Therapists in Greater Heights, Houston, TX

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Martha Mealy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
Trauma, abuse, teen struggles, family conflict, personal trials, adjusting to life changes, and coping skills, are just a few of the things that I can help you with.
Clients sometimes ask me why it's easier for them to talk about "heavy" things in my office, versus at home or with their friends. Their second question/concern is about why they should use their resources to take care of themselves instead of other things... My response: Seeking guidance from an unbiased third party usually allows for increased honesty and vulnerability because there's no judgement and no personal relationship with me outside of therapy. Your story matters! Taking care of You is one of the most important commitments that you'll ever make. Self awareness and confidence is something that every person deserves.
Trauma, abuse, teen struggles, family conflict, personal trials, adjusting to life changes, and coping skills, are just a few of the things that I can help you with.
Clients sometimes ask me why it's easier for them to talk about "heavy" things in my office, versus at home or with their friends. Their second question/concern is about why they should use their resources to take care of themselves instead of other things... My response: Seeking guidance from an unbiased third party usually allows for increased honesty and vulnerability because there's no judgement and no personal relationship with me outside of therapy. Your story matters! Taking care of You is one of the most important commitments that you'll ever make. Self awareness and confidence is something that every person deserves.
(832) 981-4523 View (832) 981-4523
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Kearin Alise Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST-Can
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77009  (Online Only)
Everyone has their own unique story and I will work to understand yours. I work with a variety of people including individuals, couples and families from a wide variety of professions, family situations, race, age and religious affiliations. Some of the issues I have experience and success working with are sexual dysfunction, infidelity, communication issues, trauma, and mental disorders. My approach looks at the entire person and the “system” in and surrounding them. I examine elements of people’s lives like their physical well-being, emotional coping and conflict resolution skills.
Everyone has their own unique story and I will work to understand yours. I work with a variety of people including individuals, couples and families from a wide variety of professions, family situations, race, age and religious affiliations. Some of the issues I have experience and success working with are sexual dysfunction, infidelity, communication issues, trauma, and mental disorders. My approach looks at the entire person and the “system” in and surrounding them. I examine elements of people’s lives like their physical well-being, emotional coping and conflict resolution skills.
(832) 558-3225 View (832) 558-3225
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Dyer Psychology, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
Are you noticing signs of stress? Striving for balance? Have you experienced professional burnout, felt overwhelmed, or avoided difficult decisions, even when you knew what to do? If you are facing personal, family, or career challenges, Dyer Psychology can help.
Are you noticing signs of stress? Striving for balance? Have you experienced professional burnout, felt overwhelmed, or avoided difficult decisions, even when you knew what to do? If you are facing personal, family, or career challenges, Dyer Psychology can help.
(832) 702-3980 View (832) 702-3980
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Caitlin Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77007
What lights me up about therapy is helping someone to live their most authentic life. I get energized hearing clients ask the existential questions and work to bring their intellectual and felt experiences into alignment. I'm a good fit for those looking to heal from trauma and better understand their history, who want to feel better, but also want feel okay in their own skin. Often my clients are working through difficult relational or family of origin experiences, seeking to relate to loved ones (and themselves) in a new way. I also have a passion for helping navigate burnout, especially with healthcare and helping professionals.
What lights me up about therapy is helping someone to live their most authentic life. I get energized hearing clients ask the existential questions and work to bring their intellectual and felt experiences into alignment. I'm a good fit for those looking to heal from trauma and better understand their history, who want to feel better, but also want feel okay in their own skin. Often my clients are working through difficult relational or family of origin experiences, seeking to relate to loved ones (and themselves) in a new way. I also have a passion for helping navigate burnout, especially with healthcare and helping professionals.
(713) 561-3342 View (713) 561-3342
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Dr. Devika Srivastava
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77007
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS across the U.S. (Psypact states). Life can get stressful and hard at times, so can navigating societal, work, and family issues especially if you’re a person of color, immigrant, child of immigrants or LGBTQIA. Life transitions also require us to accept change but sometimes that may be hard and we can feel “stuck”. My priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your beliefs, and with your values. I have extensive years of clinical, research, and assessment experience and will provide evidence-based treatment in a supportive, accepting, and collaborative relationship.
(281) 916-8878 View (281) 916-8878
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Jamie Fletcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
I utilize Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems techniques, incorporating warmth, humor, and non-judgment with insightful challenges that encourage growth and capitalize on self-acceptance.
Transitioning from what we’ve known our whole life to a new beginning (or even just a new depth) is difficult. It means giving up beliefs or ways of living that didn’t serve us. And when we give up what we’ve known our whole life, it’s hard to envision a new way forward. Sometimes before we can make big changes, we have to understand the past. I believe our bodies hold our stories of struggle and when we don’t fully process what's within us, we can get stuck in our transitions. We will work together to shine a light on life experiences and traumas, and dusty old habits and beliefs that may be holding you back.
I utilize Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems techniques, incorporating warmth, humor, and non-judgment with insightful challenges that encourage growth and capitalize on self-acceptance.
Transitioning from what we’ve known our whole life to a new beginning (or even just a new depth) is difficult. It means giving up beliefs or ways of living that didn’t serve us. And when we give up what we’ve known our whole life, it’s hard to envision a new way forward. Sometimes before we can make big changes, we have to understand the past. I believe our bodies hold our stories of struggle and when we don’t fully process what's within us, we can get stuck in our transitions. We will work together to shine a light on life experiences and traumas, and dusty old habits and beliefs that may be holding you back.
(832) 957-0681 View (832) 957-0681
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Julie Stryker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
You're an adult woman who's doing it all while feeling disconnected and unsure of what you really want. You feel confused by your dissatisfaction with your primary relationships or your career - because you have a great family, good job, good supports, etc. And, no one really wants to hear about it, often calling you ridiculous instead. You probably find yourself wondering, "What's wrong with me?" or "Why can't I get this right?" If you're looking for unbiased support from someone outside your family and community, I'm here to tell you you're not ridiculous AND I want to hear all about it!
You're an adult woman who's doing it all while feeling disconnected and unsure of what you really want. You feel confused by your dissatisfaction with your primary relationships or your career - because you have a great family, good job, good supports, etc. And, no one really wants to hear about it, often calling you ridiculous instead. You probably find yourself wondering, "What's wrong with me?" or "Why can't I get this right?" If you're looking for unbiased support from someone outside your family and community, I'm here to tell you you're not ridiculous AND I want to hear all about it!
(346) 214-1635 View (346) 214-1635
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Stephanie Rose Frey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFC, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor based in Houston, Texas. I am also licensed in the state of Virginia. I provide Telehealth/virtual sessions for Virginia residents. It is my desire to provide a safe environment where individuals are able to grow through the process of counseling. I have my Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and focus my practice on individual adults, couples, and families. I am also trained in basic EMDR (Eye Movement Sensitization and Reprocessing).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor based in Houston, Texas. I am also licensed in the state of Virginia. I provide Telehealth/virtual sessions for Virginia residents. It is my desire to provide a safe environment where individuals are able to grow through the process of counseling. I have my Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and focus my practice on individual adults, couples, and families. I am also trained in basic EMDR (Eye Movement Sensitization and Reprocessing).
(281) 557-6936 View (281) 557-6936
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Danielle Spaulding
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008  (Online Only)
I would be honored to be part of the journey of your life, and believe all people need unconditional support to live as contently as possible. My specialties are depressed/mood disorders age 16+, surviving chronic illness, alone and as a family unit, and ADHD/ASD (I'm neurodiverse). I pride myself in working amazingly with teens and helping those with low self esteem, dark thoughts, mood swings, self harm/SI. I am trans and LGBTQIA+ supporting and value any person's identity above all else. This is a judgement free zone. I excel at helping adults who are late diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD/ASD, so if you need support I'm here!
I would be honored to be part of the journey of your life, and believe all people need unconditional support to live as contently as possible. My specialties are depressed/mood disorders age 16+, surviving chronic illness, alone and as a family unit, and ADHD/ASD (I'm neurodiverse). I pride myself in working amazingly with teens and helping those with low self esteem, dark thoughts, mood swings, self harm/SI. I am trans and LGBTQIA+ supporting and value any person's identity above all else. This is a judgement free zone. I excel at helping adults who are late diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD/ASD, so if you need support I'm here!
(281) 426-0950 View (281) 426-0950
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Dr Randall McIntyre - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
MD
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77248
Due to his history in family practice, his clinical focus is holistic in nature, and he recognizes the “mind-body connection”.
Dr. Randall McIntyre has been practicing Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry in the Austin area for over thirty years. He was raised in Midland, Texas. He holds a BA- in biology from The University of Texas - Austin, and an MD from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. He did his internship in Family Practice at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Subsequently, he completed residencies in General and Child Psychiatry at UTHSC-Houston. He is doubly Boarded in Child and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Due to his history in family practice, his clinical focus is holistic in nature, and he recognizes the “mind-body connection”.
Dr. Randall McIntyre has been practicing Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry in the Austin area for over thirty years. He was raised in Midland, Texas. He holds a BA- in biology from The University of Texas - Austin, and an MD from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. He did his internship in Family Practice at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Subsequently, he completed residencies in General and Child Psychiatry at UTHSC-Houston. He is doubly Boarded in Child and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
(281) 853-8585 View (281) 853-8585
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Path & Purpose Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
Hi! My name is Berit Benson and I'm so glad you're here. At Path & Purpose, I help young adults and millennials deal with the everyday challenges of modern life. They're dealing with everything from relationships and family pressures to chronic illness and addiction. They're feeling stressed and overwhelmed, or they might be feeling numb and disconnected. They're heading in new directions and navigating big transitions or they might be feeling stuck and unable to move forward in life. No matter what, they all share something in common: They're struggling in some way and are ready to assess the situation and take action.
Hi! My name is Berit Benson and I'm so glad you're here. At Path & Purpose, I help young adults and millennials deal with the everyday challenges of modern life. They're dealing with everything from relationships and family pressures to chronic illness and addiction. They're feeling stressed and overwhelmed, or they might be feeling numb and disconnected. They're heading in new directions and navigating big transitions or they might be feeling stuck and unable to move forward in life. No matter what, they all share something in common: They're struggling in some way and are ready to assess the situation and take action.
(713) 322-9112 View (713) 322-9112
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Bridges West Kaminski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77009  (Online Only)
Hi there- so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for guiding individuals through challenges and facilitating their growth across different stages of life. My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. From supporting a new diagnosis in a medical setting to helping parents navigate the challenges of parenthood, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. I am deeply honored for you to consider me to be a part of your journey toward healing.
Hi there- so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for guiding individuals through challenges and facilitating their growth across different stages of life. My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. From supporting a new diagnosis in a medical setting to helping parents navigate the challenges of parenthood, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. I am deeply honored for you to consider me to be a part of your journey toward healing.
(346) 589-7618 View (346) 589-7618
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Andetria Hampton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
Author Helen Keller once stated, "Only through experience of trials and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved." I am passionate about helping individuals improve the way that they feel and take back total control of their lives. I'm able to offer you a safe space (online or in-person) to help you work through the difficult feelings and develop the necessary skills to improve your life. In all, I have a HUGE heart for people and value building connections that will ultimately lead to emotional growth.
Author Helen Keller once stated, "Only through experience of trials and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved." I am passionate about helping individuals improve the way that they feel and take back total control of their lives. I'm able to offer you a safe space (online or in-person) to help you work through the difficult feelings and develop the necessary skills to improve your life. In all, I have a HUGE heart for people and value building connections that will ultimately lead to emotional growth.
(346) 226-2707 View (346) 226-2707
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InTown Counseling + Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, TTS
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008  (Online Only)
Experience across various social aspects including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.Treatment modalities depend on patient needs from depression, to anxiety, to issues related to life changes. My goal is to provide all services compassionately with each individual's best interest at heart. Experiencia en diversos aspectos incluyendo salud mental, problemas de abusos de sustancias, control de impulsos, trauma, problemas de pareja, trastornos relacionados con la infancia y mas. Las modalidades de tratamiento varían de las necesidades del paciente. Mi objetivo es ofrecer servicios con empatía y asistir a encontrar claridad.
Experience across various social aspects including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.Treatment modalities depend on patient needs from depression, to anxiety, to issues related to life changes. My goal is to provide all services compassionately with each individual's best interest at heart. Experiencia en diversos aspectos incluyendo salud mental, problemas de abusos de sustancias, control de impulsos, trauma, problemas de pareja, trastornos relacionados con la infancia y mas. Las modalidades de tratamiento varían de las necesidades del paciente. Mi objetivo es ofrecer servicios con empatía y asistir a encontrar claridad.
(832) 924-0480 View (832) 924-0480
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Jocelyn G Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
Overwhelmed? Sad? Scared? Angry? Therapy can help. I can show you new ways to deal with old hurts, and can give a fresh perspective to get you out of the rut of sadness or anxiety. I provide evidence-based treatments to figure out solutions to any problems you are facing. Often, the hardest part of therapy is getting started. Take the first step; give me a call today and start to find the change you need.
Overwhelmed? Sad? Scared? Angry? Therapy can help. I can show you new ways to deal with old hurts, and can give a fresh perspective to get you out of the rut of sadness or anxiety. I provide evidence-based treatments to figure out solutions to any problems you are facing. Often, the hardest part of therapy is getting started. Take the first step; give me a call today and start to find the change you need.
(281) 500-9924 View (281) 500-9924
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KBCC in the Heights/ Deborah McLeod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
As a psychotherapist, I have served people in the Houston area for the past 30 years. I have worked with a diverse group of clients presenting with a wide range of issues. I strive to help clients feel safe and comfortable enough so that they can talk about absolutely anything they choose. I believe it to be essential that we build a collaborative working relationship so that you succeed in resolving issues, making wanted changes and reaching chosen goals. I enjoy helping people build a life worth living based on their own values. I use a variety of modalities in working with clients, based on the individual's needs.
As a psychotherapist, I have served people in the Houston area for the past 30 years. I have worked with a diverse group of clients presenting with a wide range of issues. I strive to help clients feel safe and comfortable enough so that they can talk about absolutely anything they choose. I believe it to be essential that we build a collaborative working relationship so that you succeed in resolving issues, making wanted changes and reaching chosen goals. I enjoy helping people build a life worth living based on their own values. I use a variety of modalities in working with clients, based on the individual's needs.
(713) 338-2674 View (713) 338-2674
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Daniel Garcia
Psychologist, PhD, MTS
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77007
I am a bilingual Psychologist and Lacanian Psychoanalyst practicing in Houston, TX. I am the Executive Director of The MendCenter, a mental health clinic that treats chronic and severe forms of mental illness. I understand that psychological treatment is an important personal investment and that it can be a daunting task. Patients often have difficulty knowing where to begin and wonder what is being treated and how long it will take to treat. Therefore, I encourage you to ask as many questions of me as you may have and take some time to review my approach to treatment at: www.mendcenter.org . I look forward to hearing from you soon.
I am a bilingual Psychologist and Lacanian Psychoanalyst practicing in Houston, TX. I am the Executive Director of The MendCenter, a mental health clinic that treats chronic and severe forms of mental illness. I understand that psychological treatment is an important personal investment and that it can be a daunting task. Patients often have difficulty knowing where to begin and wonder what is being treated and how long it will take to treat. Therefore, I encourage you to ask as many questions of me as you may have and take some time to review my approach to treatment at: www.mendcenter.org . I look forward to hearing from you soon.
(832) 536-9160 View (832) 536-9160
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Dipti Patel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77007  (Online Only)
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* We all have complex issues that we try to navigate by ourselves. Tackling the day-to-day stress with no outlet can quickly become overwhelming to the point where we feel paralyzed. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek therapy and I'm glad you are here! I want to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your culture, and your values.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* We all have complex issues that we try to navigate by ourselves. Tackling the day-to-day stress with no outlet can quickly become overwhelming to the point where we feel paralyzed. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek therapy and I'm glad you are here! I want to help you achieve YOUR goals in a way that resonates with who you are, your culture, and your values.
(346) 209-0708 View (346) 209-0708
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Karitas Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you lost loved ones? Have you lived a situation that keeps taking space in your mind? You have come to the right page. Connecting with a caring professional is the first step toward making the changes you desire in your life. We are ready and available to assist you along in this journey. Our vast experience includes working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, codependency, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, sad or anxious? Have you lost loved ones? Have you lived a situation that keeps taking space in your mind? You have come to the right page. Connecting with a caring professional is the first step toward making the changes you desire in your life. We are ready and available to assist you along in this journey. Our vast experience includes working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families struggling with depression, anxiety, life-related transitions, abuse and trauma, domestic violence, anger management, grief/loss, codependency, parenting, personal relationships and conflict resolution.
(713) 588-5376 View (713) 588-5376
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June M. Turer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Greater Heights, Houston, TX 77008
As a Professional Counselor, I meet new clients with great interest. While getting acquainted, I like to note their strong qualities/abilities as well as recognize areas that need improvement to resolve pain or discomfort. I want to explore my client's own goals and seek methods that may help him/her approach them. I am ready to use cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic or supportive therapy--whichever method or combination appears to be the best approach for the particular client with his/her particular needs. Sometimes, a new way of viewing a problem area is enough to accomplish major improvement.
As a Professional Counselor, I meet new clients with great interest. While getting acquainted, I like to note their strong qualities/abilities as well as recognize areas that need improvement to resolve pain or discomfort. I want to explore my client's own goals and seek methods that may help him/her approach them. I am ready to use cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic or supportive therapy--whichever method or combination appears to be the best approach for the particular client with his/her particular needs. Sometimes, a new way of viewing a problem area is enough to accomplish major improvement.
(713) 352-3467 View (713) 352-3467

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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.