Family Therapy in Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC

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Reaching Resolution, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
We specialize in repairing marriages; resolving couple and family conflict, coping with separation and divorce, co-parenting, and blending stepfamilies.
Reaching Resolution is a group practice with over 25 years of experience working with children, individuals, couples, and families to help find solutions to the problems that you or your loved ones face. We use a positive, strengths-based approach, drawing from evidence-based strategies to fit your own unique situation and needs. We use a solution-focused approach to help you find positive ways to handle situations and reach the resolution that's right for you.
We specialize in repairing marriages; resolving couple and family conflict, coping with separation and divorce, co-parenting, and blending stepfamilies.
Reaching Resolution is a group practice with over 25 years of experience working with children, individuals, couples, and families to help find solutions to the problems that you or your loved ones face. We use a positive, strengths-based approach, drawing from evidence-based strategies to fit your own unique situation and needs. We use a solution-focused approach to help you find positive ways to handle situations and reach the resolution that's right for you.
(704) 761-4176 View (704) 761-4176
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Nancy Waring
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270  (Online Only)
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, a wide range of relationship issues (including marital, pre-marital, divorce and singleness), chronic illness, grief and also offer career assessment and counseling. I combine a practical, problem solving approach with a focus on the client's emotional and family history to facilitate greater insight for the client as we collaborate to bring balance and wholeness to that client's life. In my many years of practice, I have been on staff at a university counseling center, a large private practice and currently am with a ministry-based counseling center.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, a wide range of relationship issues (including marital, pre-marital, divorce and singleness), chronic illness, grief and also offer career assessment and counseling. I combine a practical, problem solving approach with a focus on the client's emotional and family history to facilitate greater insight for the client as we collaborate to bring balance and wholeness to that client's life. In my many years of practice, I have been on staff at a university counseling center, a large private practice and currently am with a ministry-based counseling center.
(704) 727-4277 View (704) 727-4277
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Pam Lassiter
Counselor, PhD, LMHCS, LMFT, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
Mental and emotional wellness is important in this hectic world today. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, & Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with 35 years of counseling experience. My practice serves individuals, couples, and families who are seeking assistance with a wide array of concerns including life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and grief and loss. I am an LGBTQ affirming counselor. I can help with trauma issues using techniques like EMDR. My specialties include couples counseling, adult children of alcoholics issues, and women's issues.
Mental and emotional wellness is important in this hectic world today. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, & Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with 35 years of counseling experience. My practice serves individuals, couples, and families who are seeking assistance with a wide array of concerns including life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and grief and loss. I am an LGBTQ affirming counselor. I can help with trauma issues using techniques like EMDR. My specialties include couples counseling, adult children of alcoholics issues, and women's issues.
(704) 259-7132 View (704) 259-7132
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Calm Seas Family Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
My mission and calling is to work on relationship difficulties in the family.
My ideal client is someone who is dissatisfied with their current life and is ready to discuss making a change to live the life they wish to live.
My mission and calling is to work on relationship difficulties in the family.
My ideal client is someone who is dissatisfied with their current life and is ready to discuss making a change to live the life they wish to live.
(704) 869-2938 View (704) 869-2938
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Caroline Cotto/Progress to Peace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
I specialize in substance use disorder, depression and anxiety, trauma, occupational stress and conflict, aging, couples/partner counseling, adolescents, parenting and family therapy.
Seeking a counselor can be hard, even scary. I provide a welcoming place that is quiet, safe and relaxing. This is your time to decide what you most want, what changes you can make, and how to do it. At your initial visit you get to tell your story and discuss your goals. Within our first meeting we create a plan for how to make the changes you want. There's no rush and no pressure. I believe everyone has the power to get the life they want. It will take some work, and you now have a partner to guide you there.
I specialize in substance use disorder, depression and anxiety, trauma, occupational stress and conflict, aging, couples/partner counseling, adolescents, parenting and family therapy.
Seeking a counselor can be hard, even scary. I provide a welcoming place that is quiet, safe and relaxing. This is your time to decide what you most want, what changes you can make, and how to do it. At your initial visit you get to tell your story and discuss your goals. Within our first meeting we create a plan for how to make the changes you want. There's no rush and no pressure. I believe everyone has the power to get the life they want. It will take some work, and you now have a partner to guide you there.
(704) 594-8047 View (704) 594-8047
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Erica A Kennedy
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
I am passionate about helping individuals deal with complexities of life including generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, low self esteem, school based issues, social skills, phobias, social anxiety and family divorce/blended families.
My goal as a therapist is to help adults, adolescents, children and families to improve their quality of life and relationships with one another. I work with individuals to find healing and peace in times of crisis, confusion, and stress. Additional services that I offer are parental coaching and school advocating/consulting. My strength is creating a safe, positive, space for adults, teens, kids, and families to open up authentically and make the changes necessary for happiness.
I am passionate about helping individuals deal with complexities of life including generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, low self esteem, school based issues, social skills, phobias, social anxiety and family divorce/blended families.
My goal as a therapist is to help adults, adolescents, children and families to improve their quality of life and relationships with one another. I work with individuals to find healing and peace in times of crisis, confusion, and stress. Additional services that I offer are parental coaching and school advocating/consulting. My strength is creating a safe, positive, space for adults, teens, kids, and families to open up authentically and make the changes necessary for happiness.
(704) 270-2814 View (704) 270-2814
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Steven Morphew
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
In a constantly changing an evolving world, it's easy to get trapped in mental and emotional cycles that prevent you from staying focused, reaching your goals, and keeping a generally positive outlook on life. I'm here to tell you that you're not alone, and that it's far more common than you think. Do you sometimes avoid talking to friends and family about things because you feel like a burden, or that they might not understand, or that it comes with judgement? Getting involved in counseling can provide you with a space to let go and feel the freedom to unburden yourself from those feelings and express yourself openly.
In a constantly changing an evolving world, it's easy to get trapped in mental and emotional cycles that prevent you from staying focused, reaching your goals, and keeping a generally positive outlook on life. I'm here to tell you that you're not alone, and that it's far more common than you think. Do you sometimes avoid talking to friends and family about things because you feel like a burden, or that they might not understand, or that it comes with judgement? Getting involved in counseling can provide you with a space to let go and feel the freedom to unburden yourself from those feelings and express yourself openly.
(980) 372-1622 View (980) 372-1622
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Jennifer Ford
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
I specialize in caring for those experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, challenges with body image and low self-esteem, and family conflict.
"Our greatest victory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall" --Confucius. Perhaps you feel like you've fallen, and you're struggling to get back up and try again. I'm here to help you find the courage to get back on your feet. Whatever challenges you're experiencing today, you don't have to face them alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals reach total healing and wellness. My ultimate goal is to support and empower my clients and assist with learning the tools to make lasting changes.
I specialize in caring for those experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, challenges with body image and low self-esteem, and family conflict.
"Our greatest victory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall" --Confucius. Perhaps you feel like you've fallen, and you're struggling to get back up and try again. I'm here to help you find the courage to get back on your feet. Whatever challenges you're experiencing today, you don't have to face them alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals reach total healing and wellness. My ultimate goal is to support and empower my clients and assist with learning the tools to make lasting changes.
(704) 486-8272 View (704) 486-8272
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Savannah Bryant
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
It takes courage to dream about and step forward in making a change to desire something better, whether for yourself or your family.
I am passionate about empowering others to live life with intentionality and genuinely love themselves in the process. I find meaning in my professional work when I can help equip families with the tools that they need to experience wholeness and unity as they navigate joys and hardship, together. My areas of speciality include working with young children (preschool and above) through young adults. My areas of interest include ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, trauma, loss, behavioral and adjustment challenges. In addition to my work with individuals, I also enjoy working with engaged and married couples.
It takes courage to dream about and step forward in making a change to desire something better, whether for yourself or your family.
I am passionate about empowering others to live life with intentionality and genuinely love themselves in the process. I find meaning in my professional work when I can help equip families with the tools that they need to experience wholeness and unity as they navigate joys and hardship, together. My areas of speciality include working with young children (preschool and above) through young adults. My areas of interest include ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, trauma, loss, behavioral and adjustment challenges. In addition to my work with individuals, I also enjoy working with engaged and married couples.
(704) 703-4355 View (704) 703-4355
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Elizabeth Hance Floryanzia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
Adjusting to life changes? Feeling lost? Feel like no one understands you? Feel like you don’t know where to start? Start by taking the first step of reaching out to a therapist. Hello! My name is Elizabeth Hance and I am the owner and clinician for EnHance Counseling and Consulting. I am a licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist with a psychology degree from Winthrop University in SC and a masters in clinical social work at UNC-Charlotte. Over the last 12 years I have worked in multiple settings including inpatient care, emergency services, group setting, family therapy, and individual sessions .
Adjusting to life changes? Feeling lost? Feel like no one understands you? Feel like you don’t know where to start? Start by taking the first step of reaching out to a therapist. Hello! My name is Elizabeth Hance and I am the owner and clinician for EnHance Counseling and Consulting. I am a licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist with a psychology degree from Winthrop University in SC and a masters in clinical social work at UNC-Charlotte. Over the last 12 years I have worked in multiple settings including inpatient care, emergency services, group setting, family therapy, and individual sessions .
(980) 449-6491 View (980) 449-6491
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Abundant Joy Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
I see from a systemic perspective, which includes the whole family.
Taking NEW clients: Weekend availability only (Fri and Sat), in person and virtual. Are you searching for healing for your marriage/relationship? Are you an individual dealing with the overwhelming stressors of life or want to reconnect to your emotions? Maybe a teen or young adult working through identity development? These specific areas, among many others, is why I'm here. I care about the health of the individual and the family unit, and believe when it's thriving and growing, all members thrive and grow and heal. It takes courage to ask for help, and I believe your courage will be rewarded. Let's take that next step together!
I see from a systemic perspective, which includes the whole family.
Taking NEW clients: Weekend availability only (Fri and Sat), in person and virtual. Are you searching for healing for your marriage/relationship? Are you an individual dealing with the overwhelming stressors of life or want to reconnect to your emotions? Maybe a teen or young adult working through identity development? These specific areas, among many others, is why I'm here. I care about the health of the individual and the family unit, and believe when it's thriving and growing, all members thrive and grow and heal. It takes courage to ask for help, and I believe your courage will be rewarded. Let's take that next step together!
(704) 228-6837 View (704) 228-6837
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Leon Matthews
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, NC, SC
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
In this busy and sometimes difficult life, you may find yourself in need of support. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), I provide specialized support to individuals, couples, and families. Whether you are struggling with work life balance, life's disappointments, grief, relationship issues, infertility, infidelity, self-esteem, or simply becoming the person you want to be, I am able to support you. I am committed to helping you build a healthy life and better relationships. I will help you become the best version of you.
In this busy and sometimes difficult life, you may find yourself in need of support. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), I provide specialized support to individuals, couples, and families. Whether you are struggling with work life balance, life's disappointments, grief, relationship issues, infertility, infidelity, self-esteem, or simply becoming the person you want to be, I am able to support you. I am committed to helping you build a healthy life and better relationships. I will help you become the best version of you.
(704) 286-2449 View (704) 286-2449
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Alexandra Lomuto
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
My experience includes, but is not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, grief, trauma, OCD, self-esteem, women's issues, and life transitions/stress.
There are times in life when our struggles seem unbearable and overwhelming to deal with on our own. Therapy can be a wonderful resource to help unpack those heavy emotions and navigate the difficult times. As a trained therapist, I am here to guide and support you through those difficult times. My goal is to help you gain insight and a new perspective to your current circumstances, as well as help create effective coping skills. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to become the best version of themselves.
My experience includes, but is not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, grief, trauma, OCD, self-esteem, women's issues, and life transitions/stress.
There are times in life when our struggles seem unbearable and overwhelming to deal with on our own. Therapy can be a wonderful resource to help unpack those heavy emotions and navigate the difficult times. As a trained therapist, I am here to guide and support you through those difficult times. My goal is to help you gain insight and a new perspective to your current circumstances, as well as help create effective coping skills. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to become the best version of themselves.
(631) 212-1710 View (631) 212-1710
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Sherry B. Stacks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."-Harriet Beecher Stowe. I encourage you in the healing process as you discover your innate strengths and develop them. My extensive training in relationship and various modes of individual therapy prepare me to work with individuals, couples, and families. With an emphasis on interpersonal relationships and their impact on thinking, emotions and behavior, I address the whole person emphasizing the ever-changing life cycle.
"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."-Harriet Beecher Stowe. I encourage you in the healing process as you discover your innate strengths and develop them. My extensive training in relationship and various modes of individual therapy prepare me to work with individuals, couples, and families. With an emphasis on interpersonal relationships and their impact on thinking, emotions and behavior, I address the whole person emphasizing the ever-changing life cycle.
(704) 908-0317 View (704) 908-0317
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Jennifer Leddy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
Are you having a tough time? You are not alone. Many people are struggling right now. They are experiencing anxiety and depression. They are feeling overwhelmed, stuck and hopeless. They are having difficulty at home, school or work. They are coping with grief and loss. They are feeling unwell in their body with one or more health related issues. They can't sleep. They are unhappy in their relationships. They don't have a close friend. They are feeling isolated and disconnected. They come seeking therapy to help address a specific symptom, problem or issue. Often, they are simply seeking to feel less alone.
Are you having a tough time? You are not alone. Many people are struggling right now. They are experiencing anxiety and depression. They are feeling overwhelmed, stuck and hopeless. They are having difficulty at home, school or work. They are coping with grief and loss. They are feeling unwell in their body with one or more health related issues. They can't sleep. They are unhappy in their relationships. They don't have a close friend. They are feeling isolated and disconnected. They come seeking therapy to help address a specific symptom, problem or issue. Often, they are simply seeking to feel less alone.
(704) 550-4703 View (704) 550-4703
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Lance Robert Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
Lance counsels youth, individuals, couples and families. He conducts support groups, workshops and seminars for churches and businesses. He is an ordained minister and has served in local churches as an associate pastor overseeing youth, men, and marriage ministries. Before seminary and pastoral ministry, he was an electronic engineer in Santa Clara, CA.
Lance counsels youth, individuals, couples and families. He conducts support groups, workshops and seminars for churches and businesses. He is an ordained minister and has served in local churches as an associate pastor overseeing youth, men, and marriage ministries. Before seminary and pastoral ministry, he was an electronic engineer in Santa Clara, CA.
(704) 842-9704 View (704) 842-9704
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Jeff Brockman
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
As an adult who wrestles with stopping the frieght train of their thinking loops or as the parent of a struggling student, I offer you hope! You may have done countless Google searches, talked to many friends and neighbors, and may have been hopeful you had found a solution, only to find out it was a temporary solution. It CAN get better and many solutions can be permanent! Let's start feeling hope again. The soul is healed by being with children (Dostoyevsky). Pain and suffering are inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart (Dostoyevsky). Let's turn suffering into dancing!
As an adult who wrestles with stopping the frieght train of their thinking loops or as the parent of a struggling student, I offer you hope! You may have done countless Google searches, talked to many friends and neighbors, and may have been hopeful you had found a solution, only to find out it was a temporary solution. It CAN get better and many solutions can be permanent! Let's start feeling hope again. The soul is healed by being with children (Dostoyevsky). Pain and suffering are inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart (Dostoyevsky). Let's turn suffering into dancing!
(704) 457-1789 View (704) 457-1789
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Mary Lucas Lacey
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
Now Accepting New Patients! How long have you been in pain? Have you been living with it so long that you don't remember how it started? Past and current damage can sabotage our attempts at living the life we deserve and prevent us from trusting others. Often before people enter therapy, they have tried many things to make changes in their lives in order to feel better. Nothing has worked- at least for long. Talking about your problems is not enough. I will help you identify destructive patterns that have interfered with your ability to enjoy life and replace them with healthy solutions.
Now Accepting New Patients! How long have you been in pain? Have you been living with it so long that you don't remember how it started? Past and current damage can sabotage our attempts at living the life we deserve and prevent us from trusting others. Often before people enter therapy, they have tried many things to make changes in their lives in order to feel better. Nothing has worked- at least for long. Talking about your problems is not enough. I will help you identify destructive patterns that have interfered with your ability to enjoy life and replace them with healthy solutions.
(980) 365-8220 View (980) 365-8220
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Carissa Kuhn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270
Do you notice that your teen is not themselves? Do they seem overwhelmed? Are they angry or withdrawn? As a parent of a struggling teen, you find yourself worrying about them and you want to make things better. But everything you have tried doesn’t seem to be working. It can be hard to reach out to a counselor because you want to find someone you trust who is knowledgeable but you also want that counselor to be able to get your teen to open up and talk about what is bothering them.
Do you notice that your teen is not themselves? Do they seem overwhelmed? Are they angry or withdrawn? As a parent of a struggling teen, you find yourself worrying about them and you want to make things better. But everything you have tried doesn’t seem to be working. It can be hard to reach out to a counselor because you want to find someone you trust who is knowledgeable but you also want that counselor to be able to get your teen to open up and talk about what is bothering them.
(704) 707-3512 View (704) 707-3512
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Blake Clemmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Landsdowne, Charlotte, NC 28270  (Online Only)
Are you feeling burnt out or frustrated with ongoing addictions, anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, stress, marriage communication and stress? Have you ever felt like it's difficult to find a trusted person that is safe and willing to truly listen to your concerns? I believe CHANGE can only occur when we feel valued, encouraged, understood and SAFE to work through the difficulties of life. If you are looking for professional, clinical therapy from a Christian perspective then please feel free to reach out. I believe that God is our ultimate healer and invite Him into therapy with you!
Are you feeling burnt out or frustrated with ongoing addictions, anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, stress, marriage communication and stress? Have you ever felt like it's difficult to find a trusted person that is safe and willing to truly listen to your concerns? I believe CHANGE can only occur when we feel valued, encouraged, understood and SAFE to work through the difficulties of life. If you are looking for professional, clinical therapy from a Christian perspective then please feel free to reach out. I believe that God is our ultimate healer and invite Him into therapy with you!
(704) 769-2751 View (704) 769-2751
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.