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Yvette Wilhite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
(747) 298-8749 View (747) 298-8749
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Elisa Louizos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
I imagine you're here because you feel like something needs to change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about what's happening, develop closer, healthier family connections, and learn to assert yourself more successfully as a parent. It takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a happier life. I can support you and your child(ren) through this process by identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills to reduce conflict and create a better life for your family.
I imagine you're here because you feel like something needs to change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about what's happening, develop closer, healthier family connections, and learn to assert yourself more successfully as a parent. It takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a happier life. I can support you and your child(ren) through this process by identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills to reduce conflict and create a better life for your family.
(916) 884-6156 View (916) 884-6156
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Seeds of Growth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
Seeds of Growth Counseling support youth, adults, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, complex traumas, attachments, relationship and family distress, and general life transitions.
Welcome! Our team at Seeds of Growth Counseling provides support to help you get through life's complex challenges and help you get unstuck. When life gets chaotic, we need someone to turn to, talk to, and support us to navigate our problems.
Seeds of Growth Counseling support youth, adults, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, complex traumas, attachments, relationship and family distress, and general life transitions.
Welcome! Our team at Seeds of Growth Counseling provides support to help you get through life's complex challenges and help you get unstuck. When life gets chaotic, we need someone to turn to, talk to, and support us to navigate our problems.
(916) 237-1142 View (916) 237-1142
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Rabiia Ali
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95817
Do you feel stuck, ashamed, guilt, can't move forward, don't want to move forward, experiencing family issues, relationship issues, can't maintain relationships, can't keep friends or just feeling alone? I can help you to not only alleviate yourself from those issues, but I can help you be happy and thrive.
I am the therapist that likes to meet you where you are and ensure that your therapy is exactly what you would like. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression and mental health treatment and I am skilled in assisting you to become unstuck and meet your treatment goals. Let's go on this journey together.
Do you feel stuck, ashamed, guilt, can't move forward, don't want to move forward, experiencing family issues, relationship issues, can't maintain relationships, can't keep friends or just feeling alone? I can help you to not only alleviate yourself from those issues, but I can help you be happy and thrive.
I am the therapist that likes to meet you where you are and ensure that your therapy is exactly what you would like. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression and mental health treatment and I am skilled in assisting you to become unstuck and meet your treatment goals. Let's go on this journey together.
(916) 260-0709 View (916) 260-0709
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Jasminka Rainey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
My services include individual and family therapy, short-term interventions focused on problem solving, communication, and parenting as well as longer term, in-depth psychotherapy that promotes sustained emotional growth and behavioral changes.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are facing personal struggles or experiencing conflict in important relationships. I can help you identify the patterns in your life that are limiting you and guide you toward developing better coping skills to find healing in the difficult areas of your life. Through my extensive work with both children and families who have survived trauma and experienced chronic mental health challenges, I've learned effective strategies for supporting those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parent-child conflict, relationship issues, and the effects of living with a painful past.
My services include individual and family therapy, short-term interventions focused on problem solving, communication, and parenting as well as longer term, in-depth psychotherapy that promotes sustained emotional growth and behavioral changes.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are facing personal struggles or experiencing conflict in important relationships. I can help you identify the patterns in your life that are limiting you and guide you toward developing better coping skills to find healing in the difficult areas of your life. Through my extensive work with both children and families who have survived trauma and experienced chronic mental health challenges, I've learned effective strategies for supporting those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parent-child conflict, relationship issues, and the effects of living with a painful past.
(916) 238-1876 View (916) 238-1876
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La Tanya Takla
Psychologist, EdD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
I can help you tackle a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, and I have specialized experience supporting those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting/family conflict, and relationships.
Today you're a step closer to making meaningful changes in your life and carving your own path toward growth, fulfillment, and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, I'll collaborate with and support you to cope more effectively with anxiety and depression, uncover and develop your potential, build a sense of belonging and strengthen healthy relationships, and accomplish what's uniquely important to you. While you can't change what's happened in the past, it's never too late to reach a better understanding of the life patterns that are limiting you and begin to create a better life aligned with your values and goals.
I can help you tackle a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, and I have specialized experience supporting those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting/family conflict, and relationships.
Today you're a step closer to making meaningful changes in your life and carving your own path toward growth, fulfillment, and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, I'll collaborate with and support you to cope more effectively with anxiety and depression, uncover and develop your potential, build a sense of belonging and strengthen healthy relationships, and accomplish what's uniquely important to you. While you can't change what's happened in the past, it's never too late to reach a better understanding of the life patterns that are limiting you and begin to create a better life aligned with your values and goals.
(916) 945-9669 View (916) 945-9669
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Gary A. Hupp Ph.D.,LCSW and Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94208
Adolescents that are oppositional, challenged with drug abuse and blended family issues or self-image concerns.
I promote growth and healing through compassionate insight, reflection and strategic direction! Acquired Knowledge seems most beneficial when put to use to benefit ourselves or others, for as we serve and engage with others, we more readily discover our true selves. I subscribe to Emerson's notion; "Do the thing, and you will have the power" rather than give me the power and then I will act! I enjoy being a contributing factor to others growth and advancement and relish witnessing the blossoming of added confidence, enhanced self-esteem. and true growth!
Adolescents that are oppositional, challenged with drug abuse and blended family issues or self-image concerns.
I promote growth and healing through compassionate insight, reflection and strategic direction! Acquired Knowledge seems most beneficial when put to use to benefit ourselves or others, for as we serve and engage with others, we more readily discover our true selves. I subscribe to Emerson's notion; "Do the thing, and you will have the power" rather than give me the power and then I will act! I enjoy being a contributing factor to others growth and advancement and relish witnessing the blossoming of added confidence, enhanced self-esteem. and true growth!
(916) 436-3825 View (916) 436-3825
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Allison Altwer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811  (Online Only)
My goal is to foster a comfortable environment to explore difficult thoughts and feelings in order to facilitate healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety disorders, behavioral therapies, and depression. Additional areas of focus include complex family issues, life transitions, relationship problems, parenting skills, work, and academic stress. I will assist in identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, in order to develop new strategies to help manage your symptoms more effectively. I look forward to meeting you!
My goal is to foster a comfortable environment to explore difficult thoughts and feelings in order to facilitate healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety disorders, behavioral therapies, and depression. Additional areas of focus include complex family issues, life transitions, relationship problems, parenting skills, work, and academic stress. I will assist in identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, in order to develop new strategies to help manage your symptoms more effectively. I look forward to meeting you!
(916) 794-3588 View (916) 794-3588
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Horizon Counseling Center Group Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, MFT, Trainee
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Offices in Folsom, Roseville, Sacramento and West Sacramento. Check out our website for address locations. Our group of therapists are available to see adults, teens, children, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, hoarding, co-parenting, panic attacks, school issues, relationship issues, family communication, conflict management, parent/teen conflict, and anger management. They also have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the family who support them. We have therapists trained in Gottman Level 1 and 2, Brain Spotting, Sand-tray and EMDR.
Offices in Folsom, Roseville, Sacramento and West Sacramento. Check out our website for address locations. Our group of therapists are available to see adults, teens, children, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, hoarding, co-parenting, panic attacks, school issues, relationship issues, family communication, conflict management, parent/teen conflict, and anger management. They also have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the family who support them. We have therapists trained in Gottman Level 1 and 2, Brain Spotting, Sand-tray and EMDR.
(916) 347-4472 View (916) 347-4472
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Marcia Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811  (Online Only)
I'm an integrative therapist, which means that I draw from several different psychotherapy orientations. My work is informed by modalities including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Hakomi (a mind-body approach), Gestalt and mindfulness practices. I tailor sessions to the particular needs and goals of each individual. This flexible approach helps reveal the dynamics that are unique to your situation which may be creating obstacles to living your best life. Together, we identify these obstacles, assess their impact and resolve them directly.
I'm an integrative therapist, which means that I draw from several different psychotherapy orientations. My work is informed by modalities including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Hakomi (a mind-body approach), Gestalt and mindfulness practices. I tailor sessions to the particular needs and goals of each individual. This flexible approach helps reveal the dynamics that are unique to your situation which may be creating obstacles to living your best life. Together, we identify these obstacles, assess their impact and resolve them directly.
(424) 344-5884 View (424) 344-5884
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Maria (Mari) Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94203  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have a short waitlist (1-3months) however, you can still reach out to schedule a consultation call and be added to my waitlist. My eclectic approach incorporates Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, a Solution-Focused lens, Life Coaching skills, Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts-work & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). I offer support & guidance as you deal with stressors, changes or challenges that have arisen in your Life. I enjoy and have worked successfully with clients of all ethnicities & socio-economic levels. As well as enjoy being a therapist for other providers & therapists.
I currently have a short waitlist (1-3months) however, you can still reach out to schedule a consultation call and be added to my waitlist. My eclectic approach incorporates Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, a Solution-Focused lens, Life Coaching skills, Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts-work & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). I offer support & guidance as you deal with stressors, changes or challenges that have arisen in your Life. I enjoy and have worked successfully with clients of all ethnicities & socio-economic levels. As well as enjoy being a therapist for other providers & therapists.
(805) 243-3302 View (805) 243-3302
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Terry Basile
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94205  (Online Only)
ADD/ADHD has become my specialty for about ten years after a family member was diagnosed.
I offer you a 'strength based' therapy. I use support, introspection, assessment, direction and referral as a way to bring change to your life. We all experience loss, doubt, changes in our life beyond our control. For some people 'Therapy' is a place to re-charge. For others is it a vital experience needed to explore core issues ( trauma ) and re-organize their sense of self and move forward. I believe I offer a safe place online for you to grow. Online Zoom sesions only. I enjoy working on issues of anxiety, depression, relationships and parenting. I am a survivor of the Camp Fire and feel qualified to work with other survivors.
ADD/ADHD has become my specialty for about ten years after a family member was diagnosed.
I offer you a 'strength based' therapy. I use support, introspection, assessment, direction and referral as a way to bring change to your life. We all experience loss, doubt, changes in our life beyond our control. For some people 'Therapy' is a place to re-charge. For others is it a vital experience needed to explore core issues ( trauma ) and re-organize their sense of self and move forward. I believe I offer a safe place online for you to grow. Online Zoom sesions only. I enjoy working on issues of anxiety, depression, relationships and parenting. I am a survivor of the Camp Fire and feel qualified to work with other survivors.
(707) 734-0554 View (707) 734-0554
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Rachel Chavez, LCSW, PPS & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94203  (Online Only)
All services are offered online and include individual and family inclusive therapy, clinical supervision and evaluations for immigration.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work with a small team of amazing Associate Clinical Social Workers. Our specialties include working with children, teens and families, helping people of all ages heal from trauma and deal with stress and providing services including psychological evaluations for immigration cases. We also love working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, people who have migrated and their families and folks who have overcome multiple layers of hardship.
All services are offered online and include individual and family inclusive therapy, clinical supervision and evaluations for immigration.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work with a small team of amazing Associate Clinical Social Workers. Our specialties include working with children, teens and families, helping people of all ages heal from trauma and deal with stress and providing services including psychological evaluations for immigration cases. We also love working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, people who have migrated and their families and folks who have overcome multiple layers of hardship.
(530) 643-4652 View (530) 643-4652
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Charlene L Hong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Entering therapy takes courage and commitment so it will be my first priority is to create feelings of safety and trust. From this base we can work together to identify inner conflicts, clarify beliefs, and release limiting patterns to support you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I treat anxiety and depression, trauma grief and loss, life stage transitions, parenting issues, co-dependency, and gambling addictions. I am trained in EMDR to treat PTSD, trauma and anxiety.
I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Entering therapy takes courage and commitment so it will be my first priority is to create feelings of safety and trust. From this base we can work together to identify inner conflicts, clarify beliefs, and release limiting patterns to support you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I treat anxiety and depression, trauma grief and loss, life stage transitions, parenting issues, co-dependency, and gambling addictions. I am trained in EMDR to treat PTSD, trauma and anxiety.
(916) 694-1457 View (916) 694-1457
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Arrickia McDaniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
As a clinician I have over 20yrs. of experience serving adults, couples, families and adolescents in the Greater Sacramento Area. Practice provides culturally diverse psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families and couples. Serving clients experiencing depression, trauma, grief and loss; as well as life coaching.
As a clinician I have over 20yrs. of experience serving adults, couples, families and adolescents in the Greater Sacramento Area. Practice provides culturally diverse psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families and couples. Serving clients experiencing depression, trauma, grief and loss; as well as life coaching.
(916) 764-3568 View (916) 764-3568
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Brenda Dominguez Vaccaro
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
I imagine you're here because you're feeling ready for change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about yourself and learn how to develop secure, healthy connections to others, find relief from anxiety, depression, and stress, and handle emotional challenges more confidently. When you're struggling, it takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a fulfilling life. I can collaborate with you in the process of identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills and behavior to create the meaningful and satisfying life experiences you desire.
I imagine you're here because you're feeling ready for change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about yourself and learn how to develop secure, healthy connections to others, find relief from anxiety, depression, and stress, and handle emotional challenges more confidently. When you're struggling, it takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a fulfilling life. I can collaborate with you in the process of identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills and behavior to create the meaningful and satisfying life experiences you desire.
(916) 262-7097 View (916) 262-7097
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Lupe Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
Are you looking for a positive change and feel like your current path is no longer serving you? Are you numbing your emotions by engaging in uhealthy relationships with people, substances, food, shopping, gambling, screen time, etc? Then, I am grateful that our paths have crossed. Together, we can work towards attainment of greater balance and fulfillment through the healing of your whole self. You will find my approach to be facilitative rather than coercive and see that I aim to reinforce positive change in your life, no matter how small or incremental that change may be.
Are you looking for a positive change and feel like your current path is no longer serving you? Are you numbing your emotions by engaging in uhealthy relationships with people, substances, food, shopping, gambling, screen time, etc? Then, I am grateful that our paths have crossed. Together, we can work towards attainment of greater balance and fulfillment through the healing of your whole self. You will find my approach to be facilitative rather than coercive and see that I aim to reinforce positive change in your life, no matter how small or incremental that change may be.
(916) 764-3868 View (916) 764-3868
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Chelsea Mackey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hi there! Welcome to one more step in your search for the life you want. Therapy is one way to increase joy, be reminded of whats wonderful about yourself, and overcome the barriers that have blocked you in the past. It also gives you the tools to continue that process. Collaboratively we strengthen your sense of worth so that you have the energy and motivation to work toward your personal goals. Increasing self-compassion and awareness frees an individual from the habits or ruts we all tend to dip into in life.
Hi there! Welcome to one more step in your search for the life you want. Therapy is one way to increase joy, be reminded of whats wonderful about yourself, and overcome the barriers that have blocked you in the past. It also gives you the tools to continue that process. Collaboratively we strengthen your sense of worth so that you have the energy and motivation to work toward your personal goals. Increasing self-compassion and awareness frees an individual from the habits or ruts we all tend to dip into in life.
(916) 507-1615 View (916) 507-1615
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Skylar Callum Rossy
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
Waitlist for new clients
Hello everyone! My name is Skylar Rossy (pronouns: he/him/his) and I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker with Seeds of Growth Counseling. My goal is to support you with self-empowerment and growth as we navigate difficult emotions and life stressors together.
Hello everyone! My name is Skylar Rossy (pronouns: he/him/his) and I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker with Seeds of Growth Counseling. My goal is to support you with self-empowerment and growth as we navigate difficult emotions and life stressors together.
(916) 378-7230 View (916) 378-7230
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Sandra Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
If you have past trauma then you likely also experience anxiety. I specialize in clients with anxiety due to trauma, ADHD, or OCD. I work with individuals and with couples. Relationships can be confusing and painful for those who have had past trauma, ADHD or OCD. However, there are ways to heal through your past and experience a healthy relationship.
If you have past trauma then you likely also experience anxiety. I specialize in clients with anxiety due to trauma, ADHD, or OCD. I work with individuals and with couples. Relationships can be confusing and painful for those who have had past trauma, ADHD or OCD. However, there are ways to heal through your past and experience a healthy relationship.
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.