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Darlene Joy Plant
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
I use a collaborative approach with a variety of modalities including humanistic, narrative, family systems, Jungian, and existential that are tailored to meet your individual needs.
Psychological pain and suffering are part of the human experience. I provide a personalized, nonjudgmental, healing process for individuals, couples, and families. Depression, anxiety, stress, death or loss, overwhelming emotions, and relationship issues are a few of the difficulties often experienced.
I use a collaborative approach with a variety of modalities including humanistic, narrative, family systems, Jungian, and existential that are tailored to meet your individual needs.
Psychological pain and suffering are part of the human experience. I provide a personalized, nonjudgmental, healing process for individuals, couples, and families. Depression, anxiety, stress, death or loss, overwhelming emotions, and relationship issues are a few of the difficulties often experienced.
(281) 623-1650 View (281) 623-1650
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Tiffanie James
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77379  (Online Only)
Do you feel as if you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and you cannot seem to catch a break? Are you trying to manage everyone else's problems, but drowning in your own? Are you a people pleaser? Have you lived for others for so long that your choices are based on their validation versus your own desires? Are you pretending to be someone that you are not to accommodate your family and friends?
Do you feel as if you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and you cannot seem to catch a break? Are you trying to manage everyone else's problems, but drowning in your own? Are you a people pleaser? Have you lived for others for so long that your choices are based on their validation versus your own desires? Are you pretending to be someone that you are not to accommodate your family and friends?
(713) 804-8090 View (713) 804-8090
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Elizabeth Bowden
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baytown, TX 77521
My passion for counseling emerges from my childhood. I’ve experienced the benefit of therapy in my own life after facing childhood trauma. I am who I am today because of the healing that comes through the power of a therapeutic relationship. As a person who has been broken, I want to help others find healing. I am confident that every individual, couple or family can benefit from a personalized treatment plan within the therapeutic relationship.
My passion for counseling emerges from my childhood. I’ve experienced the benefit of therapy in my own life after facing childhood trauma. I am who I am today because of the healing that comes through the power of a therapeutic relationship. As a person who has been broken, I want to help others find healing. I am confident that every individual, couple or family can benefit from a personalized treatment plan within the therapeutic relationship.
(346) 229-1937 View (346) 229-1937
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Sara Luanne Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sugar Land, TX 77479  (Online Only)
I consider my therapeutic approach eclectic, incorporating many empirically supported schools of thought into my therapeutic relationships. I believe in offering flexibility and balance to an individual’s needs and allow my clients to guide my intuition in how to best support their personal healing journey. I offer include individual therapy for adolescents and adults, marriage/couple’s therapy, family therapy, parent coaching and advocacy support, educational in-service hours (CPEs), and other public speaking engagements.
I consider my therapeutic approach eclectic, incorporating many empirically supported schools of thought into my therapeutic relationships. I believe in offering flexibility and balance to an individual’s needs and allow my clients to guide my intuition in how to best support their personal healing journey. I offer include individual therapy for adolescents and adults, marriage/couple’s therapy, family therapy, parent coaching and advocacy support, educational in-service hours (CPEs), and other public speaking engagements.
(346) 788-1508 View (346) 788-1508
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Viola A Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with and supporting adolescents and adults experiencing family conflict, grief, anxiety, depression, and other challenges.
I am living proof that challenging trials, such as life experiences and surviving cancer, can in fact triumphantly shape us into stronger, successful individuals. I have a tremendous passion for life and assisting others to reach their greatest potential. As a therapist, I employ various therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, in order to focus on patterns of behavior and ways in which we define ourselves within the context of our relationships with others. I would love to support you with your personal growth goals.
I enjoy working with and supporting adolescents and adults experiencing family conflict, grief, anxiety, depression, and other challenges.
I am living proof that challenging trials, such as life experiences and surviving cancer, can in fact triumphantly shape us into stronger, successful individuals. I have a tremendous passion for life and assisting others to reach their greatest potential. As a therapist, I employ various therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, in order to focus on patterns of behavior and ways in which we define ourselves within the context of our relationships with others. I would love to support you with your personal growth goals.
(726) 227-4560 View (726) 227-4560
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Rachel Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
If you have been struggling with anxiety, feeling triggered, or generally feeling stuck in life, let's work together to develop the tools necessary to help you get on a happier and healthier life path. With my background in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have extensive experience in working with couples, families, and relationship dynamics including coparenting. I have successfully counseled many couples and have helped them improve the quality of their relationship. Conflict resolution, communication, coping skills, mindfulness, and de-escalation are all skills that I teach my clients in their journey towards health.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, feeling triggered, or generally feeling stuck in life, let's work together to develop the tools necessary to help you get on a happier and healthier life path. With my background in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have extensive experience in working with couples, families, and relationship dynamics including coparenting. I have successfully counseled many couples and have helped them improve the quality of their relationship. Conflict resolution, communication, coping skills, mindfulness, and de-escalation are all skills that I teach my clients in their journey towards health.
(214) 753-4591 View (214) 753-4591
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Jenna Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79414
Since 2013, Dr. Jenna Chang has served as a therapist providing compassionate individual, couple, and family therapy for Lubbock and the surrounding communities. Using her education and training in psychology and marriage and family therapy, Dr. Chang helps youth and adults work through life's challenges in order to experience the hope and healing they need for themselves and their relationships.
Since 2013, Dr. Jenna Chang has served as a therapist providing compassionate individual, couple, and family therapy for Lubbock and the surrounding communities. Using her education and training in psychology and marriage and family therapy, Dr. Chang helps youth and adults work through life's challenges in order to experience the hope and healing they need for themselves and their relationships.
(806) 491-2003 View (806) 491-2003
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Fabiola Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77060
Are you feeling overwhelmed, overlooked or reliving painful memories? Are you experiencing low mood, irritability, and have difficulty expressing yourself as well as making meaningful connections with peers? Or maybe you are an individual struggling with loneliness, anger, past trauma, and or low confidence. We help individuals regain emotional control in order to make healthier decisions and establish meaningful connections with family and friends.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, overlooked or reliving painful memories? Are you experiencing low mood, irritability, and have difficulty expressing yourself as well as making meaningful connections with peers? Or maybe you are an individual struggling with loneliness, anger, past trauma, and or low confidence. We help individuals regain emotional control in order to make healthier decisions and establish meaningful connections with family and friends.
(713) 999-6831 View (713) 999-6831
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Sarah Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
Sarah has extensive knowledge working with sexual assault survivors and individuals affected by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, obsessive compulsive disorder, and is an expert in family and/or relationship violence.
Sarah has years of experience providing psychotherapy in a wide variety of settings, working primarily with adults and adolescents. She has been effective at helping teens and their parents find common ground in order to work together and rebuild fractured relationships. Sarah works to unlock unhealthy patterns that are often learned in childhood, in order for her clients to gain a sense of control and build a brighter future. Sarah primarily practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Sarah has extensive knowledge working with sexual assault survivors and individuals affected by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, obsessive compulsive disorder, and is an expert in family and/or relationship violence.
Sarah has years of experience providing psychotherapy in a wide variety of settings, working primarily with adults and adolescents. She has been effective at helping teens and their parents find common ground in order to work together and rebuild fractured relationships. Sarah works to unlock unhealthy patterns that are often learned in childhood, in order for her clients to gain a sense of control and build a brighter future. Sarah primarily practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(469) 772-4644 View (469) 772-4644
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Barbra Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
I am accepting new clients and have evening and weekend appointments available in person and online. I specialize in women's issues and bring a unique blend of empathy and real-world wisdom to help women navigate trauma, PTSD, family conflicts, and relationship hurdles. I understand the pain, confusion, and emotional turmoil you may face, and I'm here to help you navigate your journey towards healing, and reclaiming your sense of self. If you're ready to heal and grow, emphasizing empowerment, resilience, and self-worth, I'd love to help.
I am accepting new clients and have evening and weekend appointments available in person and online. I specialize in women's issues and bring a unique blend of empathy and real-world wisdom to help women navigate trauma, PTSD, family conflicts, and relationship hurdles. I understand the pain, confusion, and emotional turmoil you may face, and I'm here to help you navigate your journey towards healing, and reclaiming your sense of self. If you're ready to heal and grow, emphasizing empowerment, resilience, and self-worth, I'd love to help.
(214) 972-0892 View (214) 972-0892
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Korey L Watkins
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Buda, TX 78610
I have seen time and time again the transformative impact of therapy on people of all ages. It can restore us to a place of peace and comfort or help us reach new levels of growth and fulfillment. It can help move us beyond the moments we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone. Likewise, it can help our children move past their self-doubt, difficulty managing their emotions, or sense of being lost in life. In either case, I want you to know you are not alone, nor were you meant to face the challenges of life without help. I will do everything I can to help you and your family embrace life, overcome challenges, and create possibilities
I have seen time and time again the transformative impact of therapy on people of all ages. It can restore us to a place of peace and comfort or help us reach new levels of growth and fulfillment. It can help move us beyond the moments we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone. Likewise, it can help our children move past their self-doubt, difficulty managing their emotions, or sense of being lost in life. In either case, I want you to know you are not alone, nor were you meant to face the challenges of life without help. I will do everything I can to help you and your family embrace life, overcome challenges, and create possibilities
(512) 359-8281 View (512) 359-8281
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Abbie Cecil
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
As such, my therapeutic style is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR)/Internal Family Systems(IFS).
Do you have difficulty maintaining focus and a piece of mind? Are you someone who appears to have it all together, but still find yourself experiencing unpredictable emotions, bouts of anxiety and depression that have strained your relationships? Do you have an internal fear that you will be exposed as broken? Trauma serves as a filter, a lens through which a person views the world. Everything is shaded differently. It can have you feeling like “What’s wrong with me?” and “I’ll never feel at home with myself” or “Why does life have to be this hard?”. So now you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to feel relief.
As such, my therapeutic style is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR)/Internal Family Systems(IFS).
Do you have difficulty maintaining focus and a piece of mind? Are you someone who appears to have it all together, but still find yourself experiencing unpredictable emotions, bouts of anxiety and depression that have strained your relationships? Do you have an internal fear that you will be exposed as broken? Trauma serves as a filter, a lens through which a person views the world. Everything is shaded differently. It can have you feeling like “What’s wrong with me?” and “I’ll never feel at home with myself” or “Why does life have to be this hard?”. So now you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to feel relief.
(832) 345-3105 View (832) 345-3105
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Laura Caslin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78702
Whether you want to find a relationship, develop a more fulfilling career, or navigate complex issues in your family, I can help.
You may feel stuck and ready for a change. You may have used your intelligence, motivation or creativity to succeed in the past, but something isn't working as well right now. You may feel disconnected in your relationships and overwhelmed by your emotions. Maybe you're very hard on yourself or have difficulty making decisions. I can help you learn to trust yourself, increase self-compassion, and improve your relationships. Therapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths. Together, we can help you get clear on what you really want and develop steps to meet your goals.
Whether you want to find a relationship, develop a more fulfilling career, or navigate complex issues in your family, I can help.
You may feel stuck and ready for a change. You may have used your intelligence, motivation or creativity to succeed in the past, but something isn't working as well right now. You may feel disconnected in your relationships and overwhelmed by your emotions. Maybe you're very hard on yourself or have difficulty making decisions. I can help you learn to trust yourself, increase self-compassion, and improve your relationships. Therapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths. Together, we can help you get clear on what you really want and develop steps to meet your goals.
(512) 337-4887 View (512) 337-4887
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Cydney Schleiden
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75214  (Online Only)
I offer virtual individual and family therapy at this time.
As a therapist, I have many years of experience and am passionate about working with adolescents and families with various presenting issues, where I help restore hope and foster healthy relationships. I thoroughly enjoy supporting young adults as they navigate the challenges of life whether it be transitions, self-esteem, or relational issues. My areas of expertise include attachment therapy, working in juvenile justice or residential treatment, women's issues, and adolescent/young adult development.
I offer virtual individual and family therapy at this time.
As a therapist, I have many years of experience and am passionate about working with adolescents and families with various presenting issues, where I help restore hope and foster healthy relationships. I thoroughly enjoy supporting young adults as they navigate the challenges of life whether it be transitions, self-esteem, or relational issues. My areas of expertise include attachment therapy, working in juvenile justice or residential treatment, women's issues, and adolescent/young adult development.
(469) 609-6859 View (469) 609-6859
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Compass Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSK, LPC
Verified Verified
Paris, TX 75460
With over 16 years of experience, my focus includes EMDR for trauma, adults affected by family or friends who are alcoholics or addicts, relationship difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem, developing healthy boundaries, age 20 something’s experiencing a “quarter life crisis” and family of origin issues.
Do you ever ask yourself any of the following: Why do I feel frustrated or powerless when dealing with others behavior? Why does this problem/issue keep coming up for me? Why does life feel overwhelming and daunting at times? How do I get more out of life and where do I start? How do I break from old patterns and create a more rewarding way of life? These are some of the topics that my clients work through in our sessions. Facing life and all the relationships within it can be extremely challenging, and at times feel impossible, yet it is unavoidable.
With over 16 years of experience, my focus includes EMDR for trauma, adults affected by family or friends who are alcoholics or addicts, relationship difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem, developing healthy boundaries, age 20 something’s experiencing a “quarter life crisis” and family of origin issues.
Do you ever ask yourself any of the following: Why do I feel frustrated or powerless when dealing with others behavior? Why does this problem/issue keep coming up for me? Why does life feel overwhelming and daunting at times? How do I get more out of life and where do I start? How do I break from old patterns and create a more rewarding way of life? These are some of the topics that my clients work through in our sessions. Facing life and all the relationships within it can be extremely challenging, and at times feel impossible, yet it is unavoidable.
(469) 416-4948 View (469) 416-4948
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Linda Varughese Lpc-Associate Supervised By Samiyyah Sabur Lpc-S
LPC Intern, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75248  (Online Only)
family conflict, self-esteem issues.
Hi, I’m Linda. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. As a counselor, “I aspire to be the person I needed when I was younger.” My goal is to create a safe space for clients to express their true feelings without any judgment. My expectation in a therapeutic relationship is for the client and I to work together to create a compassionate, supportive, and respectful relationship in order to move forward towards goals that have been established.
family conflict, self-esteem issues.
Hi, I’m Linda. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. As a counselor, “I aspire to be the person I needed when I was younger.” My goal is to create a safe space for clients to express their true feelings without any judgment. My expectation in a therapeutic relationship is for the client and I to work together to create a compassionate, supportive, and respectful relationship in order to move forward towards goals that have been established.
(972) 782-5963 View (972) 782-5963
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Tiana Gooden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
I believe everyone encounters struggles and challenges in their lives and that everyone has personal strengths and the abilities to overcome life's obstacles. I see my role as a therapist to be one that provides support, education, play, collaboration, listening, and assists with intervention toward attaining personal growth. I have extensive experience counseling those struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school problems, abuse, trauma, family conflict, divorce, self-esteem, substance use and emotional or behavioral disorders. I possess a holistic perspective to therapy that focuses on building healthy relationships and boundaries, both with self and others.
I believe everyone encounters struggles and challenges in their lives and that everyone has personal strengths and the abilities to overcome life's obstacles. I see my role as a therapist to be one that provides support, education, play, collaboration, listening, and assists with intervention toward attaining personal growth. I have extensive experience counseling those struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school problems, abuse, trauma, family conflict, divorce, self-esteem, substance use and emotional or behavioral disorders. I possess a holistic perspective to therapy that focuses on building healthy relationships and boundaries, both with self and others.
(972) 992-7301 View (972) 992-7301
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Lisa Wellons Rothfus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
I have specialized training in Reunification therapy and understand how hard it is when you are expereincing the loss of relationship with a child, or a family is being seriously disrupted by custody issues.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families on issues such as divorce, collaborative divorce, writing parenting plans for Pro- Se divorces, co-parenting issues before and after divorce or a court appointed parent coordinator, reunification therapy and coaching parents going through parent child contact problems, and working though parenting issues with adolescents. I work to help coach famiies through all stages of divorce.
I have specialized training in Reunification therapy and understand how hard it is when you are expereincing the loss of relationship with a child, or a family is being seriously disrupted by custody issues.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families on issues such as divorce, collaborative divorce, writing parenting plans for Pro- Se divorces, co-parenting issues before and after divorce or a court appointed parent coordinator, reunification therapy and coaching parents going through parent child contact problems, and working though parenting issues with adolescents. I work to help coach famiies through all stages of divorce.
(512) 865-6170 View (512) 865-6170
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Juliet Duralde
LPC Intern, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77077
I work with children and parents struggling with symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and attachment. To meet the needs of my young clients, I incorporate several play-based modalities into my practice including Theraplay (parent & child), child-centered play therapy, and cognitive behavioral play therapy. For my clients under 18, I take a family systems approach in my care by requiring regular parent and guardian meetings. With children, teens, and adults, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to treat a variety of issues including post-traumatic stress, specific phobias, anxiety, depression, and more.
I work with children and parents struggling with symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and attachment. To meet the needs of my young clients, I incorporate several play-based modalities into my practice including Theraplay (parent & child), child-centered play therapy, and cognitive behavioral play therapy. For my clients under 18, I take a family systems approach in my care by requiring regular parent and guardian meetings. With children, teens, and adults, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to treat a variety of issues including post-traumatic stress, specific phobias, anxiety, depression, and more.
(281) 626-8121 View (281) 626-8121
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Mark Howell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA MFC, MA RE
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77450
In 2000 I was 1 of 9 counselors chosen to pioneer a marriage/family counseling contract with the DoD to help U.
If you need strategies to navigate the maze of infidelity, disconnection, or the dreaded "roommate" dynamic, call me! Over the last 20+ years as an LPC, I have guided many couples back to intimacy, trust, and reconnection. Maybe I can help you too. I offer both in-office and video appointments Monday through Thursday 8 am - 8 pm and Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Regardless of your relationship status, I can teach you healthy relationship skills and the mindset that is necessary to make these behaviors into new habits. If you are willing to work, a better marriage can be yours.
In 2000 I was 1 of 9 counselors chosen to pioneer a marriage/family counseling contract with the DoD to help U.
If you need strategies to navigate the maze of infidelity, disconnection, or the dreaded "roommate" dynamic, call me! Over the last 20+ years as an LPC, I have guided many couples back to intimacy, trust, and reconnection. Maybe I can help you too. I offer both in-office and video appointments Monday through Thursday 8 am - 8 pm and Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Regardless of your relationship status, I can teach you healthy relationship skills and the mindset that is necessary to make these behaviors into new habits. If you are willing to work, a better marriage can be yours.
(281) 843-8718 View (281) 843-8718
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.