abuse and trauma, marriage/relationship issues, health and wellness, spirituality/faith issues, identity development issues, and sexuality. I believe a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to health is the most comprehensive method of treatment.
(970) 673-4165 View (970) 673-4165
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Carl R Nassar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CIIPTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521
I’m a professional counselor specializing in the impacts of family culture, work culture, and consumer culture on our wellbeing.
Today, right here, right now, you’re ready to make something more of the limited time you have on this planet of ours. That’s why I’m delighted you’ve found me here. For the past 25 years, I’ve been helping individuals and couples just like you find their way. If you’re here for you, I’ll start by understanding where you’ve been, what you’ve gone through, as well as the harmful stories you’ve been told by others. ‍ Then, I’ll use a compassionate, insightful approach to therapy, and together we’ll break you free to reclaim your natural self, live a relationally rich life, and build a better tomorrow.
I’m a professional counselor specializing in the impacts of family culture, work culture, and consumer culture on our wellbeing.
Today, right here, right now, you’re ready to make something more of the limited time you have on this planet of ours. That’s why I’m delighted you’ve found me here. For the past 25 years, I’ve been helping individuals and couples just like you find their way. If you’re here for you, I’ll start by understanding where you’ve been, what you’ve gone through, as well as the harmful stories you’ve been told by others. ‍ Then, I’ll use a compassionate, insightful approach to therapy, and together we’ll break you free to reclaim your natural self, live a relationally rich life, and build a better tomorrow.
(970) 514-8522 View (970) 514-8522
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Dominic Joseph Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I have diverse clinical experience with children and their families in community settings, as well as in elementary and pre-school settings. I also have great experience with helping children navigate developmental disabilities, behavioral and mood disorders, divorce, separation, and stepfamily dynamics. I have worked with many children who have been exposed to trauma including, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. I believe that involving the family, parents, and other primary caregivers in the therapeutic process provides the best possible resolution for the toughest challenges.
I have diverse clinical experience with children and their families in community settings, as well as in elementary and pre-school settings. I also have great experience with helping children navigate developmental disabilities, behavioral and mood disorders, divorce, separation, and stepfamily dynamics. I have worked with many children who have been exposed to trauma including, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. I believe that involving the family, parents, and other primary caregivers in the therapeutic process provides the best possible resolution for the toughest challenges.
(970) 426-0083 View (970) 426-0083
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Aaron Schuler
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I specialize in those struggling with anxiety and depression, trauma, attachment, family dynamics, spiritual trauma, career exploration, couples and pre-marriage therapy, men, teens, and young adults.
Hello! I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey. Life is challenging to travel alone, and I would love to help you find healing in a safe and authentic way. I work with individuals 16+ and couples. For individuals, I can support you in navigating the complexities of life. I also want to help couples build the relationships they desire. Overall, I want to help all people reach their full potential by healing from the past and setting a direction for the future.
I specialize in those struggling with anxiety and depression, trauma, attachment, family dynamics, spiritual trauma, career exploration, couples and pre-marriage therapy, men, teens, and young adults.
Hello! I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey. Life is challenging to travel alone, and I would love to help you find healing in a safe and authentic way. I work with individuals 16+ and couples. For individuals, I can support you in navigating the complexities of life. I also want to help couples build the relationships they desire. Overall, I want to help all people reach their full potential by healing from the past and setting a direction for the future.
(970) 788-2418 View (970) 788-2418
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Fred D Fuller/Counselor/Life Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Mixed messages from family and friends can be the number one cause of feeling "crazy".
Feel connected, feel heard, feel understood! Are these on your wish list? . A good friend of choice can help make sense out of your world. Learn to "Trace, Erase and Replace" old hidden massages.
Mixed messages from family and friends can be the number one cause of feeling "crazy".
Feel connected, feel heard, feel understood! Are these on your wish list? . A good friend of choice can help make sense out of your world. Learn to "Trace, Erase and Replace" old hidden massages.
(970) 639-5835 View (970) 639-5835
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Lee N. Land
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80524
I particularly enjoy working with clients looking to improve their relationships, individuals wanting to deepen their comfort with emotions, and people struggling to cope with difficult family and childhood experiences.
For over twenty years I have had the privilege of helping clients improve their close relationships while also developing their comfort with a healthy, wide range of emotions. At times all of us experience overwhelmingly painful feelings or problems coping with our stressful lives. My ultimate hope and goal is to help you to expand your capacity to respond to future challenges with greater resilience, insight, and self compassion. I specialize in working with people committed to developing healthy connections, clients struggling with mood issues, and those looking to increase their understanding of their emotions and themselves.
I particularly enjoy working with clients looking to improve their relationships, individuals wanting to deepen their comfort with emotions, and people struggling to cope with difficult family and childhood experiences.
For over twenty years I have had the privilege of helping clients improve their close relationships while also developing their comfort with a healthy, wide range of emotions. At times all of us experience overwhelmingly painful feelings or problems coping with our stressful lives. My ultimate hope and goal is to help you to expand your capacity to respond to future challenges with greater resilience, insight, and self compassion. I specialize in working with people committed to developing healthy connections, clients struggling with mood issues, and those looking to increase their understanding of their emotions and themselves.
(970) 875-6207 View (970) 875-6207
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Amaury Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hi! My name is Amaury (he/him/el). I identify as a Latino immigrant and as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. My passion is working with Latina/o/e, Spanish-speaking, and LGBTQIA+/queer individuals, though I also love to work with clients from different identities and groups. I can provide therapy in English, Spanish, or both, depending on your preference. I work with individuals and couples experiencing issues with anxiety, self-esteem, shame, sexuality and sexual health, communication and intimacy, identity, grief, and family conflict.
Hi! My name is Amaury (he/him/el). I identify as a Latino immigrant and as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. My passion is working with Latina/o/e, Spanish-speaking, and LGBTQIA+/queer individuals, though I also love to work with clients from different identities and groups. I can provide therapy in English, Spanish, or both, depending on your preference. I work with individuals and couples experiencing issues with anxiety, self-esteem, shame, sexuality and sexual health, communication and intimacy, identity, grief, and family conflict.
(970) 919-1085 View (970) 919-1085
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Ken Gabel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80524
My background comes from very strong Family Theory model, which helps me to understand peoples core issues and the basis for there relationship style.
I have a personable style of working with people which allows them to quickly settle into the therapy process. I focus on helping others learn how to rely on their inner resources which will define their true personality and recognize the beliefs or behaviors which hold them back from their full potential. This opens up the process to build new skills, a stronger self esteem, regain self confidence and a real sense of direction. With a renewed sense of personal strength people build healthier, happier relationships with family, friends and coworkers, and pursue vocations with greater success.
My background comes from very strong Family Theory model, which helps me to understand peoples core issues and the basis for there relationship style.
I have a personable style of working with people which allows them to quickly settle into the therapy process. I focus on helping others learn how to rely on their inner resources which will define their true personality and recognize the beliefs or behaviors which hold them back from their full potential. This opens up the process to build new skills, a stronger self esteem, regain self confidence and a real sense of direction. With a renewed sense of personal strength people build healthier, happier relationships with family, friends and coworkers, and pursue vocations with greater success.
(224) 676-3849 View (224) 676-3849
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Keith G Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
I see many people who wrestle with depression and anxiety, much of which has its roots in painful family relationships.
Everyone has a story. I want to hear your story, whether you are depressed and suicidal, have parenting challenges, are struggling with relationship boundaries, or finding where you fit in this world. I believe in you as a human being, a relational being, a spiritual being. Professionally, I am a seasoned therapist with almost 30 years of experience, including over a decade of which involved assessing people in crisis, supporting those struggling with medical issues, and connecting people to community resources. Personally, I am an adoptive parent of five children.
I see many people who wrestle with depression and anxiety, much of which has its roots in painful family relationships.
Everyone has a story. I want to hear your story, whether you are depressed and suicidal, have parenting challenges, are struggling with relationship boundaries, or finding where you fit in this world. I believe in you as a human being, a relational being, a spiritual being. Professionally, I am a seasoned therapist with almost 30 years of experience, including over a decade of which involved assessing people in crisis, supporting those struggling with medical issues, and connecting people to community resources. Personally, I am an adoptive parent of five children.
(970) 533-3084 View (970) 533-3084
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Daniel Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
I currently specialize in providing evidence-based and trauma-focused psychotherapy to adults, couples, and teenagers in order to strengthen resiliency, promote stability in the home, and improve family functioning. I have extensive experience working with adults with depressive or anxiety issues, couples, behavioral issues, LGBT issues, and school-based issues. I work directly with individuals to ensure that even the most challenging or threatening behaviors can be managed.
I currently specialize in providing evidence-based and trauma-focused psychotherapy to adults, couples, and teenagers in order to strengthen resiliency, promote stability in the home, and improve family functioning. I have extensive experience working with adults with depressive or anxiety issues, couples, behavioral issues, LGBT issues, and school-based issues. I work directly with individuals to ensure that even the most challenging or threatening behaviors can be managed.
(970) 670-7514 View (970) 670-7514
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Gregory S Seibert
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80528  (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado trained in EMDR and completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Are you struggling with feeling sad, exhausted, irritable, restless and/or worrying about the littlest things? Are these symptoms negatively impacting your quality of life? Your relationships? Your productivity at work? You are not alone! Millions of people worldwide experience these same symptoms. Although, many do not seek support despite mental and relational well-being being intimately connected to our health and vital to living a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. It is never too early or too late to focus on you and/or your relationships.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado trained in EMDR and completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Are you struggling with feeling sad, exhausted, irritable, restless and/or worrying about the littlest things? Are these symptoms negatively impacting your quality of life? Your relationships? Your productivity at work? You are not alone! Millions of people worldwide experience these same symptoms. Although, many do not seek support despite mental and relational well-being being intimately connected to our health and vital to living a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. It is never too early or too late to focus on you and/or your relationships.
(720) 235-8119 View (720) 235-8119
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Mark Richard Cunningham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I love supporting men to evolve as lovers through exploring their family environment and healing past trauma, guilt, shame or anything else that is holding them back from the authenticity and intimacy they seek in all their relationships. I love supporting relationships and all the forms of loving from monogamy(ish), nonmonogamy, kinky, BDSM and LGBTQIA folks. Clients love seeking me out for my direct & supportive interventions and resources to support them to evolve in and between our sessions. I support clients to move into greater self-love, & boundaries, & to explore hard conversations while staying protected and connected.
I love supporting men to evolve as lovers through exploring their family environment and healing past trauma, guilt, shame or anything else that is holding them back from the authenticity and intimacy they seek in all their relationships. I love supporting relationships and all the forms of loving from monogamy(ish), nonmonogamy, kinky, BDSM and LGBTQIA folks. Clients love seeking me out for my direct & supportive interventions and resources to support them to evolve in and between our sessions. I support clients to move into greater self-love, & boundaries, & to explore hard conversations while staying protected and connected.
(970) 710-3696 View (970) 710-3696
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Danny Shearer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80524
My background in family systems approach was the grounding in our studies at SDSU.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 40 years. I started working in mental health facilities in my early 20's while I was in college. I have worked with adults and adolescents in all kinds of modalities, yet I seemed to focus more toward young people and their families with substance abuse problems and anxiety. Some of that stems from having to deal with my own addictions in my late teens and finally getting clean and sober at age 20. Thus, I understand what it is like to be overwhelmed by addiction and the need to engage in a recovery process.
My background in family systems approach was the grounding in our studies at SDSU.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 40 years. I started working in mental health facilities in my early 20's while I was in college. I have worked with adults and adolescents in all kinds of modalities, yet I seemed to focus more toward young people and their families with substance abuse problems and anxiety. Some of that stems from having to deal with my own addictions in my late teens and finally getting clean and sober at age 20. Thus, I understand what it is like to be overwhelmed by addiction and the need to engage in a recovery process.
(970) 325-2492 View (970) 325-2492
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Chad Morris
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521
We all have spirit. The spirit to move toward meaning in this limited time we have. We often need support in this chaotic world, to speak our truth- And a space to set expectations aside but for an hour at a time. To decide what we want to be and how we want to show up in this moment. And what we want to leave behind as a legacy to family, community, and the world. It would be a privilege to provide a space for you to explore this.
We all have spirit. The spirit to move toward meaning in this limited time we have. We often need support in this chaotic world, to speak our truth- And a space to set expectations aside but for an hour at a time. To decide what we want to be and how we want to show up in this moment. And what we want to leave behind as a legacy to family, community, and the world. It would be a privilege to provide a space for you to explore this.
(970) 818-5876 View (970) 818-5876
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Lighthouse Christian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80528
I work with the uniqueness of the individual, couple or family and use the technique most appropriate for treatment.
I find that understanding people as complex and individualistic gives me the opportunity to journey with them to explore the present issues. This clarifies the current needs which will help them gain the appropriate skills to help them meet their goals for healing.
I work with the uniqueness of the individual, couple or family and use the technique most appropriate for treatment.
I find that understanding people as complex and individualistic gives me the opportunity to journey with them to explore the present issues. This clarifies the current needs which will help them gain the appropriate skills to help them meet their goals for healing.
(970) 591-9563 View (970) 591-9563
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Sean Lawlor
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80524
My approach combines mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and somatic therapy to help you recognize your patterns, understand their function, and interrupt them as necessary.
Life can be overwhelming, and Western culture does not readily offer the tools to help us navigate the impact. We end up carrying stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression in our bodies, and if the the cycle continues, we can end up burnt out. In the confusion, we may turn toward substances, behaviors, and other strategies to cope, which ultimately leave us more burdened than before. As hopeless as things can seem, there are always opportunities to change your inner and outer patterns. Over time, these small changes can redirect your life toward alignment, fulfillment, and ease grounded in the present moment.
My approach combines mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and somatic therapy to help you recognize your patterns, understand their function, and interrupt them as necessary.
Life can be overwhelming, and Western culture does not readily offer the tools to help us navigate the impact. We end up carrying stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression in our bodies, and if the the cycle continues, we can end up burnt out. In the confusion, we may turn toward substances, behaviors, and other strategies to cope, which ultimately leave us more burdened than before. As hopeless as things can seem, there are always opportunities to change your inner and outer patterns. Over time, these small changes can redirect your life toward alignment, fulfillment, and ease grounded in the present moment.
(970) 465-8330 View (970) 465-8330
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Christopher Kopper Roland
MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521
I have experience in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-harm, have self-esteem and peer concerns, may be navigating through peer conflict and bullying, struggle with family relationships, and are experiencing transitions and changes to their various identities.
Hello! My name is Chris, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. I work primarily with teens, young adults, and college students. I believe in the power of warmth, authenticity, and an understanding that the most helpful spaces are the ones that you can show up in knowing that your identities will be welcomed, and your unique insights valued. I bring a background in school counseling, which I believe gives me unique insight into the challenges adolescents face. I focus on creating a warm and open environment through respect for your dignity and belief in your unique strengths and talents.
I have experience in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-harm, have self-esteem and peer concerns, may be navigating through peer conflict and bullying, struggle with family relationships, and are experiencing transitions and changes to their various identities.
Hello! My name is Chris, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. I work primarily with teens, young adults, and college students. I believe in the power of warmth, authenticity, and an understanding that the most helpful spaces are the ones that you can show up in knowing that your identities will be welcomed, and your unique insights valued. I bring a background in school counseling, which I believe gives me unique insight into the challenges adolescents face. I focus on creating a warm and open environment through respect for your dignity and belief in your unique strengths and talents.
(970) 650-5194 View (970) 650-5194

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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.