Family Therapy in Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

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Arti Maharaj
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Arti Maharaj is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated to her work in the field and is passionate in providing quality treatment for each of her clients struggles. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, family and relationship issues. She offers individual, family, or couples therapy. Arti is also a certified yoga teacher and enjoys integrating the yogic practice into treatment with clients who are interested in an energetic and spiritual-based mental health treatment.
Arti Maharaj is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated to her work in the field and is passionate in providing quality treatment for each of her clients struggles. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, family and relationship issues. She offers individual, family, or couples therapy. Arti is also a certified yoga teacher and enjoys integrating the yogic practice into treatment with clients who are interested in an energetic and spiritual-based mental health treatment.
(412) 900-8445 View (412) 900-8445
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Gregory Mairs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
Gregory Mairs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has 22 years of direct mobile therapy experience with couples therapy, individual therapy, and particularly family systems with severe trauma, abuse, systemic trauma, complex trauma, and severe mental illness. Greg only recently completed his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) at Seton Hill University following 20+ years of doing mobile therapy with various social service agencies in the Pittsburgh area.
Gregory Mairs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has 22 years of direct mobile therapy experience with couples therapy, individual therapy, and particularly family systems with severe trauma, abuse, systemic trauma, complex trauma, and severe mental illness. Greg only recently completed his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) at Seton Hill University following 20+ years of doing mobile therapy with various social service agencies in the Pittsburgh area.
(412) 900-2320 View (412) 900-2320
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Victoria Motter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
Victoria Cruse Motter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 25 years of experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues, including family conflict issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, substance use, chronic stress, trauma and PTSD, and women’s issues. She's provided counseling services in a variety of settings, including schools, autism centers, pre-schools, juvenile justice programs, and residential group homes for youth in CYS custody. Victoria earned her Master's Degree in Counseling from Pennsylvania State University.
Victoria Cruse Motter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 25 years of experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues, including family conflict issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, substance use, chronic stress, trauma and PTSD, and women’s issues. She's provided counseling services in a variety of settings, including schools, autism centers, pre-schools, juvenile justice programs, and residential group homes for youth in CYS custody. Victoria earned her Master's Degree in Counseling from Pennsylvania State University.
(412) 981-1612 View (412) 981-1612
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Dr. Waggy Zeleke
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
Are you seeking counseling on relationship issues, depression, trauma, anxiety, autism, adoption, parenting, and attachment issues? I have over 15 years of experience working with various populations doing individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy and psychological testing. Call now to make an appointment, or visit www.ubuntucounseling.com to learn about me. Together, we will work to bring strength and healing to your life. I specialized in clinical mental health counseling and psychotherapy.
Are you seeking counseling on relationship issues, depression, trauma, anxiety, autism, adoption, parenting, and attachment issues? I have over 15 years of experience working with various populations doing individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy and psychological testing. Call now to make an appointment, or visit www.ubuntucounseling.com to learn about me. Together, we will work to bring strength and healing to your life. I specialized in clinical mental health counseling and psychotherapy.
(412) 612-2434 View (412) 612-2434
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Holly Umbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
Holly Umbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with children and adults who have sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse histories. Holly has also done extensive family therapy. Holly completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at Geneva College. She holds a family-based certification and a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Holly’s clients often aim to get past the past and establish healthy thinking patterns and actions. She enjoys helping her clients realize that their pasts do not have to intrude upon or control their presents.
Holly Umbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with children and adults who have sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse histories. Holly has also done extensive family therapy. Holly completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at Geneva College. She holds a family-based certification and a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Holly’s clients often aim to get past the past and establish healthy thinking patterns and actions. She enjoys helping her clients realize that their pasts do not have to intrude upon or control their presents.
(412) 743-9300 View (412) 743-9300
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Edwards and Associates
PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
provide psychological evaluations and court-involved therapy for family, criminal, and civil court.
Dr. Edwards is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist, Ms. Grudowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Ms. Golling is a Masters level clinician in Clinical Forensic work. They serve the greater Pittsburgh area, as well as across the Commonwealth. Dr. Edwards is unique as their academic training in Forensic Psychology involved both law and psychology specialty coursework. All associates have extensive forensic and clinical experience working with juveniles, adults, and families.
provide psychological evaluations and court-involved therapy for family, criminal, and civil court.
Dr. Edwards is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist, Ms. Grudowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Ms. Golling is a Masters level clinician in Clinical Forensic work. They serve the greater Pittsburgh area, as well as across the Commonwealth. Dr. Edwards is unique as their academic training in Forensic Psychology involved both law and psychology specialty coursework. All associates have extensive forensic and clinical experience working with juveniles, adults, and families.
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Molly Maureen Alvord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
Molly Alvord is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and Maryland with over 17 years of experience. Working in a variety of settings, Molly has had the pleasure of helping people of all ages and backgrounds by providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Her specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. She earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work.
Molly Alvord is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and Maryland with over 17 years of experience. Working in a variety of settings, Molly has had the pleasure of helping people of all ages and backgrounds by providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Her specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. She earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work.
(412) 207-3627 View (412) 207-3627
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Cody McConnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
Cody McConnell is a Licensed Practicing Mental Health Counselor who has worked with children and adolescents for over 10 years, most of his experience being with individuals who struggle with behavioral issues in the home and community. He has worked in multiple levels of care that include residential, family-based, school-based, mobile therapy, and outpatient services. Cody has developed skills for providing therapeutic care for individuals seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Cody McConnell is a Licensed Practicing Mental Health Counselor who has worked with children and adolescents for over 10 years, most of his experience being with individuals who struggle with behavioral issues in the home and community. He has worked in multiple levels of care that include residential, family-based, school-based, mobile therapy, and outpatient services. Cody has developed skills for providing therapeutic care for individuals seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
(412) 547-9647 View (412) 547-9647
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Nicole A. Zampini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, CPRP, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
I have special interest and experience with an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family issues, anger management, substance use, trauma, coping skills, adjustment issues, school/college concerns and forensic issues.
"I'm not going to tell you to get over it, I'm going to help you get through it." For over 20+ years I have guided individuals on their path towards healing, higher self-awareness, and overall wellness. Many of us struggle with feeling alone, left out, unheard, tired, unconnected, anxious, sad, or fearful. Therapy is a way to change those negative feelings and to address all of the "stuff" we have pushed so far down that we don't know where to start. And you don't have to do it alone.
I have special interest and experience with an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family issues, anger management, substance use, trauma, coping skills, adjustment issues, school/college concerns and forensic issues.
"I'm not going to tell you to get over it, I'm going to help you get through it." For over 20+ years I have guided individuals on their path towards healing, higher self-awareness, and overall wellness. Many of us struggle with feeling alone, left out, unheard, tired, unconnected, anxious, sad, or fearful. Therapy is a way to change those negative feelings and to address all of the "stuff" we have pushed so far down that we don't know where to start. And you don't have to do it alone.
(412) 520-3925 View (412) 520-3925
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Jennie Geisler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Jennie's specialties include the following:Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified in EMDR, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Certified Rational Living Therapist.
Wondering where to turn? Need a listening ear that will validate your pain and support you as you move forward? As an experienced therapist, Jennie has worked with those struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, marriage, relationships, job difficulties, loss, disabilities, ADHD, & those living with personality disorders, addictions or difficult children. She also works in trauma as a certified EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)therapist. It's an evidenced based therapy that allows the individual to let go of the anxiety/pain that stays in the body after a trauma. An option is providing spiritually based therapy.
Jennie's specialties include the following:Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified in EMDR, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Certified Rational Living Therapist.
Wondering where to turn? Need a listening ear that will validate your pain and support you as you move forward? As an experienced therapist, Jennie has worked with those struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, marriage, relationships, job difficulties, loss, disabilities, ADHD, & those living with personality disorders, addictions or difficult children. She also works in trauma as a certified EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)therapist. It's an evidenced based therapy that allows the individual to let go of the anxiety/pain that stays in the body after a trauma. An option is providing spiritually based therapy.
(412) 467-0204 View (412) 467-0204
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Holly Zill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, ecosystemic structural family therapy, and techniques developed by the Gottman Institute.
Holly Zill is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with her clients by meeting them at their pace and need level to achieve their personal goals, decrease negative symptoms, improve interpersonal relationships, and increase quality of life. Holly has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Holly completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy at Kutztown University.
She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, ecosystemic structural family therapy, and techniques developed by the Gottman Institute.
Holly Zill is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with her clients by meeting them at their pace and need level to achieve their personal goals, decrease negative symptoms, improve interpersonal relationships, and increase quality of life. Holly has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Holly completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy at Kutztown University.
(339) 244-7023 View (339) 244-7023
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Paula Kauffman Oberly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BCC, ACS
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
I have helped clients like you successfully address a variety of issues related to relationships, family, work, school, college and career, including: Autism, ADHD, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Grief, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Self-Esteem Issues, Stress Management, and Executive Functioning difficulties.
My goal is to help you gain the insights & tools to feel successful and satisfied. I have an eclectic strengths-based approach integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Theory, creative expression and bibliotherapy. I provide a variety of services, including: Individual, Family, and Group Therapy for all ages. Including Grief and Parent Counseling.
I have helped clients like you successfully address a variety of issues related to relationships, family, work, school, college and career, including: Autism, ADHD, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Grief, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Self-Esteem Issues, Stress Management, and Executive Functioning difficulties.
My goal is to help you gain the insights & tools to feel successful and satisfied. I have an eclectic strengths-based approach integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Theory, creative expression and bibliotherapy. I provide a variety of services, including: Individual, Family, and Group Therapy for all ages. Including Grief and Parent Counseling.
(412) 387-7595 View (412) 387-7595
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Lindsay Mosaky
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
She has also navigated through chronic illness and grief within her own family system.
Lindsay Mosaky is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over 5 years of experience in the nonprofit and social services industries. She is passionate about helping teens, adults, and seniors to address personal issues and live more freely and purposefully. Lindsay has worked with clients suffering from grief, hospice care-related issues, cultural identity issues, interpersonal relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and existentialism.
She has also navigated through chronic illness and grief within her own family system.
Lindsay Mosaky is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over 5 years of experience in the nonprofit and social services industries. She is passionate about helping teens, adults, and seniors to address personal issues and live more freely and purposefully. Lindsay has worked with clients suffering from grief, hospice care-related issues, cultural identity issues, interpersonal relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and existentialism.
(412) 990-1880 View (412) 990-1880
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Kristin Kristoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
I have specialized training and extensive experience in couples and family therapy, trauma, loss and grief issues.
Seeking peace? We all are, in our own way, and I'm here to provide professional experience to those who want or need help finding and maintaining balance and happiness. Typically, I work with individuals and couples ages 15 and above, and my approach involves a unique perspective rooted in honesty, compassion, empathy, mindfulness, and self-awareness.
I have specialized training and extensive experience in couples and family therapy, trauma, loss and grief issues.
Seeking peace? We all are, in our own way, and I'm here to provide professional experience to those who want or need help finding and maintaining balance and happiness. Typically, I work with individuals and couples ages 15 and above, and my approach involves a unique perspective rooted in honesty, compassion, empathy, mindfulness, and self-awareness.
(412) 336-8159 View (412) 336-8159
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Ascension Recovery Services
Counselor
Not Verified Not Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Have a family member struggling with addiction? Our team of intervention professionals have decades of experience and are extremely proud Ascension's interventions having over a 96% success rate. We find the most appropriate treatment center for your loved one and will negotiate any out of pocket costs on your behalf to keep costs to a minimum. We don't just get your loved one into treatment; we work with the entire family system during the person of concern's inpatient stay so that the family can begin to heal and develop healthy boundaries. Call us today!
Have a family member struggling with addiction? Our team of intervention professionals have decades of experience and are extremely proud Ascension's interventions having over a 96% success rate. We find the most appropriate treatment center for your loved one and will negotiate any out of pocket costs on your behalf to keep costs to a minimum. We don't just get your loved one into treatment; we work with the entire family system during the person of concern's inpatient stay so that the family can begin to heal and develop healthy boundaries. Call us today!
(304) 621-9306 View (304) 621-9306
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Mind, Body, & Soulutions LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
Areas of expertise include women's issues, anxiety, depression, marriage, couples and family issues, effective communication, life transitions, conflict and coaching.
With compassion and a holistic therapeutic approach we will identify patterns in behaviors and thoughts that may be holding you back from living your best life. Utilizing a solution- focused and cognitive behavioral approach our goal is to help you focus on your desired outcome while building on your strengths. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Areas of expertise include women's issues, anxiety, depression, marriage, couples and family issues, effective communication, life transitions, conflict and coaching.
With compassion and a holistic therapeutic approach we will identify patterns in behaviors and thoughts that may be holding you back from living your best life. Utilizing a solution- focused and cognitive behavioral approach our goal is to help you focus on your desired outcome while building on your strengths. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(412) 246-9768 View (412) 246-9768
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Chrysalis Mental Health & Trauma Specialists, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hello, my name is Lindsey & my experience includes treating people of all ages, genders and sexual preferences with various problems including, but not limited to, grief, physical, sexual and verbal abuse, sexual identity, self-esteem, anger, depression & anxiety. I believe, for therapy to be most effective, it is imperative to uncover the underlying beliefs and events that are the root of one's present day problem(s). I view the therapeutic relationship as one in which a team effort is required; the therapist and client and in some situations, one's family and/or significant other, must work together to make change.
Hello, my name is Lindsey & my experience includes treating people of all ages, genders and sexual preferences with various problems including, but not limited to, grief, physical, sexual and verbal abuse, sexual identity, self-esteem, anger, depression & anxiety. I believe, for therapy to be most effective, it is imperative to uncover the underlying beliefs and events that are the root of one's present day problem(s). I view the therapeutic relationship as one in which a team effort is required; the therapist and client and in some situations, one's family and/or significant other, must work together to make change.
(412) 516-3378 View (412) 516-3378
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Lillian Goodkind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
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When I began my career with a focus on chronic and life-threatening illness, I hardly expected to develop such breadth and depth of experience with seemingly unrelated issues. Of course, I’ve worked with my fair share of clients on things like role/identity changes, life purpose, caregiver issues, and more. However, it became clear to me early on that issues preceding illness tend to play an equal – if not greater – role in how well folks are able to cope and function after receiving a diagnosis.
For example, family-of-origin issues (i.
When I began my career with a focus on chronic and life-threatening illness, I hardly expected to develop such breadth and depth of experience with seemingly unrelated issues. Of course, I’ve worked with my fair share of clients on things like role/identity changes, life purpose, caregiver issues, and more. However, it became clear to me early on that issues preceding illness tend to play an equal – if not greater – role in how well folks are able to cope and function after receiving a diagnosis.
(267) 754-2328 View (267) 754-2328
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Allison Kozloff
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222  (Online Only)
My specialties are in the areas of depression, anxiety, college student's needs, parenting, relationships, adjustment and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is informed by a Psychodynamic foundation along with family systems theory, developmental theory, attachment theory, interpersonal theory, and cognitive behavioral theories, but I also utilize strategies and techniques from other frameworks to meet the needs of the individual.
My specialties are in the areas of depression, anxiety, college student's needs, parenting, relationships, adjustment and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is informed by a Psychodynamic foundation along with family systems theory, developmental theory, attachment theory, interpersonal theory, and cognitive behavioral theories, but I also utilize strategies and techniques from other frameworks to meet the needs of the individual.
(484) 616-5140 View (484) 616-5140
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Brittany Raffle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Some of my personal hobbies and interests include yoga, traveling, hiking, roadtrips, nature, exercise, spending time with my family, and relaxing by the river.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I have a true passion for helping others and providing a safe space for all. You ultimately know yourself best and my role is to assist in diving deeper to help you heal by exploring mental health from all angles. I make it my own mission to provide services based on each clients needs. I am versed in a wide array of therapeutic approaches, diagnoses, and areas of concerns. I see clients of all ages and have experience in individual, couples, kids, family, and group therapy.
Some of my personal hobbies and interests include yoga, traveling, hiking, roadtrips, nature, exercise, spending time with my family, and relaxing by the river.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I have a true passion for helping others and providing a safe space for all. You ultimately know yourself best and my role is to assist in diving deeper to help you heal by exploring mental health from all angles. I make it my own mission to provide services based on each clients needs. I am versed in a wide array of therapeutic approaches, diagnoses, and areas of concerns. I see clients of all ages and have experience in individual, couples, kids, family, and group therapy.
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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.