Therapists in Calabasas, CA

Photo of Dana Lindon, Psychologist in Calabasas, CA
Dana Lindon
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
You or a family member are not as happy as you wish. You feel alone, sad, anxious, depressed, frustrated - you may know why, but you are stuck and aren't sure how to change it. I can help you. We will work together to eradicate your negative feelings and create more adaptive ways to address your challenges. Through interactive, safe, regular meetings, we will access your deeper feelings, work through them and find more positive ways to deal with the challenges that come your way.
You or a family member are not as happy as you wish. You feel alone, sad, anxious, depressed, frustrated - you may know why, but you are stuck and aren't sure how to change it. I can help you. We will work together to eradicate your negative feelings and create more adaptive ways to address your challenges. Through interactive, safe, regular meetings, we will access your deeper feelings, work through them and find more positive ways to deal with the challenges that come your way.
(424) 570-2179 View (424) 570-2179
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Adi Goral
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
I strive to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere for clients who are experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, partner/marital conflicts, family conflicts, parenting issues, childhood issues, anger, and ADD/ADHD.
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page. In my practice, I dedicate the time and attention necessary to help clients improve their quality of life. I utilize various specialized treatments that fit everyone's specific needs and provide helpful, practical tools. I am interactive and very straightforward in my approach and I treat each client with dignity and genuine respect. My goal is for therapy to feel as natural and meaningful as possible. I offer a complimentary phone consultation to answer any questions you may have before we meet. Please visit my website www.marriageandfamilytherapistla.com for more details about my practice.
I strive to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere for clients who are experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, partner/marital conflicts, family conflicts, parenting issues, childhood issues, anger, and ADD/ADHD.
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page. In my practice, I dedicate the time and attention necessary to help clients improve their quality of life. I utilize various specialized treatments that fit everyone's specific needs and provide helpful, practical tools. I am interactive and very straightforward in my approach and I treat each client with dignity and genuine respect. My goal is for therapy to feel as natural and meaningful as possible. I offer a complimentary phone consultation to answer any questions you may have before we meet. Please visit my website www.marriageandfamilytherapistla.com for more details about my practice.
(818) 962-2766 View (818) 962-2766
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Karina Kazaryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help individuals improve their relationships with loved ones, uncover their strengths, and acquire positive coping skills to lead a healthy life. During my 18 years as a Therapist, I have worked with families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. In addition, I had the opportunity to work with Adult Children of parents with personality disorders, particularly Borderline and Narcissistic.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help individuals improve their relationships with loved ones, uncover their strengths, and acquire positive coping skills to lead a healthy life. During my 18 years as a Therapist, I have worked with families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. In addition, I had the opportunity to work with Adult Children of parents with personality disorders, particularly Borderline and Narcissistic.
(747) 239-5371 View (747) 239-5371
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Claudia A Domnicz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302  (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationship issues , women's issues, career issues, and life transitions. Treatment may be brief to address a current problem or long term to work through lifelong patterns and gain insight . My style is holistic including working together and assisting you in finding hope and resolution to your problem.I can help you develop communication skills with your partner or family members , improve self-esteem , cope with losses and strengthen relationships . I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment .
I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationship issues , women's issues, career issues, and life transitions. Treatment may be brief to address a current problem or long term to work through lifelong patterns and gain insight . My style is holistic including working together and assisting you in finding hope and resolution to your problem.I can help you develop communication skills with your partner or family members , improve self-esteem , cope with losses and strengthen relationships . I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment .
(818) 754-8270 View (818) 754-8270
Photo of Cynthia A. Levy, Psychologist in Calabasas, CA
Cynthia A. Levy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who places greatest value in establishing an empathic, warm, & respectful environment (while modeling firm, healthy boundaries) for clients & their families. Over the last 7 years I've treated adults, children, teens, couples, families, & groups in a private practice setting. My strength-based, collaborative approach drawing on numerous techniques (CBT, DBT, Fam Systems, etc.) helps clients get the most from therapy & allows tailoring our work to your needs. When beneficial and appropriate, I work to foster a "team approach," encouraging good communication w/other members of a client's daily life (i.e. other practitioners/physicians, family, teachers, etc.).
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who places greatest value in establishing an empathic, warm, & respectful environment (while modeling firm, healthy boundaries) for clients & their families. Over the last 7 years I've treated adults, children, teens, couples, families, & groups in a private practice setting. My strength-based, collaborative approach drawing on numerous techniques (CBT, DBT, Fam Systems, etc.) helps clients get the most from therapy & allows tailoring our work to your needs. When beneficial and appropriate, I work to foster a "team approach," encouraging good communication w/other members of a client's daily life (i.e. other practitioners/physicians, family, teachers, etc.).
(818) 591-3000 x19 View (818) 591-3000 x19
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Alexandra Vittoria Guzmán
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91301
I offer consultation services to help with transitions, such as divorce, early adulthood challenges, moving homes, new jobs, new relationships, and loss of family or pets.
If you are reading this page you are probably not living the life you want. Major life transitions, anxiety, fear and depression, or a traumatic past will impact the quality of your life. If you are interested in freeing your body and mind, I can help. There is a path towards a happy life, a sense of freedom and more loving relationships. I am passionate about helping adults and families gently work through issues, both physically and emotionally. I support my clients with tools to ground, center yourself and how to best recover from and prepare you for challenging situations.
I offer consultation services to help with transitions, such as divorce, early adulthood challenges, moving homes, new jobs, new relationships, and loss of family or pets.
If you are reading this page you are probably not living the life you want. Major life transitions, anxiety, fear and depression, or a traumatic past will impact the quality of your life. If you are interested in freeing your body and mind, I can help. There is a path towards a happy life, a sense of freedom and more loving relationships. I am passionate about helping adults and families gently work through issues, both physically and emotionally. I support my clients with tools to ground, center yourself and how to best recover from and prepare you for challenging situations.
(310) 557-9974 View (310) 557-9974
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Southern California Neuropsychology Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
Neuro-Psychotherapy: This unique therapeutic modality combines psychotherapy with a brain and behavior perspective. The integrative format helps you better understand your brain patterns in relationship to your behavior and emotional output. This information will help you to permanently correct the negative feeling or behavior, allowing you to establish positive patterns instead. We offer individual, family and couples therapy to children, adolescents and adults with the following problems or difficulties: sadness/depression, mood swings, anxiety (panic attacks), social phobia, poor social skills, OCD, substance abuse (relapse prevention), video game/internet/pornography addiction, gambling, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, impulsivity, anger problems, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, PTSD.
Neuro-Psychotherapy: This unique therapeutic modality combines psychotherapy with a brain and behavior perspective. The integrative format helps you better understand your brain patterns in relationship to your behavior and emotional output. This information will help you to permanently correct the negative feeling or behavior, allowing you to establish positive patterns instead. We offer individual, family and couples therapy to children, adolescents and adults with the following problems or difficulties: sadness/depression, mood swings, anxiety (panic attacks), social phobia, poor social skills, OCD, substance abuse (relapse prevention), video game/internet/pornography addiction, gambling, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, impulsivity, anger problems, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, PTSD.
(747) 236-6291 View (747) 236-6291
Photo of Gina Balit, Marriage & Family Therapist in Calabasas, CA
Gina Balit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
Worried about your child or a special young kiddo you love? Have they always been active, funny, smart, and talkative but you’re starting to see things change at home or school? Thinking about how they may process new or upcoming changes in the family? Just want to make sure they're okay & maintain their wellbeing? Run out of options & need some new tools? My goal is to inspire & instill hope. My mission is helping children look up & into their future with less worry & fear & more confidence & happiness.
Worried about your child or a special young kiddo you love? Have they always been active, funny, smart, and talkative but you’re starting to see things change at home or school? Thinking about how they may process new or upcoming changes in the family? Just want to make sure they're okay & maintain their wellbeing? Run out of options & need some new tools? My goal is to inspire & instill hope. My mission is helping children look up & into their future with less worry & fear & more confidence & happiness.
(747) 529-9015 View (747) 529-9015
Photo of Darlene Joy Manick, Marriage & Family Therapist in Calabasas, CA
Darlene Joy Manick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91301
Sometimes, painful ruptures in a marriage, or family become overwhelming to repair by the individual's alone, and communication becomes stagnant.
I specialize in treating treating high achieving individuals & couples, with perfectionist tendencies. My priority is your emotional safety. Non judgmental support allows for your sharing openly and honestly. The need to "be right" can be unconscious, & you may be hurting those you love. My skilled intuition, and 25+ yrs. of clinical success, knows hope is available for the motivated and committed recovering anxious, obsessive, & over analyzing adult. Our trusting relationship inspires you to reflect upon your life/relationship goals; together we explore, & honestly challenge: "Do I want to be right?" Or, do I want to be loved?"
Sometimes, painful ruptures in a marriage, or family become overwhelming to repair by the individual's alone, and communication becomes stagnant.
I specialize in treating treating high achieving individuals & couples, with perfectionist tendencies. My priority is your emotional safety. Non judgmental support allows for your sharing openly and honestly. The need to "be right" can be unconscious, & you may be hurting those you love. My skilled intuition, and 25+ yrs. of clinical success, knows hope is available for the motivated and committed recovering anxious, obsessive, & over analyzing adult. Our trusting relationship inspires you to reflect upon your life/relationship goals; together we explore, & honestly challenge: "Do I want to be right?" Or, do I want to be loved?"
(818) 639-4919 View (818) 639-4919
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Terry Nestel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91301
I'm a certified practitioner of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Family Overcoming Under Stress (FOCUS).
As a parent/caregiver, a certain level of stress is normal, however when your stress level becomes unmanageable, it is time to seek professional support. I help infants and their parents; individuals and their families repair the effects of trauma and stress in their lives. I believe the earlier we address emotional, developmental, relational, social and individual (behavior) functioning, the better we can assist the family or individual to make life-long changes.
I'm a certified practitioner of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Family Overcoming Under Stress (FOCUS).
As a parent/caregiver, a certain level of stress is normal, however when your stress level becomes unmanageable, it is time to seek professional support. I help infants and their parents; individuals and their families repair the effects of trauma and stress in their lives. I believe the earlier we address emotional, developmental, relational, social and individual (behavior) functioning, the better we can assist the family or individual to make life-long changes.
(805) 420-7169 View (805) 420-7169
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Karen Derman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
Their struggle can effect the entire family.
Is Your School Age Child, Preteen, or Teen, having difficulty at home, in school, or in their relationships with others? Does Your Young Adult have difficulty finding and keeping friends or jobs? Are You Concerned About Your Infant or Toddler's development? Do they have behaviors that are difficult to manage? Are You Feeling Frustrated because you don't know how to help?
Their struggle can effect the entire family.
Is Your School Age Child, Preteen, or Teen, having difficulty at home, in school, or in their relationships with others? Does Your Young Adult have difficulty finding and keeping friends or jobs? Are You Concerned About Your Infant or Toddler's development? Do they have behaviors that are difficult to manage? Are You Feeling Frustrated because you don't know how to help?
(818) 308-1519 View (818) 308-1519
Photo of Megan Stevens Talmo, Marriage & Family Therapist in Calabasas, CA
Megan Stevens Talmo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91301
Not only do I provide individual, couples, and family sessions; I also engage with parents/families to give psychoeducation/training as part of the therapeutic process.
In my practice, I strive to give you the best opportunity at self-reflection and growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mood disorders and cognitive disabilities. I work with my clients to understand their stressors that come from living day to day life, fearing the unknown and not knowing the tools to curb emotional distress. I additionally specialize in working with trauma victims through EMDR therapy. With my experience in residential and lower levels of care, as well as group therapy settings, I strive to meet you where you are at therapeutically.
Not only do I provide individual, couples, and family sessions; I also engage with parents/families to give psychoeducation/training as part of the therapeutic process.
In my practice, I strive to give you the best opportunity at self-reflection and growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mood disorders and cognitive disabilities. I work with my clients to understand their stressors that come from living day to day life, fearing the unknown and not knowing the tools to curb emotional distress. I additionally specialize in working with trauma victims through EMDR therapy. With my experience in residential and lower levels of care, as well as group therapy settings, I strive to meet you where you are at therapeutically.
(661) 338-5793 View (661) 338-5793
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Fran's Family Counseling, Prof Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PPS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91301
Mental Health Matters. Telephone/Online Video. I may assist with providing the tools you need to manage life at home, school, work and have healthy relationships with those in your life. I only accept individuals as I help each person learn to communicate with your spouse and family members. I only accept Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) insurance and TriCare West. For non members I have a current $175 cash pay special for a 60 minute counseling session. Ask about the $ 125 sliding scale fee for those that qualify. Cash app: $mhmatters2 Don't have cash app and need pay a different way? Contact me.
Mental Health Matters. Telephone/Online Video. I may assist with providing the tools you need to manage life at home, school, work and have healthy relationships with those in your life. I only accept individuals as I help each person learn to communicate with your spouse and family members. I only accept Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) insurance and TriCare West. For non members I have a current $175 cash pay special for a 60 minute counseling session. Ask about the $ 125 sliding scale fee for those that qualify. Cash app: $mhmatters2 Don't have cash app and need pay a different way? Contact me.
(442) 244-9054 View (442) 244-9054
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Bianca Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91301
Hello! As a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping children reach their full potential. With a background in psychology, and a specialization in autism spectrum disorder, I have the knowledge and skills to work with children who face a variety of challenges, including social communication difficulties, deficits in perspective taking, sensory processing issues, ADHD, and behavioral concerns.
Hello! As a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping children reach their full potential. With a background in psychology, and a specialization in autism spectrum disorder, I have the knowledge and skills to work with children who face a variety of challenges, including social communication difficulties, deficits in perspective taking, sensory processing issues, ADHD, and behavioral concerns.
(818) 239-4637 View (818) 239-4637
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Lyre Fribourg
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91301
I come from a large family and have a sensitive understanding of the complexities of behavior and family dynamics.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Los Angeles, CA. For more than 25 years, I have worked with children and families in homes, schools, and in diverse communities. My expertise includes diagnostic evaluations, treatment for children with cognitive, social, and behavioral challenges; and supporting caregivers by teaching practical strategies that are effective across different ages.
I come from a large family and have a sensitive understanding of the complexities of behavior and family dynamics.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Los Angeles, CA. For more than 25 years, I have worked with children and families in homes, schools, and in diverse communities. My expertise includes diagnostic evaluations, treatment for children with cognitive, social, and behavioral challenges; and supporting caregivers by teaching practical strategies that are effective across different ages.
(747) 207-3321 View (747) 207-3321
Photo of Cindy Lacost, Psychologist in Calabasas, CA
Cindy Lacost
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
The ideal client is 5 - 35 years old, experiencing academic, behavioral, psychological, functional, occupational or social problems, such as difficulty learning, regulating emotion, developing and maintaining friendships, problem-solving, acting in age-appropriate ways, thinking clearly, sustaining attention, or working. I offer strength-based assessment services to children, adolescents, and young adults including psychoeducational, psychological, and accommodations testing for the purpose of diagnosis, documentation, treatment, and intervention planning. This includes school placement, IEP goals, support services, accommodations, and referrals. I also work clinically with parents and siblings of special needs children, and children, adolescents and young adults with special needs.
The ideal client is 5 - 35 years old, experiencing academic, behavioral, psychological, functional, occupational or social problems, such as difficulty learning, regulating emotion, developing and maintaining friendships, problem-solving, acting in age-appropriate ways, thinking clearly, sustaining attention, or working. I offer strength-based assessment services to children, adolescents, and young adults including psychoeducational, psychological, and accommodations testing for the purpose of diagnosis, documentation, treatment, and intervention planning. This includes school placement, IEP goals, support services, accommodations, and referrals. I also work clinically with parents and siblings of special needs children, and children, adolescents and young adults with special needs.
(818) 869-2133 View (818) 869-2133
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Dr. Judith Friedman, Reflect Neuropsychology
Psychologist, MEd, PsyD
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
I am a Neuropsychologist located in Calabasas with over 25 years of specialized training in neuropsychological testing, and adolescent, adult and geriatric psychology from Harvard University and UCLA. I accept insurance, and specialize in the in the evidence-based assessment of individuals with academic, learning, and other neurocognitive differences that effect academic, social, and behavioral functioning. My team and I use a scientific approach to provide each patient with an individualized assessment based on empirically-validated research of brain-based conditions (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, brain injury, epilepsy, dementia, etc.).
I am a Neuropsychologist located in Calabasas with over 25 years of specialized training in neuropsychological testing, and adolescent, adult and geriatric psychology from Harvard University and UCLA. I accept insurance, and specialize in the in the evidence-based assessment of individuals with academic, learning, and other neurocognitive differences that effect academic, social, and behavioral functioning. My team and I use a scientific approach to provide each patient with an individualized assessment based on empirically-validated research of brain-based conditions (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, brain injury, epilepsy, dementia, etc.).
(818) 812-5804 View (818) 812-5804
Photo of Jonine Biesman, Psychologist in Calabasas, CA
Jonine Biesman
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPdN
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
Dr. Biesman specializes in assessing and treating children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, and learning differences and associated social-emotional and educational challenges. She works closely with families and specifically conducts comprehensive child, adolescent and adult neuropsychological and forensic evaluations. Additionally, she offers neurodevelopmental assessments and works extensively with parents in formulating treatment plans and early intervention programs for children ages 0-5. She supervises post-docs who treat youth 18-25 and those with digital addictions.
Dr. Biesman specializes in assessing and treating children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, and learning differences and associated social-emotional and educational challenges. She works closely with families and specifically conducts comprehensive child, adolescent and adult neuropsychological and forensic evaluations. Additionally, she offers neurodevelopmental assessments and works extensively with parents in formulating treatment plans and early intervention programs for children ages 0-5. She supervises post-docs who treat youth 18-25 and those with digital addictions.
(747) 246-7306 View (747) 246-7306
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Karen Glass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302  (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to create a warm environment where you will feel heard, understood, and supported. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship will encourage you to engage in meaningful exploration of the issues impacting your well-being. By creating a safe space where you can process your emotions, I hope we can work together to develop the best possible coping strategy and tools to overcome your obstacles. Together, we will navigate the challenges of your journey and create achievable and meaningful goals that will promote your healing and personal growth.
My goal as a therapist is to create a warm environment where you will feel heard, understood, and supported. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship will encourage you to engage in meaningful exploration of the issues impacting your well-being. By creating a safe space where you can process your emotions, I hope we can work together to develop the best possible coping strategy and tools to overcome your obstacles. Together, we will navigate the challenges of your journey and create achievable and meaningful goals that will promote your healing and personal growth.
(747) 207-4711 View (747) 207-4711
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Shabnam (Shab) Salanga
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
Please note: Mindworks was previously known as the Psychoeducational Assessment Center. I provide comprehensive psychological, cognitive, educational, and behavioral/ADHD testing with children, adolescents, and adults in the Los Angeles area. I also provide gifted testing, IEE testing, testing for accommodations on standardized tests and various licensing exams, and kindergarten readiness testing.
Please note: Mindworks was previously known as the Psychoeducational Assessment Center. I provide comprehensive psychological, cognitive, educational, and behavioral/ADHD testing with children, adolescents, and adults in the Los Angeles area. I also provide gifted testing, IEE testing, testing for accommodations on standardized tests and various licensing exams, and kindergarten readiness testing.
(747) 221-7479 View (747) 221-7479
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.