Photo of Kathy Stringfellow, Licensed Professional Counselor in Daingerfield, TX
Kathy Stringfellow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD
Verified Verified
Daingerfield, TX 75638
I have experience with individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy, and play therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I seek to assist kids, adolescents, individuals, and families to resolve or better cope with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relational or social problems, parenting issues, divorce recovery, and trauma. My background includes working with children and adolescents in a school setting for the past 29 years, including working as a school counselor for the last eleven years. In addition to my work with children and adolescents, I obtained my LPC licensure, so that I was able to work with individuals and families as well, which I have done since 2016.
I have experience with individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy, and play therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I seek to assist kids, adolescents, individuals, and families to resolve or better cope with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relational or social problems, parenting issues, divorce recovery, and trauma. My background includes working with children and adolescents in a school setting for the past 29 years, including working as a school counselor for the last eleven years. In addition to my work with children and adolescents, I obtained my LPC licensure, so that I was able to work with individuals and families as well, which I have done since 2016.
(903) 741-4494 View (903) 741-4494

Online Therapists

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N. Juliana Dewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Greenville, TX 75402  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of professional experience. My specialties include trauma and abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, family conflicts, stress and anxiety, depression, identity development, multicultural concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of professional experience. My specialties include trauma and abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, family conflicts, stress and anxiety, depression, identity development, multicultural concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
(903) 347-5799 View (903) 347-5799
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Andrea Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Paris, TX 75460
Thank you for your interest in my psychological services. My educational background includes a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Paris, Texas with 10 years of experience practicing. I work with clients who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including Grief, Crisis Intervention, Trauma & Serious Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Panic, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, family of origin concerns & exploration, & many other psychological & behavioral challenges.
Thank you for your interest in my psychological services. My educational background includes a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Paris, Texas with 10 years of experience practicing. I work with clients who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including Grief, Crisis Intervention, Trauma & Serious Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Panic, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, family of origin concerns & exploration, & many other psychological & behavioral challenges.
(430) 209-3335 View (430) 209-3335
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Carma Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mineola, TX 75773
Specialty areas include: anger management, anxiety, career choices, depression, divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, academic counseling, self esteem, and stress.
Counseling is about working together in a nonjudgmental and caring environment to meet your goals, bring balance back into your life, and help you harness your own abilities in the healing process. I believe in empowering you to lead and guide your own personal growth within an accepting and trusting counseling relationship. I understand that every person is an individual, with specific emotional issues, life views and wants. I focus on how you are experiencing life in the present moment and what we can do together to provide self exploration, self understanding, and an avenue of balance along your life path.
Specialty areas include: anger management, anxiety, career choices, depression, divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, academic counseling, self esteem, and stress.
Counseling is about working together in a nonjudgmental and caring environment to meet your goals, bring balance back into your life, and help you harness your own abilities in the healing process. I believe in empowering you to lead and guide your own personal growth within an accepting and trusting counseling relationship. I understand that every person is an individual, with specific emotional issues, life views and wants. I focus on how you are experiencing life in the present moment and what we can do together to provide self exploration, self understanding, and an avenue of balance along your life path.
(972) 200-4798 View (972) 200-4798
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Katherine Stanglin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75703  (Online Only)
Becoming a parent often brings up a wide range of emotions. Sometimes it is the long awaited reward after struggling with infertility, or bearing the grief of miscarriage and loss. Sometimes it is the excitement of adding to a growing family. Sometimes it is the fear of reliving physical, emotional, or mental pain and hardship. Sometimes it is grappling with the societal and cultural expectations of parenting. The experiences that arise for parents during conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting deserve a space for specialized care and attention. This specialized care is what I offer in support of your goals.
Becoming a parent often brings up a wide range of emotions. Sometimes it is the long awaited reward after struggling with infertility, or bearing the grief of miscarriage and loss. Sometimes it is the excitement of adding to a growing family. Sometimes it is the fear of reliving physical, emotional, or mental pain and hardship. Sometimes it is grappling with the societal and cultural expectations of parenting. The experiences that arise for parents during conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting deserve a space for specialized care and attention. This specialized care is what I offer in support of your goals.
(430) 209-4882 View (430) 209-4882
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Dominique Spigner, LLC ®
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S, EMDR-C, ADHD-C, NSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455  (Online Only)
I know that it is hard on you trying to face it all alone. Life transitions, the ups, and the downs can get the best of us. Do you carry trauma from your past? No matter how much progress you are making towards achieving your goals, you tend to feel stuck and can’t seem to weather the storm. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep due to negative thoughts replaying in your head? Have you been stuck in a funk for a while, having feelings of sadness, withdrawing from family or friends, negative thoughts or feelings? There is support on the other end of your phone.
I know that it is hard on you trying to face it all alone. Life transitions, the ups, and the downs can get the best of us. Do you carry trauma from your past? No matter how much progress you are making towards achieving your goals, you tend to feel stuck and can’t seem to weather the storm. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep due to negative thoughts replaying in your head? Have you been stuck in a funk for a while, having feelings of sadness, withdrawing from family or friends, negative thoughts or feelings? There is support on the other end of your phone.
(903) 205-9219 View (903) 205-9219
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Connie M. Siciliano Avila
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087
My training includes: Trauma Model Therapy, Safe Zone Ally, EMDR, addiction treatment, telemental health, and parenting/family/couple relationship issues.
My focus is on trauma, addiction, and relationships. Do you want to get control of your life, emotions or lack of emotions, stop problem behaviors, improve self-esteem, improve relationships, cope, and stop harmful thoughts? I have extensive experience in clinical and nonclinical settings with issues, such as abuse, relationships, addictions, depression, anxiety, dissociation, PTSD, alcohol abuse, and bipolar disorders. Also, past client concerns included: personality disorders, grief, anger, divorce, parenting, codependency, GLBTQ, multicultural, spiritual, DID, and men/women issues. Call for a free consultation.
My training includes: Trauma Model Therapy, Safe Zone Ally, EMDR, addiction treatment, telemental health, and parenting/family/couple relationship issues.
My focus is on trauma, addiction, and relationships. Do you want to get control of your life, emotions or lack of emotions, stop problem behaviors, improve self-esteem, improve relationships, cope, and stop harmful thoughts? I have extensive experience in clinical and nonclinical settings with issues, such as abuse, relationships, addictions, depression, anxiety, dissociation, PTSD, alcohol abuse, and bipolar disorders. Also, past client concerns included: personality disorders, grief, anger, divorce, parenting, codependency, GLBTQ, multicultural, spiritual, DID, and men/women issues. Call for a free consultation.
(214) 830-9879 View (214) 830-9879
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Brooke Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFT, Assoc
Verified Verified
Henderson, TX 75654
Life can be challenging and sometimes the weight of it all can seem heavy! As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I am passionate about fostering positive transformations both individually and within relationships. With a client-driven approach, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore, understand, and strengthen their connections. Acknowledging the need for help and reaching out can be intimidating. My goal is to make this part of your journey as comfortable as possible.
Life can be challenging and sometimes the weight of it all can seem heavy! As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I am passionate about fostering positive transformations both individually and within relationships. With a client-driven approach, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore, understand, and strengthen their connections. Acknowledging the need for help and reaching out can be intimidating. My goal is to make this part of your journey as comfortable as possible.
(430) 243-4440 View (430) 243-4440
Photo of Ashlyn Royal, Licensed Professional Counselor in Daingerfield, TX
Ashlyn Royal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, YT 200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Texarkana, TX 75501  (Online Only)
If you, your child, adolescent, or family is in need of support, please call to schedule a FREE phone consultation.
First off, I would like to acknowledge how brave you are for taking the first steps towards positive change and growth. I understand everyone’s situation is unique, and this process can feel overwhelming. I subscribe to a holistic perspective of counseling and work with each person on an individual basis to focus on their own needs. Together we can create healthy coping skills, build self-esteem, and work to alleviate those stressful moments in your life. When given a safe, nonjudgmental environment, everyone has the power to be who they want to be, even when life feels out of control!
If you, your child, adolescent, or family is in need of support, please call to schedule a FREE phone consultation.
First off, I would like to acknowledge how brave you are for taking the first steps towards positive change and growth. I understand everyone’s situation is unique, and this process can feel overwhelming. I subscribe to a holistic perspective of counseling and work with each person on an individual basis to focus on their own needs. Together we can create healthy coping skills, build self-esteem, and work to alleviate those stressful moments in your life. When given a safe, nonjudgmental environment, everyone has the power to be who they want to be, even when life feels out of control!
(214) 225-9299 View (214) 225-9299
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Rubyth R Tirado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tyler, TX 75702  (Online Only)
I grew up in East Texas and in my free time, I enjoy walking, hiking, and spending time with my family.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I assist children, adolescents, and adults working through complex trauma, shame, anxiety, and other disturbances. I utilize a variety of methods, aimed to help you heal, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, HeartMath, TF-CBT, EFT Tapping, and Sand Tray. You can expect a genuine experience that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, giving you the confidence to be yourself again.
I grew up in East Texas and in my free time, I enjoy walking, hiking, and spending time with my family.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I assist children, adolescents, and adults working through complex trauma, shame, anxiety, and other disturbances. I utilize a variety of methods, aimed to help you heal, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, HeartMath, TF-CBT, EFT Tapping, and Sand Tray. You can expect a genuine experience that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, giving you the confidence to be yourself again.
(430) 234-5182 View (430) 234-5182
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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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Christy Copeland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Longview, TX 75604
You deserve to be mentally and emotionally well. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, as you work toward self-compassion, healing, confidence, and wholeness as an individual and within relationships. I am openminded, warm, friendly, and provide a direct approach with compassion and empathy.
You deserve to be mentally and emotionally well. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, as you work toward self-compassion, healing, confidence, and wholeness as an individual and within relationships. I am openminded, warm, friendly, and provide a direct approach with compassion and empathy.
(903) 546-7061 View (903) 546-7061
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Toni (Sr. Josephine) Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Tyler, TX 75703
When working with clients, I join them in their journey, walking alongside for the time we are working together. I believe the human person is made good, made for relationship, and that fullness of life is found in being able to be a gift to another. I believe life can be hard sometimes, and this can hinder our ability to have what we hope for in relationships. In therapy, I work with clients to resolve the concerns that prevent them from achieving the goals they have for their lives; with a focus on the healing of past experiences of trauma. I consider it an honor and privilege to serve my clients.
When working with clients, I join them in their journey, walking alongside for the time we are working together. I believe the human person is made good, made for relationship, and that fullness of life is found in being able to be a gift to another. I believe life can be hard sometimes, and this can hinder our ability to have what we hope for in relationships. In therapy, I work with clients to resolve the concerns that prevent them from achieving the goals they have for their lives; with a focus on the healing of past experiences of trauma. I consider it an honor and privilege to serve my clients.
(430) 220-0197 View (430) 220-0197
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Chris Eaton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tyler, TX 75709  (Online Only)
My typical clients are adults who have so much compassion and empathy for others but find it hard to extend that kindness to themselves. They often don't even realize how much they beat themselves up. They may be recovering from a toxic relationship with a spouse or a parent. They are trying to stop the endless stream of worries and panicked feelings. They want to set down the enormous weight of all those expectations. Mostly, my clients want to feel safe in their homes, communities, relationships, minds and their own bodies. Appointments available now. Schedule online at ChrisEatonLPC.com.
My typical clients are adults who have so much compassion and empathy for others but find it hard to extend that kindness to themselves. They often don't even realize how much they beat themselves up. They may be recovering from a toxic relationship with a spouse or a parent. They are trying to stop the endless stream of worries and panicked feelings. They want to set down the enormous weight of all those expectations. Mostly, my clients want to feel safe in their homes, communities, relationships, minds and their own bodies. Appointments available now. Schedule online at ChrisEatonLPC.com.
(430) 204-2279 View (430) 204-2279
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Travis Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Farmersville, TX 75442
I take an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy and I often try to incorporate forms of outdoor experiential therapy into my sessions. I assist clients in cultivating mindfulness and self-confidence so they can navigate the turbulent times of their life with a positive outlook.
I take an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy and I often try to incorporate forms of outdoor experiential therapy into my sessions. I assist clients in cultivating mindfulness and self-confidence so they can navigate the turbulent times of their life with a positive outlook.
(972) 945-3296 View (972) 945-3296
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Barbara Jacobs- - Family Counseling Services
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Texarkana, TX 75503  (Online Only)
I am dedicated to helping clients improve their mental health through an empathetic, non-judgmental counseling relationship. I believes in the inherent resilience and capacity for growth within each individual, and is dedicated to empowering clients to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Understanding the "why" of our thoughts, feelings and behaviors can help bring a greater sense of control and insight. Clients can learn the power of their own choices and perspective to grow and make significant changes one step at a time.
I am dedicated to helping clients improve their mental health through an empathetic, non-judgmental counseling relationship. I believes in the inherent resilience and capacity for growth within each individual, and is dedicated to empowering clients to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Understanding the "why" of our thoughts, feelings and behaviors can help bring a greater sense of control and insight. Clients can learn the power of their own choices and perspective to grow and make significant changes one step at a time.
(903) 668-0487 View (903) 668-0487
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Dr. Jeffrey C Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longview, TX 75602
In my setting, I provide an array of psychotherapy, ranging from depression, marriage problems, anger mismanagement, couples therapy, bipolar, and Spiritual therapy. My services are to all populations ranging from 3-99 years of age.
In my setting, I provide an array of psychotherapy, ranging from depression, marriage problems, anger mismanagement, couples therapy, bipolar, and Spiritual therapy. My services are to all populations ranging from 3-99 years of age.
(903) 294-4446 View (903) 294-4446
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Isabel Fink
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
Royse City, TX 75189
Not accepting new clients at this time, waitlist available! Isabel is honored to come alongside individuals and couples of all ages on a journey to understand behaviors, explore systems that shape and influence, identify triggers and coping strategies, reframe problematic narratives and face challenges in life. She demonstrates compassion and non-judgement while holding space for difficult conversations and exploration. Her holistic, person centered approach will meet you where you are, so you can get to where you want to go. Join her today and start your journey! Isabel is supervised by Rachel Falbo, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S.
Not accepting new clients at this time, waitlist available! Isabel is honored to come alongside individuals and couples of all ages on a journey to understand behaviors, explore systems that shape and influence, identify triggers and coping strategies, reframe problematic narratives and face challenges in life. She demonstrates compassion and non-judgement while holding space for difficult conversations and exploration. Her holistic, person centered approach will meet you where you are, so you can get to where you want to go. Join her today and start your journey! Isabel is supervised by Rachel Falbo, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S.
(469) 314-8735 View (469) 314-8735
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Tristan Hathorn-Wilkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
You look in the mirror and feel no connection with your reflection. That's not what you're supposed to look like, not who you feel you really are. The way you act around other people is focused on their comfort and expectations, not your authentic self making real connections. Maybe you have to try harder than you'd like to get people to see you as you are, and maybe no matter how hard you try, they still don't see you.
You look in the mirror and feel no connection with your reflection. That's not what you're supposed to look like, not who you feel you really are. The way you act around other people is focused on their comfort and expectations, not your authentic self making real connections. Maybe you have to try harder than you'd like to get people to see you as you are, and maybe no matter how hard you try, they still don't see you.
(936) 615-7927 View (936) 615-7927
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Don Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Longview, TX 75605
It is time for you start being the person you were meant to be. There may be many things that prevent you from getting where you want. However, it's time to start prioritizing your own self-care and live your life to its true potential. Our relationships and our self-perceptions can easily become distorted. We must often take a step back to look forward to the next chapter to get the things we want in life.
It is time for you start being the person you were meant to be. There may be many things that prevent you from getting where you want. However, it's time to start prioritizing your own self-care and live your life to its true potential. Our relationships and our self-perceptions can easily become distorted. We must often take a step back to look forward to the next chapter to get the things we want in life.
(430) 220-1587 View (430) 220-1587
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.