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Heidi K Green
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, parenting issues, trauma healing, crisis intervention, life transitions, couples, & family therapy.
If you're ready to become your best self, I'm here to help. In our sessions, you will feel heard, cared for and supported on your journey to personal growth and meaningful change. I focus on each client's unique values and strengths. My approach is authentic, direct and empathic. I believe everyone has the power to be genuinely happy and I challenge my clients to take control of their own happiness. Using a combination of cognitive, behavioral and emotionally focused therapy, I help clients develop the necessary tools to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, parenting issues, trauma healing, crisis intervention, life transitions, couples, & family therapy.
If you're ready to become your best self, I'm here to help. In our sessions, you will feel heard, cared for and supported on your journey to personal growth and meaningful change. I focus on each client's unique values and strengths. My approach is authentic, direct and empathic. I believe everyone has the power to be genuinely happy and I challenge my clients to take control of their own happiness. Using a combination of cognitive, behavioral and emotionally focused therapy, I help clients develop the necessary tools to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
(480) 376-1826 View (480) 376-1826
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Sonam (Sonia) Kaur Sharma
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
I provide a judgment-free space where clients can openly discuss their cultural identity, family dynamics, and acculturation challenges.
I am Sonam (Sonia) Kaur Sharma, a dedicated mental health therapist, committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover inner balance. With a deep focus on supporting the South Asian community, I offer a secure and empathetic environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My background in Psychology and expertise in culturally attuned therapy enable me to tailor a holistic approach to meet the unique needs of BIPOC (specifically South Asian) individuals.
I provide a judgment-free space where clients can openly discuss their cultural identity, family dynamics, and acculturation challenges.
I am Sonam (Sonia) Kaur Sharma, a dedicated mental health therapist, committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover inner balance. With a deep focus on supporting the South Asian community, I offer a secure and empathetic environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My background in Psychology and expertise in culturally attuned therapy enable me to tailor a holistic approach to meet the unique needs of BIPOC (specifically South Asian) individuals.
(520) 341-8355 View (520) 341-8355
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Amy B Faust
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC/MFCT, LPC
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
With technological advances, and a much more hurried society, I have embraced the idea of Online Counseling, and have been able to translate my more than 20 years of experience in the field into an online environment. I provide video and phone sessions and found that combining one or both of those modalities with ongoing email exchanges has been much more beneficial to my clients than the standard one hour a week office appointment. Clients can schedule appointments during their lunch hour, or during their commute, taking less time away from family and work. We work on everything from past trauma to daily life stressors.
With technological advances, and a much more hurried society, I have embraced the idea of Online Counseling, and have been able to translate my more than 20 years of experience in the field into an online environment. I provide video and phone sessions and found that combining one or both of those modalities with ongoing email exchanges has been much more beneficial to my clients than the standard one hour a week office appointment. Clients can schedule appointments during their lunch hour, or during their commute, taking less time away from family and work. We work on everything from past trauma to daily life stressors.
(480) 386-6307 View (480) 386-6307
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Rite Path Behavioral Health Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS-MFT, CCTP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Rite Path Behavioral Health is an outpatient counseling clinic located in Queen Creek. We offer direct care services such as individual, family, couples, group, expressive arts and animal assisted therapies. Rite Path is dedicated to providing services to children, couples and families that help them achieve their vision of a better life. Our team represents a group of compassionate, caring, mission-driven professionals who all share a similar passion for helping people achieve their full potential with over 20+ years of experience.
Rite Path Behavioral Health is an outpatient counseling clinic located in Queen Creek. We offer direct care services such as individual, family, couples, group, expressive arts and animal assisted therapies. Rite Path is dedicated to providing services to children, couples and families that help them achieve their vision of a better life. Our team represents a group of compassionate, caring, mission-driven professionals who all share a similar passion for helping people achieve their full potential with over 20+ years of experience.
(480) 660-3967 View (480) 660-3967
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Lawana Marie Mortensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I strongly believe in the importance of the family. Each individual is important in the family system and brings a different dynamic into it. I enjoy working with individuals and families: both parent/child and sibling relationships. While I am most passionate about working with individuals suffering with trauma/PTSD, anxiety/depression, the family relationship needs support as well, particularly with challenging children. Sometimes an outside perspective can help us see things differently. Challenges in a family are guaranteed, but with some encouragement and support, we can become stronger through those challenges.
I strongly believe in the importance of the family. Each individual is important in the family system and brings a different dynamic into it. I enjoy working with individuals and families: both parent/child and sibling relationships. While I am most passionate about working with individuals suffering with trauma/PTSD, anxiety/depression, the family relationship needs support as well, particularly with challenging children. Sometimes an outside perspective can help us see things differently. Challenges in a family are guaranteed, but with some encouragement and support, we can become stronger through those challenges.
(602) 759-0512 View (602) 759-0512
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Shea Thomas
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
I draw from therapeutic modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to create a plan tailored to meet your unique needs.
My approach to counseling is relational, trauma-focused, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I bring a unique blend of empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques to my sessions. I am here to walk alongside you as we navigate challenges and uncover your inner strengths. Collaboration is at the heart of my therapy style and I believe healing requires active participation from both of us. With empathy, encouragement, and honesty, I challenge my clients to explore new perspectives that will lead to lasting change.
I draw from therapeutic modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to create a plan tailored to meet your unique needs.
My approach to counseling is relational, trauma-focused, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I bring a unique blend of empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques to my sessions. I am here to walk alongside you as we navigate challenges and uncover your inner strengths. Collaboration is at the heart of my therapy style and I believe healing requires active participation from both of us. With empathy, encouragement, and honesty, I challenge my clients to explore new perspectives that will lead to lasting change.
(480) 680-8581 View (480) 680-8581
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Jim Rankin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Tan Valley, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a therapist for about 15 years. I have had the opportunity to learn and apply different therapeutic approaches. I work with couples to address barriers, differences, challenges in their relationships. I work with parents and children to improve family dynamics. I work with men who find conflict in their personal relationships.
I have been a therapist for about 15 years. I have had the opportunity to learn and apply different therapeutic approaches. I work with couples to address barriers, differences, challenges in their relationships. I work with parents and children to improve family dynamics. I work with men who find conflict in their personal relationships.
(480) 613-3981 View (480) 613-3981
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Kendree Bitter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist, specially trained in working with couples & individual women ages 17-50. Some areas I specialize in are: couples work (masculine and feminine polarity, conflict skills, deepening understanding), sex therapy, parenting, phase of life anxiety, dating, becoming truly authentic & aligned, building self-compassion, Brainspotting, and healing black & white, shame-based distortions caused by religious trauma (without encouraging abandoning beliefs). My biggest philosophy is BALANCE- and learning to find “the sweet spot” in tricky, polarizing concepts. I see balance as the “key” to remedying SO much.
I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist, specially trained in working with couples & individual women ages 17-50. Some areas I specialize in are: couples work (masculine and feminine polarity, conflict skills, deepening understanding), sex therapy, parenting, phase of life anxiety, dating, becoming truly authentic & aligned, building self-compassion, Brainspotting, and healing black & white, shame-based distortions caused by religious trauma (without encouraging abandoning beliefs). My biggest philosophy is BALANCE- and learning to find “the sweet spot” in tricky, polarizing concepts. I see balance as the “key” to remedying SO much.
(520) 263-0457 View (520) 263-0457
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Kristin Edling Naturopathic Trauma Practitioner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT, CATP
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
This could include Reiki, Hypnosis, Fertility Coaching, Infertility Coaching, Family Planning, Accupressure, Aromatherapy, in conjunction with my vast knowledge and experience with the Allopathic Interventions of Psychology.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here and ready to begin your healing journey. I am a Naturopathic Trauma Practitioner & Hypnotherapist with over 10 years of experience. I am a proud member of The Arizona Relationship Institute as well as Healthy Expressions. I believe in a collaborative approach to our journey together. I offer sessions for individuals and couples. Clients typically seek me out to heal the parts of them that are no longer serving them. This can be due to trauma, addiction, marital struggles, infertility, hypnosis, sexuality, etc. My clients are looking to live a life fueled by growth, empowerment & Healthy Expressions.
This could include Reiki, Hypnosis, Fertility Coaching, Infertility Coaching, Family Planning, Accupressure, Aromatherapy, in conjunction with my vast knowledge and experience with the Allopathic Interventions of Psychology.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here and ready to begin your healing journey. I am a Naturopathic Trauma Practitioner & Hypnotherapist with over 10 years of experience. I am a proud member of The Arizona Relationship Institute as well as Healthy Expressions. I believe in a collaborative approach to our journey together. I offer sessions for individuals and couples. Clients typically seek me out to heal the parts of them that are no longer serving them. This can be due to trauma, addiction, marital struggles, infertility, hypnosis, sexuality, etc. My clients are looking to live a life fueled by growth, empowerment & Healthy Expressions.
(480) 660-3912 View (480) 660-3912
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Michael Klinkner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I have in depth experience with anxiety, trauma and depression along with the ways that those issues can affect the members of their family.
**ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE** Making changes can be very difficult. I believe that therapy is about finding the inner strengths inside of yourself that can allow you to become the person you want to be. Whether you are healing from wounds from your past or looking to write a new future, change is possible. No two people go through this process in the same way, everyone's journey is very unique.
I have in depth experience with anxiety, trauma and depression along with the ways that those issues can affect the members of their family.
**ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE** Making changes can be very difficult. I believe that therapy is about finding the inner strengths inside of yourself that can allow you to become the person you want to be. Whether you are healing from wounds from your past or looking to write a new future, change is possible. No two people go through this process in the same way, everyone's journey is very unique.
(480) 878-7703 View (480) 878-7703
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Mark Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I have helped couples and families work through various relational & emotional intimacy challenges. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I work significantly with males struggling with sexually compulsive behaviors along with the spouses, partners, families and others impacted by their unhealthy and/or problematic choices. I have been described as a 'Perspectivist Therapist' due to my clear, honest, open, respectful and direct ability to help people gain perspective about their problems, increase hopeful belief for their future and establish realistic expectations.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I have helped couples and families work through various relational & emotional intimacy challenges. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I work significantly with males struggling with sexually compulsive behaviors along with the spouses, partners, families and others impacted by their unhealthy and/or problematic choices. I have been described as a 'Perspectivist Therapist' due to my clear, honest, open, respectful and direct ability to help people gain perspective about their problems, increase hopeful belief for their future and establish realistic expectations.
(480) 400-0711 View (480) 400-0711
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Jared Crouse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
My areas of focus include helping with sexual maladaptive behaviors, pornography, substance addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, divorce, family conflict, grief, loss, and communication.
I specialize in adolescent and adult sexual maladaptive behaviors (including sexual/pornography addiction). I also have experience in working with those who suffer from depression, anxiety and trauma. I earned my Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I have been in the behavioral health field for over 17 years. I began my career working with juveniles in residential treatment centers beginning in 1999 with A New Leaf, and eventually the U-Turn Foundation. While working with the U-Turn Foundation, I also provided outpatient counseling for at-risk youth in the Arizona Juvenile Superior Court system.
My areas of focus include helping with sexual maladaptive behaviors, pornography, substance addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, divorce, family conflict, grief, loss, and communication.
I specialize in adolescent and adult sexual maladaptive behaviors (including sexual/pornography addiction). I also have experience in working with those who suffer from depression, anxiety and trauma. I earned my Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I have been in the behavioral health field for over 17 years. I began my career working with juveniles in residential treatment centers beginning in 1999 with A New Leaf, and eventually the U-Turn Foundation. While working with the U-Turn Foundation, I also provided outpatient counseling for at-risk youth in the Arizona Juvenile Superior Court system.
(480) 300-1926 View (480) 300-1926
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Carol C Ramsay-Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
My therapeutic approach, developed over 27 years, is for someone who struggles being stuck but is tired of past failures, events, etc., and feels like they really want to fix the problems in their individual life and/or in their relationships. Emotionally Focused Therapy training allows for a deep resolution to individual, couple and family issues. I am one of 8 EFT Therapist/Supervisors in the state of Arizona. I am passionate about helping people resolve the ROOT of their issues not only the symptoms. EFT is incredible at really resolving relationship challenges like affairs, children challenges, and just being disconnected.
My therapeutic approach, developed over 27 years, is for someone who struggles being stuck but is tired of past failures, events, etc., and feels like they really want to fix the problems in their individual life and/or in their relationships. Emotionally Focused Therapy training allows for a deep resolution to individual, couple and family issues. I am one of 8 EFT Therapist/Supervisors in the state of Arizona. I am passionate about helping people resolve the ROOT of their issues not only the symptoms. EFT is incredible at really resolving relationship challenges like affairs, children challenges, and just being disconnected.
(480) 660-9476 View (480) 660-9476
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Joy L. Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I am a licensed associate marriage and family therapist who has a passion for helping individuals, adolescents, couples and families navigate relationships where solutions for many of life’s problems seem difficult to find. I work with clients to process their past challenges and current life/relationship experiences, as well as helping clients recognize and build upon their own strengths and resiliency.
I am a licensed associate marriage and family therapist who has a passion for helping individuals, adolescents, couples and families navigate relationships where solutions for many of life’s problems seem difficult to find. I work with clients to process their past challenges and current life/relationship experiences, as well as helping clients recognize and build upon their own strengths and resiliency.
(480) 207-3541 View (480) 207-3541
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Morgan Mack
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who is trained in helping couples, adults and teens who are struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns. Some areas I specialize in are relationship issues, pre-marital, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have specialty in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prepare Enrich.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who is trained in helping couples, adults and teens who are struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns. Some areas I specialize in are relationship issues, pre-marital, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have specialty in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prepare Enrich.
(480) 571-5344 View (480) 571-5344
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Total Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Sessions as low as $70! As an Arizona Licensed Outpatient Treatment Center, we are committed to providing the best therapy and helping services possible. Total Life Counseling offers up-to-date mental health and substance abuse treatments that promote meaningful change and spiritual growth for our clients. Services available at Total Life: Child, Adolescent and Adult services, Individual, Couples and Family Therapy; Mental Health (MH) Intensive Outpatient Programs, Chemical Dependency (CD) Intensive Outpatient Programs, Dialectical Behavior Groups (DBT), Support and Educational Groups.
Sessions as low as $70! As an Arizona Licensed Outpatient Treatment Center, we are committed to providing the best therapy and helping services possible. Total Life Counseling offers up-to-date mental health and substance abuse treatments that promote meaningful change and spiritual growth for our clients. Services available at Total Life: Child, Adolescent and Adult services, Individual, Couples and Family Therapy; Mental Health (MH) Intensive Outpatient Programs, Chemical Dependency (CD) Intensive Outpatient Programs, Dialectical Behavior Groups (DBT), Support and Educational Groups.
(480) 590-7147 View (480) 590-7147
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Amy Christine Curtis
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Hi there, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your healing journey. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Arizona, with experience implementing the mind body connection as it relates to trauma. I implement Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Parts work, EMDR and Motivational Interviewing. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and enjoy teaching and practicing DBT skills in sessions. As a psychotherapist, I’ve learned pain can be released, trauma can be resolved and healing is your birthright.
Hi there, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your healing journey. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Arizona, with experience implementing the mind body connection as it relates to trauma. I implement Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Parts work, EMDR and Motivational Interviewing. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and enjoy teaching and practicing DBT skills in sessions. As a psychotherapist, I’ve learned pain can be released, trauma can be resolved and healing is your birthright.
(872) 246-8500 View (872) 246-8500
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Keoni Sablan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, BC-TMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Catholic, you are struggling to improve your marriage, family, career, performance, or spiritual life. You’re someone who desires more for yourself and those you love but still find yourself struggling to progress, feeling like your efforts never seem to move the needle, leaving you more and more burnt out. You’re feeling dissatisfied, like you're just going through the motions, but you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to understand what's tripping you up. You’re ready to learn new skills to improve. Most of all, you’re ready to live with purpose and find a sense of peace. I want to help you get there.
As a Catholic, you are struggling to improve your marriage, family, career, performance, or spiritual life. You’re someone who desires more for yourself and those you love but still find yourself struggling to progress, feeling like your efforts never seem to move the needle, leaving you more and more burnt out. You’re feeling dissatisfied, like you're just going through the motions, but you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to understand what's tripping you up. You’re ready to learn new skills to improve. Most of all, you’re ready to live with purpose and find a sense of peace. I want to help you get there.
(480) 470-8838 View (480) 470-8838
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Mara Hofmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients. Hello! It takes bravery and strength to recognize you need support and to take those steps to begin therapy. It would be my privilege to come alongside you, offering encouragement and support. I have been practicing counseling for over 18 years. My passion is working with teenagers and adults. I specialize in helping with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, peer and family relationships, social skills, stress, boundaries, parenting, gender identity and sexual orientation, work and school challenges and life changes.
Accepting New Clients. Hello! It takes bravery and strength to recognize you need support and to take those steps to begin therapy. It would be my privilege to come alongside you, offering encouragement and support. I have been practicing counseling for over 18 years. My passion is working with teenagers and adults. I specialize in helping with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, peer and family relationships, social skills, stress, boundaries, parenting, gender identity and sexual orientation, work and school challenges and life changes.
(480) 482-1838 View (480) 482-1838
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Candice Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, stress management, working with high-achieving teens, and blended family issues.
Hi, my name is Candice Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving individuals in East Valley including Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to understanding who you are and what you would like to achieve. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the trust, respect, and alliance that is created between client and therapist. While pain, frustration, and sadness often bring people to counseling, I know that transformation happens when you take action. I look forward to helping you on your personal journey!
I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, stress management, working with high-achieving teens, and blended family issues.
Hi, my name is Candice Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor serving individuals in East Valley including Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to understanding who you are and what you would like to achieve. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the trust, respect, and alliance that is created between client and therapist. While pain, frustration, and sadness often bring people to counseling, I know that transformation happens when you take action. I look forward to helping you on your personal journey!
(480) 605-1417 View (480) 605-1417
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.