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Loren Mercola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC, Type 73
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
** Manage Stress ** Improve Intimacy/Sexual Dysfunction ** Overcome Addictions ** Address Divorce, Co-Parenting & Blended Family Issues ** Process Grief/Loss ** Manage Work/Career (Job Change, Challenging Boss/Environment) ** Improve School Issues ((ADHD/BD/ED, Peer Relations) ** Process Life Transitions (Mid-Life Re-Evaluation, Retirement, Empty Nest, Etc.
IS THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING NOW THE LIFE THAT WANTS TO LIVE IN YOU? If not, I can help! Create the reality you want. Dare to dream. Find your passion. Change directions. Discover your untapped potential. Celebrate relationships. Enrich your spirit. Live your best life by being your BEST self! With a collaborative counseling/coaching style, I offer guidance, support, education and strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and live a healthy, balanced life. Working together will provide you with opportunities to grow and learn to: Accept Accountability for your Choices, Actions & Reactions
** Manage Stress ** Improve Intimacy/Sexual Dysfunction ** Overcome Addictions ** Address Divorce, Co-Parenting & Blended Family Issues ** Process Grief/Loss ** Manage Work/Career (Job Change, Challenging Boss/Environment) ** Improve School Issues ((ADHD/BD/ED, Peer Relations) ** Process Life Transitions (Mid-Life Re-Evaluation, Retirement, Empty Nest, Etc.
IS THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING NOW THE LIFE THAT WANTS TO LIVE IN YOU? If not, I can help! Create the reality you want. Dare to dream. Find your passion. Change directions. Discover your untapped potential. Celebrate relationships. Enrich your spirit. Live your best life by being your BEST self! With a collaborative counseling/coaching style, I offer guidance, support, education and strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and live a healthy, balanced life. Working together will provide you with opportunities to grow and learn to: Accept Accountability for your Choices, Actions & Reactions
(312) 806-8880 View (312) 806-8880
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Beth Pettinelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I strive to understand individuals in the context of their family, personal and community relationships.
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
I strive to understand individuals in the context of their family, personal and community relationships.
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
(847) 512-3443 View (847) 512-3443
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Ellie Feldmann
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
Does your past still haunt you? Do you find yourself struggling with past trauma, attachment issues or just your basic family baggage? Does your past make living in the present more difficult? Is it time to deal with those unresolved issues that are still impacting you? Clients come to me looking for a therapist who is more direct and will challenge them to understand themselves. I believe therapy is a place that you learn to make healthier decisions. When we know better we do better. Therapy doesn't have to be a life long journey but it needs to work!
Does your past still haunt you? Do you find yourself struggling with past trauma, attachment issues or just your basic family baggage? Does your past make living in the present more difficult? Is it time to deal with those unresolved issues that are still impacting you? Clients come to me looking for a therapist who is more direct and will challenge them to understand themselves. I believe therapy is a place that you learn to make healthier decisions. When we know better we do better. Therapy doesn't have to be a life long journey but it needs to work!
(872) 266-3363 View (872) 266-3363
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Samantha L Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to connect with your teen as they make their way into the world? Does your teen appear to be struggling to adjust to life transitions, including added responsibilities or finding new communities? As a family therapist I am specifically trained to work relationally, it’s where I am most passionate! I have experience and enjoy working with relationships of all kinds, families with teens. I work collaboratively, providing a safe, culturally sensitive, and encouraging virtual space to explore all of the stressors that are impacting you.
Are you struggling to connect with your teen as they make their way into the world? Does your teen appear to be struggling to adjust to life transitions, including added responsibilities or finding new communities? As a family therapist I am specifically trained to work relationally, it’s where I am most passionate! I have experience and enjoy working with relationships of all kinds, families with teens. I work collaboratively, providing a safe, culturally sensitive, and encouraging virtual space to explore all of the stressors that are impacting you.
(312) 586-8534 View (312) 586-8534
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Brett Fry
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
), coping with anxiety and stress, depression, self-esteem, and family troubles.
Working with various populations has taught me the importance of understanding the full individual and their own unique experience in the world. I provide a supportive environment, focusing on symptom reduction while also exploring underlying roots of emotional discomfort. I encourage self-exploration, emotional processing, and self-acceptance. I try to help clients connect past experiences to their current situations, and I utilize the therapeutic relationship to foster clients' growth and self-fulfillment. I find therapy to be powerful and exciting, and I consider it a privilege to help people strive for their potential.
), coping with anxiety and stress, depression, self-esteem, and family troubles.
Working with various populations has taught me the importance of understanding the full individual and their own unique experience in the world. I provide a supportive environment, focusing on symptom reduction while also exploring underlying roots of emotional discomfort. I encourage self-exploration, emotional processing, and self-acceptance. I try to help clients connect past experiences to their current situations, and I utilize the therapeutic relationship to foster clients' growth and self-fulfillment. I find therapy to be powerful and exciting, and I consider it a privilege to help people strive for their potential.
(773) 280-8932 View (773) 280-8932
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Rachael Miller
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, EMDR-C, EAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60611
This can help you with anxiety, depression, stress, complicated family dynamics, transitions, and career goals.
Hello! I work with individuals looking to improve their lives by overcoming current and early life traumas, processing daily stressors, and meeting performance goals. Clients who work with me report feeling more confident, resilient, and empowered. My work with individuals, families, and corporations has been featured internationally through one-on-one services, workshops, and organizational trainings. If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve already taken the first step. You’re not alone and there is help available!
This can help you with anxiety, depression, stress, complicated family dynamics, transitions, and career goals.
Hello! I work with individuals looking to improve their lives by overcoming current and early life traumas, processing daily stressors, and meeting performance goals. Clients who work with me report feeling more confident, resilient, and empowered. My work with individuals, families, and corporations has been featured internationally through one-on-one services, workshops, and organizational trainings. If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve already taken the first step. You’re not alone and there is help available!
(872) 985-0109 View (872) 985-0109
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Thomas L Schemper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I specialize in couples work and relationship coaching with family, friends and co-workers.
Life unfolds presenting its challenges and we are often required to adapt and change. I have over 25 years of experience helping my clients at these important times. I actively participate in creating an environment that is safe and promotes healing and growth. I do this by striving to be attentive, supportive, challenging and compassionate while embracing the gifts,losses,struggles, irony and humor in life's situations. I help my clients cultivate self care by being good observers of themselves and their surroundings, asking hard questions, and showing compassion as they try different approaches and stay open to new possibilities.
I specialize in couples work and relationship coaching with family, friends and co-workers.
Life unfolds presenting its challenges and we are often required to adapt and change. I have over 25 years of experience helping my clients at these important times. I actively participate in creating an environment that is safe and promotes healing and growth. I do this by striving to be attentive, supportive, challenging and compassionate while embracing the gifts,losses,struggles, irony and humor in life's situations. I help my clients cultivate self care by being good observers of themselves and their surroundings, asking hard questions, and showing compassion as they try different approaches and stay open to new possibilities.
(630) 426-3843 x261 View (630) 426-3843 x261
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Dr. Julia Hongying Chen
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60611
I have more than ten years of experience working with individuals on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, relationships, family of origin, intersecting identities, transition, medically unexplained symptoms.
Having lived in different countries (China, England, and the U.S.) and the life of both a “majority” and a “minority”, from marketing to mental health, I am able to connect with people in their diverse life experiences. I see therapy as a relationship between two people committed to face the deeper truths of our lives. I am here to understand your unique personal story, and support you in sorting out complex emotional and relational concerns. The goal is for you to set yourself free from limiting barriers, build emotional resilience, and develop more fulfilling relationships with others.
I have more than ten years of experience working with individuals on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, relationships, family of origin, intersecting identities, transition, medically unexplained symptoms.
Having lived in different countries (China, England, and the U.S.) and the life of both a “majority” and a “minority”, from marketing to mental health, I am able to connect with people in their diverse life experiences. I see therapy as a relationship between two people committed to face the deeper truths of our lives. I am here to understand your unique personal story, and support you in sorting out complex emotional and relational concerns. The goal is for you to set yourself free from limiting barriers, build emotional resilience, and develop more fulfilling relationships with others.
(312) 604-5979 View (312) 604-5979
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Karen Stickler
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in health psychology with 16 years of experience in weight management and bariatric. Many of my clients present with co-morbidities and are living with chronic medical illnesses. Some of the areas addressed in treatment include emotional eating, binge eating, body image issues, depression, anxiety, and other mood related disorders. I offer pre-surgical bariatric psychological evaluations, brief and long-term therapy using an eclectic approach incorporating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, family systems and interpersonal therapy. I work closely with my client's medical providers in order to provide the most robust care.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in health psychology with 16 years of experience in weight management and bariatric. Many of my clients present with co-morbidities and are living with chronic medical illnesses. Some of the areas addressed in treatment include emotional eating, binge eating, body image issues, depression, anxiety, and other mood related disorders. I offer pre-surgical bariatric psychological evaluations, brief and long-term therapy using an eclectic approach incorporating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, family systems and interpersonal therapy. I work closely with my client's medical providers in order to provide the most robust care.
(312) 789-5404 View (312) 789-5404
Photo of Antonina (Nina) Lunetta in 60611, IL
Antonina (Nina) Lunetta
MA, LCPC, NCC, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
I specialize in relationships (including LGBTQIA+, Poly, ENM, monogamy, marital, pre-marital, & divorce), individual work (anxiety, ADHD, cultural, racial, sexual & gender identity exploration, trauma, holistic wellness, and career), and family work (parenting, teenagers, & parents with adult children).
Relationships! We all have them, and at times, we all struggle with navigating them. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I offer a relatable & validating space where I assist my clients in improving direct & healthy communication, setting personal and professional goals and boundaries, and identifying, processing, and addressing life obstacles as they arise. And hopefully a touch of humor too ;D Now accepting new clients - email for soonest availability. To read more about Antonina, go to: www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/495366
I specialize in relationships (including LGBTQIA+, Poly, ENM, monogamy, marital, pre-marital, & divorce), individual work (anxiety, ADHD, cultural, racial, sexual & gender identity exploration, trauma, holistic wellness, and career), and family work (parenting, teenagers, & parents with adult children).
Relationships! We all have them, and at times, we all struggle with navigating them. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I offer a relatable & validating space where I assist my clients in improving direct & healthy communication, setting personal and professional goals and boundaries, and identifying, processing, and addressing life obstacles as they arise. And hopefully a touch of humor too ;D Now accepting new clients - email for soonest availability. To read more about Antonina, go to: www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/495366
(312) 517-2940 View (312) 517-2940
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Mary H Case
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
My practice specializes in helping clients heal from the complicated effects of trauma. For many individuals, the ability to trust and feel safe in their relationships, can present significant challenges. My focus is helping individuals and couples overcome these roadblocks and move forward in their lives. I also work with clients to understand how they can interact with family and children to break the cycle of generational trauma, a concern for many individuals who have suffered trauma. In a collaborative environment, clients are able to learn multiple approaches to healing and overcoming the effects of traumatic experiences.
My practice specializes in helping clients heal from the complicated effects of trauma. For many individuals, the ability to trust and feel safe in their relationships, can present significant challenges. My focus is helping individuals and couples overcome these roadblocks and move forward in their lives. I also work with clients to understand how they can interact with family and children to break the cycle of generational trauma, a concern for many individuals who have suffered trauma. In a collaborative environment, clients are able to learn multiple approaches to healing and overcoming the effects of traumatic experiences.
(630) 557-6609 View (630) 557-6609
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Chicago Shrink™
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago Shrink offers bilingual (En/Sp) services for individual, couples and family therapy.
Build a life you love by clearing out obstacles that cloud your judgment and stifle your dreams. Life is filled with many overwhelming challenges that feel insurmountable at times, especially when mental health issues cause chaos, despair and apathy. Therapeutic support offers a safe and creative space to explore new territory while systematically removing troublesome habits, distressing emotions, self-sabotage and unresolved hurts from the past. A collaborative therapeutic alliance helps to enhance self-confidence while making small steps towards a larger goal. Together we can build the life you desire one step at a time.
Chicago Shrink offers bilingual (En/Sp) services for individual, couples and family therapy.
Build a life you love by clearing out obstacles that cloud your judgment and stifle your dreams. Life is filled with many overwhelming challenges that feel insurmountable at times, especially when mental health issues cause chaos, despair and apathy. Therapeutic support offers a safe and creative space to explore new territory while systematically removing troublesome habits, distressing emotions, self-sabotage and unresolved hurts from the past. A collaborative therapeutic alliance helps to enhance self-confidence while making small steps towards a larger goal. Together we can build the life you desire one step at a time.
(872) 278-6150 View (872) 278-6150
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Omar Diaz
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I have experience working with adolescents and adults ranging from group therapy, relationship therapy and individual therapy in college settings and private practice. My focus and interests include working with underserved communities, relationship and family challenges, diversity and inclusion work, and depressive and anxiety related disorders.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults ranging from group therapy, relationship therapy and individual therapy in college settings and private practice. My focus and interests include working with underserved communities, relationship and family challenges, diversity and inclusion work, and depressive and anxiety related disorders.
(872) 250-5551 View (872) 250-5551
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Jennifer Huberman-Shlaes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
I utilize a Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems framework in the therapeutic work I do with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I work frequently with clients on commonly occurring, challenging life issues, including peripartum mental health, parenting, relationship conflict, separation and divorce, blending families, school transitions, career transitions, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical diagnoses, aging, death and loss. Clinical issues I often encounter in my practice include depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and inattention/impulsivity (ADHD). In therapy, I will work with you to better understand your emotional experiences and to develop more adaptive and healthy coping strategies. I look forward to connecting with you!
I utilize a Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems framework in the therapeutic work I do with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I work frequently with clients on commonly occurring, challenging life issues, including peripartum mental health, parenting, relationship conflict, separation and divorce, blending families, school transitions, career transitions, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical diagnoses, aging, death and loss. Clinical issues I often encounter in my practice include depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and inattention/impulsivity (ADHD). In therapy, I will work with you to better understand your emotional experiences and to develop more adaptive and healthy coping strategies. I look forward to connecting with you!
(312) 313-4921 View (312) 313-4921
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Beth Hopson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have specialized in working with children and families for the past 18 years. Currently, as a psychiatric therapist at a local children's hospital, I provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents struggling with acute needs, including depression, anxiety and behavioral concerns. I primarily work within the Cognitive Behavioral Model, with a view to helping children and adolescents obtain the skills necessary to become healthy and happy adults.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have specialized in working with children and families for the past 18 years. Currently, as a psychiatric therapist at a local children's hospital, I provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents struggling with acute needs, including depression, anxiety and behavioral concerns. I primarily work within the Cognitive Behavioral Model, with a view to helping children and adolescents obtain the skills necessary to become healthy and happy adults.
(773) 840-7910 View (773) 840-7910
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Katie Magrino
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60611
Hello there! I would love to hear from you about what's going on, and I think I can help. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in child, adolescent, adult, family, and couples psychotherapy. I provide treatment for psychological and emotional issues using an integrative Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approach combined with a psychodynamic perspective. During crisis, it is important for my clients to have the skills to gracefully endure their suffering (the DBT component)--all the while keeping in mind the harder to see big picture where deeper issues occur at an unconscious level (the psychodynamic component).
Hello there! I would love to hear from you about what's going on, and I think I can help. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in child, adolescent, adult, family, and couples psychotherapy. I provide treatment for psychological and emotional issues using an integrative Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approach combined with a psychodynamic perspective. During crisis, it is important for my clients to have the skills to gracefully endure their suffering (the DBT component)--all the while keeping in mind the harder to see big picture where deeper issues occur at an unconscious level (the psychodynamic component).
(773) 236-7921 View (773) 236-7921
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Emma Bulzoni
Counselor, MA , LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
Emma has extensive outpatient experience at the Family Institute and Rogers Behavioral Health.
Emma Bulzoni, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders, and adjustment disorders. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iowa. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, with a specialization in children and adolescents.
Emma has extensive outpatient experience at the Family Institute and Rogers Behavioral Health.
Emma Bulzoni, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders, and adjustment disorders. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iowa. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, with a specialization in children and adolescents.
(872) 239-3403 View (872) 239-3403
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James R Harris
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
I use my training in family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic models to provide you with greater understanding and to recommend changes in behavior.
My psychotherapy with adult individuals is active and collaborative. We begin with discussing what precipitated your visit and attempt to understand why you are where you are from a perspective that is developmental and non-pathologizing. I am skilled at weighing the relative contributions of what is within an individual and what is between individuals and within troubled relationships.
I use my training in family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic models to provide you with greater understanding and to recommend changes in behavior.
My psychotherapy with adult individuals is active and collaborative. We begin with discussing what precipitated your visit and attempt to understand why you are where you are from a perspective that is developmental and non-pathologizing. I am skilled at weighing the relative contributions of what is within an individual and what is between individuals and within troubled relationships.
(312) 396-2339 View (312) 396-2339
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Carolyn Tatar
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611  (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck and anxious? Do you want to bring love and trust back into your relationship? Are you facing a difficult transition such as a break-up, parenthood, or a career challenge? I can help! Together we can develop insights, strategies, and tools to navigate the obstacles you face. My clinical specialties include couple conflict and communication issues, transitions within relationships, difficulties with family of origin, parenting, depression and anxiety, and personal growth and fulfillment. I am especially interested in helping adult children and their parents navigate conflict.
Do you feel stuck and anxious? Do you want to bring love and trust back into your relationship? Are you facing a difficult transition such as a break-up, parenthood, or a career challenge? I can help! Together we can develop insights, strategies, and tools to navigate the obstacles you face. My clinical specialties include couple conflict and communication issues, transitions within relationships, difficulties with family of origin, parenting, depression and anxiety, and personal growth and fulfillment. I am especially interested in helping adult children and their parents navigate conflict.
(773) 207-2962 View (773) 207-2962
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Daniel Pumphrey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
Pumphrey specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, thought and personality disorders as well as adjustment disorders and family therapy.
Dr. Pumphrey is a Clinical Psychologist who received his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents using multiple solution focused modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Pumphrey specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, thought and personality disorders as well as adjustment disorders and family therapy.
Dr. Pumphrey is a Clinical Psychologist who received his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents using multiple solution focused modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
(312) 626-3276 View (312) 626-3276
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.