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Mike Williams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I love to spend free time with my family and friends, creating meaningful memories of new adventures.
I received my doctoral training in Counseling Psychology at Brigham Young University and completed an APA-accredited internship at the Baylor University Counseling Center located in Waco, Texas. I have worked with individuals who have experienced a wide variety of concerns including: depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, abuse, relationship distress, identity development, phase of life transitions, sexual identity, compulsive sexual behaviors, self-worth, addictive behaviors, and concerns related to spiritual and religious identity.
I love to spend free time with my family and friends, creating meaningful memories of new adventures.
I received my doctoral training in Counseling Psychology at Brigham Young University and completed an APA-accredited internship at the Baylor University Counseling Center located in Waco, Texas. I have worked with individuals who have experienced a wide variety of concerns including: depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, abuse, relationship distress, identity development, phase of life transitions, sexual identity, compulsive sexual behaviors, self-worth, addictive behaviors, and concerns related to spiritual and religious identity.
(385) 376-2357 View (385) 376-2357
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Joseph Dee Tenney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Other things that bring me joy are my family, sports, spirituality, gardening, music, theater, literature, and technology.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
Other things that bring me joy are my family, sports, spirituality, gardening, music, theater, literature, and technology.
I am accepting new clients and offer Online Counseling via Telehealth. I've provided over 10,000 hours of therapy and like Confucius said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life." I managed LDS Family Services for 13 years and loved directing the 12-step Addiction Recovery Program in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. I've been recruited by multiple residential treatment centers, a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and by an IOP program assessing and treating substance abuse and domestic violence.
(801) 701-1644 View (801) 701-1644
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Brookside Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
Brent received his undergraduate degree from BYU and later his master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) from San Diego State University.
Families, Teens, Couples, and Individuals. Restoring hope to Utah families, Couples and Teens. And for those who feel they have tried everything; we have additional methods to help the mind heal. With Ketamine assisted therapy, and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) great strides have been made toward a healthier mind.
Brent received his undergraduate degree from BYU and later his master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) from San Diego State University.
Families, Teens, Couples, and Individuals. Restoring hope to Utah families, Couples and Teens. And for those who feel they have tried everything; we have additional methods to help the mind heal. With Ketamine assisted therapy, and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) great strides have been made toward a healthier mind.
(385) 600-5974 View (385) 600-5974
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Laura Skaggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84601  (Online Only)
This is my seventh year working as a therapist in Utah where I’ve honed my expertise around issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, faith transition, sexuality and family rejection/conflict.
There's an intuitive sense within us that knows when it’s time to heal; time to fully process and release the old wounds, and thus create the genuine space for new things to grow. Relationships matter deeply – including our relationship with ourselves. I work with clients who have already begun to listen to themselves and know it’s time to take a deeper healing journey inward, make genuine life changes and ultimately increase their capacity for healthy, authentic connection with others. I work collaboratively and compassionately to empower my clients to sift through the difficult pieces that have historically gotten in the way.
This is my seventh year working as a therapist in Utah where I’ve honed my expertise around issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, faith transition, sexuality and family rejection/conflict.
There's an intuitive sense within us that knows when it’s time to heal; time to fully process and release the old wounds, and thus create the genuine space for new things to grow. Relationships matter deeply – including our relationship with ourselves. I work with clients who have already begun to listen to themselves and know it’s time to take a deeper healing journey inward, make genuine life changes and ultimately increase their capacity for healthy, authentic connection with others. I work collaboratively and compassionately to empower my clients to sift through the difficult pieces that have historically gotten in the way.
(385) 438-7429 View (385) 438-7429
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Counseling Made Simple
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84601
CMS implements many different therapeutic modalities tailored to our clients' needs including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused therapy, Solution Focused therapy and TF-CBT.
We have Saturday openings with Andrew!Counseling Made Simple specializes in working with clients across the lifespan who need an empathetic therapist that listens with an open heart and mind. We work hard to make everyone feel welcome and understood. We strive to create a safe place in therapy to work on your goals and recognizes that each person's path to wellness is as unique as you are. Counseling Made Simple has Linda, clinical director and part time therapists Carly, Stephanie, Suelen, Andrew and Mara. Check out the website for more information: www.counselingmadesimple.com
CMS implements many different therapeutic modalities tailored to our clients' needs including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused therapy, Solution Focused therapy and TF-CBT.
We have Saturday openings with Andrew!Counseling Made Simple specializes in working with clients across the lifespan who need an empathetic therapist that listens with an open heart and mind. We work hard to make everyone feel welcome and understood. We strive to create a safe place in therapy to work on your goals and recognizes that each person's path to wellness is as unique as you are. Counseling Made Simple has Linda, clinical director and part time therapists Carly, Stephanie, Suelen, Andrew and Mara. Check out the website for more information: www.counselingmadesimple.com
(385) 245-2110 View (385) 245-2110
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Jennifer Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
As a marriage and family therapist, my professional training was focused on treating couple and family-based issues. I particularly enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected and at a loss for how to communicate and feel close again, those who long for more vulnerability and honesty in their relationships, and who recognize the need to work together through their individual "baggage" in order to create healthier connection. If this feels like it describes your relationship, I think my emotionally-focused approach can help provide the relief you've longed for.
As a marriage and family therapist, my professional training was focused on treating couple and family-based issues. I particularly enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected and at a loss for how to communicate and feel close again, those who long for more vulnerability and honesty in their relationships, and who recognize the need to work together through their individual "baggage" in order to create healthier connection. If this feels like it describes your relationship, I think my emotionally-focused approach can help provide the relief you've longed for.
(801) 845-9085 View (801) 845-9085
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Jayde Scroggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I received my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon.
I absolutely love what I do as a therapist. I am collaborative, working with your strengths and helping you access your own skills and resources to overcome your challenges. I believe in empowering you to take action and I love to create a safe environment to explore difficult emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. I believe in you. I am a person-centered therapist. I feel strongly about the inherent capacity of humans to heal and grow.
I received my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon.
I absolutely love what I do as a therapist. I am collaborative, working with your strengths and helping you access your own skills and resources to overcome your challenges. I believe in empowering you to take action and I love to create a safe environment to explore difficult emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. I believe in you. I am a person-centered therapist. I feel strongly about the inherent capacity of humans to heal and grow.
(385) 448-5003 View (385) 448-5003
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Ty R. Mansfield, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
I’ve received advanced training in differentiation and attachment theories, sexual health and sex therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago, and Mindfulness-based therapies.
I believe that humans are wired for meaning, connection, and belonging. Most of our struggles in life are intimately tied to how we experience our relationships—including with ourselves—and how we find purpose. Through a unique integration of Western and Eastern principles of human thriving, I support individuals and couples seeking emotional, sexual, and spiritual wholeness, as well as deeper healing and intimacy in their relationships with themselves and others. As awareness precedes power, my goal is to help clients increase in self-understanding so they feel empowered to then address personal difficulties on their own terms.
I’ve received advanced training in differentiation and attachment theories, sexual health and sex therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago, and Mindfulness-based therapies.
I believe that humans are wired for meaning, connection, and belonging. Most of our struggles in life are intimately tied to how we experience our relationships—including with ourselves—and how we find purpose. Through a unique integration of Western and Eastern principles of human thriving, I support individuals and couples seeking emotional, sexual, and spiritual wholeness, as well as deeper healing and intimacy in their relationships with themselves and others. As awareness precedes power, my goal is to help clients increase in self-understanding so they feel empowered to then address personal difficulties on their own terms.
(801) 396-9816 View (801) 396-9816
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Liz Harrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
My approach is an affirmative space. I help many navigate the difficult journey of their faith crises and revolutions. This is a very hard time to navigate and the universe is calling us to heal. I don't judge ANY of my clients and I meet them where they are at to work on their goals. I have special trainings and certifications with Brainspotting a brain based trauma approach; working with children through play therapy, couples therapy & LGBTQ+ relationships and issues. I also have extensive experience wading through the struggles of stepfamily and blended family issues. You deserve a supportive space to manage life.
My approach is an affirmative space. I help many navigate the difficult journey of their faith crises and revolutions. This is a very hard time to navigate and the universe is calling us to heal. I don't judge ANY of my clients and I meet them where they are at to work on their goals. I have special trainings and certifications with Brainspotting a brain based trauma approach; working with children through play therapy, couples therapy & LGBTQ+ relationships and issues. I also have extensive experience wading through the struggles of stepfamily and blended family issues. You deserve a supportive space to manage life.
(385) 644-9318 View (385) 644-9318
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Roy Robins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families find their path to discovering better mental health, increased communication skills and sense of wellbeing. My education, training, and experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of the following: ADD, abuse, anxiety, depression, marriage and family development, substance use, addiction, pornography use, cognitive distortions, men’s issues, faith issues and various diagnostic criteria. My interest and experience also includes working with high school students, older adults and the acquired brain injury population.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families find their path to discovering better mental health, increased communication skills and sense of wellbeing. My education, training, and experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of the following: ADD, abuse, anxiety, depression, marriage and family development, substance use, addiction, pornography use, cognitive distortions, men’s issues, faith issues and various diagnostic criteria. My interest and experience also includes working with high school students, older adults and the acquired brain injury population.
(801) 876-6860 View (801) 876-6860
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Shawn Talbot
Counselor, CMHC, MA
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I have a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Texas.
You are worth it. I can help you find healing, peace and happiness. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity struggles, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, marriage issues, spiritual identity, faith crisis, mixed faith marriages, and problematic patterns that prevent you from being happy. I work particularly well with teens and their parents–and have experience working in adolescent residential treatment. I also work well with issues relating to adoption and attachment.
I have a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Texas.
You are worth it. I can help you find healing, peace and happiness. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity struggles, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, marriage issues, spiritual identity, faith crisis, mixed faith marriages, and problematic patterns that prevent you from being happy. I work particularly well with teens and their parents–and have experience working in adolescent residential treatment. I also work well with issues relating to adoption and attachment.
(385) 220-7458 View (385) 220-7458
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Alex Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
We all need support. We are ready to connect with you about the following issues and more: Depression, Anxiety, General Stress Family issues, Anger, Pornography, Sexual issues, Religious worries, Parenting challenges, School struggles, Relationship problems. We see you. We are comfortable working with all kinds of people: Adults Adolescents Children LGBTQIA+
We all need support. We are ready to connect with you about the following issues and more: Depression, Anxiety, General Stress Family issues, Anger, Pornography, Sexual issues, Religious worries, Parenting challenges, School struggles, Relationship problems. We see you. We are comfortable working with all kinds of people: Adults Adolescents Children LGBTQIA+
(385) 483-5269 View (385) 483-5269
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Healing Pathways Therapy Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
We have a great family of therapists in our group who also focus on individual, couples, and family issues, mood disorders, addictive behaviors, and chronic pain and illness.
Healing Pathways Therapy Center provides a safe nurturing environment for adults, adolescents, and children to focus on relationship, well-being and mental health issues. We focus on topics such as life adjustment, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce, phobias, trauma, addictions, etc. We specialize in trauma and childhood attachment issues, working to resolve big or little traumas or negative experiences which tend to impede emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. We focus on healing rather than just coping, by finding resolving underlaying issue rather than just putting a band-aid on symptoms.
We have a great family of therapists in our group who also focus on individual, couples, and family issues, mood disorders, addictive behaviors, and chronic pain and illness.
Healing Pathways Therapy Center provides a safe nurturing environment for adults, adolescents, and children to focus on relationship, well-being and mental health issues. We focus on topics such as life adjustment, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce, phobias, trauma, addictions, etc. We specialize in trauma and childhood attachment issues, working to resolve big or little traumas or negative experiences which tend to impede emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. We focus on healing rather than just coping, by finding resolving underlaying issue rather than just putting a band-aid on symptoms.
(435) 412-4356 View (435) 412-4356
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Carly Schrimpl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
I have worked with 100s of children experiencing a divorce in their family and believe that divorce does not have to be so damaging.
Divorce can be a scary experience for a child. A child can respond to such changes by having tantrums, refusals, and becoming more withdrawn. The guilt and shame of divorce can be so overwhelming that you do not know how to help your child anymore and fear that the divorce can cause damage to your child forever. The good news is, divorce does not have to be the worst thing you can do to your child. In fact, divorce can be a very healthy decision and help your child learn how to cooperate and grow, even under challenging circumstances.
I have worked with 100s of children experiencing a divorce in their family and believe that divorce does not have to be so damaging.
Divorce can be a scary experience for a child. A child can respond to such changes by having tantrums, refusals, and becoming more withdrawn. The guilt and shame of divorce can be so overwhelming that you do not know how to help your child anymore and fear that the divorce can cause damage to your child forever. The good news is, divorce does not have to be the worst thing you can do to your child. In fact, divorce can be a very healthy decision and help your child learn how to cooperate and grow, even under challenging circumstances.
(385) 458-3937 View (385) 458-3937
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Ogi Erdenebaatar
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84606
I grew up in Mongolia where vulnerability was viewed as a sign of weakness in the community. Due to the culture, I had been trained to suppress my feelings throughout my life. I suffered silently when I had anxiety, depression, and traumas in my family of origin. I know how hard it is when nobody understands you, feeling numb while feeling a lot of emotions, and struggling to forgive while loving loved ones. However, I was lucky to find the right therapist who cared, cried, and helped me deeply. Therapy helped me to empower myself and bring change in my life.
I grew up in Mongolia where vulnerability was viewed as a sign of weakness in the community. Due to the culture, I had been trained to suppress my feelings throughout my life. I suffered silently when I had anxiety, depression, and traumas in my family of origin. I know how hard it is when nobody understands you, feeling numb while feeling a lot of emotions, and struggling to forgive while loving loved ones. However, I was lucky to find the right therapist who cared, cried, and helped me deeply. Therapy helped me to empower myself and bring change in my life.
(801) 515-3793 View (801) 515-3793
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Denhi Chaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
There are few things in life that bring as much joy as helping people change and grow. I love my work as a therapist and I look forward to helping my clients find confidence and motivation to change and improve their lives. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with the Latino population with their unique challenges.
There are few things in life that bring as much joy as helping people change and grow. I love my work as a therapist and I look forward to helping my clients find confidence and motivation to change and improve their lives. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with the Latino population with their unique challenges.
(385) 279-4941 View (385) 279-4941
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Becky B. Wengreen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Betrayal comes with deep loneliness and pain let's process it! Blending a new family can be very challenging! It can work! We can work to find yourself again and build back the identity you lost.
I am a narcissist survivor. I needed help making sense of my experiences. I understand emotional abuse, single motherhood, divorce, trauma and the heartache of feeling alone and unimportant. Life gets hard and unfair. My personal experiences give me deep empathy for my clients. I found my way back to mental health and a healthy marriage through specialized therapy. My goal is to help others find themselves, heal from depression and trauma, and learn to use their voice with confidence and power. I understand the science of good relationships and want to empower you in finding peace, connection and belonging.
Betrayal comes with deep loneliness and pain let's process it! Blending a new family can be very challenging! It can work! We can work to find yourself again and build back the identity you lost.
I am a narcissist survivor. I needed help making sense of my experiences. I understand emotional abuse, single motherhood, divorce, trauma and the heartache of feeling alone and unimportant. Life gets hard and unfair. My personal experiences give me deep empathy for my clients. I found my way back to mental health and a healthy marriage through specialized therapy. My goal is to help others find themselves, heal from depression and trauma, and learn to use their voice with confidence and power. I understand the science of good relationships and want to empower you in finding peace, connection and belonging.
(435) 200-1812 View (435) 200-1812
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Ben Weinheimer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84606
Waitlist for new clients
I love being a therapist, helping others to find their best selves and reach their potential. I do individual and family / marital therapy with all ages. I specialize in autism spectrum disorders, abuse / trauma, anxiety, depression, executive functioning deficits (like ADHD and learning problems), and behavior problems. My preferred modes of therapy are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), child-centered play therapy / filial play therapy, neurocognitive remediation (NCR), and experiential therapy (including utilizing mindfulness).
I love being a therapist, helping others to find their best selves and reach their potential. I do individual and family / marital therapy with all ages. I specialize in autism spectrum disorders, abuse / trauma, anxiety, depression, executive functioning deficits (like ADHD and learning problems), and behavior problems. My preferred modes of therapy are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), child-centered play therapy / filial play therapy, neurocognitive remediation (NCR), and experiential therapy (including utilizing mindfulness).
(801) 876-5343 View (801) 876-5343
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Dana R Emmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AFCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I have specialized training in high conflict family dynamics/divorce and am AFCC informed.
I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Tulsa University. I am currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been been working as a practitioner for over 35 years. I love to help my clients have a good sense of well-being and to find meaning and purpose for their lives.
I have specialized training in high conflict family dynamics/divorce and am AFCC informed.
I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Tulsa University. I am currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been been working as a practitioner for over 35 years. I love to help my clients have a good sense of well-being and to find meaning and purpose for their lives.
(385) 398-7896 View (385) 398-7896
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Ash Johstoneaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
I’m Ash and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist.
There is a pathway forward through the distress of disconnection, grief and loss, faith transitions, and anxiety. Transforming painful feelings and meeting unmet needs occurs through creating connections and emotional processing. Therapy is tailored to your specific goals and needs: deepening relational connection, working through anxiety, overcoming addictions, processing grief/loss, faith transitions, emotional challenges, or engaging in family therapy. Creating a validating and respectful therapeutic experience is central to inviting growth and change.
I’m Ash and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist.
There is a pathway forward through the distress of disconnection, grief and loss, faith transitions, and anxiety. Transforming painful feelings and meeting unmet needs occurs through creating connections and emotional processing. Therapy is tailored to your specific goals and needs: deepening relational connection, working through anxiety, overcoming addictions, processing grief/loss, faith transitions, emotional challenges, or engaging in family therapy. Creating a validating and respectful therapeutic experience is central to inviting growth and change.
(385) 257-9084 View (385) 257-9084
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.