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Jennifer Goldsmith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
My aim is to provide you with a warm and welcoming space for exploration, healing, and growth. I prioritize building a sound therapeutic relationship while supporting you in making the changes you want for your life including addressing depression and anxiety, overcoming shame, mending and building relationships, and helping you attune to your inherent wisdom and strengths. I provide individual (including teens), couple, and sex therapy. I incorporate Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Couples Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My aim is to provide you with a warm and welcoming space for exploration, healing, and growth. I prioritize building a sound therapeutic relationship while supporting you in making the changes you want for your life including addressing depression and anxiety, overcoming shame, mending and building relationships, and helping you attune to your inherent wisdom and strengths. I provide individual (including teens), couple, and sex therapy. I incorporate Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Couples Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
(509) 316-2543 View (509) 316-2543
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Natalie Colton-Grenfell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, CYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
I believe that healing begins with connection; to yourself, your story, and to meaningful relationships. Therapy is, at its heart, an honest, human relationship and that’s what I want to offer as a clinician. I approach therapy as an open exploration of your full self. This means that you get to safely bring your unedited, unrefined self into the room, including your gender identity, sexual orientation, race, relational structure, and every other element of your identity mosaic. I have special interest in the intersection of sexuality, trauma, and religion. Wherever it is, I am here to meet you where you’re at.
I believe that healing begins with connection; to yourself, your story, and to meaningful relationships. Therapy is, at its heart, an honest, human relationship and that’s what I want to offer as a clinician. I approach therapy as an open exploration of your full self. This means that you get to safely bring your unedited, unrefined self into the room, including your gender identity, sexual orientation, race, relational structure, and every other element of your identity mosaic. I have special interest in the intersection of sexuality, trauma, and religion. Wherever it is, I am here to meet you where you’re at.
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Soren Wild Stone
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Accepting new Somatic Coaching clients (not accepting new psychotherapy clients). I offer touch-based coaching for touch-starved adult individuals and folks wishing take their self-care and personal growth to the next level. Sessions offer the possibility to slow down and tune in to the body and be on the receiving end of nurturing, platonic touch. Many options for touch include cuddling, touch games and exercises designed to increase an embodied sense of boundaries, attachment-oriented supportive touch, play, and more. Learn more on my website blog post, "What is Somatic Coaching".
Accepting new Somatic Coaching clients (not accepting new psychotherapy clients). I offer touch-based coaching for touch-starved adult individuals and folks wishing take their self-care and personal growth to the next level. Sessions offer the possibility to slow down and tune in to the body and be on the receiving end of nurturing, platonic touch. Many options for touch include cuddling, touch games and exercises designed to increase an embodied sense of boundaries, attachment-oriented supportive touch, play, and more. Learn more on my website blog post, "What is Somatic Coaching".
(360) 594-5457 View (360) 594-5457

Online Therapists

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Kalila Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Normandy Park, WA 98148  (Online Only)
I work systemically and holistically which allows me to conceptualize your problems within the context of your environment and family history.
I am a collaborative, directive, and supportive therapist, who can help you find new ways of thinking about life problems in a supportive and safe environment. My goal is to build trust and collaborate with you if you are dealing with problems related to anxiety, depression, relational issues, and other life challenges and transitions.
I work systemically and holistically which allows me to conceptualize your problems within the context of your environment and family history.
I am a collaborative, directive, and supportive therapist, who can help you find new ways of thinking about life problems in a supportive and safe environment. My goal is to build trust and collaborate with you if you are dealing with problems related to anxiety, depression, relational issues, and other life challenges and transitions.
(206) 761-0956 View (206) 761-0956
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You Speak We Listen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about "alternative" lifestyles! I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, and relationship types (alternative lifestyle practices and non-mono normative relationships included). I offer individual and partner(s) therapy, including but not limited to LGBTQ+, Polyamory, Kink and Religious Trauma. I am here to assist individuals and family units of all kinds, including traditional, non-traditional, adoptive, fostering and blended. Additionally I have experienced as a CODA and using ASL.
You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about "alternative" lifestyles! I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, and relationship types (alternative lifestyle practices and non-mono normative relationships included). I offer individual and partner(s) therapy, including but not limited to LGBTQ+, Polyamory, Kink and Religious Trauma. I am here to assist individuals and family units of all kinds, including traditional, non-traditional, adoptive, fostering and blended. Additionally I have experienced as a CODA and using ASL.
(360) 347-9392 View (360) 347-9392
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Bryia Madison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98002  (Online Only)
I am a queer feminist licensed marriage and family therapist associate. I show up to my sessions as an authentic, plant loving, halloween enthusiast. In our work together we will explore and identify those themes in your life that may not serve who you are now. We live in a society with social constructs that people struggle with, Particularly my clients who are LGBTQIA+, and sex positive. I help separate you from the stories that are having a negative impact. What are these stories? My work, education, and passion center around finding out what those what those themes and stories are to help you work towards your goals.
I am a queer feminist licensed marriage and family therapist associate. I show up to my sessions as an authentic, plant loving, halloween enthusiast. In our work together we will explore and identify those themes in your life that may not serve who you are now. We live in a society with social constructs that people struggle with, Particularly my clients who are LGBTQIA+, and sex positive. I help separate you from the stories that are having a negative impact. What are these stories? My work, education, and passion center around finding out what those what those themes and stories are to help you work towards your goals.
(253) 766-5673 View (253) 766-5673
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Blair Morgan-Livingston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98105
I also incorporate a sex positive lens to my work and am a welcoming advocate for people of all genders, family structures, and orientations.
I believe in the importance of helping individuals seeking to show up authentically in all parts of their lives. Through compassion, non-judgmental guidance, and by challenging patterns where you find yourself stuck, we are able to promote personal growth and change. I work with individuals and couples to better understand their boundaries and how to strengthen their ability to communicate them. My approach to counseling is informed by CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, and EMDR. EMDR therapy is an effective therapy method that supports healing from trauma, ingrained negative core beliefs, and other distressing life experiences.
I also incorporate a sex positive lens to my work and am a welcoming advocate for people of all genders, family structures, and orientations.
I believe in the importance of helping individuals seeking to show up authentically in all parts of their lives. Through compassion, non-judgmental guidance, and by challenging patterns where you find yourself stuck, we are able to promote personal growth and change. I work with individuals and couples to better understand their boundaries and how to strengthen their ability to communicate them. My approach to counseling is informed by CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, and EMDR. EMDR therapy is an effective therapy method that supports healing from trauma, ingrained negative core beliefs, and other distressing life experiences.
(206) 823-3277 View (206) 823-3277
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Cassandra Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marysville, WA 98270
Revive and Thrive Relational Therapy is a private practice specializing in relationships providing therapy services to anyone located in the state of Washington, Florida or Vermont. As a trained marriage and family therapist, I work to improve each relationship dynamic that comes in. I am sex and kink positive, LGBTQIA+ inclusive and relationship focused (including poly and non-monogamy). Relational therapy can be difficult, but as we work together, your lives will become more harmonious.
Revive and Thrive Relational Therapy is a private practice specializing in relationships providing therapy services to anyone located in the state of Washington, Florida or Vermont. As a trained marriage and family therapist, I work to improve each relationship dynamic that comes in. I am sex and kink positive, LGBTQIA+ inclusive and relationship focused (including poly and non-monogamy). Relational therapy can be difficult, but as we work together, your lives will become more harmonious.
(360) 226-7217 View (360) 226-7217
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Ash Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387  (Online Only)
I view individuals as more than the issue they are presenting; I consider the family dynamic, environment, interpersonal relationships, and past experiences when serving an individual.
The perinatal and postpartum period is a time of transition and I aim to walk alongside individuals during this time in a supportive and encouraging way. I will honor and respect a client's diversity and I am inclusive in my practice to all who are seeking assistance. I am Mexican American, anti-racist, and an LGBTQ+ advocate. I am also a mother, wife, adventurer and reader.
I view individuals as more than the issue they are presenting; I consider the family dynamic, environment, interpersonal relationships, and past experiences when serving an individual.
The perinatal and postpartum period is a time of transition and I aim to walk alongside individuals during this time in a supportive and encouraging way. I will honor and respect a client's diversity and I am inclusive in my practice to all who are seeking assistance. I am Mexican American, anti-racist, and an LGBTQ+ advocate. I am also a mother, wife, adventurer and reader.
(253) 364-1488 View (253) 364-1488
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Ashley Levien
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004  (Online Only)
If you are looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to better understand yourself, your partner(s), or family system and want to feel supported in the process, I would be honored to partner with you and witness your journey to being well.
I am a holistic, integrative, person-centered, culturally considerate therapist for adolescents ages 13 & up, individuals, partners and families. I am curious, open-minded, and non-judgmental. I believe communication with yourself and others is at the heart of successful relationships. I also believe that you know what you need to heal and my job is to help you get more in touch with that part of yourself. As an empathetic witness, advocate, and guide, I will help you increase your self-awareness and sense of agency through mindful observation, personal exploration, and collaborative experimentation.
If you are looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to better understand yourself, your partner(s), or family system and want to feel supported in the process, I would be honored to partner with you and witness your journey to being well.
I am a holistic, integrative, person-centered, culturally considerate therapist for adolescents ages 13 & up, individuals, partners and families. I am curious, open-minded, and non-judgmental. I believe communication with yourself and others is at the heart of successful relationships. I also believe that you know what you need to heal and my job is to help you get more in touch with that part of yourself. As an empathetic witness, advocate, and guide, I will help you increase your self-awareness and sense of agency through mindful observation, personal exploration, and collaborative experimentation.
(425) 970-9186 View (425) 970-9186
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Candace Hunsucker Therapeutic Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98372
I offer therapeutic sessions for individuals, couples, youth, and families. I help facilitate a process where people can develop insight and understanding of what may be holding them back from wellness, joy, and personal growth. Sometimes this may involve family patterns, behaviors that are not in line with one's values, or relationships that are no longer serving you. My job is to create safety for people to share their authentic selves, honoring strengths and navigating challenges together. My intention is to honor your gifts and to expand new ways of thinking or approaching situations to better meet your goals.
I offer therapeutic sessions for individuals, couples, youth, and families. I help facilitate a process where people can develop insight and understanding of what may be holding them back from wellness, joy, and personal growth. Sometimes this may involve family patterns, behaviors that are not in line with one's values, or relationships that are no longer serving you. My job is to create safety for people to share their authentic selves, honoring strengths and navigating challenges together. My intention is to honor your gifts and to expand new ways of thinking or approaching situations to better meet your goals.
(206) 486-2113 View (206) 486-2113
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Jasmine Batchelder
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MHP, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036  (Online Only)
Hello! I love to help teens ages 16+ & adults with their challenges: AuDHD, anxiety, coming out/dealing with family as LGBTQIA2S+ folx, communication with partners/family/friends, confidence, college/career counseling, & "finding yourself"/big life transitions & all the super fun existential crises we all go through from time to time. We can explore how you see the world/your place in it & how you want to make your life different. Let's chat about your experiences, improve your communication & connection with others, discover yourself, & how to utilize your unique personality, skills, & talents for awesome things!
Hello! I love to help teens ages 16+ & adults with their challenges: AuDHD, anxiety, coming out/dealing with family as LGBTQIA2S+ folx, communication with partners/family/friends, confidence, college/career counseling, & "finding yourself"/big life transitions & all the super fun existential crises we all go through from time to time. We can explore how you see the world/your place in it & how you want to make your life different. Let's chat about your experiences, improve your communication & connection with others, discover yourself, & how to utilize your unique personality, skills, & talents for awesome things!
(206) 558-4488 View (206) 558-4488
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Clarice Boone
MAEd, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
In our work, I also draw from attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), & somatic modalities to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
As you enter counseling, I want to applaud you for having the courage to embrace growth and vulnerability. You may be feeling stuck, withdrawn, or emotionally overwhelmed. It can be cathartic and healing to address wounds that leave us feeling disconnected. Therapy can help build a deeper connection to yourself and others, gain awareness, and develop a stronger foundation to live a life you desire. I currently have immediate openings and enjoy working with individuals ages 15+ and dyadic relationships of all structures.
In our work, I also draw from attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), & somatic modalities to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
As you enter counseling, I want to applaud you for having the courage to embrace growth and vulnerability. You may be feeling stuck, withdrawn, or emotionally overwhelmed. It can be cathartic and healing to address wounds that leave us feeling disconnected. Therapy can help build a deeper connection to yourself and others, gain awareness, and develop a stronger foundation to live a life you desire. I currently have immediate openings and enjoy working with individuals ages 15+ and dyadic relationships of all structures.
(425) 961-9395 View (425) 961-9395
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Marissa Stein
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CST, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98177  (Online Only)
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing distress & are seeking a place to feel seen & supported. I am a certified sex therapist, offer relational (couples, polycules, & adult family relationships) counseling, & often work with folks inside the LGBTQ2SAI+ populations, kinky folks, neurodivergent folks, disabled and chronically ill folks, fat folks, & others who are marginalized due to identity & lived experience. In addition I love working with those who are wanting to examine power & privilege inside of a therapeutic relationship where there is space for healing.
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing distress & are seeking a place to feel seen & supported. I am a certified sex therapist, offer relational (couples, polycules, & adult family relationships) counseling, & often work with folks inside the LGBTQ2SAI+ populations, kinky folks, neurodivergent folks, disabled and chronically ill folks, fat folks, & others who are marginalized due to identity & lived experience. In addition I love working with those who are wanting to examine power & privilege inside of a therapeutic relationship where there is space for healing.
(206) 558-0285 View (206) 558-0285
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Jessa White
Counselor, LMCHA, MA, RYT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119
Monday at 4:00pm available in person or online- Thursday at 3:00 in person or online ———-I’ve found that therapy is most powerful when there is a combination of traditional western methodology and eastern philosophy practices. Together, we’ll discuss who you are. I’ll form questions that provide insight into your systems, and patterns. We’ll discuss family of origin. Time and time again. We’ll talk about diet; we’ll talk about love. We’ll discuss death. Together we’ll uncover aspects of your human experience and award you the opportunity to look further inward.
Monday at 4:00pm available in person or online- Thursday at 3:00 in person or online ———-I’ve found that therapy is most powerful when there is a combination of traditional western methodology and eastern philosophy practices. Together, we’ll discuss who you are. I’ll form questions that provide insight into your systems, and patterns. We’ll discuss family of origin. Time and time again. We’ll talk about diet; we’ll talk about love. We’ll discuss death. Together we’ll uncover aspects of your human experience and award you the opportunity to look further inward.
(206) 761-0670 View (206) 761-0670
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Wesley Maynard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LMSW, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
The main therapeutic approaches I draw from are Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Maybe you're tired of suffering from being bossed around by OCD or anxiety. Perhaps you’re in a painful life transition and feeling uncertain, afraid, or lost. I’m glad you’re here. If you feel hopeless, I believe things can get much better, one step at a time. Although it sure can feel this way, rather than viewing OCD or anxiety as a monster trying to torture us, I see it as a hypervigilant alert system whose aim is to keep us safe at all costs. Retraining that alert system can help us get unstuck, heal, and thrive. I never claim to have the answers for anyone’s life, but I love helping people find answers within themselves.
The main therapeutic approaches I draw from are Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Maybe you're tired of suffering from being bossed around by OCD or anxiety. Perhaps you’re in a painful life transition and feeling uncertain, afraid, or lost. I’m glad you’re here. If you feel hopeless, I believe things can get much better, one step at a time. Although it sure can feel this way, rather than viewing OCD or anxiety as a monster trying to torture us, I see it as a hypervigilant alert system whose aim is to keep us safe at all costs. Retraining that alert system can help us get unstuck, heal, and thrive. I never claim to have the answers for anyone’s life, but I love helping people find answers within themselves.
(425) 587-8275 View (425) 587-8275
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Kylar Batten
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MAT
Verified Verified
Ellensburg, WA 98926
As a family therapist, I have found it helpful to draw from my prior experience as a public middle school teacher.
I am a therapist who enjoys working with couples, individuals, and youth ages 11-17 . Marginalized folx are my specialty: Queer / GNC / Neurodivergent, POC. My goal is to help you find a better understanding of who you are and who you want to become and then together we will chart a path forward. When I work with couples, I consider your relationship the client. My couples therapy work is from an emotionally focused, trauma informed, and attachment style lens. With all of my clients I find it helpful to examine how your historical and present contexts impact your relationship with yourself and others.
As a family therapist, I have found it helpful to draw from my prior experience as a public middle school teacher.
I am a therapist who enjoys working with couples, individuals, and youth ages 11-17 . Marginalized folx are my specialty: Queer / GNC / Neurodivergent, POC. My goal is to help you find a better understanding of who you are and who you want to become and then together we will chart a path forward. When I work with couples, I consider your relationship the client. My couples therapy work is from an emotionally focused, trauma informed, and attachment style lens. With all of my clients I find it helpful to examine how your historical and present contexts impact your relationship with yourself and others.
(503) 832-4876 View (503) 832-4876
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Stephanie Brownell, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122
I work collaboratively with you to identify stories or obstacles posing problems in your life so you can move through them. Whether you are a teen, an adult, a couple, or a family system, I utilize an integrative approach that is holistic and strength-based, supporting you in making peace with the past & the present, in order to live in a healthy balance of mind, body, & spirit. I work from a multicultural & justice-oriented context; am LGQBT+ friendly, & support you in your individual belief system, exploring the way dominant narratives have impacted you. I have experience working with complex trauma & grief.
I work collaboratively with you to identify stories or obstacles posing problems in your life so you can move through them. Whether you are a teen, an adult, a couple, or a family system, I utilize an integrative approach that is holistic and strength-based, supporting you in making peace with the past & the present, in order to live in a healthy balance of mind, body, & spirit. I work from a multicultural & justice-oriented context; am LGQBT+ friendly, & support you in your individual belief system, exploring the way dominant narratives have impacted you. I have experience working with complex trauma & grief.
(206) 736-2661 View (206) 736-2661
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Genevieve Santerre
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
Relationship issues of all types including marital distress, family conflict, and sex therapy are my strength.
I believe you can live a fulfilling life and I am passionate about helping people find a way to live their dreams. It may not be what you had originally envisioned, but therapy can help you revamp or pivot to find solutions that work for you to whatever challenges you may be facing. I am passionate about supporting those from all walks of life including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, those who are differently abled, as well as those in different relationship structures. Belonging to a marriage and family therapy program, I am trained in working with couples specifically.
Relationship issues of all types including marital distress, family conflict, and sex therapy are my strength.
I believe you can live a fulfilling life and I am passionate about helping people find a way to live their dreams. It may not be what you had originally envisioned, but therapy can help you revamp or pivot to find solutions that work for you to whatever challenges you may be facing. I am passionate about supporting those from all walks of life including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, those who are differently abled, as well as those in different relationship structures. Belonging to a marriage and family therapy program, I am trained in working with couples specifically.
(206) 203-7158 View (206) 203-7158
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Katherine Ibis
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98506
I work with clients who are ready for transformative work. My focus is to guide each client/s towards building a sense of competency, resourcefulness and helping them recognize that they hold the key to their own healing. I will explore current behaviors and life situations with clients and help them figure out which ones are inhibiting progress, which ones are serving them, and which are ready to be evolved into something else. I also like to look at the past, and family of origin to find what the patterns are that are ready to be broken and how to move forward in an empowered way. I help clients bring to life their next self.
I work with clients who are ready for transformative work. My focus is to guide each client/s towards building a sense of competency, resourcefulness and helping them recognize that they hold the key to their own healing. I will explore current behaviors and life situations with clients and help them figure out which ones are inhibiting progress, which ones are serving them, and which are ready to be evolved into something else. I also like to look at the past, and family of origin to find what the patterns are that are ready to be broken and how to move forward in an empowered way. I help clients bring to life their next self.
(360) 763-0534 View (360) 763-0534

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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.