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Nicole M Barakat
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
I have been working with children and families since 2004 when I completed my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I work with children with learning, behavioral and emotional needs and their parents. If you are struggling with your child's behavior, feel that your family and friends do not understand your child or are judging your parenting, and have "tried everything," I would like to offer a safe place for you and your child to talk and get support. If you have concerns with your child's learning process and suspect that your child may have a learning disability, ADHD, or Autism, a psychological evaluation can help to identify strengths and weaknesses, factors that impede learning, and may result in a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
I have been working with children and families since 2004 when I completed my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I work with children with learning, behavioral and emotional needs and their parents. If you are struggling with your child's behavior, feel that your family and friends do not understand your child or are judging your parenting, and have "tried everything," I would like to offer a safe place for you and your child to talk and get support. If you have concerns with your child's learning process and suspect that your child may have a learning disability, ADHD, or Autism, a psychological evaluation can help to identify strengths and weaknesses, factors that impede learning, and may result in a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
(843) 865-6912 View (843) 865-6912
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2nd Chance Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29506
2nd Chance Counseling, LLC provides services in Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling, Group Counseling, Parenting Education and Assessments, and/or Grief/Loss support.
2nd Chance Counseling, LLC exists to assist its clients in Reaffirming, Restoring, and Reconnecting relationships by working with and helping individuals to create the lives they want and deserve in a meaningful and responsible manner. We encourage each of our clients to "Embrace Life Responsibly." In doing so, we offer confidentiality and privacy for each client in that he/she feels safe to share and process issues, their needs, and create achievable and realistic goals for themselves.
2nd Chance Counseling, LLC provides services in Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling, Group Counseling, Parenting Education and Assessments, and/or Grief/Loss support.
2nd Chance Counseling, LLC exists to assist its clients in Reaffirming, Restoring, and Reconnecting relationships by working with and helping individuals to create the lives they want and deserve in a meaningful and responsible manner. We encourage each of our clients to "Embrace Life Responsibly." In doing so, we offer confidentiality and privacy for each client in that he/she feels safe to share and process issues, their needs, and create achievable and realistic goals for themselves.
(843) 438-1496 View (843) 438-1496
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Kimberly Ann Sloan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
I treat a broad spectrum of problems including: Anxiety & Depression, Grief & Relationship Issues, Family and Child Conflicts, ADD/ADHD, as well as trauma related symptoms. I often use psychological testing to facilitate diagnosis and personality description. I offer supportive and practical intervention using a variety of therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, cognitive & psychodynamic approaches tailored to your strengths and individual needs. The goals are symptom reduction, personal growth, as well as discovering joy and wellness in your life.
I treat a broad spectrum of problems including: Anxiety & Depression, Grief & Relationship Issues, Family and Child Conflicts, ADD/ADHD, as well as trauma related symptoms. I often use psychological testing to facilitate diagnosis and personality description. I offer supportive and practical intervention using a variety of therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, cognitive & psychodynamic approaches tailored to your strengths and individual needs. The goals are symptom reduction, personal growth, as well as discovering joy and wellness in your life.
(843) 890-8026 View (843) 890-8026
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Thrive Family Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710
Thrive Family Services LLC is a group practice with 3 offices in York County: Clover, Fort Mill and Rock Hill. Thrive is a therapy practice specializing in a variety of therapeutic approaches to give individuals, couples, and families the tools to achieve their best mental and behavioral health. Thrives Counselors are all unique! We have a wide range of counselors with different specialties and approaches to treatment. We are offering both in office and teletherapy services. Our Rock Hill location has immediate openings. We provide outpatient therapy and medication management.
Thrive Family Services LLC is a group practice with 3 offices in York County: Clover, Fort Mill and Rock Hill. Thrive is a therapy practice specializing in a variety of therapeutic approaches to give individuals, couples, and families the tools to achieve their best mental and behavioral health. Thrives Counselors are all unique! We have a wide range of counselors with different specialties and approaches to treatment. We are offering both in office and teletherapy services. Our Rock Hill location has immediate openings. We provide outpatient therapy and medication management.
(803) 426-3485 View (803) 426-3485
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Natalie Ann Kitchen
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
As a specialized child, adolescent and family Therapist, I am deeply committed to facilitating the growth, healing and achievement of mental wellness for those struggling to cope with the stressors of life. My primary goal during the treatment process, is to provide an individualized plan of care that caters to each person's specific set of needs/values. I consistently seek to empower children and young adults by teaching them to effectively advocate for themselves. It is additionally a priority of mine to bring fractured families closer together and address any communication issues that may exist within the family unit.
As a specialized child, adolescent and family Therapist, I am deeply committed to facilitating the growth, healing and achievement of mental wellness for those struggling to cope with the stressors of life. My primary goal during the treatment process, is to provide an individualized plan of care that caters to each person's specific set of needs/values. I consistently seek to empower children and young adults by teaching them to effectively advocate for themselves. It is additionally a priority of mine to bring fractured families closer together and address any communication issues that may exist within the family unit.
(843) 891-5889 View (843) 891-5889
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Bask Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Whether psychological assessment or psychotherapy, I truly enjoy and embrace diversity in my practice, with regard to clients and their clinical needs. In addition to psychotherapy services, I perform a myriad of psychological assessments including neurocognitive, psychoeducational, diagnostic clarification, parental fitness, disability assessments, etc. My work with the family court includes co-parenting sessions, reunification counseling, and individual psychotherapy as needed, in addition to expert testimony and other court services as needed.
Whether psychological assessment or psychotherapy, I truly enjoy and embrace diversity in my practice, with regard to clients and their clinical needs. In addition to psychotherapy services, I perform a myriad of psychological assessments including neurocognitive, psychoeducational, diagnostic clarification, parental fitness, disability assessments, etc. My work with the family court includes co-parenting sessions, reunification counseling, and individual psychotherapy as needed, in addition to expert testimony and other court services as needed.
(864) 714-8842 View (864) 714-8842
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Michele J Diamond
LPES, MS/CAS, MEd
Verified Verified
This perspective entails collaborating with family, Physicians, and schools in a problem-solving process.
As a School Psychologist/Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist I have extensive training and experience working with children and adolescents that struggle with learning, emotion, and social skills. Early identification and remediation of lagging skills are associated with greater academic success, improved interpersonal relationships, higher earnings, greater employment stability, and lower likelihood of involvement with the criminal justice system (Aos, Lieb, Mayfield, Miller, & Pennucci, 2004).
This perspective entails collaborating with family, Physicians, and schools in a problem-solving process.
As a School Psychologist/Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist I have extensive training and experience working with children and adolescents that struggle with learning, emotion, and social skills. Early identification and remediation of lagging skills are associated with greater academic success, improved interpersonal relationships, higher earnings, greater employment stability, and lower likelihood of involvement with the criminal justice system (Aos, Lieb, Mayfield, Miller, & Pennucci, 2004).
(843) 279-8575 View (843) 279-8575
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Anne Spearman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
I work with individuals, private attorneys and Guardian ad litems and through court appointment to provide an array of specialized forensic assessments, forensic file reviews, and forensically sensitive therapy with individuals and high conflict families in the family court system including but not limited to the following areas: high-conflict coparenting, parent-child contact problems, visitation resistance and refusal and parental alienation. Member of a multi-modal treatment team providing treatment for family systems with parent-child contact problems.
I work with individuals, private attorneys and Guardian ad litems and through court appointment to provide an array of specialized forensic assessments, forensic file reviews, and forensically sensitive therapy with individuals and high conflict families in the family court system including but not limited to the following areas: high-conflict coparenting, parent-child contact problems, visitation resistance and refusal and parental alienation. Member of a multi-modal treatment team providing treatment for family systems with parent-child contact problems.
(864) 501-5736 View (864) 501-5736
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The Family Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
Fort Mill, SC 29715  (Online Only)
Welcome to The Family Doctor - my two specialties are Marriage/Family Therapy & Addictions Therapy. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, couple conflicts or an addiction please give us a call. We can find you a solution for your struggle. We also offer educational seminars such as Parenting-Discipline and Boundaries, Addiction in the Workplace, Couples Communication, or Understanding our Family of Origin. We work with individuals, couples or families.
Welcome to The Family Doctor - my two specialties are Marriage/Family Therapy & Addictions Therapy. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, couple conflicts or an addiction please give us a call. We can find you a solution for your struggle. We also offer educational seminars such as Parenting-Discipline and Boundaries, Addiction in the Workplace, Couples Communication, or Understanding our Family of Origin. We work with individuals, couples or families.
(864) 840-8644 View (864) 840-8644
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Dr. Jerome Comprehensive Health & Family Services
PhD, MP, FSMII, FPPR, MAC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201
About the Medical Psychologist Practitioner: Dr. Jerome Yelder, Sr. PhD MP FPPR is a Academy of Medical Psychology Board Certified Medical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Pastoral Psychotherapist, Certified Pastoral Family Therapist, National Board Certified Independent Master Chaplain, National Board Certified Licensed Independent Ordained Minister. Dr. Yelder is also a verified Service Connected Disabled Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Yelder's Myers Briggs Personality Type is ENFJ.
About the Medical Psychologist Practitioner: Dr. Jerome Yelder, Sr. PhD MP FPPR is a Academy of Medical Psychology Board Certified Medical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Pastoral Psychotherapist, Certified Pastoral Family Therapist, National Board Certified Independent Master Chaplain, National Board Certified Licensed Independent Ordained Minister. Dr. Yelder is also a verified Service Connected Disabled Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Yelder's Myers Briggs Personality Type is ENFJ.
(803) 859-4667 View (803) 859-4667
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TRiY Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, (S)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camden, SC 29020
We provide Individual, Family, Group, Consultation, and Supervision Services.
Life happens to all of us, but it's the ability to become stronger and 'bounce back' from life's challenges that is the test of our true strength. Can you adapt well in the face of adversity, depression, anger, anxiety, or stress? Have you experienced any behaviors, feelings, or symptoms at work, school or home that you don't quite understand? We want to work with you to earn your trust as we gain a deeper understanding of your individual needs and help discover what’s keeping you from achieving your goals in life. No matter how hard things get, we want to help you break barriers & overcome obstacles standing in your way. #YOUMATTER
We provide Individual, Family, Group, Consultation, and Supervision Services.
Life happens to all of us, but it's the ability to become stronger and 'bounce back' from life's challenges that is the test of our true strength. Can you adapt well in the face of adversity, depression, anger, anxiety, or stress? Have you experienced any behaviors, feelings, or symptoms at work, school or home that you don't quite understand? We want to work with you to earn your trust as we gain a deeper understanding of your individual needs and help discover what’s keeping you from achieving your goals in life. No matter how hard things get, we want to help you break barriers & overcome obstacles standing in your way. #YOUMATTER
(803) 408-7182 View (803) 408-7182
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Jennifer Hall Canfora
LPC Associate, PhD, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loris, SC 29569
My colleagues and I at Advanced Practice Mental Health are focused on providing quality counseling services in the Loris and Myrtle Beach areas.I work with a variety of ages, cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. I find that by working with parents we can improve a child’s behavior and promote a happy family. I have a passion for working with young ladies and women who struggle with self-confidence, relationships, and making positive life decisions. I also work with those struggling with grief and loss. I focus on empowering my clients to make positive decisions for themselves, and to learn to cope with adversity on their own.
My colleagues and I at Advanced Practice Mental Health are focused on providing quality counseling services in the Loris and Myrtle Beach areas.I work with a variety of ages, cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. I find that by working with parents we can improve a child’s behavior and promote a happy family. I have a passion for working with young ladies and women who struggle with self-confidence, relationships, and making positive life decisions. I also work with those struggling with grief and loss. I focus on empowering my clients to make positive decisions for themselves, and to learn to cope with adversity on their own.
(843) 417-9481 View (843) 417-9481
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Golden Care Solutions LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Goose Creek, SC 29445
As a black woman, I understand common cultural issues, so sisters and brothers you are among family! Proud LGBTQ+ Ally! Any person from a marginalized community, welcome!.
Mental well-being is absolutely essential to overall wellness! There are highs and lows in life, so conflict and troubles are inevitable. You may be trying to navigate dealing with difficult people, stopping the cycle of unhealthy relationships, or healing from unjust treatment, or growing up in a non-nurturing environment to name a few. In other cases, biological, environmental, or situational factors can contribute to common mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD which impair your ability to think and feel at your best. Being understood and given the necessary tools to navigate these challenges is imperative.
As a black woman, I understand common cultural issues, so sisters and brothers you are among family! Proud LGBTQ+ Ally! Any person from a marginalized community, welcome!.
Mental well-being is absolutely essential to overall wellness! There are highs and lows in life, so conflict and troubles are inevitable. You may be trying to navigate dealing with difficult people, stopping the cycle of unhealthy relationships, or healing from unjust treatment, or growing up in a non-nurturing environment to name a few. In other cases, biological, environmental, or situational factors can contribute to common mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD which impair your ability to think and feel at your best. Being understood and given the necessary tools to navigate these challenges is imperative.
(843) 790-0581 View (843) 790-0581
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South Carolina Counseling and Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, DCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
SC Counseling & Consulting Services (SCCACS) is an independent private practice. At SCCACS our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead life that is worth celebrating using a cognitive- behavioral therapeutic approach (CBT). By applying CBT techniques we can work together to understand an resolve challenges in your life, in the process we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative thinking that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support or guidance, please call or email for an individual, couples, or family therapy consultation.
SC Counseling & Consulting Services (SCCACS) is an independent private practice. At SCCACS our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead life that is worth celebrating using a cognitive- behavioral therapeutic approach (CBT). By applying CBT techniques we can work together to understand an resolve challenges in your life, in the process we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative thinking that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support or guidance, please call or email for an individual, couples, or family therapy consultation.
(803) 335-1199 View (803) 335-1199
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Jessica Hudson
MA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
The most successful model of support I provide is in vivo family support.
I offer support to families that are struggling with their children's behavior. Problematic behavior may show up around certain routines like mealtime, bedtime, or toilet training, or behavioral concerns may present themselves in a more general sense like reluctance to follow directions/defiance, being disrespectful, and/or ultimately difficult for parents and other family members to interact with.
The most successful model of support I provide is in vivo family support.
I offer support to families that are struggling with their children's behavior. Problematic behavior may show up around certain routines like mealtime, bedtime, or toilet training, or behavioral concerns may present themselves in a more general sense like reluctance to follow directions/defiance, being disrespectful, and/or ultimately difficult for parents and other family members to interact with.
(843) 279-8650 View (843) 279-8650
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All Seasons Counseling Mediation Family Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS-C, LCMHC, Mediatr
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! In office & virtual visits now offered! Family court mediation services (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, & supervised visitation/exchanges. We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! In office & virtual visits now offered! Family court mediation services (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, & supervised visitation/exchanges. We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.
(704) 327-3136 View (704) 327-3136
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All Seasons Counseling Mediation Family Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC , LPCS-C, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Our office is accepting therapy & court cases! In office & virtual sessions are offered (SC & NC)! Family court mediation services (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- parenting coordination, mediation, court mandated therapy, supervised visitation/exchanges, psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family counseling, marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, & life adjustment issues.
Our office is accepting therapy & court cases! In office & virtual sessions are offered (SC & NC)! Family court mediation services (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- parenting coordination, mediation, court mandated therapy, supervised visitation/exchanges, psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family counseling, marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, & life adjustment issues.
(803) 653-3898 View (803) 653-3898
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Dr. Tia Buchanan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NBCC, LPCS, LAC, ASACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sumter, SC 29154
I am an LPC,LPCS, LAC. I serve military students as Zama Middle High School ASACS Counselor. With my plethora of diverse experiences and clinical background I provide safe spaces for ZMHS student ID card holders, On-Site HIPPA protected clinical mental health services, clinical support groups, staff, base wide briefings, community health awareness, mental health prevention, individual, family clinical mental health awareness from an integrated client centered approach. I serve a vital role reducing adolescent addictions as a LAC, providing valid mental health support for grades 6-12 with earned M.A., M.A. (CACREP) M.S., PhD.
I am an LPC,LPCS, LAC. I serve military students as Zama Middle High School ASACS Counselor. With my plethora of diverse experiences and clinical background I provide safe spaces for ZMHS student ID card holders, On-Site HIPPA protected clinical mental health services, clinical support groups, staff, base wide briefings, community health awareness, mental health prevention, individual, family clinical mental health awareness from an integrated client centered approach. I serve a vital role reducing adolescent addictions as a LAC, providing valid mental health support for grades 6-12 with earned M.A., M.A. (CACREP) M.S., PhD.
(803) 408-5572 View (803) 408-5572
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Bill Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, MA, LPC/S, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an ordained minister.
Within a confidential environment, I seek to provide a place where you can explore and restore stressful areas of your life. My focus is to help support you toward achieving recovery, healing and peace while providing solid tools that help you discover new ways of facing life's difficulties. Together, we can seek to halt the destruction of unhealthy patterns while bringing hope and healing to broken relationships, wounded hearts, and troubled lives. Regardless of current challenges, we can work together, step-by-step, to effectively help you move toward the next stage of growth.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an ordained minister.
Within a confidential environment, I seek to provide a place where you can explore and restore stressful areas of your life. My focus is to help support you toward achieving recovery, healing and peace while providing solid tools that help you discover new ways of facing life's difficulties. Together, we can seek to halt the destruction of unhealthy patterns while bringing hope and healing to broken relationships, wounded hearts, and troubled lives. Regardless of current challenges, we can work together, step-by-step, to effectively help you move toward the next stage of growth.
(803) 853-4044 View (803) 853-4044
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Holistic Psychological Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCS, NCC, CHPT, LAC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201
NOW OFFERING HYPNOTHERAPY! WE OFFER FAMILY MEDIATION! The mission of Holistic Psychological Associates is to help you live well, "Mind, Body, & Spirit". It is our professional philosophy of practice that in order to be well, all components of the individual must be considered. Therefore we will approach your treatment from a holistic perspective. We are committed to your well - being and your personal healing and growth. Allow your journey to begin today!
NOW OFFERING HYPNOTHERAPY! WE OFFER FAMILY MEDIATION! The mission of Holistic Psychological Associates is to help you live well, "Mind, Body, & Spirit". It is our professional philosophy of practice that in order to be well, all components of the individual must be considered. Therefore we will approach your treatment from a holistic perspective. We are committed to your well - being and your personal healing and growth. Allow your journey to begin today!
(803) 636-8618 View (803) 636-8618

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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.