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Cristina Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Upperville, VA 20184
I care deeply and believe people can adapt to their life circumstances if given the necessary tools. It is not for lack of will but for lack of skill that people are not thriving. Therefore, my focus in therapy is to equip and empower individuals, couples and families to achieve healing. Having worked as a missionary for two decades and lived in three different continents, I possess a rich multicultural background, a love for diversity as well as the languages to communicate.
I care deeply and believe people can adapt to their life circumstances if given the necessary tools. It is not for lack of will but for lack of skill that people are not thriving. Therefore, my focus in therapy is to equip and empower individuals, couples and families to achieve healing. Having worked as a missionary for two decades and lived in three different continents, I possess a rich multicultural background, a love for diversity as well as the languages to communicate.
(703) 596-3651 View (703) 596-3651

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Shannon Dufour, Licensed Professional Counselor in Upperville, VA
Shannon Dufour
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marshall, VA 20115
My expertise is in working with adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, perinatal challenges, dysfunctional relationship patterns, family and phase-of-life transitions, divorce, school and workplace difficulties, and anger management.
In-person sessions available in Springfield, VA. Virtual sessions available in Virginia. Each person has a story filled with obstacles and challenges that make them who they are. Sometimes, those challenges and obstacles become too much to clearly think through. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement-free zone to help you process your story and come out stronger and happier at the end. Through our work together, we can challenge who you are, and make you who you want to be, by understanding your foundation as an individual and how your thoughts, feelings, and environment impact you.
My expertise is in working with adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, perinatal challenges, dysfunctional relationship patterns, family and phase-of-life transitions, divorce, school and workplace difficulties, and anger management.
In-person sessions available in Springfield, VA. Virtual sessions available in Virginia. Each person has a story filled with obstacles and challenges that make them who they are. Sometimes, those challenges and obstacles become too much to clearly think through. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement-free zone to help you process your story and come out stronger and happier at the end. Through our work together, we can challenge who you are, and make you who you want to be, by understanding your foundation as an individual and how your thoughts, feelings, and environment impact you.
(571) 200-4970 View (571) 200-4970
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Steven Milgrim
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dumfries, VA 22025
In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and couples counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.
In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and couples counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.
(540) 315-3448 View (540) 315-3448
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Tina M Pascua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
With additional expertise in family systems, with a holistic view that nutrition, exercise, and sleep are integral to mental health.
I specialize in Solution Focused Brief Therapy and joining those on a healing journey from past traumas. Our ideal client at Heartstrings Mended Counseling may be grappling with the challenges of life, striving for fulfilling relationships and seeking emotional well-being. They might be individuals aiming for self-discovery, couples yearning for deeper emotional connections, or families navigating complex dynamics. Their goals center around trust, love, mutual respect, and understanding, all in pursuit of a holistic journey of contentment and well-being.
With additional expertise in family systems, with a holistic view that nutrition, exercise, and sleep are integral to mental health.
I specialize in Solution Focused Brief Therapy and joining those on a healing journey from past traumas. Our ideal client at Heartstrings Mended Counseling may be grappling with the challenges of life, striving for fulfilling relationships and seeking emotional well-being. They might be individuals aiming for self-discovery, couples yearning for deeper emotional connections, or families navigating complex dynamics. Their goals center around trust, love, mutual respect, and understanding, all in pursuit of a holistic journey of contentment and well-being.
(540) 358-8412 View (540) 358-8412
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Grace Assessment & Therapy Services, LLC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Middleburg, VA 20117
Our interventions can take many forms depending on the needs of the individual, couple, or family.
Note: Grace Assessment and Therapy Services is currently only accepting new patients for psychological and educational evaluations. At Grace Assessment and Therapy Services, we specialize in psychological and educational evaluations. Our assessment, diagnostic, and treatment approaches integrate current research with time-tested methods. Our highly trained providers with multiple years of psychological testing experience provide thorough psychological and educational evaluations.
Our interventions can take many forms depending on the needs of the individual, couple, or family.
Note: Grace Assessment and Therapy Services is currently only accepting new patients for psychological and educational evaluations. At Grace Assessment and Therapy Services, we specialize in psychological and educational evaluations. Our assessment, diagnostic, and treatment approaches integrate current research with time-tested methods. Our highly trained providers with multiple years of psychological testing experience provide thorough psychological and educational evaluations.
(540) 274-1127 View (540) 274-1127
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Allison Williams - Transitions Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marshall, VA 20115
Welcome! Dealing with unexpected challenges, change, and the difficulties that life presents us can make it hard to deepen relationships and make decisions. Whether you are a parent struggling with the stress of child-rearing or a young adult dealing with a loss, I believe that every individual has their own unique strengths to propel them toward a better life. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. When working with families, my goal is to help you understand yourself better as a parent and provide sound parenting skills to pave the way towards improved behaviors and a solid connection with your child.
Welcome! Dealing with unexpected challenges, change, and the difficulties that life presents us can make it hard to deepen relationships and make decisions. Whether you are a parent struggling with the stress of child-rearing or a young adult dealing with a loss, I believe that every individual has their own unique strengths to propel them toward a better life. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. When working with families, my goal is to help you understand yourself better as a parent and provide sound parenting skills to pave the way towards improved behaviors and a solid connection with your child.
(540) 680-3595 View (540) 680-3595
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Kate Ashley Lankford
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Middleburg, VA 20117
There are many reasons people seek mental health care, perhaps they're going through a tough season in life or there has been complex trauma. Regardless of a client's reason for seeking therapy, my primary goal is to create a relationship supported by comfort and safety. I believe in collaborating with my clients to create a therapeutic plan that is specifically tailored to their individual needs and goals. For those interested I do offer a therapy animal to sit in on sessions and provide additional support.
There are many reasons people seek mental health care, perhaps they're going through a tough season in life or there has been complex trauma. Regardless of a client's reason for seeking therapy, my primary goal is to create a relationship supported by comfort and safety. I believe in collaborating with my clients to create a therapeutic plan that is specifically tailored to their individual needs and goals. For those interested I do offer a therapy animal to sit in on sessions and provide additional support.
(540) 699-0073 View (540) 699-0073
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Melanie Wert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dumfries, VA 22025
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck and uncertain about the future, desiring to become the best version of yourself? I specialize in utilizing a strengths-based approach to treatment providing freedom from negative self-talk and past trauma. Anxiety, depression, life transition, and day to day stress can be hard to manage. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can become cumbersome and create a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. I utilize integrative strategies and a holistic model to develop self-acceptance and freedom from painful thoughts and feelings.
Do you feel stuck and uncertain about the future, desiring to become the best version of yourself? I specialize in utilizing a strengths-based approach to treatment providing freedom from negative self-talk and past trauma. Anxiety, depression, life transition, and day to day stress can be hard to manage. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can become cumbersome and create a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. I utilize integrative strategies and a holistic model to develop self-acceptance and freedom from painful thoughts and feelings.
(540) 306-4477 View (540) 306-4477
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Andrew Wynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Dumfries, VA 22025
I wish life were as easy as the old song, "nothing but Blue Skies from now on". However, some of life's challenges are complex and we can often find ourselves stuck under gray skies. It would be my privilege to partner with you while we figure out how to get you and your loved ones unstuck.
I wish life were as easy as the old song, "nothing but Blue Skies from now on". However, some of life's challenges are complex and we can often find ourselves stuck under gray skies. It would be my privilege to partner with you while we figure out how to get you and your loved ones unstuck.
(571) 568-8163 View (571) 568-8163
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Courtney Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleburg, VA 20118
Not accepting new clients
Healing, change, and growth are possible. Whatever you may have experienced or be experiencing, no matter what imprints you may carry, it is never too late to begin again. Depression, anxiety, stress - these are all real things that are held in the body and mind. The experience of this weight can be painful and isolating, inhibiting you from living the life you imagined. My goal is to help clients find the tools they need to define and live their lives as a person they truly love, and, by extension, to build healthy connections with those around them.
Healing, change, and growth are possible. Whatever you may have experienced or be experiencing, no matter what imprints you may carry, it is never too late to begin again. Depression, anxiety, stress - these are all real things that are held in the body and mind. The experience of this weight can be painful and isolating, inhibiting you from living the life you imagined. My goal is to help clients find the tools they need to define and live their lives as a person they truly love, and, by extension, to build healthy connections with those around them.
(703) 952-3644 View (703) 952-3644

Online Therapists

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Joya Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC-C
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
I'm experienced working with clients struggling with individual and family addiction, abandonment, ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, divorce, insomnia, family conflict/blended families, grief, loss (including overdose & suicide), life transitions, trauma, personality and mood disorders.
Making a choice to reach out for support is a brave thing to do and something to be proud of. Life is full of unexpected challenges and sometimes reaching out to talk to someone when you’re going through a difficult time can be surprisingly helpful. My goal is to offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and address any difficult emotions or thoughts that have been holding you back from experiencing healing, peace, and wellness. I'm experienced working with adolescents and adults providing individual/group/family therapy in a variety of settings, including residential, outpatient, detox/hospital, and criminal justice system.
I'm experienced working with clients struggling with individual and family addiction, abandonment, ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, divorce, insomnia, family conflict/blended families, grief, loss (including overdose & suicide), life transitions, trauma, personality and mood disorders.
Making a choice to reach out for support is a brave thing to do and something to be proud of. Life is full of unexpected challenges and sometimes reaching out to talk to someone when you’re going through a difficult time can be surprisingly helpful. My goal is to offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and address any difficult emotions or thoughts that have been holding you back from experiencing healing, peace, and wellness. I'm experienced working with adolescents and adults providing individual/group/family therapy in a variety of settings, including residential, outpatient, detox/hospital, and criminal justice system.
(571) 639-4733 View (571) 639-4733
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Andrea Carpenter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PCIT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also think parental /caregiver involvement is paramount & work from a family system's perspective to support the whole family unit is working together.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor & a certified PCIT therapist/trainer. I have been working with children, youth, families, & adults for the past 10 years who have experienced a variety of different stressors, traumatic situations, & transitions/adjustments. My approach is therapy is to create a safe & accepting environment, help you develop insight into your thoughts, feelings & actions as well as develop effective coping strategies to manage stressors. Therapy will help you feel more confident & supported while also helping you/or your child learn to manage your emotions, needs & be able to communicate those with others.
I also think parental /caregiver involvement is paramount & work from a family system's perspective to support the whole family unit is working together.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor & a certified PCIT therapist/trainer. I have been working with children, youth, families, & adults for the past 10 years who have experienced a variety of different stressors, traumatic situations, & transitions/adjustments. My approach is therapy is to create a safe & accepting environment, help you develop insight into your thoughts, feelings & actions as well as develop effective coping strategies to manage stressors. Therapy will help you feel more confident & supported while also helping you/or your child learn to manage your emotions, needs & be able to communicate those with others.
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Angelique Lawrence. Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, CASAC, MAMP, DM
Verified Verified
Manassas, VA 20110
I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we focus on healing as we address issues with Family, relationships, unresolved emotional issues, loss of com.
You do not have to suffer alone another day. I can help you reach your mental health wellness goals. I am excited and honored to assist you on your journey to emotional maturation. Let's pull up our sleeves to do the work necessary to reroute your current life path. You CAN experience greater states of peace, joy, fulfillment, and relational wholeness. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling stressed? Are you struggling with the next phase of your life? Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Are you in need of hope? I can help! I have extensive experience working with couples, adolescents, and families with
I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we focus on healing as we address issues with Family, relationships, unresolved emotional issues, loss of com.
You do not have to suffer alone another day. I can help you reach your mental health wellness goals. I am excited and honored to assist you on your journey to emotional maturation. Let's pull up our sleeves to do the work necessary to reroute your current life path. You CAN experience greater states of peace, joy, fulfillment, and relational wholeness. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling stressed? Are you struggling with the next phase of your life? Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Are you in need of hope? I can help! I have extensive experience working with couples, adolescents, and families with
(571) 200-7393 View (571) 200-7393
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Susan Horne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902  (Online Only)
My experiences enable me to work with you on a wide range of problems to include PTSD, stress management, OCD, grief and various family dynamics.
I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to create a safe space where you can explore the challenges that are preventing you from thriving in your daily life. I work with individuals, families and couples to identify behavior patterns and past experiences that are currently causing distress in their lives. We will work together to develop effective coping strategies that will support you feeling confident in your own abilities to reach your therapeutic goals.
My experiences enable me to work with you on a wide range of problems to include PTSD, stress management, OCD, grief and various family dynamics.
I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to create a safe space where you can explore the challenges that are preventing you from thriving in your daily life. I work with individuals, families and couples to identify behavior patterns and past experiences that are currently causing distress in their lives. We will work together to develop effective coping strategies that will support you feeling confident in your own abilities to reach your therapeutic goals.
(804) 336-3067 View (804) 336-3067
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Jane C Zaldivar
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
Chantilly, VA 20151
I use an eclectic therapeutic approach from family systems, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Do you long to be seen, heard, and understood? Do you feel tired of living up to others' expectations? Do you feel shame or guilt and wonder if others will accept you if you take off your mask? Do you wonder who you are or what you are living for? Perhaps life dealt you an unexpected blow. Or you are about to embark on a new stage of life that seems exciting and scary at the same time. I offer my presence to walk alongside you, whatever your challenge may be, on your journey to wholeness. There is hope.
I use an eclectic therapeutic approach from family systems, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Do you long to be seen, heard, and understood? Do you feel tired of living up to others' expectations? Do you feel shame or guilt and wonder if others will accept you if you take off your mask? Do you wonder who you are or what you are living for? Perhaps life dealt you an unexpected blow. Or you are about to embark on a new stage of life that seems exciting and scary at the same time. I offer my presence to walk alongside you, whatever your challenge may be, on your journey to wholeness. There is hope.
(571) 520-3519 View (571) 520-3519
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Staci Nicole Dungee
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Tappahannock, VA 22560
I provide individual, couples and family therapy.
"Instead of saying I'm damaged, I'm broken, say I'm healing, I'm rediscovering myself, I'm starting over."- The Healing Place. Oftentimes we find ourselves having negative thoughts or making self-disparaging statements, not realizing the impact it has our everyday life. By coming to therapy, we will work on changing these thought patterns and improving your overall outlook on life. Additionally, we will examine past trauma or underlying causes that may be affecting your ability to function and work towards reducing and/or resolving the impact of the underlying problems on your overall functioning.
I provide individual, couples and family therapy.
"Instead of saying I'm damaged, I'm broken, say I'm healing, I'm rediscovering myself, I'm starting over."- The Healing Place. Oftentimes we find ourselves having negative thoughts or making self-disparaging statements, not realizing the impact it has our everyday life. By coming to therapy, we will work on changing these thought patterns and improving your overall outlook on life. Additionally, we will examine past trauma or underlying causes that may be affecting your ability to function and work towards reducing and/or resolving the impact of the underlying problems on your overall functioning.
(804) 656-5619 View (804) 656-5619
Yvonne Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP-A, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
My treatment modalities are Individual, Group and Family Counseling.
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Gender Identification and other impasses.
My treatment modalities are Individual, Group and Family Counseling.
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Gender Identification and other impasses.
(703) 691-5027 View (703) 691-5027
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Tara deButts Langston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CSAC, LPC, ADS
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209
I'd like to tell you a little about myself since I will be asking a lot about you! I come from a pretty dysfunctional family background with a lot of addiction and strife. So after I completed undergraduate school, I worked at a residential substance use disorder facility in Virginia, working with families of patient's there. I learned that folk with substance use issues also have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health and social skill and communication problems. I work with adolescents, ,college students and adults.
I'd like to tell you a little about myself since I will be asking a lot about you! I come from a pretty dysfunctional family background with a lot of addiction and strife. So after I completed undergraduate school, I worked at a residential substance use disorder facility in Virginia, working with families of patient's there. I learned that folk with substance use issues also have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health and social skill and communication problems. I work with adolescents, ,college students and adults.
(804) 902-2384 View (804) 902-2384
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Elizabeth B Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, VA 20155
Betsy believes that support systems (family, friends, etc.
Elizabeth B. Fraser (“Betsy”) obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work at George Mason University. Betsy believes in partnering with her clients to identify their own potential abilities and strengths in resolving their mental health concerns; to help them recognize their mental health challenges, and work to achieve their goals. Betsy is invested in an approach emphasizing an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health, in her belief that there is no one aspect of an individual’s life which cannot be improved upon in the search for increasing mental health well-being.
Betsy believes that support systems (family, friends, etc.
Elizabeth B. Fraser (“Betsy”) obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work at George Mason University. Betsy believes in partnering with her clients to identify their own potential abilities and strengths in resolving their mental health concerns; to help them recognize their mental health challenges, and work to achieve their goals. Betsy is invested in an approach emphasizing an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health, in her belief that there is no one aspect of an individual’s life which cannot be improved upon in the search for increasing mental health well-being.
(571) 568-7514 View (571) 568-7514
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Potomac Center, Inc.
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22304
For over 40 years, the Potomac Center, Inc. (PCI) has been helping Northern Virginia residents with counseling, psychological testing, family, marital and individual therapy services for all ages. We are a private practice with 14 Licensed Clinical therapists and one of the few practices that can offer a full array of mental health services under one roof, from therapy to testing. People ask us why we get so excited about Working at PCI. It’s about helping people reaching their goals… We like to think we’re making a positive impact on the community and help people maneuver through their emotions productively.
For over 40 years, the Potomac Center, Inc. (PCI) has been helping Northern Virginia residents with counseling, psychological testing, family, marital and individual therapy services for all ages. We are a private practice with 14 Licensed Clinical therapists and one of the few practices that can offer a full array of mental health services under one roof, from therapy to testing. People ask us why we get so excited about Working at PCI. It’s about helping people reaching their goals… We like to think we’re making a positive impact on the community and help people maneuver through their emotions productively.
(703) 997-2632 View (703) 997-2632
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.