Photo of Joanie Harris, Licensed Professional Counselor in Mason County, TX
Joanie Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mason, TX 76856
As a counselor, I come alongside people who are in a difficult place in their life. Earlier in my life I needed someone to walk with me during a hard time, and I found the counseling process to be life changing and life giving. It changed how I see and relate to life, people, God, and myself. If you are struggling with your relationships or marriage, if you battle with depression or anxiety, are lacking hope, grieving deeply, or if you just feel stuck, I would like the opportunity to walk alongside you and help you process what change and living life differently would look like for you.
As a counselor, I come alongside people who are in a difficult place in their life. Earlier in my life I needed someone to walk with me during a hard time, and I found the counseling process to be life changing and life giving. It changed how I see and relate to life, people, God, and myself. If you are struggling with your relationships or marriage, if you battle with depression or anxiety, are lacking hope, grieving deeply, or if you just feel stuck, I would like the opportunity to walk alongside you and help you process what change and living life differently would look like for you.
(830) 355-3070 View (830) 355-3070

Online Therapists

Photo of Capri Richardson, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Mason County, TX
Capri Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78753  (Online Only)
As athletes, it's easy to forget that if we don't mind our mental health, we can feel detached from ourselves, team, and loved ones. In the world of athletics, this happens all too often. Sometimes, we can turn to friends, family, mentors to help us turn it around. Other times, we need additional help. As a former Division 1 & professional athlete, as well as a coach at the club and collegiate levels, I provide a safe and empathetic space for athletes, coaches, and their families to work through challenges. After beginning this work at Baylor Athletics, I strive to continue investing in wellness for the athletic community.
As athletes, it's easy to forget that if we don't mind our mental health, we can feel detached from ourselves, team, and loved ones. In the world of athletics, this happens all too often. Sometimes, we can turn to friends, family, mentors to help us turn it around. Other times, we need additional help. As a former Division 1 & professional athlete, as well as a coach at the club and collegiate levels, I provide a safe and empathetic space for athletes, coaches, and their families to work through challenges. After beginning this work at Baylor Athletics, I strive to continue investing in wellness for the athletic community.
(737) 232-6448 View (737) 232-6448
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Monti Pal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759  (Online Only)
Please note that I am private pay only and my sliding scale spots are full. I focus on helping clients identify and attain their own personal goals in therapy. I believe in empowering clients while compassionately guiding them through the therapy process with a mind-body approach to healing. I have worked with a broad and diverse groups of people with issues related to academics, career development, trauma, family relationships, lgbtqia specific issues, domestic violence, romantic relationships, anxiety, depression, and grief. I look forward to hearing from you! Please note that I am not paneled with any insurance companies.
Please note that I am private pay only and my sliding scale spots are full. I focus on helping clients identify and attain their own personal goals in therapy. I believe in empowering clients while compassionately guiding them through the therapy process with a mind-body approach to healing. I have worked with a broad and diverse groups of people with issues related to academics, career development, trauma, family relationships, lgbtqia specific issues, domestic violence, romantic relationships, anxiety, depression, and grief. I look forward to hearing from you! Please note that I am not paneled with any insurance companies.
(512) 337-4472 View (512) 337-4472
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Olanrewaju “Waju” (Suleiman) Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78665
I can help if you are seeking help for yourself or a family member.
Hi! I'm Waju. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves working with young adults. I know life these days is not easy at times; trying to balance family, friendships, home life, and more. Many of today’s generation struggle to do those things while living with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress or trauma. My goal is to help you and your family overcome these difficult times by connecting and walking along side you in your journey toward growth and change.
I can help if you are seeking help for yourself or a family member.
Hi! I'm Waju. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves working with young adults. I know life these days is not easy at times; trying to balance family, friendships, home life, and more. Many of today’s generation struggle to do those things while living with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress or trauma. My goal is to help you and your family overcome these difficult times by connecting and walking along side you in your journey toward growth and change.
(512) 337-9347 View (512) 337-9347
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Barbara Fountain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAHS, LPC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78681
I'm passionate about strengthening the family unit by utilizing their individual strengths & providing skills and tools necessary to succeed! I'm also a conference speaker; provide Workshops Presentations, & Training.
Greetings! I am Barbara Fountain a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with 15 years of counseling experience. I have a passion: for providing counseling to adults, children/adolescents, & families.Successful therapeutic outcomes depend on a good working relationship! A collaborative approach that includes therapist and client working together to reach the client's identified goals. My approach is an integrated psychotherapy style where I attempt to meet the unique individual treatment needs of each client In a warm, positive environment. I provide culturally appropriate services that empower & equip clients with skills necessary to succeed! My motto is:" Strengthening Families to Succeed."
I'm passionate about strengthening the family unit by utilizing their individual strengths & providing skills and tools necessary to succeed! I'm also a conference speaker; provide Workshops Presentations, & Training.
Greetings! I am Barbara Fountain a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with 15 years of counseling experience. I have a passion: for providing counseling to adults, children/adolescents, & families.Successful therapeutic outcomes depend on a good working relationship! A collaborative approach that includes therapist and client working together to reach the client's identified goals. My approach is an integrated psychotherapy style where I attempt to meet the unique individual treatment needs of each client In a warm, positive environment. I provide culturally appropriate services that empower & equip clients with skills necessary to succeed! My motto is:" Strengthening Families to Succeed."
(512) 598-9793 View (512) 598-9793
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Kenyatta Peoples
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Killeen, TX 76542  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I am able to offer comprehensive support in various areas.
Hello. I see clients who are seeking professional support to address specific psychological or emotional concerns. Clients who are invested in their treatment and are open to creating change. Presenting concerns may range from relationship difficulties; anxiety; depression; grief/loss; trauma; struggling with self-worth; or facing challenges in coping with daily life. With a formal approach, I am committed to utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit your unique needs. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals and fostering personal growth in a professional; supportive; and non-judgmental environment.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I am able to offer comprehensive support in various areas.
Hello. I see clients who are seeking professional support to address specific psychological or emotional concerns. Clients who are invested in their treatment and are open to creating change. Presenting concerns may range from relationship difficulties; anxiety; depression; grief/loss; trauma; struggling with self-worth; or facing challenges in coping with daily life. With a formal approach, I am committed to utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit your unique needs. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals and fostering personal growth in a professional; supportive; and non-judgmental environment.
(254) 345-4390 View (254) 345-4390
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Ariana M. Valadez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Some of my focus areas include: generational trauma, life transitions, relational stressors in romantic and family of origin relationships, codependency, and culturally informed boundaries work.
The teens and adults I often work with are folks who, in their pursuit to “have it all,” are feeling stuck, lonely, and at times may feel overwhelmed by a harsh inner critic. Often times, my clients are introspective, deep thinkers and deep feelers, who want to do what's best for them and their loved ones, but struggle to find the right balance between the two for themselves.
Some of my focus areas include: generational trauma, life transitions, relational stressors in romantic and family of origin relationships, codependency, and culturally informed boundaries work.
The teens and adults I often work with are folks who, in their pursuit to “have it all,” are feeling stuck, lonely, and at times may feel overwhelmed by a harsh inner critic. Often times, my clients are introspective, deep thinkers and deep feelers, who want to do what's best for them and their loved ones, but struggle to find the right balance between the two for themselves.
(737) 510-2391 View (737) 510-2391
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Andrea Tristan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78257
Hi there! I’m Andrea and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in San Antonio, Texas. I’ve been working as a therapist for the last 9 years in a variety of settings, collecting a broad range of experience with diverse clients. I have a huge passion for working with individuals who have often felt misunderstood & mistreated by systems in their lives & I strive to build trusting & safe relationships with each client I see. My clinical training has afforded me the ability to work with a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, personality disorders, & disordered eating.
Hi there! I’m Andrea and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in San Antonio, Texas. I’ve been working as a therapist for the last 9 years in a variety of settings, collecting a broad range of experience with diverse clients. I have a huge passion for working with individuals who have often felt misunderstood & mistreated by systems in their lives & I strive to build trusting & safe relationships with each client I see. My clinical training has afforded me the ability to work with a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, personality disorders, & disordered eating.
(210) 903-9197 x113 View (210) 903-9197 x113
Photo of Heather Jackson, Marriage & Family Therapist in Mason County, TX
Heather Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
If you are looking for a listener because you need to talk to about: conflict in your marriage, unbearable family relationships, step parenting challenges, frustration with ADHD - yours or someone else's, scary new life transitions, healing from a traumatic event or relationship, or a constant nagging sadness or anxiousness that just won't go away, then we should talk!
If you are looking for a listener because you need to talk to about: conflict in your marriage, unbearable family relationships, step parenting challenges, frustration with ADHD - yours or someone else's, scary new life transitions, healing from a traumatic event or relationship, or a constant nagging sadness or anxiousness that just won't go away, then we should talk!
(512) 559-1229 View (512) 559-1229
Photo of Janet Wang, Licensed Professional Counselor in Mason County, TX
Janet Wang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701
Your relationship with yourself and others cause you to suffer in ways that your friends can't fully comprehend. Feelings of failure, insecurity, anxiety and depression have left you feeling like a stranger in your own life. You question yourself, wondering if you've done something wrong... whether there's something you should be doing differently. Friends and family are trying to be helpful with their advice, but it often leaves you feeling worse. Some days you have hope and others you feel you are in true despair. You are desperate to make sense of it all, and you don't know where to turn.
Your relationship with yourself and others cause you to suffer in ways that your friends can't fully comprehend. Feelings of failure, insecurity, anxiety and depression have left you feeling like a stranger in your own life. You question yourself, wondering if you've done something wrong... whether there's something you should be doing differently. Friends and family are trying to be helpful with their advice, but it often leaves you feeling worse. Some days you have hope and others you feel you are in true despair. You are desperate to make sense of it all, and you don't know where to turn.
(512) 212-7377 View (512) 212-7377
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Claudia Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CST-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
We may explore your thoughts, feelings, and behavior; your family history; your sexual history; and other areas causing distress.
Enhancing Intimacy Counseling provides therapy for couples, individuals, and families seeking to strengthen their relationships and improve their sexual health. Our specialties are sex therapy and relationships, including desire differences, male and female sexual dysfunction, out of control sexual behavior, sexual communication, exploring sexual and gender orientation, erotic template, conflict, and more. Our clients have experienced many types of psychological pain. Associates and Interns are available at convenient hours, for affordable fees.
We may explore your thoughts, feelings, and behavior; your family history; your sexual history; and other areas causing distress.
Enhancing Intimacy Counseling provides therapy for couples, individuals, and families seeking to strengthen their relationships and improve their sexual health. Our specialties are sex therapy and relationships, including desire differences, male and female sexual dysfunction, out of control sexual behavior, sexual communication, exploring sexual and gender orientation, erotic template, conflict, and more. Our clients have experienced many types of psychological pain. Associates and Interns are available at convenient hours, for affordable fees.
(512) 994-2588 View (512) 994-2588
Photo of Jessica R. Potter, Marriage & Family Therapist in Mason County, TX
Jessica R. Potter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Do you wish you and your partner could communicate better? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood in everything you do? Maybe it's time to let someone help. My passion is helping couples build a strong and lasting relationship with each other based on communication, transparency, and respect. I have experience providing therapy services to individuals, couples, children, and families experiencing mental health and relational concerns such as depression, anxiety, premarital counseling, relational conflict, and communication problems. I am a compassionate therapist who works collaboratively with my clients. I strive to help others tackle whatever life throws their way.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Do you wish you and your partner could communicate better? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood in everything you do? Maybe it's time to let someone help. My passion is helping couples build a strong and lasting relationship with each other based on communication, transparency, and respect. I have experience providing therapy services to individuals, couples, children, and families experiencing mental health and relational concerns such as depression, anxiety, premarital counseling, relational conflict, and communication problems. I am a compassionate therapist who works collaboratively with my clients. I strive to help others tackle whatever life throws their way.
(210) 529-8048 View (210) 529-8048
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Amy's Healing Haven
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Within my specialties are emotion focused therapy, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Welcome :) I'm Amy and my goal as a therapist is to aid you in the process of healing attachment wounds, relationship trauma, and building healthy relationships. Throughout the course of our life, starting from when we're just children, we experience a variety of relationships that affect how we navigate our interactions with others in our day to day life. With unhealthy bonds, boundaries being broken, codependency and abuse, many struggle to uphold their values and self worth. I aim to help you find your best self, self love, and strength to take charge in your future. I strive to help you on the journey to finding a healthy life.
Within my specialties are emotion focused therapy, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Welcome :) I'm Amy and my goal as a therapist is to aid you in the process of healing attachment wounds, relationship trauma, and building healthy relationships. Throughout the course of our life, starting from when we're just children, we experience a variety of relationships that affect how we navigate our interactions with others in our day to day life. With unhealthy bonds, boundaries being broken, codependency and abuse, many struggle to uphold their values and self worth. I aim to help you find your best self, self love, and strength to take charge in your future. I strive to help you on the journey to finding a healthy life.
(512) 399-1613 View (512) 399-1613
Photo of Sarah Behrens, Marriage & Family Therapist in Mason County, TX
Sarah Behrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78750
Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are. So who do you ultimately want to be? What is going on in your life to cause stress or strife? What can we change or take out to improve things? Are you communicating effectively with your adolescent or loved ones? Life can throw many different obstacles that cause stress, anxiety, depression, and a breakdown of relationships. One of the hardest relationships for parents or caregivers can be the one with their teenager. As a marriage and family therapist I take a look at your entire life and not just the person itself to facilitate change.
Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are. So who do you ultimately want to be? What is going on in your life to cause stress or strife? What can we change or take out to improve things? Are you communicating effectively with your adolescent or loved ones? Life can throw many different obstacles that cause stress, anxiety, depression, and a breakdown of relationships. One of the hardest relationships for parents or caregivers can be the one with their teenager. As a marriage and family therapist I take a look at your entire life and not just the person itself to facilitate change.
(512) 213-6483 View (512) 213-6483
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Annie LeMasters
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78744  (Online Only)
I have experience working with issues including body image & eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, & family/relationship issues.
Are you a young adult or adolescent trying to figure out who you are and/or who you want to be? Do life’s challenges seem to be getting in the way of reaching your full potential? If you are experiencing discomfort or confusion as you navigate "adulting", or you are struggling with self-esteem, body image, anxiety, or depression, I am here to help!
I have experience working with issues including body image & eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, & family/relationship issues.
Are you a young adult or adolescent trying to figure out who you are and/or who you want to be? Do life’s challenges seem to be getting in the way of reaching your full potential? If you are experiencing discomfort or confusion as you navigate "adulting", or you are struggling with self-esteem, body image, anxiety, or depression, I am here to help!
(972) 433-9850 View (972) 433-9850
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Mesquite Psychotherapy and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78681
We provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy services to diverse populations including those struggling with end of life, medical conditions, Complex Trauma, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Life transitions, Anxiety and Depression.
Personal experiences can mold and transform us every bit of the way in our life journey. We believe that many wonderful experiences can enhance us, however, there are also those experiences that could trigger and mobilize a vicious cycle in our behaviors and attitudes towards life and others. At the end of the day, everyone deserves an opportunity to be wholesome and be able to breathe in their own skin. As therapists, our goal is to work towards partnering with you in your journey in learning healthy ways to cope, healing, self love, self actualization and wellbeing.
We provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy services to diverse populations including those struggling with end of life, medical conditions, Complex Trauma, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Life transitions, Anxiety and Depression.
Personal experiences can mold and transform us every bit of the way in our life journey. We believe that many wonderful experiences can enhance us, however, there are also those experiences that could trigger and mobilize a vicious cycle in our behaviors and attitudes towards life and others. At the end of the day, everyone deserves an opportunity to be wholesome and be able to breathe in their own skin. As therapists, our goal is to work towards partnering with you in your journey in learning healthy ways to cope, healing, self love, self actualization and wellbeing.
(512) 686-4346 View (512) 686-4346
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Bianca Segura
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704  (Online Only)
I enjoy meeting with clients for individual or family therapy, depending on their needs and preferences.
I specialize in helping people overcome emotional neglect by identifying what it is, what it looks like and compassionately assisting people in processing their experiences of it. In doing so, clients can gain a better understanding of why they may have difficulties with self-esteem, regulating their emotions or trusting others. I work with adolescents and adults who have experienced varying degrees of emotional neglect in their relationships with family members, caregivers, romantic partners, peers and even in their relationship with themselves.
I enjoy meeting with clients for individual or family therapy, depending on their needs and preferences.
I specialize in helping people overcome emotional neglect by identifying what it is, what it looks like and compassionately assisting people in processing their experiences of it. In doing so, clients can gain a better understanding of why they may have difficulties with self-esteem, regulating their emotions or trusting others. I work with adolescents and adults who have experienced varying degrees of emotional neglect in their relationships with family members, caregivers, romantic partners, peers and even in their relationship with themselves.
(512) 599-9962 View (512) 599-9962
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Jamie Mershon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Hills, TX 78213
Are you In search of a caring professional who is equipped and experienced? Whether you're an adult, family, teen or child---the time for change is now. My 15 years of experience with working in the schools has given me an invaluable insight as to how our younger years, shape and mold us in our later years. Regardless of where you are struggling; past, present and/or future, there is hope. By getting to the root of the problem, we aren’t just treating the symptoms but instead, you will be finding freedom from issues/feelings/situations that seem to be surfacing or returning.
Are you In search of a caring professional who is equipped and experienced? Whether you're an adult, family, teen or child---the time for change is now. My 15 years of experience with working in the schools has given me an invaluable insight as to how our younger years, shape and mold us in our later years. Regardless of where you are struggling; past, present and/or future, there is hope. By getting to the root of the problem, we aren’t just treating the symptoms but instead, you will be finding freedom from issues/feelings/situations that seem to be surfacing or returning.
(210) 801-9076 View (210) 801-9076
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Matt Godwin
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Kyle, TX 78640  (Online Only)
I view each person within the context of their relationships and family-of-origin.
Pain can lead to the most profound feelings of isolation and hopelessness. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples, helping people during the most vulnerable times in their lives and have seen first hand how unresolved and damaged relationships have negatively impacted people and caused pain. One of people's biggest regrets at end-of-life are the relationships they have neglected. One of my greatest passions is working with individuals and families to address hurts and impasses: being both witness and participant.
I view each person within the context of their relationships and family-of-origin.
Pain can lead to the most profound feelings of isolation and hopelessness. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples, helping people during the most vulnerable times in their lives and have seen first hand how unresolved and damaged relationships have negatively impacted people and caused pain. One of people's biggest regrets at end-of-life are the relationships they have neglected. One of my greatest passions is working with individuals and families to address hurts and impasses: being both witness and participant.
(512) 270-3544 View (512) 270-3544
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Sarah Akunebu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Specialties include: women's issues, racial/ethnic identity, boundaries, emotional vulnerabilities, relationship stressors, communication stressors, multicultural backgrounds, first-generation immigrant backgrounds, adult life transitions, inner child work, grief & trauma after abortion, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, and family of origin work.
Hi there, I'm elated to see you move towards sound mental health and well-being. I hope to be a part of that journey, no matter how small. Therapy is a gift - both challenging and rewarding in all its fullness. In the foundation of our therapy together, I help you in becoming present, self-aware, and a better communicator. We will look at your needs, stressors, important areas of life, and treatment goals in order to better open up the truth of who you are. In essence, my therapy work will ask of you: who are you right now, and how are you relating to what you are keeping in your life?
Specialties include: women's issues, racial/ethnic identity, boundaries, emotional vulnerabilities, relationship stressors, communication stressors, multicultural backgrounds, first-generation immigrant backgrounds, adult life transitions, inner child work, grief & trauma after abortion, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, and family of origin work.
Hi there, I'm elated to see you move towards sound mental health and well-being. I hope to be a part of that journey, no matter how small. Therapy is a gift - both challenging and rewarding in all its fullness. In the foundation of our therapy together, I help you in becoming present, self-aware, and a better communicator. We will look at your needs, stressors, important areas of life, and treatment goals in order to better open up the truth of who you are. In essence, my therapy work will ask of you: who are you right now, and how are you relating to what you are keeping in your life?
(512) 645-1824 View (512) 645-1824
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.