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John Michael Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77581
I am licensed both as a Professional Counselor and in Marriage and Family Therapy.
You are one-of-a-kind. And so, beginning with our first meeting, I will be sure that I clearly understand you and your unique needs. Then, as your therapist, I will work to help you establish and achieve the goals that are immportant to you. Effective psychotherapy supports the emotional healing that leads to wellbeing. My approach includes what I call "relational reflective listening and speaking". It's a process that developes and nurtures the deep respect I have for my patients. In our conversations you and I together will discover new possibilities, new hope that heals the heart.
I am licensed both as a Professional Counselor and in Marriage and Family Therapy.
You are one-of-a-kind. And so, beginning with our first meeting, I will be sure that I clearly understand you and your unique needs. Then, as your therapist, I will work to help you establish and achieve the goals that are immportant to you. Effective psychotherapy supports the emotional healing that leads to wellbeing. My approach includes what I call "relational reflective listening and speaking". It's a process that developes and nurtures the deep respect I have for my patients. In our conversations you and I together will discover new possibilities, new hope that heals the heart.
(832) 463-5602 View (832) 463-5602
Photo of Donna K Sullivan, Licensed Professional Counselor in New Waverly, TX
Donna K Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
Life can sometimes be complicated. Workplace stress, relationship challenges, financial difficulty and complicated family issues can become overwhelming, especially when you feel fatiqued, anxious, depressed, confused or alone. You may even begin to lose hope for the possibility of ever getting what you want and living a happy, productive life. A counselor can help you identify the root of the problems and develop steps toward their resolution. There is no reason to struggle through another day alone. Reach out for the support you need and we will work together to move you towards living the life you want to live.
Life can sometimes be complicated. Workplace stress, relationship challenges, financial difficulty and complicated family issues can become overwhelming, especially when you feel fatiqued, anxious, depressed, confused or alone. You may even begin to lose hope for the possibility of ever getting what you want and living a happy, productive life. A counselor can help you identify the root of the problems and develop steps toward their resolution. There is no reason to struggle through another day alone. Reach out for the support you need and we will work together to move you towards living the life you want to live.
(281) 524-4233 View (281) 524-4233
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Debbie Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77084  (Online Only)
Do you wonder how you can take control of your own emotions and reactions? Let me help you achieve emotional balance in your life. I have counseling experience working with clients struggling with divorce, communication problems, depression, grief, parenting issues, and anxiety. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and families. I also enjoy working with clients with eating disorders and adolescents that self-harm. I'm a therapist at Hope & Harmony Therapy, where I facilitate individual, family & couples counseling; as well as counseling groups.
Do you wonder how you can take control of your own emotions and reactions? Let me help you achieve emotional balance in your life. I have counseling experience working with clients struggling with divorce, communication problems, depression, grief, parenting issues, and anxiety. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and families. I also enjoy working with clients with eating disorders and adolescents that self-harm. I'm a therapist at Hope & Harmony Therapy, where I facilitate individual, family & couples counseling; as well as counseling groups.
(281) 628-2450 View (281) 628-2450
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Casey Kaiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cypress, TX 77429
Welcome! I focus on and prioritize the holistic view of the person, always taking into consideration the family, community, and larger overall view of someone's life. I hold passion for creating a safe environment that helps empower client's to utilize their strengths while holding them accountable and challenging them objectively, without judgment. This means I am LGBTQ+ affirming, understanding of marginalized communities, and trauma informed. I have experience working with individuals, groups, couples, and families and am open to working with any and all of the above.
Welcome! I focus on and prioritize the holistic view of the person, always taking into consideration the family, community, and larger overall view of someone's life. I hold passion for creating a safe environment that helps empower client's to utilize their strengths while holding them accountable and challenging them objectively, without judgment. This means I am LGBTQ+ affirming, understanding of marginalized communities, and trauma informed. I have experience working with individuals, groups, couples, and families and am open to working with any and all of the above.
(832) 219-6394 View (832) 219-6394
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Margarita Medina
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77042
The main motivator was to be and have a healthy family.
Hi! My name is Margarita Yuri Medina, Ph.D. (c), LPC-S. My approach is humanistic. CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy are used in all counseling and psychology schools. Focus areas of practice are mood disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting, abuse, and trauma. The age range is from 5 to mature adults. Clients that work with me usually want to see some change in their life or in their children's lives. The conditions that I treat are mood disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting, abuse, and trauma.
The main motivator was to be and have a healthy family.
Hi! My name is Margarita Yuri Medina, Ph.D. (c), LPC-S. My approach is humanistic. CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy are used in all counseling and psychology schools. Focus areas of practice are mood disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting, abuse, and trauma. The age range is from 5 to mature adults. Clients that work with me usually want to see some change in their life or in their children's lives. The conditions that I treat are mood disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting, abuse, and trauma.
(281) 688-6518 View (281) 688-6518
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Kifferie Corley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ADS
Verified Verified
Galveston, TX 77550
I will guide you and your family to connect with your intuition authentically from the heart to strengthen attachment bonds in an effort to restore balance and promote healing.
If you are struggling to love yourself and others, seeking guidance is a great place to start. I am dedicated to helping adult individuals nurture and grow their inner resources for healing, happiness, and peace. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to restore your innate capacity for greater resilience and connection. I deeply believe in the wisdom of mind-body-spirit and the brain's natural healing processes, and trust that those are driving each of you, in the context of your relationship with me and/or with your family, to seek wholeness and vitality.
I will guide you and your family to connect with your intuition authentically from the heart to strengthen attachment bonds in an effort to restore balance and promote healing.
If you are struggling to love yourself and others, seeking guidance is a great place to start. I am dedicated to helping adult individuals nurture and grow their inner resources for healing, happiness, and peace. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to restore your innate capacity for greater resilience and connection. I deeply believe in the wisdom of mind-body-spirit and the brain's natural healing processes, and trust that those are driving each of you, in the context of your relationship with me and/or with your family, to seek wholeness and vitality.
(832) 981-1883 View (832) 981-1883
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Alexis Jones
LPC Intern, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079  (Online Only)
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling works with individuals, couples and families from a family systems perspective.
I have held a long passion for mental health counseling since my younger days. Naturally, I am inclined to helping people and I sympathize with those who are experiencing life challenges. I have always given an ear to people who are in pain and given them words of comfort and encouragement including strangers.
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling works with individuals, couples and families from a family systems perspective.
I have held a long passion for mental health counseling since my younger days. Naturally, I am inclined to helping people and I sympathize with those who are experiencing life challenges. I have always given an ear to people who are in pain and given them words of comfort and encouragement including strangers.
(346) 472-4377 View (346) 472-4377
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Dorinda Gborie-Minor Bey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77407  (Online Only)
Counseling can be beneficial to individuals, couples, and family who are looking to address life barriers, and strengthen their emotional connection, in different areas of life.
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
Counseling can be beneficial to individuals, couples, and family who are looking to address life barriers, and strengthen their emotional connection, in different areas of life.
I have worked in the schools, prison, DFPS, and hospitals. I use modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Task Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in helping adults, couples, individuals, groups, and children with issues such as substance abuse, anger management, behavioral problems, mental health disorders, grief, chronic illnesses, school issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, criminal stipulations, and marital problems. I also offer LCSW Clinical Supervision.
(346) 361-1956 View (346) 361-1956
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Rocio J Tharp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, Ed, LMFT, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
I work with people from diverse backgrounds: couples, families, individuals and groups -either, in English or Spanish. Issues explored: relations, career, personal challenges, trauma and family dynamics; also, gender roles, power and control issues, inequality, intimacy, sexuality, conflict and self-awareness. I provide my clients with a friendly environment that facilitates exploration, and the possibility of seeing old patterns from a different angle; with deep respect, an interested presence, and a curious attitude about my client's point of view. I believe in the power of healthy relationships. Relationships can be transformed if we are ready to re-invent ourselves.
I work with people from diverse backgrounds: couples, families, individuals and groups -either, in English or Spanish. Issues explored: relations, career, personal challenges, trauma and family dynamics; also, gender roles, power and control issues, inequality, intimacy, sexuality, conflict and self-awareness. I provide my clients with a friendly environment that facilitates exploration, and the possibility of seeing old patterns from a different angle; with deep respect, an interested presence, and a curious attitude about my client's point of view. I believe in the power of healthy relationships. Relationships can be transformed if we are ready to re-invent ourselves.
(832) 548-4087 View (832) 548-4087
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Amy Coldwell
LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
Some of my specialties include Trauma & PTSD, history of abuse, women’s issues, couples counseling, relational issues, parenting & family issues, life transitions, adoption work, attachment issues, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Everybody has a story. My passion is to walk with you in yours. During our work together, my goal is to help you find your voice and empower you to embrace a life of freedom and fulfillment. I take a collaborative approach that helps you weave together your unique strengths, culture, spirituality, relationships, and experiences. My additional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has carved out a trauma-informed lens for working with clients of all ages.
Some of my specialties include Trauma & PTSD, history of abuse, women’s issues, couples counseling, relational issues, parenting & family issues, life transitions, adoption work, attachment issues, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Everybody has a story. My passion is to walk with you in yours. During our work together, my goal is to help you find your voice and empower you to embrace a life of freedom and fulfillment. I take a collaborative approach that helps you weave together your unique strengths, culture, spirituality, relationships, and experiences. My additional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has carved out a trauma-informed lens for working with clients of all ages.
(281) 843-9352 View (281) 843-9352
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Dr. April C Viverette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, LIMHP, MBA
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77449  (Online Only)
Are the cares of life, stress, depression, anxiety, work/life balance issues, family worries, or burnout running the show in your life? Please contact me to move forward.
Are the cares of life, stress, depression, anxiety, work/life balance issues, family worries, or burnout running the show in your life? Please contact me to move forward.
(281) 954-3874 View (281) 954-3874
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SKT Therapy Inc. (Shannon)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCPM, LAADCCA, M-RAS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77074  (Online Only)
Culturally Competent Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), and Nationally Certified Professional Mediator (NCPM). I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples, and families from culturally diverse populations on a wide range of issues and concerns. It is my belief that once the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is understood, one is then able to modify or change their pattern(s) of thinking to cope with stressors in a more positive manner.
Culturally Competent Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), and Nationally Certified Professional Mediator (NCPM). I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples, and families from culturally diverse populations on a wide range of issues and concerns. It is my belief that once the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is understood, one is then able to modify or change their pattern(s) of thinking to cope with stressors in a more positive manner.
(844) 444-4520 View (844) 444-4520
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Cyndi Gamble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Lufkin, TX 75904
I am a trained CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteer; and, when not working or spending time with family, I love yoga.
With over 19 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elements of the mental health field. Some of those include clinical intake, general counseling, marital counseling, crisis intervention, crisis management, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and child behavior management.
I am a trained CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteer; and, when not working or spending time with family, I love yoga.
With over 19 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elements of the mental health field. Some of those include clinical intake, general counseling, marital counseling, crisis intervention, crisis management, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and child behavior management.
(936) 226-0363 View (936) 226-0363
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Dr. Kinnari Birla
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584  (Online Only)
We are accepting clients for individual, couples, family, children and adolescents.
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you, as stated by Dr. Maya Angelou, resonates deeply with our mission at Elvive Psychological Services. Founded by Dr. Birla, our practice is dedicated to empowering individuals to have a voice. Our therapists act as catalysts in your journey, offering a safe and supportive environment to foster psychological flexibility amidst life's trials. Committed to inclusivity, we serve a diverse population with various emotional and behavioral challenges. Our clinical approaches are rooted in evidence-based and culturally sensitive care, customized to meet needs of each client.
We are accepting clients for individual, couples, family, children and adolescents.
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you, as stated by Dr. Maya Angelou, resonates deeply with our mission at Elvive Psychological Services. Founded by Dr. Birla, our practice is dedicated to empowering individuals to have a voice. Our therapists act as catalysts in your journey, offering a safe and supportive environment to foster psychological flexibility amidst life's trials. Committed to inclusivity, we serve a diverse population with various emotional and behavioral challenges. Our clinical approaches are rooted in evidence-based and culturally sensitive care, customized to meet needs of each client.
(281) 949-6371 View (281) 949-6371
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Tonya M Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77007  (Online Only)
I come from a diverse family and am a LBGTQ+ allied therapist and an active social justice, BLM, and equality advocate.
We all deserve to feel at home and safe in our bodies and minds, and it’s my passion to help others find this place. Are you in need of affordable and flexible counseling? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with life? Are you seeking support, guidance, and understanding? Do you feel you have little support, and no one to talk to or listen? Are you seeking self-empowerment? Are you seeking to overcome life’s challenges and reach your personal goals? You came to the right profile. Here at Ellie Mental Heath, we accept self-pay and insurance. Hit me up to schedule your appointment.
I come from a diverse family and am a LBGTQ+ allied therapist and an active social justice, BLM, and equality advocate.
We all deserve to feel at home and safe in our bodies and minds, and it’s my passion to help others find this place. Are you in need of affordable and flexible counseling? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with life? Are you seeking support, guidance, and understanding? Do you feel you have little support, and no one to talk to or listen? Are you seeking self-empowerment? Are you seeking to overcome life’s challenges and reach your personal goals? You came to the right profile. Here at Ellie Mental Heath, we accept self-pay and insurance. Hit me up to schedule your appointment.
(210) 417-4809 View (210) 417-4809
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Dr. Nevine Sultan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, NBCCH, RYT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, premarital counseling, and self-care immersions.
I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, premarital counseling, and self-care immersions.
I believe in every human's capacity for healing and growth. I work from a holistic (body-mind-spirit) framework focused on helping you drop unnecessary baggage and enhancing your awareness of present-moment needs. This allows you to respond to your environment in creative, resilience-informed ways, and to embrace your highest potential. Together, we unravel your innate emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wisdom, so you may live consciously and fully, without being bound by the past. I specialize in relationship concerns, mood and anxiety disturbances, grief, and trauma, including trauma related to unresolved childhood issues and damaging relationships.
(281) 519-7398 View (281) 519-7398
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Princess Agbobock
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77048  (Online Only)
You’ve tried to fix it yourself, but your relationship is still in shambles. Anxiety is controlling your life, trauma is making you feel heavy, and it feels like your family is falling apart. If you’re struggling to heal from infidelity, are in a daily battle with anxiety, looking to resolve family conflict, are tired of carrying trauma, or need support while navigating life transitions it may be time to partner with a therapist. We can work together to create a plan that focuses on improving the parts of your life that are causing distress. Booking a therapy session is the hardest, yet bravest step that you can take today.
You’ve tried to fix it yourself, but your relationship is still in shambles. Anxiety is controlling your life, trauma is making you feel heavy, and it feels like your family is falling apart. If you’re struggling to heal from infidelity, are in a daily battle with anxiety, looking to resolve family conflict, are tired of carrying trauma, or need support while navigating life transitions it may be time to partner with a therapist. We can work together to create a plan that focuses on improving the parts of your life that are causing distress. Booking a therapy session is the hardest, yet bravest step that you can take today.
(832) 604-0898 View (832) 604-0898
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Dr. Teandra Vashon Gordon
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77581  (Online Only)
Helping you to cope with life's challenges, heal from painful experiences, enjoy healthy relationships, and be all that God created you to be is my passion. I have been providing individual, family, and couples therapy since 2008. I value people and helping them heal, forgive, experience healthy relationships and live purpose filled lives.
Helping you to cope with life's challenges, heal from painful experiences, enjoy healthy relationships, and be all that God created you to be is my passion. I have been providing individual, family, and couples therapy since 2008. I value people and helping them heal, forgive, experience healthy relationships and live purpose filled lives.
(832) 906-7257 View (832) 906-7257
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Cinco Ranch Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Cypress, TX 77433  (Online Only)
CINCO RANCH FAMILY COUNSELING offers a wide range of counseling services including therapy for adults (including couples), pre-teens and teens. I have personally worked extensively with adolescents in residential settings and through CPS as well as Residential Treatment. I have extended my private practice to incorporate the entire family. Couples and Adolescents experience a high rate of success at Cinco Ranch FC ! WE WILL OFFER TELETHERAPY SERVICES IN 2021 !! PLEASE CALL 713-397-2778 TO SCHEDULE.
CINCO RANCH FAMILY COUNSELING offers a wide range of counseling services including therapy for adults (including couples), pre-teens and teens. I have personally worked extensively with adolescents in residential settings and through CPS as well as Residential Treatment. I have extended my private practice to incorporate the entire family. Couples and Adolescents experience a high rate of success at Cinco Ranch FC ! WE WILL OFFER TELETHERAPY SERVICES IN 2021 !! PLEASE CALL 713-397-2778 TO SCHEDULE.
(713) 397-2778 View (713) 397-2778
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Tricia Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
In addition, I often work with clients who face relationship concerns, life transitions, anxiety/depression, postpartum depression/anxiety, family conflict, work issues, health issues, and trauma.
Are you seeking a big change in your life? Is there something or someone that is preventing you from experiencing happiness or joy in your life? Therapy can be an empowering, therapeutic, and enriching experience that can CHANGE.YOUR.LIFE. I help clients navigate the most difficult hardships in their life, offer a positive perspective, and support clients in life-changing events/transition times. For every client that walks through my door, I help ease emotional burdens and provide a safe and special sanctuary for clients to be themselves free of judgement.
In addition, I often work with clients who face relationship concerns, life transitions, anxiety/depression, postpartum depression/anxiety, family conflict, work issues, health issues, and trauma.
Are you seeking a big change in your life? Is there something or someone that is preventing you from experiencing happiness or joy in your life? Therapy can be an empowering, therapeutic, and enriching experience that can CHANGE.YOUR.LIFE. I help clients navigate the most difficult hardships in their life, offer a positive perspective, and support clients in life-changing events/transition times. For every client that walks through my door, I help ease emotional burdens and provide a safe and special sanctuary for clients to be themselves free of judgement.
(713) 999-4654 View (713) 999-4654

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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.