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Renee Neely
Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
District Heights, MD 20747
My work history with children and families includes individual, group, and family therapy within the home, school, and community.
Decades ago, many problems stopped kids from being successful in schools, making friends, and fulfilling their potential. Parents, you now have many resources to tap when you feel that something is not quite right with the way your child thinks, feels, or acts. Decisions about what to do when something seems wrong are critical - not only to the well-being of your child but also to their healthy development and successful transition to adulthood. So, if you have a child with a mental, emotional, or behavior problem, or think you might, please feel free to contact me.
My work history with children and families includes individual, group, and family therapy within the home, school, and community.
Decades ago, many problems stopped kids from being successful in schools, making friends, and fulfilling their potential. Parents, you now have many resources to tap when you feel that something is not quite right with the way your child thinks, feels, or acts. Decisions about what to do when something seems wrong are critical - not only to the well-being of your child but also to their healthy development and successful transition to adulthood. So, if you have a child with a mental, emotional, or behavior problem, or think you might, please feel free to contact me.
(202) 681-0966 View (202) 681-0966
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Marilyn Denise Grayned Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
District Heights, MD 20753
Marilyn D. Grayned Price, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW is the founder and President of Ms. and Mr. Little Ones, Incorporated. Marilyn's dedication to empowering individuals can best be acknowledged by her extensive background domestically and abroad. She has dedicated over 20 years assisting individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds using evidence-based practices that have led to healthy and sustainable positive outcomes. Marilyn is a servant to the community and believes paying it forward is the way to empower individuals and families to obtain their highest potential and change social injustice.
Marilyn D. Grayned Price, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW is the founder and President of Ms. and Mr. Little Ones, Incorporated. Marilyn's dedication to empowering individuals can best be acknowledged by her extensive background domestically and abroad. She has dedicated over 20 years assisting individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds using evidence-based practices that have led to healthy and sustainable positive outcomes. Marilyn is a servant to the community and believes paying it forward is the way to empower individuals and families to obtain their highest potential and change social injustice.
(240) 249-8699 View (240) 249-8699

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Ki'asha Shantel Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanham, MD 20706  (Online Only)
Let me help you and your family achieve the happiness and peace of mind you deserve.
I am a licensed social worker in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have made a difference in people's lives by helping them cope with their mental health problems. I received my bachelor's degree from Howard University and continued my education at Fordham University to obtain my master's degree. I have experience in a wide range of roles in the mental health field, including program management, participating in school-based programs, and adult education for those with learning disabilities.
Let me help you and your family achieve the happiness and peace of mind you deserve.
I am a licensed social worker in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have made a difference in people's lives by helping them cope with their mental health problems. I received my bachelor's degree from Howard University and continued my education at Fordham University to obtain my master's degree. I have experience in a wide range of roles in the mental health field, including program management, participating in school-based programs, and adult education for those with learning disabilities.
(301) 368-8736 View (301) 368-8736
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Maryland Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, MD 20722  (Online Only)
We offer individual and family therapy as well as parent coaching, on call services, and skills + therapy groups.
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
We offer individual and family therapy as well as parent coaching, on call services, and skills + therapy groups.
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
(240) 376-5886 View (240) 376-5886
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Tricialand M. Hilliard T
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Hyattsville, MD 20784
Are you not feeling like yourself? Are feeling stuck, depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from trauma and can't move forward with your life? Are you having relationship issues with loved one, friends or family?
Are you not feeling like yourself? Are feeling stuck, depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from trauma and can't move forward with your life? Are you having relationship issues with loved one, friends or family?
(301) 685-0860 View (301) 685-0860
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Valerie A Kabba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20720  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
f you are looking for non-judgmental, emphatic, and compassionate support, I am here to help. I am dedicated in creating a safe space where we can work together to help meet your needs. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience in helping children, adults, and families in addressing diverse mental health, substance use and social life issues. I have extensive experience in working in crisis management as it relates to mental health, substance use, traumatic events, chronic pain and other health related issues. I also facilitate family team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
f you are looking for non-judgmental, emphatic, and compassionate support, I am here to help. I am dedicated in creating a safe space where we can work together to help meet your needs. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience in helping children, adults, and families in addressing diverse mental health, substance use and social life issues. I have extensive experience in working in crisis management as it relates to mental health, substance use, traumatic events, chronic pain and other health related issues. I also facilitate family team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
(947) 800-4832 View (947) 800-4832
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Dr. Jay Rhodes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774  (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Jay Rhodes, and I am a board-certified, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in other states as well. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, to nonprofit homeless ministries. I have helped individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and groups deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and relationships. I have helped others worldwide, I can help you.
My name is Dr. Jay Rhodes, and I am a board-certified, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in other states as well. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, to nonprofit homeless ministries. I have helped individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and groups deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and relationships. I have helped others worldwide, I can help you.
(240) 716-6992 View (240) 716-6992
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Healing Minds and Hearts Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772  (Online Only)
Healing Minds and Hearts provides mental health treatment to individuals, children, and families using a cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems, and spiritual approach.
YOUR HEALING BEGINS NOW! YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER ALONE! We are here to support you. We believe in the ideals of building mental & emotional well-belling through self-empowerment of the mind, body, & spirit providing a relatable approach with realistic insight. We utilize a compassionate & innovative care approach in a non-judgmental environment. We are dedicated and enjoy providing mental health treatment to those that come for support and resolve in dealing with life issues. We are focused on providing services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do all we can to meet your expectations.
Healing Minds and Hearts provides mental health treatment to individuals, children, and families using a cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems, and spiritual approach.
YOUR HEALING BEGINS NOW! YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER ALONE! We are here to support you. We believe in the ideals of building mental & emotional well-belling through self-empowerment of the mind, body, & spirit providing a relatable approach with realistic insight. We utilize a compassionate & innovative care approach in a non-judgmental environment. We are dedicated and enjoy providing mental health treatment to those that come for support and resolve in dealing with life issues. We are focused on providing services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do all we can to meet your expectations.
(301) 965-1925 View (301) 965-1925
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Dr. Veronica Dillard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, MD 20744  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for working with adolescents. I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that adolescents face and a strong commitment to helping them navigate these complexities. I provide a safe space for them to explore stressors related to academic demands, family dynamics, self-esteem, peer relationships, anxiety and depression and support their development of healthier coping mechanisms to improve their overall well-being. I am also committed to the social work profession and provide clinical supervision for social workers interested in pursuing licensure.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for working with adolescents. I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that adolescents face and a strong commitment to helping them navigate these complexities. I provide a safe space for them to explore stressors related to academic demands, family dynamics, self-esteem, peer relationships, anxiety and depression and support their development of healthier coping mechanisms to improve their overall well-being. I am also committed to the social work profession and provide clinical supervision for social workers interested in pursuing licensure.
(240) 220-9826 View (240) 220-9826
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Dalia Shiber Schlegel
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forestville, MD 20747
I provide individual psychotherapy services and comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly populations. The areas of testing address a variety of issues, such as evaluations for academic and learning difficulties, attention deficit problems, executive function struggles, developmental disorders, neurological conditions, memory concerns, emotional/behavioral problems, and mental health issues. With regards to psychotherapy, the approach utilized will be specifically customized to the client's needs, and could encompass the use of cognitive, behavioral, experiential, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches.
I provide individual psychotherapy services and comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly populations. The areas of testing address a variety of issues, such as evaluations for academic and learning difficulties, attention deficit problems, executive function struggles, developmental disorders, neurological conditions, memory concerns, emotional/behavioral problems, and mental health issues. With regards to psychotherapy, the approach utilized will be specifically customized to the client's needs, and could encompass the use of cognitive, behavioral, experiential, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches.
(703) 864-6656 View (703) 864-6656
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Edifying Cognitive Solutions Group, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, AS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Washington, MD 20744
My professional experience involves working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults and elders coping with life challenges. I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. This eclectic approach assist with building a collaborative relationship with individuals, couples and families to develop and/or strengthen adaptable skills to manage behavioral, social and emotional stressors of life. The areas in which I specialize include Life Coaching, Bereavement Counseling and Trauma Focused Therapy.
My professional experience involves working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults and elders coping with life challenges. I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. This eclectic approach assist with building a collaborative relationship with individuals, couples and families to develop and/or strengthen adaptable skills to manage behavioral, social and emotional stressors of life. The areas in which I specialize include Life Coaching, Bereavement Counseling and Trauma Focused Therapy.
(202) 759-2650 View (202) 759-2650
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Hopeful Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanham, MD 20706
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
(301) 918-5968 View (301) 918-5968
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Flourishing Healthy Minds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774  (Online Only)
Flourishing Healthy Minds focuses on concerns including family dynamics, anxiety, and depression. Our goal at Flourishing Healthy Minds to help individuals navigate difficult times and assisting them in reaching their full potential in a warm environment where they are free to explore their thoughts and feelings openly. We also offer supervision to upcoming social workers. We hope to hear from you soon!
Flourishing Healthy Minds focuses on concerns including family dynamics, anxiety, and depression. Our goal at Flourishing Healthy Minds to help individuals navigate difficult times and assisting them in reaching their full potential in a warm environment where they are free to explore their thoughts and feelings openly. We also offer supervision to upcoming social workers. We hope to hear from you soon!
(240) 998-8078 View (240) 998-8078
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Burnus DuVale McKnight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774  (Online Only)
I specialize in CBT, Family/ Marital counseling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
As the author ZKA stated, "A Negative Mind Will Never Give You A Positive Life." I want to help get to a healthier version of yourself. Trusting someone enough to disclose the dark parts of your life is never easy, but I am here to take that journey with you. I am impassioned about empowering people to find their voice and direction for healing from a strengths-based perspective. I am devotedly interested in listening to people’s issues and utilizing your inner strength’s to help resolve them.
I specialize in CBT, Family/ Marital counseling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
As the author ZKA stated, "A Negative Mind Will Never Give You A Positive Life." I want to help get to a healthier version of yourself. Trusting someone enough to disclose the dark parts of your life is never easy, but I am here to take that journey with you. I am impassioned about empowering people to find their voice and direction for healing from a strengths-based perspective. I am devotedly interested in listening to people’s issues and utilizing your inner strength’s to help resolve them.
(301) 861-4463 View (301) 861-4463
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Jenita C. Griffin
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanham, MD 20706  (Online Only)
I provide services to persons' who suffer from loss which takes many difficult forms including abandonment, family stress, death of a loved one, sexual abuse (victim) and other trauma focused loss.
Now Accepting Self-Pay, Medicare and Medicaid adults; Self-Pay. Do you feel angry, lost or depressed but don't have time to meet regularly, in person, due to your busy schedule? Are you struggling with your life's purpose and questioning the meaning of your life? Are you mourning the life you once had, have problems saying "NO" or have difficulties managing your everyday stress; but you can't find the time to make it into an office to meet with a therapist? If you've answered "Yes" to at least one of these questions, it's time to take care of you, with no travel required. Schedule your appointment today and begin a healing process.
I provide services to persons' who suffer from loss which takes many difficult forms including abandonment, family stress, death of a loved one, sexual abuse (victim) and other trauma focused loss.
Now Accepting Self-Pay, Medicare and Medicaid adults; Self-Pay. Do you feel angry, lost or depressed but don't have time to meet regularly, in person, due to your busy schedule? Are you struggling with your life's purpose and questioning the meaning of your life? Are you mourning the life you once had, have problems saying "NO" or have difficulties managing your everyday stress; but you can't find the time to make it into an office to meet with a therapist? If you've answered "Yes" to at least one of these questions, it's time to take care of you, with no travel required. Schedule your appointment today and begin a healing process.
(301) 381-3389 View (301) 381-3389
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Sonja Williams And Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
Largo, MD 20774
I taught Couples Therapy as well as Marriage and Family Therapy at Johns Hopkins University, and served as Psychiatric Therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Are you feeling stuck in a painful situation and worried that things wont get better? Are negative patterns repeating in your life and relationships? Well, you're not alone. With the right help, you can turn things around. I am the Director of Sonja Williams and Associates. For over 20 years, I have been helping people overcome impossible situations and heal broken relationships. Our team provides therapy, coaching, and Christian Counseling to individuals, couples, youth, and families. Visit us in Silver Spring (across from Metro), Largo (across from Metro), or in our Olney-Clarksville location. Parking is free. Your tomorrow can begin today!
I taught Couples Therapy as well as Marriage and Family Therapy at Johns Hopkins University, and served as Psychiatric Therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Are you feeling stuck in a painful situation and worried that things wont get better? Are negative patterns repeating in your life and relationships? Well, you're not alone. With the right help, you can turn things around. I am the Director of Sonja Williams and Associates. For over 20 years, I have been helping people overcome impossible situations and heal broken relationships. Our team provides therapy, coaching, and Christian Counseling to individuals, couples, youth, and families. Visit us in Silver Spring (across from Metro), Largo (across from Metro), or in our Olney-Clarksville location. Parking is free. Your tomorrow can begin today!
(301) 979-7747 View (301) 979-7747
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Tatiana Willams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bowie, MD 20721  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Throughout our lives, we may find ourselves at a crossroads, struggling to navigate our life’s path. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, relationship conflict, family discord, issues adapting to life transitions, or struggling to find balance in your life. I am here to support you, on your journey toward healing. You are taking the first step toward developing a healthier relationship with yourself, your spouse/partner, and your family members. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have endured trauma and are struggling to heal emotional wounds.
Throughout our lives, we may find ourselves at a crossroads, struggling to navigate our life’s path. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, relationship conflict, family discord, issues adapting to life transitions, or struggling to find balance in your life. I am here to support you, on your journey toward healing. You are taking the first step toward developing a healthier relationship with yourself, your spouse/partner, and your family members. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have endured trauma and are struggling to heal emotional wounds.
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Necole D Martinez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camp Springs, MD 20746  (Online Only)
Necole D. Martinez is the Founder and Owner of House of Still, Incorporated. She is a licensed therapist in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Georgia, with over 20 years of combined experience with Children, Family, and Adult Counseling. Necole’s passion has been to help heal individuals and families, teaching them how to accept past hurt and pain along with developing steps to transform into a happier self. She also enjoys assisting in mending broken families and bringing balance to the unit. Necole desires to help heal her community one conversation at a time, taking Mental Health out of the office and into the community.
Necole D. Martinez is the Founder and Owner of House of Still, Incorporated. She is a licensed therapist in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Georgia, with over 20 years of combined experience with Children, Family, and Adult Counseling. Necole’s passion has been to help heal individuals and families, teaching them how to accept past hurt and pain along with developing steps to transform into a happier self. She also enjoys assisting in mending broken families and bringing balance to the unit. Necole desires to help heal her community one conversation at a time, taking Mental Health out of the office and into the community.
(202) 568-8286 View (202) 568-8286
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Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Network, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CAC II, MSW
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20721  (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in a place where you are not happy? Are you, your family, or your relationships hurting? - I can help you ease the pain, the suffering, and the confusion. Oftentimes, challenges can be tough to manage; finding the right therapist to talk with can make all the difference in the world. Therapy doesn't have to be a difficult or uncomfortable experience. I can help you re-claim your confidence and get your life back. You can, once again, discover new meaning and enjoyment. A healthier you will flourish, and a more meaningful and fulfilling life will follow.
Do you feel stuck in a place where you are not happy? Are you, your family, or your relationships hurting? - I can help you ease the pain, the suffering, and the confusion. Oftentimes, challenges can be tough to manage; finding the right therapist to talk with can make all the difference in the world. Therapy doesn't have to be a difficult or uncomfortable experience. I can help you re-claim your confidence and get your life back. You can, once again, discover new meaning and enjoyment. A healthier you will flourish, and a more meaningful and fulfilling life will follow.
(301) 852-7070 View (301) 852-7070
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Fortitude Counseling Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Gail Renwick has a passion and dedication to serve our nation's active military service-members and their families radiates as she unswervingly volunteers her time, talents, knowledge and thousands of dedicated hours to a state of the art military and teaching hospital in Northern Virginia. Gail is committed to healthy and long-lasting changes in individuals, families and couples through therapeutic counseling - one change at a time - changing one life at a time.
Gail Renwick has a passion and dedication to serve our nation's active military service-members and their families radiates as she unswervingly volunteers her time, talents, knowledge and thousands of dedicated hours to a state of the art military and teaching hospital in Northern Virginia. Gail is committed to healthy and long-lasting changes in individuals, families and couples through therapeutic counseling - one change at a time - changing one life at a time.
(240) 887-1143 View (240) 887-1143

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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.