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Active Therapy Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stewartstown, PA 17363
Our ideal client is simply a client who truly wants to pursue bettering themselves or their current situation. We love working with all demographics and are honored to have any client that is willing to trust us with their journey. We also love clients that are open to experimenting with active therapy!
Our ideal client is simply a client who truly wants to pursue bettering themselves or their current situation. We love working with all demographics and are honored to have any client that is willing to trust us with their journey. We also love clients that are open to experimenting with active therapy!
(717) 670-6121 View (717) 670-6121
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Stephanie M James
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Delta, PA 17314
As a counselor, I work to provide interventions which not only alleviate immediate symptoms such as sadness, grief or anxiety, but also to facilitate greater self-understanding. I believe that counseling is an investment that can enhance your quality of life by helping you to develop a "tool box" of strategies to deal with challenges, improve self-esteem, find ways to get your needs met and develop skills to create healthier relationships.
As a counselor, I work to provide interventions which not only alleviate immediate symptoms such as sadness, grief or anxiety, but also to facilitate greater self-understanding. I believe that counseling is an investment that can enhance your quality of life by helping you to develop a "tool box" of strategies to deal with challenges, improve self-esteem, find ways to get your needs met and develop skills to create healthier relationships.
(410) 936-6581 View (410) 936-6581

Online Therapists

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Courtney Davey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified in Perinatal Mental Health with years of experience working with individuals and couples through high conflict, mental health challenges, sexual intimacy concerns, perinatal and postpartum challenges.
Are you struggling with conceiving, being pregnant or postpartum? Are you trying to navigate how to support your partner and stay connected to them in the throes of parenthood? These new life transitions can cause stress, havoc and exhaustion that are unlike anything you've experienced. You may be dealing with mental health challenges, low self-worth, unexpected swings of emotion, sexual dysfunction or have experienced trauma that can impact your day to day now. Fortunately, reduced anxiety, improving your mood, decreasing stress, better communication, an improved sex life, and increased self worth are all achievable in our work.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified in Perinatal Mental Health with years of experience working with individuals and couples through high conflict, mental health challenges, sexual intimacy concerns, perinatal and postpartum challenges.
Are you struggling with conceiving, being pregnant or postpartum? Are you trying to navigate how to support your partner and stay connected to them in the throes of parenthood? These new life transitions can cause stress, havoc and exhaustion that are unlike anything you've experienced. You may be dealing with mental health challenges, low self-worth, unexpected swings of emotion, sexual dysfunction or have experienced trauma that can impact your day to day now. Fortunately, reduced anxiety, improving your mood, decreasing stress, better communication, an improved sex life, and increased self worth are all achievable in our work.
(267) 551-6754 View (267) 551-6754
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Rebekah L Cahill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Media, PA 19063
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I provide counseling to individuals, teens, couples and families. My training was specifically "systems" based so working within the dynamics of a couple or family is a process that I am very comfortable with. Typically I will incorporate Cognitive Behavioral techniques as well as Mindfulness-based techniques into therapy. I enjoy humor and, when appropriate, will use humor often in the counseling I provide. Most importantly, I strive to provide a safe, collaborative, objective and non-judgmental setting where all clients can process difficulties.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I provide counseling to individuals, teens, couples and families. My training was specifically "systems" based so working within the dynamics of a couple or family is a process that I am very comfortable with. Typically I will incorporate Cognitive Behavioral techniques as well as Mindfulness-based techniques into therapy. I enjoy humor and, when appropriate, will use humor often in the counseling I provide. Most importantly, I strive to provide a safe, collaborative, objective and non-judgmental setting where all clients can process difficulties.
(610) 572-2196 View (610) 572-2196
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Akua K. Boateng
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19146  (Online Only)
I have served clients living with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Career/Work Issues, Grief, Family & Couple Issues, and Life Adjustment concerns, using an integrative approach.
We all have an internal sense of when it's time to do the work. Whether it is trauma, the unrelenting pull of depression, the unrest of anxiety or the negative cycle we find our beloved relationship in, you have an innate need to feel heard and understood. Let's create that space together.
I have served clients living with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Career/Work Issues, Grief, Family & Couple Issues, and Life Adjustment concerns, using an integrative approach.
We all have an internal sense of when it's time to do the work. Whether it is trauma, the unrelenting pull of depression, the unrest of anxiety or the negative cycle we find our beloved relationship in, you have an innate need to feel heard and understood. Let's create that space together.
(267) 612-3535 View (267) 612-3535
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Ashley M. Lassiter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19144  (Online Only)
I consider my therapeutic approach to be well-rounded, as I utilize the approach that I feel best meets the needs of the individual, family, or couple, to aid them in accomplishing their treatment goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kutztown University in 2016. My experience consists of working with children, teens, and adults, of varying presenting issues. During my career, I have also worked with individuals struggling with substance abuse in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I consider my therapeutic approach to be well-rounded, as I utilize the approach that I feel best meets the needs of the individual, family, or couple, to aid them in accomplishing their treatment goals.
I consider my therapeutic approach to be well-rounded, as I utilize the approach that I feel best meets the needs of the individual, family, or couple, to aid them in accomplishing their treatment goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kutztown University in 2016. My experience consists of working with children, teens, and adults, of varying presenting issues. During my career, I have also worked with individuals struggling with substance abuse in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I consider my therapeutic approach to be well-rounded, as I utilize the approach that I feel best meets the needs of the individual, family, or couple, to aid them in accomplishing their treatment goals.
(215) 826-3079 View (215) 826-3079
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Anna Clemente
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Hi! My name is Anna Clemente and I am one of the counselors at Willow Wellness Center. I believe in empowering clients to explore the systems around them and challenge their negative thought patterns while in a non-judgmental and warm environment for personal growth. I follow an integrative, collaborative, and individualized approach with an emphasis on a family systems and cognitive behavioral theoretical approach.
Hi! My name is Anna Clemente and I am one of the counselors at Willow Wellness Center. I believe in empowering clients to explore the systems around them and challenge their negative thought patterns while in a non-judgmental and warm environment for personal growth. I follow an integrative, collaborative, and individualized approach with an emphasis on a family systems and cognitive behavioral theoretical approach.
(610) 467-2352 View (610) 467-2352
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Randi Cutler Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS-MFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19143  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you an individual or couple looking to strengthen the foundation of your relationship with yourself, your family, your friends or your partner(s)? Or are you someone who feels like you are living out of alignment with who you are meant to be? Either way, I've got your back. I love helping people connect with what and who matters most to them and doing so in a way that is approachable and pleasurable.
Are you an individual or couple looking to strengthen the foundation of your relationship with yourself, your family, your friends or your partner(s)? Or are you someone who feels like you are living out of alignment with who you are meant to be? Either way, I've got your back. I love helping people connect with what and who matters most to them and doing so in a way that is approachable and pleasurable.
(267) 389-9714 View (267) 389-9714
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Diane H McQueen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Pottstown, PA 19464
"I believe human emotions need to be taken seriously and my purpose is to help my clients do so. By assisting them to recognize and understand their feelings they will see their potential to change and be more effective in their interactions." Whatever the crisis: depression, lack of self-esteem, family conflict, loneliness, chemical dependency: I'm here to listen, to help, to counsel. In an atmosphere of privacy and confidentiality, we will develop an individualized plan that meets your specific needs.
"I believe human emotions need to be taken seriously and my purpose is to help my clients do so. By assisting them to recognize and understand their feelings they will see their potential to change and be more effective in their interactions." Whatever the crisis: depression, lack of self-esteem, family conflict, loneliness, chemical dependency: I'm here to listen, to help, to counsel. In an atmosphere of privacy and confidentiality, we will develop an individualized plan that meets your specific needs.
(484) 948-3555 View (484) 948-3555
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Christina Gilardi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Newtown, PA 18940
Christina Gilardi received her Bachelor of Arts from Temple University and went on to study at Cairn University where she earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. Christina then went on to pass her National Boards and received her accreditation of Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Her skills and experience are focused around individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy and marriage counseling as well. She is deeply committed to her clients’ well-being and can easily inspire trust, warmth and rapport.
Christina Gilardi received her Bachelor of Arts from Temple University and went on to study at Cairn University where she earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. Christina then went on to pass her National Boards and received her accreditation of Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Her skills and experience are focused around individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy and marriage counseling as well. She is deeply committed to her clients’ well-being and can easily inspire trust, warmth and rapport.
(215) 607-8972 View (215) 607-8972
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Veronica Temons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Washington, PA 19034
I also offer family therapy, couple's counseling, and group therapy.
My ideal client is a person who is ready, and motivated to make changes. They could have a mood disorder, personality disorder, a history of trauma, or other issues that plague them. My goal is to meet you where you are at, and assist in meeting your goals! Clients who work with me want and achieve stability, whole health, and joy in their lives, despite their mental health problems.
I also offer family therapy, couple's counseling, and group therapy.
My ideal client is a person who is ready, and motivated to make changes. They could have a mood disorder, personality disorder, a history of trauma, or other issues that plague them. My goal is to meet you where you are at, and assist in meeting your goals! Clients who work with me want and achieve stability, whole health, and joy in their lives, despite their mental health problems.
(484) 613-3029 View (484) 613-3029
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Courtney Lott
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my bio. A little bit about me, I have a Master's Degree Couple and Family Therapy and I have worked with a variety of clients with a wide range of concerns. Some concerns include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma, grief, life transitions, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and women’s issues. As a standard practice, I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors and influence.
Hello and welcome to my bio. A little bit about me, I have a Master's Degree Couple and Family Therapy and I have worked with a variety of clients with a wide range of concerns. Some concerns include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma, grief, life transitions, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and women’s issues. As a standard practice, I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors and influence.
(215) 253-6651 View (215) 253-6651
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Sara Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
If you'd like to be free from relational trauma, I would love to help you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, emotional and narcissistic abuse, Trauma/PTSD, ACA / ACoA recovery for adult children of alcoholics and family dysfunction, Personality Disorders, and ADHD. I've worked in substance abuse recovery for 8 years and led a group for adults with ADHD with the national organization CHADD for 3 years. I work with abuse survivors and I lead an ongoing group for recovery from gaslighting, narcissistic and emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, and intimate partner violence. If you're going through hell, keep going.
If you'd like to be free from relational trauma, I would love to help you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, emotional and narcissistic abuse, Trauma/PTSD, ACA / ACoA recovery for adult children of alcoholics and family dysfunction, Personality Disorders, and ADHD. I've worked in substance abuse recovery for 8 years and led a group for adults with ADHD with the national organization CHADD for 3 years. I work with abuse survivors and I lead an ongoing group for recovery from gaslighting, narcissistic and emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, and intimate partner violence. If you're going through hell, keep going.
(215) 910-4075 View (215) 910-4075
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Ellen J. Faulkner, Ph.D. Psychotherapy
PhD, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chalfont, PA 18914
My extensive history with patients dealing with eating disorders involves offering a variety of tools/modalities to enhance our work while also offering family guidance and support.
After working for over 42 years as a psychotherapist/psychoanalyst I welcome patients who are ready to do in depth work in psychotherapy and find lasting change. Psychoanalysis is an extraordinary opportunity to enrich your life, find the person you were meant to be, and experience the contentment and joy that you have been missing. Whether you are looking for marriage/couples counseling, dealing with personal issues or feel unsatisfied with brief therapy you've experienced, my patients find me to be warm, kind, insightful, accepting, and supportive. My group practice works with both adults and children. www.faulknertherapy.net
My extensive history with patients dealing with eating disorders involves offering a variety of tools/modalities to enhance our work while also offering family guidance and support.
After working for over 42 years as a psychotherapist/psychoanalyst I welcome patients who are ready to do in depth work in psychotherapy and find lasting change. Psychoanalysis is an extraordinary opportunity to enrich your life, find the person you were meant to be, and experience the contentment and joy that you have been missing. Whether you are looking for marriage/couples counseling, dealing with personal issues or feel unsatisfied with brief therapy you've experienced, my patients find me to be warm, kind, insightful, accepting, and supportive. My group practice works with both adults and children. www.faulknertherapy.net
(215) 600-2421 View (215) 600-2421
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Nadine Shandor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Easton, PA 18042  (Online Only)
Extensive training including the highly effective EMDR Therapy (trained directly with EMDRIA), Gottman Method Level II for Couples, Attachment, Internal Family Systems, Somatic, Polyvagal, Neurobiology, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused.
Finding a counselor can be intimidating. I offer a warm, welcoming approach where you will feel at ease. With over 20 years experience, I can help you with trauma, PTSD, relationships, and anxiety/mood disorders. Extensive, specialized and ongoing training with some of the foremost experts in the field allows me to use powerful, integrative and in-depth techniques, helping my clients get to the root of their issues and achieve results much faster than traditional talk therapy allows. Permanently offering video sessions only; clients must be in NJ, PA or SC, where I am licensed, during sessions.
Extensive training including the highly effective EMDR Therapy (trained directly with EMDRIA), Gottman Method Level II for Couples, Attachment, Internal Family Systems, Somatic, Polyvagal, Neurobiology, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused.
Finding a counselor can be intimidating. I offer a warm, welcoming approach where you will feel at ease. With over 20 years experience, I can help you with trauma, PTSD, relationships, and anxiety/mood disorders. Extensive, specialized and ongoing training with some of the foremost experts in the field allows me to use powerful, integrative and in-depth techniques, helping my clients get to the root of their issues and achieve results much faster than traditional talk therapy allows. Permanently offering video sessions only; clients must be in NJ, PA or SC, where I am licensed, during sessions.
(908) 867-0936 View (908) 867-0936
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Anthony Jefferson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Easton, PA 18045  (Online Only)
I strive to help others work through their personal life challenges, and help them find peace, restore hope, and strengthen their resolve. As a Professional Counselor, my goal is to create a safe and therapeutic environment which encourages change, healing, and transformation. I have counseling experience working with anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, life transitions, family issues, personal crisis, and loss and grief. I work with couples on marital or pre-marital issues. I have daytime and evening appointments currently available to meet your needs! I only offer virtual sessions at this time.
I strive to help others work through their personal life challenges, and help them find peace, restore hope, and strengthen their resolve. As a Professional Counselor, my goal is to create a safe and therapeutic environment which encourages change, healing, and transformation. I have counseling experience working with anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, life transitions, family issues, personal crisis, and loss and grief. I work with couples on marital or pre-marital issues. I have daytime and evening appointments currently available to meet your needs! I only offer virtual sessions at this time.
(484) 673-6202 View (484) 673-6202
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Lana Selitsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ambler, PA 19002
Ms. Selitsky received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University in 2014. Ms. Selitsky utilizes CBT, Solution Focus, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Ms. Selitsky has expanded her professional development to study Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Selitsky works with clients age 14 to older adults, utilizing individual, couple/marital modalities.
Ms. Selitsky received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University in 2014. Ms. Selitsky utilizes CBT, Solution Focus, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Ms. Selitsky has expanded her professional development to study Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Selitsky works with clients age 14 to older adults, utilizing individual, couple/marital modalities.
(610) 200-6184 View (610) 200-6184
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Balanced Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMT, NCHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
We are an evidence-based practice, working from theoretical approaches of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Integrated Pain Management, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-focused Therapy.
It is our belief that we all have the capacity to change, heal and recover from all the things that life can throw at us. At Balanced Life Counseling, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and trusting environment which allows us to work together towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and stress of life? Has communication been difficult lately? Are you looking for support to navigate challenging situations or circumstances? Sometimes, it's about something more than change. It's about growth and we are passionate about joining with our clients in a safe and collaborative space to help empower their growth.
We are an evidence-based practice, working from theoretical approaches of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Integrated Pain Management, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-focused Therapy.
It is our belief that we all have the capacity to change, heal and recover from all the things that life can throw at us. At Balanced Life Counseling, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and trusting environment which allows us to work together towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and stress of life? Has communication been difficult lately? Are you looking for support to navigate challenging situations or circumstances? Sometimes, it's about something more than change. It's about growth and we are passionate about joining with our clients in a safe and collaborative space to help empower their growth.
(717) 539-4178 View (717) 539-4178
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Fabyonne Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MS, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103  (Online Only)
Although I employ an eclectic mix of counseling theories, I lean toward family systems using the genogram as the foundational guide.
We live such hectic and often overwhelming lives that counseling provides us the opportunity to check out, even if only for a moment. Granting individuals a listening ear and a compassionate empathetic response is my specialty. My ultimate goal is to build healthy individuals and families by developing the therapeutic tool box filled with practices that bring calm to chaos. We must look to our foundation and past experiences in order to create a plan for healing and future success. With that, much of our work will involve delving deep into Family of Origin issues in order to create healthy new norms and patterns.
Although I employ an eclectic mix of counseling theories, I lean toward family systems using the genogram as the foundational guide.
We live such hectic and often overwhelming lives that counseling provides us the opportunity to check out, even if only for a moment. Granting individuals a listening ear and a compassionate empathetic response is my specialty. My ultimate goal is to build healthy individuals and families by developing the therapeutic tool box filled with practices that bring calm to chaos. We must look to our foundation and past experiences in order to create a plan for healing and future success. With that, much of our work will involve delving deep into Family of Origin issues in order to create healthy new norms and patterns.
(412) 900-8791 View (412) 900-8791
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Madeline Leach, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
If you, or a family member, struggle with problem gambling, are you aware that the cost of treatment is provided for Pennsylvania residents? I am an approved provider for gambling treatment with the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change" is the focus of my treatment. I want to help you gain a new perspective of your struggle that allows you to be more hopeful about the solution. Whether the problem includes substance abuse, problem gambling, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict or some other problem, I am committed to the process of change through an empowering and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
If you, or a family member, struggle with problem gambling, are you aware that the cost of treatment is provided for Pennsylvania residents? I am an approved provider for gambling treatment with the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change" is the focus of my treatment. I want to help you gain a new perspective of your struggle that allows you to be more hopeful about the solution. Whether the problem includes substance abuse, problem gambling, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict or some other problem, I am committed to the process of change through an empowering and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
(215) 630-6078 View (215) 630-6078
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.