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Muncie Mary Harper
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Waitlist for new clients
Offer Saturday appointments to accomodate your work, school, and family schedule.
If issues of anger, anxiety, depression or grief are barriers to achieving your personal goals or changing behaviors, I would be honored to provide guidance in addressing these issues. My many years of life experience and different careers working with diverse populations have assisted me in developing insight, sensitivity, and compassion toward the struggles along life's path. Allow me to help you process past/current traumas, losses, and resolve your relationship challenges as a couple or family system.
Offer Saturday appointments to accomodate your work, school, and family schedule.
If issues of anger, anxiety, depression or grief are barriers to achieving your personal goals or changing behaviors, I would be honored to provide guidance in addressing these issues. My many years of life experience and different careers working with diverse populations have assisted me in developing insight, sensitivity, and compassion toward the struggles along life's path. Allow me to help you process past/current traumas, losses, and resolve your relationship challenges as a couple or family system.
(707) 549-6691 View (707) 549-6691
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Rhonda Lindsey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Welcome. I’m a Clinical Psychologist specializing in child and family therapy, adult therapy, and forensic child custody evaluations. I have over 20 years of experience working with parent/child issues, worry, depression, and academic problems. Clients are often overcoming significant relationship difficulties, hardships, or trauma. As a family therapist, I take into account the bigger picture of your life. I work with you to plan the course of treatment and ask for your ongoing feedback. It is my goal to empower you to be able to find new skills and perspectives to help you continue your progress even after therapy has ended.
Welcome. I’m a Clinical Psychologist specializing in child and family therapy, adult therapy, and forensic child custody evaluations. I have over 20 years of experience working with parent/child issues, worry, depression, and academic problems. Clients are often overcoming significant relationship difficulties, hardships, or trauma. As a family therapist, I take into account the bigger picture of your life. I work with you to plan the course of treatment and ask for your ongoing feedback. It is my goal to empower you to be able to find new skills and perspectives to help you continue your progress even after therapy has ended.
(707) 329-3168 View (707) 329-3168
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Shaghayegh 'Shauna' Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I would love to support you in creating a better future for your children, yourself and your whole family.
I believe that therapy can offer insight, understanding and actionable steps by using self-awareness, acceptance and tools to better our lives. I often work with pre-teens, teens, young adults, families and individuals in creating a safe space to explore challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, career/identity issues, life adjustments, relational challenges and parenting struggles.
I would love to support you in creating a better future for your children, yourself and your whole family.
I believe that therapy can offer insight, understanding and actionable steps by using self-awareness, acceptance and tools to better our lives. I often work with pre-teens, teens, young adults, families and individuals in creating a safe space to explore challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, career/identity issues, life adjustments, relational challenges and parenting struggles.
(707) 669-4377 View (707) 669-4377
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Aleta Greenspan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Bilingual and culturally informed, I have extensive experience with Latino youth and families within the themes of bicultural family systems, migration/assimilation, transgenerational trauma and cultural identity.
The word “heal” comes from “to make whole.” Psychotherapy, more aptly psyche-therapy, is a sacred process of tending to the soul wound and waking more fully to one’s aliveness and inherent wholeness. I am deeply passionate about supporting you in healing the fragmented and disowned parts of self that hinder you from living a life of meaningful connections, purposeful self-agency and joy. We work collaboratively to creatively transform unconscious and limiting belief structures, access your resiliencies, welcome emerging truths, skillfully navigate adversity with new tools, and integrate insights for profound and evolving change.
Bilingual and culturally informed, I have extensive experience with Latino youth and families within the themes of bicultural family systems, migration/assimilation, transgenerational trauma and cultural identity.
The word “heal” comes from “to make whole.” Psychotherapy, more aptly psyche-therapy, is a sacred process of tending to the soul wound and waking more fully to one’s aliveness and inherent wholeness. I am deeply passionate about supporting you in healing the fragmented and disowned parts of self that hinder you from living a life of meaningful connections, purposeful self-agency and joy. We work collaboratively to creatively transform unconscious and limiting belief structures, access your resiliencies, welcome emerging truths, skillfully navigate adversity with new tools, and integrate insights for profound and evolving change.
(707) 475-3119 View (707) 475-3119
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Lisa Wolper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Do you feel overwhelmed with your moods and thoughts? Are sadness and loneliness taking up too much of your day? Are you struggling with a recent loss or some ancient family history that you just can't seem to shake? Does your life feel flat or in a state of agitation? These are just some of the ways depression can show up in your life. If left untreated, depression can take a tremendous toll on your physical health and emotional well being. But there is help out there. You don't have to go through this alone.
Do you feel overwhelmed with your moods and thoughts? Are sadness and loneliness taking up too much of your day? Are you struggling with a recent loss or some ancient family history that you just can't seem to shake? Does your life feel flat or in a state of agitation? These are just some of the ways depression can show up in your life. If left untreated, depression can take a tremendous toll on your physical health and emotional well being. But there is help out there. You don't have to go through this alone.
(707) 524-8864 View (707) 524-8864
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Matthew Elias
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I approach my work from a family systems perspective, which means I know that if there's a problem in the family it's a problem that needs to be solved together, not by putting the blame all on one person.
Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile. If you're looking for some help for your teen, family, or yourself you've come to the right place. I can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and communication issues along with many others. I really like using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Non-Violent Communication, and nervous system education to help my clients.
I approach my work from a family systems perspective, which means I know that if there's a problem in the family it's a problem that needs to be solved together, not by putting the blame all on one person.
Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile. If you're looking for some help for your teen, family, or yourself you've come to the right place. I can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and communication issues along with many others. I really like using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Non-Violent Communication, and nervous system education to help my clients.
(707) 368-4099 View (707) 368-4099
Christine E. Erickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I have specialized training in play therapy, sandplay therapy, family therapy and psychotherapy with all ages.
Even the children of dedicated, responsible parents can develop behavioral or emotional problems as they move through childhood and adolescence. Sometimes the acting out or other worrisome behaviors occur only at home. Other times, the difficulties erupt at school. Or both. Perhaps what you or the school has tried isn't working. You may be blaming yourself even though it is not your fault. At these times, an experienced child therapist can help you and your family get back on track.
I have specialized training in play therapy, sandplay therapy, family therapy and psychotherapy with all ages.
Even the children of dedicated, responsible parents can develop behavioral or emotional problems as they move through childhood and adolescence. Sometimes the acting out or other worrisome behaviors occur only at home. Other times, the difficulties erupt at school. Or both. Perhaps what you or the school has tried isn't working. You may be blaming yourself even though it is not your fault. At these times, an experienced child therapist can help you and your family get back on track.
(707) 575-1600 View (707) 575-1600
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Kersti M Lofgren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Waitlist for new clients
"Teens are tough!" The challenges of adolescence and young adulthood can be difficult and disruptive to a family. In today's fast paced society there are times when we need extra help navigating the ups and downs. Let me help. I have over 15 years of experience working with families, adolescents and individuals using a range of treatment modalities including; cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, and positive psychology.
"Teens are tough!" The challenges of adolescence and young adulthood can be difficult and disruptive to a family. In today's fast paced society there are times when we need extra help navigating the ups and downs. Let me help. I have over 15 years of experience working with families, adolescents and individuals using a range of treatment modalities including; cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, and positive psychology.
(707) 549-6115 View (707) 549-6115
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Patrea Ann Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma, family discord, addiction, eating disorders, and LBGTQ issues.
Each of us is unique. We all come from different backgrounds and cultures. People suffer in different ways and pain can manifest itself through our mental health in various forms such as depression, anxiety, and a myriad of physical and health problems. My goal is to help you make positive changes in your life in order to become the person you aspire to be. I believe no matter how challenging the process, we need to be content and be our authentic selves. In order to do this, we need to explore our struggles and gain insight and make positive change in our lives.
My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma, family discord, addiction, eating disorders, and LBGTQ issues.
Each of us is unique. We all come from different backgrounds and cultures. People suffer in different ways and pain can manifest itself through our mental health in various forms such as depression, anxiety, and a myriad of physical and health problems. My goal is to help you make positive changes in your life in order to become the person you aspire to be. I believe no matter how challenging the process, we need to be content and be our authentic selves. In order to do this, we need to explore our struggles and gain insight and make positive change in our lives.
(707) 284-0528 View (707) 284-0528
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Katelyn Marie Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Life is full of ups, downs, twists and turns that are often unexpected, confusing, challenging, wonderful and even painful. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional and have been practicing for over 6 years. I have a passion for working with teens, children, young adults and families. I spent the first 4 years of my career working in Residential Treatment supporting children and teens that have complex trauma and a variety of mental health concerns including: PTSD, attachment challenges, grief and loss, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and ADHD.
Life is full of ups, downs, twists and turns that are often unexpected, confusing, challenging, wonderful and even painful. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional and have been practicing for over 6 years. I have a passion for working with teens, children, young adults and families. I spent the first 4 years of my career working in Residential Treatment supporting children and teens that have complex trauma and a variety of mental health concerns including: PTSD, attachment challenges, grief and loss, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and ADHD.
(707) 216-0798 View (707) 216-0798
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Elizabeth Crenshaw, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Are you feeling stressed or unhappy? Overwhelmed? Do you miss that connection with your partner? Life can get so busy with work, children, extended family that your main relationship "takes a backseat." As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist for fifteen years, I specialize in helping to revive your relationship. I will work with you to improve communication in your relationship, intimacy, and resolve conflicts. I work with couples, families, adults, teens, and young children struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD, and low self esteem.
Are you feeling stressed or unhappy? Overwhelmed? Do you miss that connection with your partner? Life can get so busy with work, children, extended family that your main relationship "takes a backseat." As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist for fifteen years, I specialize in helping to revive your relationship. I will work with you to improve communication in your relationship, intimacy, and resolve conflicts. I work with couples, families, adults, teens, and young children struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD, and low self esteem.
(707) 809-5914 View (707) 809-5914
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Kristy Hellum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include: Healing family of origin wounds, healthy sexualty, couples communication skills training, adult attachment theory, sex/love addiction or porn use problems and helping partners of addicts to set boundaries and rebuild healthy trust.
My clients tend to be creative and sensitive souls, ready to transform unhealthy relationships & patterns and embrace more joy. I work well with those who have a spiritual practice to lean on while integrating psychological insights for lasting change and healing. Among other things, I specialize in couple's communication skill building, healthy sexuality & healing from relationship trauma/intimate betrayal. Let's explore the roots of suffering/stuckness and open new paths to wholeness. Everyone has an innate capacity to grow & change in profound ways. I would be honored to help you feel more peace, love and joy. LGBTQ ally.
My specialties include: Healing family of origin wounds, healthy sexualty, couples communication skills training, adult attachment theory, sex/love addiction or porn use problems and helping partners of addicts to set boundaries and rebuild healthy trust.
My clients tend to be creative and sensitive souls, ready to transform unhealthy relationships & patterns and embrace more joy. I work well with those who have a spiritual practice to lean on while integrating psychological insights for lasting change and healing. Among other things, I specialize in couple's communication skill building, healthy sexuality & healing from relationship trauma/intimate betrayal. Let's explore the roots of suffering/stuckness and open new paths to wholeness. Everyone has an innate capacity to grow & change in profound ways. I would be honored to help you feel more peace, love and joy. LGBTQ ally.
(707) 513-4226 View (707) 513-4226
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Kevin Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I see my work as that of a consultant to your life situation. The primary task is to understand how our emotions, & the emotions of those we love & interact with, informs the quality of our relational life. In other words, to gain greater emotional intelligence. And what does that mean? To gain a greater understanding of ourselves, & those we love, by learning about inner life and how best to express what we feel, need and want from each other. Better communication makes for better partnering, parenting & family membership.
I see my work as that of a consultant to your life situation. The primary task is to understand how our emotions, & the emotions of those we love & interact with, informs the quality of our relational life. In other words, to gain greater emotional intelligence. And what does that mean? To gain a greater understanding of ourselves, & those we love, by learning about inner life and how best to express what we feel, need and want from each other. Better communication makes for better partnering, parenting & family membership.
(707) 820-7905 View (707) 820-7905
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Erin D Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with specialties in Art Therapy and EMDR. I work with older teens and adults who are struggling with living their lives to the fullest. I can help you look at and reprocess traumas that have happened through out your life. I can offer tools to help you live more in the present and strive for the future you want. I believe that everyone can grow with their experiences and learn to thrive in their life. Together we can take this journey of self discovery.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with specialties in Art Therapy and EMDR. I work with older teens and adults who are struggling with living their lives to the fullest. I can help you look at and reprocess traumas that have happened through out your life. I can offer tools to help you live more in the present and strive for the future you want. I believe that everyone can grow with their experiences and learn to thrive in their life. Together we can take this journey of self discovery.
(707) 385-1207 View (707) 385-1207
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Linda Ibitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with young children 0-6 & their families who are experiencing challenges related to high levels of individual/ family stress, exposure to traumatic events, grief/ loss, or disruptions in relationships.
I have 25+ years of experience working with children & their families. Much of my experience is working with children in foster care, with families formed through adoption, with individuals who have histories of trauma( exposure to domestic violence, abuse or neglect) & with children who have attachment challenges. I have experience in working with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder who are experiencing anxiety or other mental health symptoms. I have worked for many years with children and families going through separation and divorce. I use current developmental, relational and trauma informed models and frameworks in guiding my therapeutic assessments and interventions.
I specialize in working with young children 0-6 & their families who are experiencing challenges related to high levels of individual/ family stress, exposure to traumatic events, grief/ loss, or disruptions in relationships.
I have 25+ years of experience working with children & their families. Much of my experience is working with children in foster care, with families formed through adoption, with individuals who have histories of trauma( exposure to domestic violence, abuse or neglect) & with children who have attachment challenges. I have experience in working with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder who are experiencing anxiety or other mental health symptoms. I have worked for many years with children and families going through separation and divorce. I use current developmental, relational and trauma informed models and frameworks in guiding my therapeutic assessments and interventions.
(707) 398-9068 View (707) 398-9068
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Zack I Medoff, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Welcome! Do sadness, worry, anger, and/or shame consume you? Is a sense of dread stopping you from making some difficult decisions? What about your sense of connection, happiness, and fulfillment? I know how frustrating and exhausting this is. How and when will this change? First of all, you have made the healthy and brave choice of looking for help. Accept that you are not fundamentally flawed or a finished product. Commit to developing and putting into action the changes that will provide you the safety and security we all crave. Individual sessions are 50 minutes and couples/family sessions are 80 minutes.
Welcome! Do sadness, worry, anger, and/or shame consume you? Is a sense of dread stopping you from making some difficult decisions? What about your sense of connection, happiness, and fulfillment? I know how frustrating and exhausting this is. How and when will this change? First of all, you have made the healthy and brave choice of looking for help. Accept that you are not fundamentally flawed or a finished product. Commit to developing and putting into action the changes that will provide you the safety and security we all crave. Individual sessions are 50 minutes and couples/family sessions are 80 minutes.
(707) 412-8938 View (707) 412-8938
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Romney Ryan
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Over the past 25 years I have successfully treated adults, adolescents, and families for distressing problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), interpersonal/relationship issues, family struggles, grief and loss of a child, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), Post-Partum Anxiety & OCD.
Are you or your child feeling depressed? Anxious? Whether you are an adult or a parent looking for help for your teenager, I can help you to overcome obstacles that may be keeping you from your ideal life. I work hard for my clients and families and am truly passionate about these relationships and my role in their lives. I am also expanding my practice with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in coordination with Journey Clinical. Please visit my website www.docromneyryan.com to see how we can work together. Call for a free consultation to see how my expertise could work for you!
Over the past 25 years I have successfully treated adults, adolescents, and families for distressing problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), interpersonal/relationship issues, family struggles, grief and loss of a child, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), Post-Partum Anxiety & OCD.
Are you or your child feeling depressed? Anxious? Whether you are an adult or a parent looking for help for your teenager, I can help you to overcome obstacles that may be keeping you from your ideal life. I work hard for my clients and families and am truly passionate about these relationships and my role in their lives. I am also expanding my practice with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in coordination with Journey Clinical. Please visit my website www.docromneyryan.com to see how we can work together. Call for a free consultation to see how my expertise could work for you!
(707) 876-4515 View (707) 876-4515
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Hochima Denise Treppa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Current member of California Association of Marriage, Family & Child Therapists.
If you find you just are hitting a plateau which you cannot move beyond, the pain of your childhood or past trauma somehow comes up to keep you down or stuck in life or your relationships. You are seeking a Professional who is supportive, compassionate and understanding; who can help and guide you to your own answers, perfectly tailored for you, without shaming you or intimidating you. Or you are a parent and want this type of support for your child. I can help you free yourself from your past and grow into the great person you know is within you.
Current member of California Association of Marriage, Family & Child Therapists.
If you find you just are hitting a plateau which you cannot move beyond, the pain of your childhood or past trauma somehow comes up to keep you down or stuck in life or your relationships. You are seeking a Professional who is supportive, compassionate and understanding; who can help and guide you to your own answers, perfectly tailored for you, without shaming you or intimidating you. Or you are a parent and want this type of support for your child. I can help you free yourself from your past and grow into the great person you know is within you.
(707) 998-5922 View (707) 998-5922
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Kathleen A Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I believe that people suffer in their own habitual way, whether you are an individual, couple or family. We are unaware of the ways we are separated from ourselves, what we feel and how to live more fully in relationship to ourselves, our loved ones and the world. Careful attentive listening and active engagement are some of the ways I help people know themselves and support their making changes in how they live. I have deep belief and relationship with the unconscious, using dreamwork, active imagination and creative processes to facilitate change. Therapy provides the opportunity to make changes and feel more alive.
I believe that people suffer in their own habitual way, whether you are an individual, couple or family. We are unaware of the ways we are separated from ourselves, what we feel and how to live more fully in relationship to ourselves, our loved ones and the world. Careful attentive listening and active engagement are some of the ways I help people know themselves and support their making changes in how they live. I have deep belief and relationship with the unconscious, using dreamwork, active imagination and creative processes to facilitate change. Therapy provides the opportunity to make changes and feel more alive.
(707) 706-4532 View (707) 706-4532
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Francois van Wyk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Despair, depression, and an overwhelming sense of emptiness. So many people suffer under the weight of these feelings. Because of them relationships flounder and don’t make headway. Family life and parenting become endless arenas for unhappiness and anger, and in the end, life is not lived to the fullest. Being in a relationship brings all our weaknesses to the fore. Parenting adds another element of difficulty, bringing up issues from childhood, and memories of painful and disappointing relationships with our parents. There are no quick and easy solutions to unhappiness, but
Despair, depression, and an overwhelming sense of emptiness. So many people suffer under the weight of these feelings. Because of them relationships flounder and don’t make headway. Family life and parenting become endless arenas for unhappiness and anger, and in the end, life is not lived to the fullest. Being in a relationship brings all our weaknesses to the fore. Parenting adds another element of difficulty, bringing up issues from childhood, and memories of painful and disappointing relationships with our parents. There are no quick and easy solutions to unhappiness, but
(707) 340-3913 View (707) 340-3913
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.