Photo of Courtney Howard, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Greenville, SC
Courtney Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607  (Online Only)
I commonly address concerns, such as, but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, family & life transitions, challenges stemming from early childhood, spirituality, and grief & loss.
Sometimes, it's overwhelming trying to 'keep up' or 'fix' things on your own. Maybe you don't know exactly what you need, but you know you want to feel better. There may be things from your past that you have tried to move past, but they just keep creeping up again. I strive to come alongside individuals and families of all ages to help them overcome challenges, find meaning and joy in life, experience renewed strength, find true hope, and become mentally and emotionally healthy individuals. My core methods are evidence based and I keep a wholistic perspective- recognizing people as physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual beings.
I commonly address concerns, such as, but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, family & life transitions, challenges stemming from early childhood, spirituality, and grief & loss.
Sometimes, it's overwhelming trying to 'keep up' or 'fix' things on your own. Maybe you don't know exactly what you need, but you know you want to feel better. There may be things from your past that you have tried to move past, but they just keep creeping up again. I strive to come alongside individuals and families of all ages to help them overcome challenges, find meaning and joy in life, experience renewed strength, find true hope, and become mentally and emotionally healthy individuals. My core methods are evidence based and I keep a wholistic perspective- recognizing people as physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual beings.
(864) 383-9510 View (864) 383-9510
Photo of Jamie Stover, Licensed Professional Counselor in Greenville, SC
Jamie Stover
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
My background is in child development, family studies, and working for over 20 years with adults, children, and families coping with critical illness in a medical and non-profit setting.
I appreciate that you are seeking to make yourself the very best you can be. Often the first step is often the hardest, and I hope that I can be someone that can help you along your counseling journey. I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, and families that are seeking help with life transitional adjustments, critical illness, coping support, grief/loss, and anxiety. My focus is to build on the strengths and coping of each individual and to provide support and encouragement throughout their counseling experience.
My background is in child development, family studies, and working for over 20 years with adults, children, and families coping with critical illness in a medical and non-profit setting.
I appreciate that you are seeking to make yourself the very best you can be. Often the first step is often the hardest, and I hope that I can be someone that can help you along your counseling journey. I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, and families that are seeking help with life transitional adjustments, critical illness, coping support, grief/loss, and anxiety. My focus is to build on the strengths and coping of each individual and to provide support and encouragement throughout their counseling experience.
(864) 453-8813 View (864) 453-8813
Photo of Yvonne Edwards Fernandez, Marriage & Family Therapist in Greenville, SC
Yvonne Edwards Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
I provide a safe space where clients can process confusing emotions or conflicting priorities in order to reveal their own inner resources that could enable them to improve relationships of all kinds (marital, family, romantic), and to maintain functioning during difficult life transitions.
I help adult clients (18+) address and cope with mental health concerns including, but not limited to, anxieties, bi-polar, depression, panic, certain personality disorders, and non-traditional parenting roles. Are you feeling stuck in recurring patterns of thought or behavior that frustrate relationships? Have you needed a nonjudgmental listener, or objective observer to encourage and support your empowerment to manage your life concerns? Perhaps a lifestyle change is causing you to feel powerless or unable to adjust to a new situation or role in life?
I provide a safe space where clients can process confusing emotions or conflicting priorities in order to reveal their own inner resources that could enable them to improve relationships of all kinds (marital, family, romantic), and to maintain functioning during difficult life transitions.
I help adult clients (18+) address and cope with mental health concerns including, but not limited to, anxieties, bi-polar, depression, panic, certain personality disorders, and non-traditional parenting roles. Are you feeling stuck in recurring patterns of thought or behavior that frustrate relationships? Have you needed a nonjudgmental listener, or objective observer to encourage and support your empowerment to manage your life concerns? Perhaps a lifestyle change is causing you to feel powerless or unable to adjust to a new situation or role in life?
(864) 252-1709 View (864) 252-1709
Photo of Elena Eugenia Corral, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Greenville, SC
Elena Eugenia Corral
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
In my work with couples, I use Gottman method combined with Rogerian and Internal Family system approach to assist the couples in resolving gridlocks in their daily lives.
If you are reading this, you probably never knew or forgot how special you really are. You can discover this! I am a therapist with 22 years of post graduate experience working with children, adolescents, adults, elderlies, couples, parents, and families. I am specialized in assisting children and adults who suffered traumatic experiences alleviate their inner suffering through the use of Internal Family Systems model, combined with psychodynamic theory, mindfulness, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And very unique lately: mindfulness groups for teenagers to assist in coping with overwhelming emotions.
In my work with couples, I use Gottman method combined with Rogerian and Internal Family system approach to assist the couples in resolving gridlocks in their daily lives.
If you are reading this, you probably never knew or forgot how special you really are. You can discover this! I am a therapist with 22 years of post graduate experience working with children, adolescents, adults, elderlies, couples, parents, and families. I am specialized in assisting children and adults who suffered traumatic experiences alleviate their inner suffering through the use of Internal Family Systems model, combined with psychodynamic theory, mindfulness, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And very unique lately: mindfulness groups for teenagers to assist in coping with overwhelming emotions.
(864) 507-2369 View (864) 507-2369
Photo of Rosa L Snaric New Beginnings Palmetto, Marriage & Family Therapist in Greenville, SC
Rosa L Snaric New Beginnings Palmetto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SIT, CC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
Now accepting new clients! Life has challenges and road blocks sometimes help is needed to move forward on the path to happiness and inner peace. Everyone has the desire to create change I can help give you the resources to make effective changes in your life. I use a collective approach of therapeutic models to develop goals to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. We can develop a clear comprehensive plan for your life that inspires happiness, meaningful relationships, success, and life meaning for you and your family. Call today (864)356-3184.
Now accepting new clients! Life has challenges and road blocks sometimes help is needed to move forward on the path to happiness and inner peace. Everyone has the desire to create change I can help give you the resources to make effective changes in your life. I use a collective approach of therapeutic models to develop goals to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. We can develop a clear comprehensive plan for your life that inspires happiness, meaningful relationships, success, and life meaning for you and your family. Call today (864)356-3184.
(864) 610-1422 View (864) 610-1422
Photo of Gina Karwatka @Karwatka Group Behavioral Health, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Greenville, SC
Gina Karwatka @Karwatka Group Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
I am clinically credentialed in both New Jersey (telehealth only) and South Carolina (telehealth/in-person). In my practice, I am focused on supporting you to meet your self-determined goals. So many times we delay prioritizing what we really want; whether that is to resolve past trauma, restore relationships, improve communication, learn better parenting practices, support our family members, reduce symptoms, or increase our quality of life. With support, we are all able to reflect on and discern how to achieve our goals. I can provide a rich history of understanding trauma, healing, hope, and change.
I am clinically credentialed in both New Jersey (telehealth only) and South Carolina (telehealth/in-person). In my practice, I am focused on supporting you to meet your self-determined goals. So many times we delay prioritizing what we really want; whether that is to resolve past trauma, restore relationships, improve communication, learn better parenting practices, support our family members, reduce symptoms, or increase our quality of life. With support, we are all able to reflect on and discern how to achieve our goals. I can provide a rich history of understanding trauma, healing, hope, and change.
(864) 416-2297 View (864) 416-2297
Photo of Charlotte Rapp, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Greenville, SC
Charlotte Rapp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29609  (Online Only)
I have completed intensive training in DBT through Behavioral Tech Institute and in the Family Systems Trauma model.
Hi and welcome! Whether you are hoping to start therapy for the first time or returning to therapy, I am so glad you reached my profile. I have experience working with a variety of clients with various life experiences. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety, you're having difficulties in your relationships, or things from your past are coming up for you, I hope to support you on your path and empower you to create the life you desire. You are not alone on this journey.
I have completed intensive training in DBT through Behavioral Tech Institute and in the Family Systems Trauma model.
Hi and welcome! Whether you are hoping to start therapy for the first time or returning to therapy, I am so glad you reached my profile. I have experience working with a variety of clients with various life experiences. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety, you're having difficulties in your relationships, or things from your past are coming up for you, I hope to support you on your path and empower you to create the life you desire. You are not alone on this journey.
(864) 689-4249 View (864) 689-4249
Photo of Liz Harmon Ledlow, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Greenville, SC
Liz Harmon Ledlow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601  (Online Only)
On most days, you’re the one giving the help, not asking for it. You are the person your family, coworkers, and friends come to when there is a crisis or they need advice. After years of being the rock for loved ones, on top of trying to manage your own life, you now find yourself exhausted, feeling depleted, and struggling to maintain this role you've performed for so long. You feel like you're on the edge - if you don’t do something now you worry you’ll unravel.
On most days, you’re the one giving the help, not asking for it. You are the person your family, coworkers, and friends come to when there is a crisis or they need advice. After years of being the rock for loved ones, on top of trying to manage your own life, you now find yourself exhausted, feeling depleted, and struggling to maintain this role you've performed for so long. You feel like you're on the edge - if you don’t do something now you worry you’ll unravel.
(864) 657-5198 x102 View (864) 657-5198 x102
Photo of Sharon Spivey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Greenville, SC
Sharon Spivey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISWCP, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
I prefer to work with clients on a short term basis who are motivated to make a significant change in their situation whatever their problems may be. My practice is Christian focused with a unique blend of psychological techniques, information and tools with the power of faith and Biblical truths. I work best with adults and or family units. I have extensive experience in working successfully with couples in premarital and marital counseling. Other areas of expertise include trauma, grief, victims of abuse, anxiety disorders, and depression.
I prefer to work with clients on a short term basis who are motivated to make a significant change in their situation whatever their problems may be. My practice is Christian focused with a unique blend of psychological techniques, information and tools with the power of faith and Biblical truths. I work best with adults and or family units. I have extensive experience in working successfully with couples in premarital and marital counseling. Other areas of expertise include trauma, grief, victims of abuse, anxiety disorders, and depression.
(864) 841-9124 View (864) 841-9124
Photo of Wendy Chaney, Marriage & Family Therapist in Greenville, SC
Wendy Chaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607  (Online Only)
I provide teletherapy on-screen help by phone or computer for Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy.
I believe that you have what it takes to get thru life challenges and can benefit from someone who can offer you guidance and support to get thru those challenges. Whether it's for you, your family, or your relationship. I want you to know I will give you my best to offer my expertise. My goal is to provide you with knowledge for you or your relationship to reach a healthy place in your life. I want to help you find peace within you and within relationships. I can help with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, abuse, trauma, ADHD, relationship problems, family issues, and mood issues.
I provide teletherapy on-screen help by phone or computer for Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy.
I believe that you have what it takes to get thru life challenges and can benefit from someone who can offer you guidance and support to get thru those challenges. Whether it's for you, your family, or your relationship. I want you to know I will give you my best to offer my expertise. My goal is to provide you with knowledge for you or your relationship to reach a healthy place in your life. I want to help you find peace within you and within relationships. I can help with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, abuse, trauma, ADHD, relationship problems, family issues, and mood issues.
(864) 301-8680 View (864) 301-8680
Photo of Denean Banister, Licensed Professional Counselor in Greenville, SC
Denean Banister
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29605
Hello, my name is Denean. I work primarily with children and families. I am here to help as the family goes through life changes that often cause distress. I am trained in trauma and forensic interviewing to help anyone who has been through a trauma. I also have years of experience working with various treatment issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.,
Hello, my name is Denean. I work primarily with children and families. I am here to help as the family goes through life changes that often cause distress. I am trained in trauma and forensic interviewing to help anyone who has been through a trauma. I also have years of experience working with various treatment issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.,
(864) 661-6978 View (864) 661-6978
Photo of Counseling Services Of Greenville, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Greenville, SC
Counseling Services Of Greenville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-CP, S
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
We are a multifaceted, family-owned, therapeutic counseling practice serving Greenville, SC. We are a group of professionals with a wide variety of experience and expertise, ready to assist individuals, couples and families. Our therapists have experience in a multitude of fields including Trauma Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Adolescent Difficulties, Mood Disorders, Family Relationships, and other concerns. We are open to all belief systems and orientations. We provide a variety of counseling techniques and interventions to best fit your need and preferences.
We are a multifaceted, family-owned, therapeutic counseling practice serving Greenville, SC. We are a group of professionals with a wide variety of experience and expertise, ready to assist individuals, couples and families. Our therapists have experience in a multitude of fields including Trauma Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Adolescent Difficulties, Mood Disorders, Family Relationships, and other concerns. We are open to all belief systems and orientations. We provide a variety of counseling techniques and interventions to best fit your need and preferences.
(864) 832-0213 View (864) 832-0213
Photo of Jacqui Woolbright, Marriage & Family Therapist in Greenville, SC
Jacqui Woolbright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, AADC, CS
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615  (Online Only)
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I look at the whole picture.
Tired, frustrated, irritable, or lifeless? I am here to help you and your family return to or become your best self. Our work together will not only make your physical days better will also eliminate the somatic symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, restlessness, and fatigue. I have best helped those who need help understanding their spouse's mental health, couples to improve their marriages, physical or sexual abuse, overall anxiety and depression, and difficulty with addiction. Individuals need additional ways to cope with change, stress, and trauma so they can better focus and be present in their daily life.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I look at the whole picture.
Tired, frustrated, irritable, or lifeless? I am here to help you and your family return to or become your best self. Our work together will not only make your physical days better will also eliminate the somatic symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, restlessness, and fatigue. I have best helped those who need help understanding their spouse's mental health, couples to improve their marriages, physical or sexual abuse, overall anxiety and depression, and difficulty with addiction. Individuals need additional ways to cope with change, stress, and trauma so they can better focus and be present in their daily life.
(864) 660-3616 View (864) 660-3616
Photo of Ashley Harp, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Greenville, SC
Ashley Harp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615  (Online Only)
I also specialize in family conflict and relationship challenges.
I believe it is my calling to help my clients get to a better place and live happier, more fulfilled lives. I hope to help you see your worth, understand your past and how you got to the present, and explore the possibilities for your future! I specialize in attachment theory and use a psychoanalytic approach which simply means that I will listen to your story from childhood up through adulthood to get an understanding of what has happened over your life that may be manifesting today and causing challenges for you. Then we do the work to heal the parts that maybe aren't so whole right now.
I also specialize in family conflict and relationship challenges.
I believe it is my calling to help my clients get to a better place and live happier, more fulfilled lives. I hope to help you see your worth, understand your past and how you got to the present, and explore the possibilities for your future! I specialize in attachment theory and use a psychoanalytic approach which simply means that I will listen to your story from childhood up through adulthood to get an understanding of what has happened over your life that may be manifesting today and causing challenges for you. Then we do the work to heal the parts that maybe aren't so whole right now.
(864) 523-6037 View (864) 523-6037
Photo of Shoray Kirk, Licensed Professional Counselor in Greenville, SC
Shoray Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC-SC, Coach
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
, personal transition; relationships; second family dynamics; or professional stress.
Evidence shows that understanding our strengths and deficits helps us turn negative and habitual patterns of thought and behavior into healthy ones. This brings forward and activates our best selves. Counseling and coaching can provide us with new perspectives and tools to help us address life's challenges/obstacles more effectively and constructively. Together we work through seemingly impossible impasses to a deeper, more stable sense of well-being, internally and inter-personally. Helping clients adopt positive habits by tapping into their own inner compass and hidden gifts is one of many privileges of my profession.
, personal transition; relationships; second family dynamics; or professional stress.
Evidence shows that understanding our strengths and deficits helps us turn negative and habitual patterns of thought and behavior into healthy ones. This brings forward and activates our best selves. Counseling and coaching can provide us with new perspectives and tools to help us address life's challenges/obstacles more effectively and constructively. Together we work through seemingly impossible impasses to a deeper, more stable sense of well-being, internally and inter-personally. Helping clients adopt positive habits by tapping into their own inner compass and hidden gifts is one of many privileges of my profession.
(864) 263-2565 View (864) 263-2565
Photo of Dana R Saunders, Licensed Professional Counselor in Greenville, SC
Dana R Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
No one is immune from the stress of trying to balance work/family/personal life, difficult transitions and the challenges of daily life. Balance can be difficult to maintain resulting in various negative impacts like depression, anxiety, difficulty at work, and negative effects on relationships. Sometimes, the more successful you are, the more difficult it is to manage all that comes your way. I enjoy working with individuals, executives and couples who strive to succeed in professional and personal life by learning to better balance in each area, building new skills and equipping them to break negative patterns to succeed.
No one is immune from the stress of trying to balance work/family/personal life, difficult transitions and the challenges of daily life. Balance can be difficult to maintain resulting in various negative impacts like depression, anxiety, difficulty at work, and negative effects on relationships. Sometimes, the more successful you are, the more difficult it is to manage all that comes your way. I enjoy working with individuals, executives and couples who strive to succeed in professional and personal life by learning to better balance in each area, building new skills and equipping them to break negative patterns to succeed.
(864) 523-8625 View (864) 523-8625
Photo of Anne Spearman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Greenville, SC
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
Photo of Paige Kupferer, Licensed Professional Counselor in Greenville, SC
Paige Kupferer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral, Structural Family, and Solution Focused Therapy.
My name is Paige Kupferer,LPC. Real Talk Therapy is my VIRTUAL and IN Office private practice, created to assist young adults, college students, and adults through the twists and turns of real life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, or other difficulties, Real Talk Therapy allows you a space to be your real, genuine self. This is a nurturing and compassionate environment where you can begin to process your life challenges. You can learn new coping skills and tools to help navigate your life journey. We will work together to identify and work towards your personal goals.
My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral, Structural Family, and Solution Focused Therapy.
My name is Paige Kupferer,LPC. Real Talk Therapy is my VIRTUAL and IN Office private practice, created to assist young adults, college students, and adults through the twists and turns of real life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, or other difficulties, Real Talk Therapy allows you a space to be your real, genuine self. This is a nurturing and compassionate environment where you can begin to process your life challenges. You can learn new coping skills and tools to help navigate your life journey. We will work together to identify and work towards your personal goals.
(864) 774-9783 View (864) 774-9783
Photo of Taylor Spoltore, Marriage & Family Therapist in Greenville, SC
Taylor Spoltore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, AADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
It feels like you don't even know how to talk to the people in your own home anymore. It hasn't always been this way, but for awhile now, you and your significant other just aren't on the same page. Maybe it feels like you don't really know your kids, ever since they've become teenagers it's like you can't communicate with them. You miss having the real intimacy with your spouse. You miss being close with your family. You want that again but it feels like there's this wall between you, everything is a fight, and you don't know how to fix it.
It feels like you don't even know how to talk to the people in your own home anymore. It hasn't always been this way, but for awhile now, you and your significant other just aren't on the same page. Maybe it feels like you don't really know your kids, ever since they've become teenagers it's like you can't communicate with them. You miss having the real intimacy with your spouse. You miss being close with your family. You want that again but it feels like there's this wall between you, everything is a fight, and you don't know how to fix it.
(864) 334-7319 View (864) 334-7319
Photo of Oceanic Counseling Group, Licensed Professional Counselor in Greenville, SC
Oceanic Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
We specialize in mental health disorders, including depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, OCD, BPD, bipolar, marriage, family issues, and more!.
We see thousands of clients each month. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health disorder, or even if it's marriage counseling, we can help! We offer a tailored treatment plan based on YOU as an individual.
We specialize in mental health disorders, including depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, OCD, BPD, bipolar, marriage, family issues, and more!.
We see thousands of clients each month. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health disorder, or even if it's marriage counseling, we can help! We offer a tailored treatment plan based on YOU as an individual.
(864) 400-7743 View (864) 400-7743
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.