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Alina Rose Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
My work is informed by a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Relational Life Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Hello, my name is Alina, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with individuals and couples. I specialize in trauma ("big T and little t") and how it reverberates through my clients' lives and relationships. As a therapist, I believe that everyone has not only the capacity, but the right to heal and grow, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving personal transformation.
My work is informed by a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Relational Life Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Hello, my name is Alina, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with individuals and couples. I specialize in trauma ("big T and little t") and how it reverberates through my clients' lives and relationships. As a therapist, I believe that everyone has not only the capacity, but the right to heal and grow, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving personal transformation.
(813) 592-4597 View (813) 592-4597
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Stuart Novick
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over twenty years. I have a passion for the practice of psychotherapy and enjoy working with both couples and individuals. I specialize in working with couples after the trauma of an affair as well as see couples who face the challenges unique to long term marriages such as how to keep passion and long term intimacy alive. I also assist couples in understanding and making the necessary changes that need to occcur in new relationships.
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over twenty years. I have a passion for the practice of psychotherapy and enjoy working with both couples and individuals. I specialize in working with couples after the trauma of an affair as well as see couples who face the challenges unique to long term marriages such as how to keep passion and long term intimacy alive. I also assist couples in understanding and making the necessary changes that need to occcur in new relationships.
(813) 701-2743 View (813) 701-2743
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Kim Herman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, ADHD-, CCSP, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Are you struggling with your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying? Anxiety in kids and teens affects the whole family. I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent and highly sensitive children and teens. Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages. My therapy dog , Teddy Bear, is often in sessions too! See photos or website to learn more about Teddy.
Are you struggling with your child or teen's anxiety, high sensitivity to everything and their constant worrying? Anxiety in kids and teens affects the whole family. I specialize in anxious, highly intelligent and highly sensitive children and teens. Counseling in a Play Therapy setting is fun, relaxing and engaging for children of all ages. My therapy dog , Teddy Bear, is often in sessions too! See photos or website to learn more about Teddy.
(727) 205-9520 View (727) 205-9520
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S. Ashley Carr
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollwood, FL 33618
Specialized practice for girls in their teens and twenties navigating anxiety and looking to build their confidence. Your moods have been fluctuating and you aren’t sure if you’re actually depressed or just feeling stuck. As a teen, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, and not feel as motivated as you used to. As a young adult, you may be struggling with college stress, job dissatisfaction, relationships, family concerns, or all of the above.
Specialized practice for girls in their teens and twenties navigating anxiety and looking to build their confidence. Your moods have been fluctuating and you aren’t sure if you’re actually depressed or just feeling stuck. As a teen, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, and not feel as motivated as you used to. As a young adult, you may be struggling with college stress, job dissatisfaction, relationships, family concerns, or all of the above.
(813) 819-7159 View (813) 819-7159
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Charles Rhodes
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618  (Online Only)
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I specialize in individual therapy, marital/couples therapy, family therapy, and parenting.
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I specialize in individual therapy, marital/couples therapy, family therapy, and parenting.
(813) 358-2609 View (813) 358-2609
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Rena Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Rena has a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Counseling from Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Guilford College. She has several years of experience in mental health, treating couples, adults, and children with various issues and disorders. Rena enjoys working with individuals from all walks of life, especially those with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma. Rena is warm, sincere, and has a nurturing and calming spirit. She utilizes mindfulness-based interventions, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused modalities while tailoring treatment to each person.
Rena has a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Counseling from Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Guilford College. She has several years of experience in mental health, treating couples, adults, and children with various issues and disorders. Rena enjoys working with individuals from all walks of life, especially those with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma. Rena is warm, sincere, and has a nurturing and calming spirit. She utilizes mindfulness-based interventions, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused modalities while tailoring treatment to each person.
(813) 437-4379 View (813) 437-4379
Photo of Dr. Tara Delach, Psychologist in 33618, FL
Dr. Tara Delach
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
As a parent and psychologist, I understand what a huge step it is to start this process and to trust someone with your child and family.
Does your child or adolescent's worry, anxiety, or sadness get in the way of their day-to-day activities? Does it feel like you're talking in circles and running into the same challenging behaviors over and over? Without a “how-to” guide, it can be exhausting and overwhelming trying to assist your child or teen on your own. Even the process of seeking professional help can be daunting. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. As a Licensed Psychologist, I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help children, adolescents, and parents overcome challenges, improve relationships, and experience more joy.
As a parent and psychologist, I understand what a huge step it is to start this process and to trust someone with your child and family.
Does your child or adolescent's worry, anxiety, or sadness get in the way of their day-to-day activities? Does it feel like you're talking in circles and running into the same challenging behaviors over and over? Without a “how-to” guide, it can be exhausting and overwhelming trying to assist your child or teen on your own. Even the process of seeking professional help can be daunting. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. As a Licensed Psychologist, I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help children, adolescents, and parents overcome challenges, improve relationships, and experience more joy.
(813) 534-6063 View (813) 534-6063
Photo of Kelly Johnson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 33618, FL
Kelly Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
Presenting issues in her work include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief and loss, trauma, parenting skills, and family reunification.
Kelly was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Ithaca, New York. Kelly is a LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has 20 years of experience. As a psychotherapist, Kelly is holistic, bringing a humanistic and culturally expansive lens to her work. These lenses include cultural humility, recognition that every human being has inherent strengths, compassion, and the exploration of all aspects of one's physical, mental, spiritual, and social health. The foundation of her work rests on the collaborative building of the therapeutic relationship. She developed her psychotherapy approach working in a variety of practice settings.
Presenting issues in her work include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief and loss, trauma, parenting skills, and family reunification.
Kelly was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Ithaca, New York. Kelly is a LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has 20 years of experience. As a psychotherapist, Kelly is holistic, bringing a humanistic and culturally expansive lens to her work. These lenses include cultural humility, recognition that every human being has inherent strengths, compassion, and the exploration of all aspects of one's physical, mental, spiritual, and social health. The foundation of her work rests on the collaborative building of the therapeutic relationship. She developed her psychotherapy approach working in a variety of practice settings.
(813) 576-2279 View (813) 576-2279
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Thomas John Hunt-Felke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618  (Online Only)
I love helping people see new possibilities and opportunities in their life when previously they had faced difficulties, either in their external world or their internal world. I think it is incredibly meaningful to be able to support a client or a family in the process of trying new approaches to what had previously seemed to be an "impossible" situation. I also love learning about how to make our brains "work" better in our relationships, families, schools, workplaces, and other important social areas!
I love helping people see new possibilities and opportunities in their life when previously they had faced difficulties, either in their external world or their internal world. I think it is incredibly meaningful to be able to support a client or a family in the process of trying new approaches to what had previously seemed to be an "impossible" situation. I also love learning about how to make our brains "work" better in our relationships, families, schools, workplaces, and other important social areas!
(813) 303-0968 View (813) 303-0968
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Ashley Diehl
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
I enjoy working with individuals and their families through a strength-based perspective to not only address weaknesses, but foster strengths. I believe there is no "one size fits all" model, and by collaboratively working together, goals can be identified, evidenced-based practices can begin, and progress can be monitored. I work with clients to address an array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, school difficulties, behavioral difficulties, social skills, organization and executive functioning difficulties, and other adjustment concerns. I also complete comprehensive assessments to address learning, attention and a mix of social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
I enjoy working with individuals and their families through a strength-based perspective to not only address weaknesses, but foster strengths. I believe there is no "one size fits all" model, and by collaboratively working together, goals can be identified, evidenced-based practices can begin, and progress can be monitored. I work with clients to address an array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, school difficulties, behavioral difficulties, social skills, organization and executive functioning difficulties, and other adjustment concerns. I also complete comprehensive assessments to address learning, attention and a mix of social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
(813) 285-7782 View (813) 285-7782
Photo of Mary Joye, LMHC, Counselor in 33618, FL
Mary Joye, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
I'm also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Life Coach and Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator.
Hello, Im Mary Joye, a solution-focused therapist, which is exactly as it sounds. We seek solutions instead of solely focusing on the problem. If you're stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, have relationship issues or have experienced a trauma or life changing event, there is help and hope. You may simply be in need of life coaching for help making decisions. You'll be in a nonjudgmental environment as we work together so you can enjoy your most authentic and best life moving forward. You have your own answers and it's my job to help you listen to yourself and make your best choices.
I'm also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Life Coach and Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator.
Hello, Im Mary Joye, a solution-focused therapist, which is exactly as it sounds. We seek solutions instead of solely focusing on the problem. If you're stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, have relationship issues or have experienced a trauma or life changing event, there is help and hope. You may simply be in need of life coaching for help making decisions. You'll be in a nonjudgmental environment as we work together so you can enjoy your most authentic and best life moving forward. You have your own answers and it's my job to help you listen to yourself and make your best choices.
(813) 696-3518 View (813) 696-3518
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Christine Whittaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
My goal is to help people find meaning and purpose in life, find common pathways between actions and thoughts and create a safe place to find positive solutions. Empathy, compassion and understanding help me to take a relational, non-judgmental approach to my work. I provide direct, simple and straight forward techniques of communicating that are instrumental in helping people stay grounded, focused and validated. I prefer to individualize treatment for each client by choosing the specific type of theory or therapy that meets individual, relational or family needs that target the desired outcome of therapy
My goal is to help people find meaning and purpose in life, find common pathways between actions and thoughts and create a safe place to find positive solutions. Empathy, compassion and understanding help me to take a relational, non-judgmental approach to my work. I provide direct, simple and straight forward techniques of communicating that are instrumental in helping people stay grounded, focused and validated. I prefer to individualize treatment for each client by choosing the specific type of theory or therapy that meets individual, relational or family needs that target the desired outcome of therapy
(813) 566-0228 View (813) 566-0228
Photo of John Hendershot, Psychologist in 33618, FL
John Hendershot
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
Changing how you think, speak, and act with your partner and family members can be crucial in improving your quality of life.
Therapy can help you enhance your awareness of how your unrealistic or negative beliefs and thinking patterns about yourself and others undermine the quality of your life. Therapy can help you change those dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. These changes in thinking will go hand-in-hand with improvements in your moods, decisions, quality of your relationships, and the quality of your life. Therapy can help you overcome grief and loss, navigate major changes and life stages, enhance motivation, improve coping skills for dealing with stress, anxiety, and fear, and learn to deal with anger, rage, frustration, and disappointment more constructively.
Changing how you think, speak, and act with your partner and family members can be crucial in improving your quality of life.
Therapy can help you enhance your awareness of how your unrealistic or negative beliefs and thinking patterns about yourself and others undermine the quality of your life. Therapy can help you change those dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. These changes in thinking will go hand-in-hand with improvements in your moods, decisions, quality of your relationships, and the quality of your life. Therapy can help you overcome grief and loss, navigate major changes and life stages, enhance motivation, improve coping skills for dealing with stress, anxiety, and fear, and learn to deal with anger, rage, frustration, and disappointment more constructively.
(813) 265-4811 View (813) 265-4811
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Dr. Cindy Floyd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
I work alongside expert professionals, and family members, to create a team approach.
Welcome! Clients often come to the first session curious about the process of therapy, anxious to understand how we will approach their struggles, and wondering if they will ever feel better. Therapy offers a unique place to focus and work through difficult thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. I wish for clients to anticipate sessions with confidence, knowing we will use the time effectively. My aim is for you to graduate from quality therapy feeling motivated, insightful, equipped, and resilient. That said, if life brings new challenges, clients are always welcomed to return for support!
I work alongside expert professionals, and family members, to create a team approach.
Welcome! Clients often come to the first session curious about the process of therapy, anxious to understand how we will approach their struggles, and wondering if they will ever feel better. Therapy offers a unique place to focus and work through difficult thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. I wish for clients to anticipate sessions with confidence, knowing we will use the time effectively. My aim is for you to graduate from quality therapy feeling motivated, insightful, equipped, and resilient. That said, if life brings new challenges, clients are always welcomed to return for support!
(813) 518-8346 View (813) 518-8346
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True North Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33618
We can help you and your family to have a calmer, happier home.
We are the Tampa Area's Premiere Children's Counseling Center. All of our counselors specialize in children and teens needs and concerns. Our office is set up to work specifically with children ages 0-18 to allow them to feel comfortable and relaxed. All of our counselors work directly with parents to help the entire family have a positive experience. We use play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy and many other child and teen friendly ways of learning coping skills and managing stress.
We can help you and your family to have a calmer, happier home.
We are the Tampa Area's Premiere Children's Counseling Center. All of our counselors specialize in children and teens needs and concerns. Our office is set up to work specifically with children ages 0-18 to allow them to feel comfortable and relaxed. All of our counselors work directly with parents to help the entire family have a positive experience. We use play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy and many other child and teen friendly ways of learning coping skills and managing stress.
(813) 491-1860 View (813) 491-1860
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Suzanne Persons
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618  (Online Only)
I'm the youngest of 3 from a dysfunctional family.
The 'ideal client' for counseling is someone who is sick & tired of being sick & tired. They are ready for change & peace of mind and ready to see their part in problems. Through counseling and consultation, they can acquire skills to think, feel and behave differently in situations and relationships for better outcomes. Self respect, self worth and esteem get better. Clients notice they feel lighter. There is an overall increased sense of well being. They are increasingly able to do the next right thing while avoiding falling down the rabbit hole of old patterns which initially brought them into counseling.
I'm the youngest of 3 from a dysfunctional family.
The 'ideal client' for counseling is someone who is sick & tired of being sick & tired. They are ready for change & peace of mind and ready to see their part in problems. Through counseling and consultation, they can acquire skills to think, feel and behave differently in situations and relationships for better outcomes. Self respect, self worth and esteem get better. Clients notice they feel lighter. There is an overall increased sense of well being. They are increasingly able to do the next right thing while avoiding falling down the rabbit hole of old patterns which initially brought them into counseling.
(727) 314-7883 View (727) 314-7883
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Niki Lopez
MA, HS
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
I invite you to reach out for help with issues relating to depression, anxiety, couples issues, grief, trauma, life/career changes, parenting/family issues, negative self-talk, self-worth, anger management, attachment issues, and more.
I believe all people have the potential to live healthy, happy, fulfilling lives. I also believe that sometimes we need help when we struggle with various issues. It is my honor to sit with you as you share your story and allow yourself to be vulnerable. Together we will work on becoming stronger, acquiring tools, and building skills to manage the many things life throws your way. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, talk therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered and equine assisted therapy, and more. It can be very difficult to reach out for help and I admire your courage in taking that first step.
I invite you to reach out for help with issues relating to depression, anxiety, couples issues, grief, trauma, life/career changes, parenting/family issues, negative self-talk, self-worth, anger management, attachment issues, and more.
I believe all people have the potential to live healthy, happy, fulfilling lives. I also believe that sometimes we need help when we struggle with various issues. It is my honor to sit with you as you share your story and allow yourself to be vulnerable. Together we will work on becoming stronger, acquiring tools, and building skills to manage the many things life throws your way. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, talk therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered and equine assisted therapy, and more. It can be very difficult to reach out for help and I admire your courage in taking that first step.
(727) 235-7180 View (727) 235-7180
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Allison Konovalova
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
I utilize several approaches including Person centered, Family systems therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and DBT skills I strive to create a warm therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe sharing their challenges, and feel supported.
Hello, nice to meet you! I'm Allison Konovalova, LMFT, practicing in Miami, FL. Therapy is a collaborative, transformative experience and the benefits from the therapeutic relationship can be lifelong. I have found that the potential for growth and change is unlimited with the right support at the right time. I specialize in treating dysfunctional relationship patterns (with families, partners or friends), identifying and treating communication issues in couples, childhood trauma, addiction , attachment issues and mood disorders.
I utilize several approaches including Person centered, Family systems therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and DBT skills I strive to create a warm therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe sharing their challenges, and feel supported.
Hello, nice to meet you! I'm Allison Konovalova, LMFT, practicing in Miami, FL. Therapy is a collaborative, transformative experience and the benefits from the therapeutic relationship can be lifelong. I have found that the potential for growth and change is unlimited with the right support at the right time. I specialize in treating dysfunctional relationship patterns (with families, partners or friends), identifying and treating communication issues in couples, childhood trauma, addiction , attachment issues and mood disorders.
(813) 680-3643 View (813) 680-3643
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Dr. Shabu Abraham Varghese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CAP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
In Couples/Family therapy, my therapeutic approach focuses on increasing understanding and empathy, helping the couples to validate one another, and strengthening their communication.
I have a broad range of training and experience in different counseling approaches, including the American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization-approved treatment modalities like EMDR (for PTSD and other trauma-related disorders), CBT, DBT, Psychoanalytic Approaches, and other traditional treatment modalities for mood disorders and addiction. My counseling practice embraces changes focusing on a more fulfilling life and coping with one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
In Couples/Family therapy, my therapeutic approach focuses on increasing understanding and empathy, helping the couples to validate one another, and strengthening their communication.
I have a broad range of training and experience in different counseling approaches, including the American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization-approved treatment modalities like EMDR (for PTSD and other trauma-related disorders), CBT, DBT, Psychoanalytic Approaches, and other traditional treatment modalities for mood disorders and addiction. My counseling practice embraces changes focusing on a more fulfilling life and coping with one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
(352) 320-0529 View (352) 320-0529
Photo of Cecilia Baez, Counselor in 33618, FL
Cecilia Baez
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33618
My name is Cecilia Baez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) located in Florida. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have over 15 years of experience and a strong background in addressing parenting and family concerns, as well as assisting children and adolescents dealing with behavioral issues, defiance, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and stress. In addition, I have experience working with individuals who face depression, anxiety, domestic violence, emotional distress, isolation, grief, self-harm, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
My name is Cecilia Baez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) located in Florida. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have over 15 years of experience and a strong background in addressing parenting and family concerns, as well as assisting children and adolescents dealing with behavioral issues, defiance, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and stress. In addition, I have experience working with individuals who face depression, anxiety, domestic violence, emotional distress, isolation, grief, self-harm, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
(727) 788-4568 View (727) 788-4568
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.