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Rachel Slack
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Burleson, TX 76028
I am a highly trained and board-certified counselor with a passion for helping people address the places they are hurting in their lives. I know asking for help is never easy and I am passionate about creating a safe space for individuals to explore the challenging places in all aspects of their lives that affect their mental health. My experience includes counseling individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, drug abuse, communication issues, and other various mental health concerns. I also enjoy helping others with conflict resolution, relationship issues, and body-image struggles.
I am a highly trained and board-certified counselor with a passion for helping people address the places they are hurting in their lives. I know asking for help is never easy and I am passionate about creating a safe space for individuals to explore the challenging places in all aspects of their lives that affect their mental health. My experience includes counseling individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, drug abuse, communication issues, and other various mental health concerns. I also enjoy helping others with conflict resolution, relationship issues, and body-image struggles.
(682) 356-2623 View (682) 356-2623
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Katherine Vernon
LPC Intern, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Burleson, TX 76028
Hi, I’m Katherine. As a person centered counselor, I am passionate about working with the unique YOU on your unique journey of life. My hearts passion is working with adolescents and adults through a warm and empowering environment. Let’s begin this journey together.
Hi, I’m Katherine. As a person centered counselor, I am passionate about working with the unique YOU on your unique journey of life. My hearts passion is working with adolescents and adults through a warm and empowering environment. Let’s begin this journey together.
(817) 752-4197 View (817) 752-4197
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Christine R Nickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Burleson, TX 76028
Life's journey is different for everyone. Sometimes it feels as if we are just along for the ride, whether it's smooth or bumpy. The road to discovering yourself can be difficult and confusing. With the right skills and strategies, you can increase your capacity to navigate a thriving life and enhance your emotional awareness. I strive to help my clients regain control of their lives. As a clinical therapist, I work to help children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families manage the struggles and stress of life, as well as those affected by low self-esteem, depression, anger, anxiety, poor communication styles, and trauma.
Life's journey is different for everyone. Sometimes it feels as if we are just along for the ride, whether it's smooth or bumpy. The road to discovering yourself can be difficult and confusing. With the right skills and strategies, you can increase your capacity to navigate a thriving life and enhance your emotional awareness. I strive to help my clients regain control of their lives. As a clinical therapist, I work to help children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families manage the struggles and stress of life, as well as those affected by low self-esteem, depression, anger, anxiety, poor communication styles, and trauma.
(469) 609-1988 View (469) 609-1988
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Heather L. Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
Waitlist for new clients
Perhaps you find yourself burdened by the past, no matter your successes or efforts in your life today. You may be worn out by overwhelming emotions, ongoing self-doubt, emerging addictions, and diminishing relationships. You may not even remember a time when you didn’t feel like this. But one thing's for sure... you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to heal from the past and feel good about who you are. You’re ready to start experiencing emotions in a healthy way as you release trauma and addictions. Most of all, you’re ready to move on from a place of just surviving, day to day, to one of fully embracing the life you want.
Perhaps you find yourself burdened by the past, no matter your successes or efforts in your life today. You may be worn out by overwhelming emotions, ongoing self-doubt, emerging addictions, and diminishing relationships. You may not even remember a time when you didn’t feel like this. But one thing's for sure... you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to heal from the past and feel good about who you are. You’re ready to start experiencing emotions in a healthy way as you release trauma and addictions. Most of all, you’re ready to move on from a place of just surviving, day to day, to one of fully embracing the life you want.
(214) 253-4709 View (214) 253-4709
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Michael Manley
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Burleson, TX 76028
Hi I'm Michael, I believe saying "I'm not okay" is one of the bravest things we can admit to ourselves and it's a privilege to be able to walk through the ups and downs of life with my clients. I believe every person's journey is unique and it's important to me to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space for us to collaborate. I utilize a person-centered approach that includes aspects of Existential, Narrative, and Contextual therapies leading us to explore all the interconnected ways your inner world connects with your surroundings, history, and interpersonal relationships.
Hi I'm Michael, I believe saying "I'm not okay" is one of the bravest things we can admit to ourselves and it's a privilege to be able to walk through the ups and downs of life with my clients. I believe every person's journey is unique and it's important to me to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space for us to collaborate. I utilize a person-centered approach that includes aspects of Existential, Narrative, and Contextual therapies leading us to explore all the interconnected ways your inner world connects with your surroundings, history, and interpersonal relationships.
(817) 862-7906 View (817) 862-7906
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Melissa Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Burleson, TX 76028
I have always enjoyed helping professions and appreciated the relational aspect of being in a community of people. Personal lived experiences have provided a foundational purpose for my desire to help others. As a therapist, my goal is to create a trusting relationship with my client through genuine communication. From there, my passion for helping others flows!
I have always enjoyed helping professions and appreciated the relational aspect of being in a community of people. Personal lived experiences have provided a foundational purpose for my desire to help others. As a therapist, my goal is to create a trusting relationship with my client through genuine communication. From there, my passion for helping others flows!
(817) 670-4357 View (817) 670-4357
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Penne Schulz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burleson, TX 76028
Hi! I'm Penne Schulz. I am a relationship specialist working with couples -- I have over 16 years experience. And, I also specialize in trauma, working with individuals in trauma recovery and a variety of issues that can cause people to get stuck. I work as a guide looking back to see what may have been fractured and what needs mending... working in the "here and now" finding out how relief and happiness can happen NOW; and looking towards the future to see what we are aiming for - creating mile markers helping us know we are heading in the right direction.
Hi! I'm Penne Schulz. I am a relationship specialist working with couples -- I have over 16 years experience. And, I also specialize in trauma, working with individuals in trauma recovery and a variety of issues that can cause people to get stuck. I work as a guide looking back to see what may have been fractured and what needs mending... working in the "here and now" finding out how relief and happiness can happen NOW; and looking towards the future to see what we are aiming for - creating mile markers helping us know we are heading in the right direction.
(817) 962-2548 View (817) 962-2548
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Kylee Rae Olvera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CART
Verified Verified
Burleson, TX 76028
I am currently offering both telehealth options via a phone or video session, as well as in person counseling. I work with clients of all ages, from those under 12 who need play therapy to those who may be retired. I love the variety of all ages! I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger issues, grief, marital issues, and a number of others. You deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, not just surviving day to day. My hope is to come along side of you on this path we call life and guide you to become your best self!
I am currently offering both telehealth options via a phone or video session, as well as in person counseling. I work with clients of all ages, from those under 12 who need play therapy to those who may be retired. I love the variety of all ages! I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger issues, grief, marital issues, and a number of others. You deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, not just surviving day to day. My hope is to come along side of you on this path we call life and guide you to become your best self!
(254) 534-6214 View (254) 534-6214
Amanda Lunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Burleson, TX 76028
Hi, I'm Amanda. As a counselor, I want to help my clients overcome all types of life struggles such as trauma, depression, grief, or anxiety. I consider counseling a powerful tool to help clients achieve healing. I firmly believe that when people learn to acknowledge, understand, challenge, and replace thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs, they are better able to experience positive change in their lives.
Hi, I'm Amanda. As a counselor, I want to help my clients overcome all types of life struggles such as trauma, depression, grief, or anxiety. I consider counseling a powerful tool to help clients achieve healing. I firmly believe that when people learn to acknowledge, understand, challenge, and replace thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs, they are better able to experience positive change in their lives.
(817) 672-8679 View (817) 672-8679
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Dr. Michael Carney Phd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCDC, LBSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
I have 4 licenses specializing in Couple's Counseling, Individual Counseling, and Addictive Behaviors - Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Substance Abuse. Law Enforcement and first responders, clients with security clearances, gun owners, Healthcare Providers, and Pilots are assured of privacy and confidentiality. Lifestyle and Kink friendly. My goals as a therapist is to help my clients better understand themselves and to help them figure out how to live fulfilled, productive lives. I work with individuals, couples, and families with many different issues. My approach to therapy is cognitive with a person-oriented emphasis.
I have 4 licenses specializing in Couple's Counseling, Individual Counseling, and Addictive Behaviors - Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Substance Abuse. Law Enforcement and first responders, clients with security clearances, gun owners, Healthcare Providers, and Pilots are assured of privacy and confidentiality. Lifestyle and Kink friendly. My goals as a therapist is to help my clients better understand themselves and to help them figure out how to live fulfilled, productive lives. I work with individuals, couples, and families with many different issues. My approach to therapy is cognitive with a person-oriented emphasis.
(469) 617-5561 View (469) 617-5561
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Holistic Approach to Mental Health, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
Whose life has not been touched by loss or trauma? It differs in intensity and complexity. Tired of old patterns that end up with similar results...depression, estrangement, addiction, sleep problems, nightmares, anger, denial, guilt, regret, shame and/or fear? With varying benefits and risks, I have seen time and time again the benefits of therapy. Holistic-oriented EMDR psychotherapist, Mindfulness and Somatic/body-oriented therapist, and Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health. Initial phone consultation is free! Telehealth (telephonic and video sessions). https://www.holisticapproachmentalhealth.net/
Whose life has not been touched by loss or trauma? It differs in intensity and complexity. Tired of old patterns that end up with similar results...depression, estrangement, addiction, sleep problems, nightmares, anger, denial, guilt, regret, shame and/or fear? With varying benefits and risks, I have seen time and time again the benefits of therapy. Holistic-oriented EMDR psychotherapist, Mindfulness and Somatic/body-oriented therapist, and Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health. Initial phone consultation is free! Telehealth (telephonic and video sessions). https://www.holisticapproachmentalhealth.net/
(469) 414-3184 View (469) 414-3184
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Victoria Vukovics
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Whether it be work, relationships, emotions, or maybe you're just not feeling like your best self lately- it's hard to know where to even begin. Although it can be difficult to start this journey, it is not one you have to take alone. Together we can create a safe place to explore and be curious about the things you are struggling with and empower you to find healing, strength, and peace.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Whether it be work, relationships, emotions, or maybe you're just not feeling like your best self lately- it's hard to know where to even begin. Although it can be difficult to start this journey, it is not one you have to take alone. Together we can create a safe place to explore and be curious about the things you are struggling with and empower you to find healing, strength, and peace.
(817) 862-7906 View (817) 862-7906

Online Therapists

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Dominica Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Midlothian, TX 76065  (Online Only)
Dominica Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 5 years of experience working with all different populations, including adults, children/adolescents, and geriatric, while providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling. Dominica has also worked with clients who suffer from drug/alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, family/relationship issues, anger problems, communication problems, and severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), etc. She has helped many people in her field.
Dominica Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 5 years of experience working with all different populations, including adults, children/adolescents, and geriatric, while providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling. Dominica has also worked with clients who suffer from drug/alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, family/relationship issues, anger problems, communication problems, and severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), etc. She has helped many people in her field.
(972) 449-4682 View (972) 449-4682
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ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
(469) 273-1765 View (469) 273-1765
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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75240
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, family, and group sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are trauma specialists in informed therapy. Our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you grow in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, family, and group sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are trauma specialists in informed therapy. Our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you grow in the community.
(214) 225-4765 View (214) 225-4765
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Phases of Hope Counseling Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
With education and training in couple and family therapy, I use a humanistic and systemic approach with every client.
Are you feeling anxious or down from the weight of the outside world, with no way to decompress? Do your relationships feel disconnected, conflictual or filled with miscommunication? Are you feeling burned out with the same day-to-day routine of work, sleep, repeat- leaving no time to enjoy life? Or maybe you want to grow, but feel like the past is always holding you back. With each phase of life comes unique experiences. Some joyous, others painful and difficult to navigate alone. No matter your current situation, counseling can provide a space for you to transform your life and relationships...from darkness into light!
With education and training in couple and family therapy, I use a humanistic and systemic approach with every client.
Are you feeling anxious or down from the weight of the outside world, with no way to decompress? Do your relationships feel disconnected, conflictual or filled with miscommunication? Are you feeling burned out with the same day-to-day routine of work, sleep, repeat- leaving no time to enjoy life? Or maybe you want to grow, but feel like the past is always holding you back. With each phase of life comes unique experiences. Some joyous, others painful and difficult to navigate alone. No matter your current situation, counseling can provide a space for you to transform your life and relationships...from darkness into light!
(254) 307-8205 View (254) 307-8205
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Brittany Inez-Krystal Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
I am here to help you feel, think and live a better quality of life. Your mentality is an aspect of you that you cannot escape and once you have developed a healthy and positive mindset you will be able to navigate your life peacefully and optimistically. During these uncertain times mental health is extremely important and it can effect your self worth, relationship with family, friends and partners. Whether you struggle with grief, depression, mental illness, low self esteem or conflict with others I extend my professional support to assist you in elevating yourself.
I am here to help you feel, think and live a better quality of life. Your mentality is an aspect of you that you cannot escape and once you have developed a healthy and positive mindset you will be able to navigate your life peacefully and optimistically. During these uncertain times mental health is extremely important and it can effect your self worth, relationship with family, friends and partners. Whether you struggle with grief, depression, mental illness, low self esteem or conflict with others I extend my professional support to assist you in elevating yourself.
(469) 515-8731 View (469) 515-8731
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Tracy Merino
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75072  (Online Only)
I tend to work collaboratively with parents, the family, school counselors, pediatricians and others to provide an optimum level of care.
Only telehealth at this time. I aim to help clients learn skills that will help them manage their emotions, effectively cope with distress, and develop healthier relationships. I also enjoy helping parents and families' support loved ones through validation, limit-setting, and emotional regulation skills. I emphasize a warm, non-judgmental approach to client care, helping clients reach practical, concrete solutions to complex problems. I believe every individual has the potential to achieve success within his/her personal, professional and relationship life.
I tend to work collaboratively with parents, the family, school counselors, pediatricians and others to provide an optimum level of care.
Only telehealth at this time. I aim to help clients learn skills that will help them manage their emotions, effectively cope with distress, and develop healthier relationships. I also enjoy helping parents and families' support loved ones through validation, limit-setting, and emotional regulation skills. I emphasize a warm, non-judgmental approach to client care, helping clients reach practical, concrete solutions to complex problems. I believe every individual has the potential to achieve success within his/her personal, professional and relationship life.
(972) 362-6697 View (972) 362-6697
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Yavierlis Cartagena
LPC Associate, MPsy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76110  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience with trauma treatment, grief and loss, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions, chronic illness, maternal mental health and reproductive challenges and generational trauma.
I am a trauma informed latina, fully bilingual -Spanish/English- professional. I have an integrated view of the individual; body, mind, feelings and spirit and the impact this has on how we see and experience life. Also, I acknowledge how trauma could impacted your life and your relationships. I work with individuals and couples to process past experiences and move forward to be the self they deserve to be and strengthen their relationships.
I have extensive experience with trauma treatment, grief and loss, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions, chronic illness, maternal mental health and reproductive challenges and generational trauma.
I am a trauma informed latina, fully bilingual -Spanish/English- professional. I have an integrated view of the individual; body, mind, feelings and spirit and the impact this has on how we see and experience life. Also, I acknowledge how trauma could impacted your life and your relationships. I work with individuals and couples to process past experiences and move forward to be the self they deserve to be and strengthen their relationships.
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Christopher Jones
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MPA
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
My family and marriage are important to me.
My primary specialty is romantic conflict. Many persons I counsel are either "stuck" or at an impasse. They just cannot seem to resolve their conflict. They often see their issues worsen despite efforts. I address the root causes, matters that often go unaddressed. These root issues are often why couples continue to fight. These matters are so strong that they can take the best of romances and turn them into near hatred and disgust. My secondary specialty is emotional management, including with children. I primarily address regret, fear, anger, and anxiety, helping you understand and manage emotions that hold you back.
My family and marriage are important to me.
My primary specialty is romantic conflict. Many persons I counsel are either "stuck" or at an impasse. They just cannot seem to resolve their conflict. They often see their issues worsen despite efforts. I address the root causes, matters that often go unaddressed. These root issues are often why couples continue to fight. These matters are so strong that they can take the best of romances and turn them into near hatred and disgust. My secondary specialty is emotional management, including with children. I primarily address regret, fear, anger, and anxiety, helping you understand and manage emotions that hold you back.
(469) 840-1927 View (469) 840-1927

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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.