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Michael H Gootee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70435  (Online Only)
My experience includes working with marital and family relationship problems, as well as problems such as depression, stress and anxiety, trauma, major life changes, grief and loss, recovery, family of origin issues, and the integration of psychological and spiritual growth.
In the counseling relationship I provide an opportunity where difficulties in one’s personal life and relationships can be explored in an environment of acceptance, care and trust. It is the goal of the counseling relationship that you will grow in awareness of yourself and your relationships and that this growth will provide you with an opportunity to make new choices and implement them in your life. I have over 30 years experience as a therapist working with individuals, couples and families.
My experience includes working with marital and family relationship problems, as well as problems such as depression, stress and anxiety, trauma, major life changes, grief and loss, recovery, family of origin issues, and the integration of psychological and spiritual growth.
In the counseling relationship I provide an opportunity where difficulties in one’s personal life and relationships can be explored in an environment of acceptance, care and trust. It is the goal of the counseling relationship that you will grow in awareness of yourself and your relationships and that this growth will provide you with an opportunity to make new choices and implement them in your life. I have over 30 years experience as a therapist working with individuals, couples and families.
(504) 475-2287 View (504) 475-2287
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Solace Château
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, LPC-S, NCC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70001
Waitlist for new clients
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We work with adults and couples to assist people with choosing solutions that help them improve their relationships by changing their behavior. We help clients look at their situations and problems as opportunities to explore their choices to work toward staying on track by meeting their goals in order to enhance their lives. We aid people in finding solutions for their problems instead of focusing only on the problem. This is a clinical outpatient setting and we help clients address all disorders listed in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, 5th Edition - Text Revision (DSM-5-TR).
of Marriage and Family Therapists, and Amer.
We work with adults and couples to assist people with choosing solutions that help them improve their relationships by changing their behavior. We help clients look at their situations and problems as opportunities to explore their choices to work toward staying on track by meeting their goals in order to enhance their lives. We aid people in finding solutions for their problems instead of focusing only on the problem. This is a clinical outpatient setting and we help clients address all disorders listed in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, 5th Edition - Text Revision (DSM-5-TR).
(504) 602-9953 View (504) 602-9953
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Hannah Comeaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, LA 70506
As a a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience working with individuals, children, teenagers and families as well as couples providing premarital and marriage counseling.
My goal is to help you cultivate change in your life while working through life’s challenges and help you discover hope and live your best life! We are all writing our story, one day and one chapter at a time. We can’t undo or rewrite the past but we can change our future by renovating and building on our past challenges. I want to help you write the story of your life, your marriage, your family and ultimately assist you in creating a fulfilling, happy life. I want to team up with you and provide the skills, the tools and resources to help you meet your goals.
As a a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience working with individuals, children, teenagers and families as well as couples providing premarital and marriage counseling.
My goal is to help you cultivate change in your life while working through life’s challenges and help you discover hope and live your best life! We are all writing our story, one day and one chapter at a time. We can’t undo or rewrite the past but we can change our future by renovating and building on our past challenges. I want to help you write the story of your life, your marriage, your family and ultimately assist you in creating a fulfilling, happy life. I want to team up with you and provide the skills, the tools and resources to help you meet your goals.
(337) 317-4372 View (337) 317-4372
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Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70002
JFS counseling services are designed to provide guidance and psychotherapy for individuals and families on how to cope with interpersonal and family problems. Our staff of compassionate, highly skilled mental health professionals specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Counseling is provided on an individual and group basis and our services are available to the Greater New Orleans community. JFS therapists are all Masters-level mental health professionals or Masters-level student interns. They are well-trained and up-to-date on the newest Best Practices standards and evidence-based protocols.
JFS counseling services are designed to provide guidance and psychotherapy for individuals and families on how to cope with interpersonal and family problems. Our staff of compassionate, highly skilled mental health professionals specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Counseling is provided on an individual and group basis and our services are available to the Greater New Orleans community. JFS therapists are all Masters-level mental health professionals or Masters-level student interns. They are well-trained and up-to-date on the newest Best Practices standards and evidence-based protocols.
(504) 229-6535 View (504) 229-6535
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Nia M Morris-Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
I can help by providing an array of services such as, anger management, trauma therapy, grief therapy, family therapy, couples and individual therapy.
Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.
I can help by providing an array of services such as, anger management, trauma therapy, grief therapy, family therapy, couples and individual therapy.
Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.
(504) 800-8381 View (504) 800-8381
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Mark Russell Holt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70401
Waitlist for new clients
With my experience in Geek Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy, we will explore different aspects of you and discover what it means to have a rich and meaningful life.
If you are looking for a therapist that wants to incorporate your important geeky interests into your mental health, I am a Certified Geek Therapist that can help you! Utilizing your interests in the therapeutic setting to walk with you through potential life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, understanding gaming mentality, the grieving process, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition. I hope to work with you on improving your life and experiencing with you new ways to help foster peace of mind about past, future, or current experiences.
With my experience in Geek Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy, we will explore different aspects of you and discover what it means to have a rich and meaningful life.
If you are looking for a therapist that wants to incorporate your important geeky interests into your mental health, I am a Certified Geek Therapist that can help you! Utilizing your interests in the therapeutic setting to walk with you through potential life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, understanding gaming mentality, the grieving process, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition. I hope to work with you on improving your life and experiencing with you new ways to help foster peace of mind about past, future, or current experiences.
(985) 313-8133 View (985) 313-8133
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Stephony Mark
MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hammond, LA 70404  (Online Only)
I work with individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, marital issues, suicidal thoughts, grief, loss, and other issues that can be very challenging, stressful and overwhelming. Reducing your symptoms and improving your daily functioning is my goal. I provide support and counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures. Services are delivered with respect, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Together you and I will collaborate to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual or family needs.
I work with individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, marital issues, suicidal thoughts, grief, loss, and other issues that can be very challenging, stressful and overwhelming. Reducing your symptoms and improving your daily functioning is my goal. I provide support and counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures. Services are delivered with respect, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Together you and I will collaborate to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual or family needs.
(225) 314-5233 View (225) 314-5233
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Danielle Lefort
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70002
Many of my clients have struggles in their marriages, family, social or work relationships.
Couples often experience emotional disconnect after years of being together. Life stressors can impact relationships in unforeseen ways that we cannot imagine when we first decide to take the journey with someone we love. If you feel as though things have gotten off track and you are ready to heal and repair your partnership so that you can feel secure and happy in your partnership, you're in the right place. If you are struggling with trust, insecurities, or old wounds that just won't stop hurting, you're not alone, I am here to help. Start healing today.
Many of my clients have struggles in their marriages, family, social or work relationships.
Couples often experience emotional disconnect after years of being together. Life stressors can impact relationships in unforeseen ways that we cannot imagine when we first decide to take the journey with someone we love. If you feel as though things have gotten off track and you are ready to heal and repair your partnership so that you can feel secure and happy in your partnership, you're in the right place. If you are struggling with trust, insecurities, or old wounds that just won't stop hurting, you're not alone, I am here to help. Start healing today.
(985) 238-3672 View (985) 238-3672
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Always Hope LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70002
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with individuals and couples for over 15 years, both online and in my private practice. My goal of therapy is to facilitate positive change in clients seeking better emotional and social functioning to improve their feelings of satisfaction in their relationships and the overall quality of their lives.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with individuals and couples for over 15 years, both online and in my private practice. My goal of therapy is to facilitate positive change in clients seeking better emotional and social functioning to improve their feelings of satisfaction in their relationships and the overall quality of their lives.
(504) 294-8639 View (504) 294-8639
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Alycia Bueche
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
I work with individuals, couples, family units, and parents who recognize emotional challenges and struggles in their child.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or find little fulfillment in your day to day life? Feeling stuck, weighed down, constantly stressed or on edge? Have you always taken care of everyone but yourself? Searching for answers to these or any other mental or emotional roadblocks that have been holding you back in your life, then you are in the correct place. I am a counselor who is ready to work with you in the supportive process to achieve your therapeutic goals.
I work with individuals, couples, family units, and parents who recognize emotional challenges and struggles in their child.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or find little fulfillment in your day to day life? Feeling stuck, weighed down, constantly stressed or on edge? Have you always taken care of everyone but yourself? Searching for answers to these or any other mental or emotional roadblocks that have been holding you back in your life, then you are in the correct place. I am a counselor who is ready to work with you in the supportive process to achieve your therapeutic goals.
(985) 243-1707 View (985) 243-1707
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Carli Collis-Naquin
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70005
I am equip to help you, your child, and your family embark on a transformative journey.
Therapy is about rewriting your story- a new story about grit, courage, and self-compassion. My role is to support you or your child in navigating various obstacles like: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family complications, parenting concerns, trauma, and whatever else may need attention. I graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor.
I am equip to help you, your child, and your family embark on a transformative journey.
Therapy is about rewriting your story- a new story about grit, courage, and self-compassion. My role is to support you or your child in navigating various obstacles like: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family complications, parenting concerns, trauma, and whatever else may need attention. I graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor.
(504) 882-9718 View (504) 882-9718
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Tiffany Ingram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide individual and family therapy for children, teens, young adults, & adults searching for growth & healing from the struggles of life.
Sometimes in life we have experiences that lead us to places of confusion, shame, regret, unworthiness, fear, brokenness, emptiness and just an overall feeling of failure. When we make the brave step to ask for help, although scary, that is the first step in choosing ourselves and starting a journey to finding true freedom. If you or feeling stuck and you are looking for someone to help guide you on this journey, want a relaxed environment, but a straightforward and direct therapist who vows to treat you with respect and compassion then let’s talk.
I provide individual and family therapy for children, teens, young adults, & adults searching for growth & healing from the struggles of life.
Sometimes in life we have experiences that lead us to places of confusion, shame, regret, unworthiness, fear, brokenness, emptiness and just an overall feeling of failure. When we make the brave step to ask for help, although scary, that is the first step in choosing ourselves and starting a journey to finding true freedom. If you or feeling stuck and you are looking for someone to help guide you on this journey, want a relaxed environment, but a straightforward and direct therapist who vows to treat you with respect and compassion then let’s talk.
(225) 438-9821 View (225) 438-9821
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CARE Institute Inc.
LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70115
CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.
CARE Institute offers various programs including FREE and low-cost teletherapy. Our clinicians approach therapy from a holistic systems perspective to assist clients with learning skills to address life challenges. Clinicians at CARE offer a wide range of expertise to assist clients. Our licensed clinicians are marriage and family therapists (LMFT/PLMFT), professional mental health counselors (LPC/PLPC), and Registered Play Therapists. Our CARE for Y'ALL teletherapy program clinicians are marriage & family therapy graduate students from nationally accredited MFT programs.
(504) 384-2178 View (504) 384-2178
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Ruoxi Chen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, LA 71201  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families, and I teach the practice and research of marriage and family therapy at a local university as an associate professor. I firmly believe that you are doing the best you can and your struggles do not define who you are, and my focus is on helping you pinpoint what is keeping you from having satisfying relationships and achieving your full potential. In close consultation with you, I aim to help you devise strategies to improve your life quality and satisfaction.
I have over 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families, and I teach the practice and research of marriage and family therapy at a local university as an associate professor. I firmly believe that you are doing the best you can and your struggles do not define who you are, and my focus is on helping you pinpoint what is keeping you from having satisfying relationships and achieving your full potential. In close consultation with you, I aim to help you devise strategies to improve your life quality and satisfaction.
(318) 582-2995 View (318) 582-2995
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Lyn Hassenboehler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prairieville, LA 70769
I offer a highly personalized approach, tailored to each of my client's individual needs and strengths, within a comfortable and supportive environment. I have over 20 years of experience working with clients experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, family & relationship difficulties, & medical conditions. My office is located in Prairieville, just off Airline Hwy near Hwy 42 and easily accessible to all areas of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, & Livingston Parishes.
I offer a highly personalized approach, tailored to each of my client's individual needs and strengths, within a comfortable and supportive environment. I have over 20 years of experience working with clients experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, family & relationship difficulties, & medical conditions. My office is located in Prairieville, just off Airline Hwy near Hwy 42 and easily accessible to all areas of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, & Livingston Parishes.
(225) 442-0282 View (225) 442-0282
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Paige Guercio
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I specialize in working with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, work stress, relationships, family issues, and self-esteem concerns.
As your counselor, I am committed to earning your trust by creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your life experiences. I believe each client is the expert in their own life, and it is my privilege to support you in reaching your goals. Together, my clients and I embark on a collaborative journey where we work to understand and process concerns, explore effective coping skills, and navigate challenges using the unique strengths and experiences you bring to our sessions.
I specialize in working with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, work stress, relationships, family issues, and self-esteem concerns.
As your counselor, I am committed to earning your trust by creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your life experiences. I believe each client is the expert in their own life, and it is my privilege to support you in reaching your goals. Together, my clients and I embark on a collaborative journey where we work to understand and process concerns, explore effective coping skills, and navigate challenges using the unique strengths and experiences you bring to our sessions.
(225) 263-4807 View (225) 263-4807
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Turin Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70810  (Online Only)
I am a trauma survivor therapist. My areas of specialty are PTSD, complex childhood trauma issues, relational trauma, treatment for survivors of abusive relationships with narcissistic partners, parents or children, family estrangement, Parental Alienation, psychological support during psych med withdrawal, Akathisia, hopelessness, depression and suicidal ideation, loneliness, abandonment, isolation. My therapeutic approach is primarily from a "parts" perspective, similar to Internal Family Systems. There's no need to struggle alone. Accepting new clients. Your call will be returned within 12 hours.
I am a trauma survivor therapist. My areas of specialty are PTSD, complex childhood trauma issues, relational trauma, treatment for survivors of abusive relationships with narcissistic partners, parents or children, family estrangement, Parental Alienation, psychological support during psych med withdrawal, Akathisia, hopelessness, depression and suicidal ideation, loneliness, abandonment, isolation. My therapeutic approach is primarily from a "parts" perspective, similar to Internal Family Systems. There's no need to struggle alone. Accepting new clients. Your call will be returned within 12 hours.
(225) 314-5660 View (225) 314-5660
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Shantele H. Ledoux
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, LA 70503
I have experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, behavior problems, anger management, stress management, phase of life problems, emotional trauma, and family of origin trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and am dedicated to providing a safe, relaxing environment for you to express and explore issues/concerns. I enjoy working alongside others to reach their goals and believe in an individual's capacity for self growth and wellness. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, using a variety of modalities. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I have experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, behavior problems, anger management, stress management, phase of life problems, emotional trauma, and family of origin trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and am dedicated to providing a safe, relaxing environment for you to express and explore issues/concerns. I enjoy working alongside others to reach their goals and believe in an individual's capacity for self growth and wellness. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, using a variety of modalities. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
(337) 284-4026 View (337) 284-4026
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The Hope Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MP, NP, LPC-S
Verified Verified
West Monroe, LA 71291
The Hope Center provides Child Counseling and Family Counseling (as young as 3 years old) and Medication Management.
We are a counseling clinic in West Monroe, Louisiana and provide comprehensive mental health services for children and families. Our counselors, nurse practitioner, and medical psychologist, are highly trained and experienced Mental Health Professionals who are ready to walk alongside you and your family during difficult times to bring hope and healing. Please see the photo gallery and check out our website page (www.standforhope.org/west-monroe) to learn more about our team and their specialties.
The Hope Center provides Child Counseling and Family Counseling (as young as 3 years old) and Medication Management.
We are a counseling clinic in West Monroe, Louisiana and provide comprehensive mental health services for children and families. Our counselors, nurse practitioner, and medical psychologist, are highly trained and experienced Mental Health Professionals who are ready to walk alongside you and your family during difficult times to bring hope and healing. Please see the photo gallery and check out our website page (www.standforhope.org/west-monroe) to learn more about our team and their specialties.
(318) 398-1788 View (318) 398-1788
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Brittany Suttle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hammond, LA 70403
Clients receive world-class care from a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, individual and family therapists, social workers and addiction specialists.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of expertise and passion in my field. I believe that healing take place from within and will work to facilitate that through a variety of approaches. At the Integrated Wellness Clinic, we feel that each person needs support and freedom to choose their own path. Healing from the suffering caused by addiction, mental health, trauma, eating disorders, obsessive sexual behavior, and other co-occurring conditions is not simply about managing life; it is about transforming it. At IWC, we support this trans formative work with approaches that strengthen and nurture mind, body and spirit.
Clients receive world-class care from a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, individual and family therapists, social workers and addiction specialists.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of expertise and passion in my field. I believe that healing take place from within and will work to facilitate that through a variety of approaches. At the Integrated Wellness Clinic, we feel that each person needs support and freedom to choose their own path. Healing from the suffering caused by addiction, mental health, trauma, eating disorders, obsessive sexual behavior, and other co-occurring conditions is not simply about managing life; it is about transforming it. At IWC, we support this trans formative work with approaches that strengthen and nurture mind, body and spirit.
(225) 424-1476 View (225) 424-1476
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.