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Crossroads Mental Health Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lockney, TX 79241
****CURRENTLY FULL - CALL TO BE PLACED ON WAITING LIST*** At some point in life, we all come to a crossroads. We are faced with a choice between staying the path we've always taken or changing direction completely. Whether you are facing grief, stress, family struggles or emotional issues, I am here to help you navigate the path you choose to take. I am comfortable and knowledgeable working with clients who are at all ages and stages of life. I look forward to helping you navigate the twists and turns on the road of life!
****CURRENTLY FULL - CALL TO BE PLACED ON WAITING LIST*** At some point in life, we all come to a crossroads. We are faced with a choice between staying the path we've always taken or changing direction completely. Whether you are facing grief, stress, family struggles or emotional issues, I am here to help you navigate the path you choose to take. I am comfortable and knowledgeable working with clients who are at all ages and stages of life. I look forward to helping you navigate the twists and turns on the road of life!
(806) 513-5161 View (806) 513-5161
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Waypoints Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lockney, TX 79241
It can happen to anyone. Life is going along just fine, and then before you realize what happened, you find yourself in a tough situation you never expected. Coping with it has been far from easy, to say the least. You're not alone! If it's a traumatic event, if it's ongoing circumstances that impact your mood and overall functioning, perhaps I can help. I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, as well as Solutions-Focused Therapy. I use a holistic approach; considering the whole person in their environment.
It can happen to anyone. Life is going along just fine, and then before you realize what happened, you find yourself in a tough situation you never expected. Coping with it has been far from easy, to say the least. You're not alone! If it's a traumatic event, if it's ongoing circumstances that impact your mood and overall functioning, perhaps I can help. I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, as well as Solutions-Focused Therapy. I use a holistic approach; considering the whole person in their environment.
(806) 553-2617 View (806) 553-2617

Online Therapists

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Sharla Boyd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79424
If you are having difficulties and would like some support, I would like to help. I work with a broad range of issues but have a great deal of experience working with people who have experienced different kinds of trauma including childhood abuse and sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns (romantic/social/family). I also have interests in working with issues related to identity in a minority population (racial/ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious). It is important to me to provide a safe, accepting, and multiculturally competent environment for my clients as they explore challenging issues.
If you are having difficulties and would like some support, I would like to help. I work with a broad range of issues but have a great deal of experience working with people who have experienced different kinds of trauma including childhood abuse and sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns (romantic/social/family). I also have interests in working with issues related to identity in a minority population (racial/ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious). It is important to me to provide a safe, accepting, and multiculturally competent environment for my clients as they explore challenging issues.
(806) 216-6428 View (806) 216-6428
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Mazie Zielinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79424
I specialize in substance and behavioral addictions and recovery as well as relational and family dysfunction, trauma, and interpersonal issues.
Every new day is a new chance to change. Life comes with many stages and changes like getting married or divorced, having children, going to college, starting a new job or losing someone close. Whether you are prepared or not these things often create so many emotions, thoughts, and decisions it gets overwhelming. Sometimes you just need someone to listen and help guide you through it. As a systemically trained therapist, I believe it’s the experiences we have had throughout our life with family, friends, partners, colleagues, etc. that shape who we are and influence how we handle what’s going on in our world.
I specialize in substance and behavioral addictions and recovery as well as relational and family dysfunction, trauma, and interpersonal issues.
Every new day is a new chance to change. Life comes with many stages and changes like getting married or divorced, having children, going to college, starting a new job or losing someone close. Whether you are prepared or not these things often create so many emotions, thoughts, and decisions it gets overwhelming. Sometimes you just need someone to listen and help guide you through it. As a systemically trained therapist, I believe it’s the experiences we have had throughout our life with family, friends, partners, colleagues, etc. that shape who we are and influence how we handle what’s going on in our world.
(806) 606-6248 View (806) 606-6248
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Erin Rasmussen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79109  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in working with individuals that have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, family conflict, anger management, poor impulse control, substance use, grief, gender identity, and other life transitions.
Everyone experiences challenges in life differently. Sometimes it can feel like walking uphill (challenging, but doable) while other times it can feel like an impossible climb up a steep mountain. When faced alone it can be daunting and become a scary place. Trauma, anxiety, depression, or life struggles can take control of your thoughts and imprison you into thinking you're all alone. Taking a step forward to get help can be difficult, but very brave. I believe in working side by side with you to help you work through life's challenges to find your inner confidence and hidden voice.
I have experience in working with individuals that have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, family conflict, anger management, poor impulse control, substance use, grief, gender identity, and other life transitions.
Everyone experiences challenges in life differently. Sometimes it can feel like walking uphill (challenging, but doable) while other times it can feel like an impossible climb up a steep mountain. When faced alone it can be daunting and become a scary place. Trauma, anxiety, depression, or life struggles can take control of your thoughts and imprison you into thinking you're all alone. Taking a step forward to get help can be difficult, but very brave. I believe in working side by side with you to help you work through life's challenges to find your inner confidence and hidden voice.
(806) 203-6317 View (806) 203-6317
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Amann Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NBCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79416  (Online Only)
Dealing with thoughts of sadness, anxiety, anger, frustration and don't know what to do with it? Are there pressures coming from all directions; family, friends, social media, television and even inner thoughts? Let's work together to explore your feelings and how to manage them in a productive way. Life comes with challenges but you don't have to try to figure it out alone. Learning how to control your emotions and make yourself better is my priority. How you react to life challenges is what matters. Allow me to assist you in making you into a healthier, happier you.
Dealing with thoughts of sadness, anxiety, anger, frustration and don't know what to do with it? Are there pressures coming from all directions; family, friends, social media, television and even inner thoughts? Let's work together to explore your feelings and how to manage them in a productive way. Life comes with challenges but you don't have to try to figure it out alone. Learning how to control your emotions and make yourself better is my priority. How you react to life challenges is what matters. Allow me to assist you in making you into a healthier, happier you.
(972) 810-7334 View (972) 810-7334
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Adrienne Rains (Supervised By Dr. Mark White)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
I offer a safe, confidential, and accepting place for individual, couples, and family services at Dr.
Are you struggling within a relationship? Do you want to grow closer to your partner? Are you pregnant or recently have a baby? Is your teen struggling with adolescence? Are you struggling with communicating with your teen or older child? Do you have trouble making it from one day to the next? Are you having a hard time with motivation? Did you recently lose someone close to you?
I offer a safe, confidential, and accepting place for individual, couples, and family services at Dr.
Are you struggling within a relationship? Do you want to grow closer to your partner? Are you pregnant or recently have a baby? Is your teen struggling with adolescence? Are you struggling with communicating with your teen or older child? Do you have trouble making it from one day to the next? Are you having a hard time with motivation? Did you recently lose someone close to you?
(806) 496-8057 View (806) 496-8057
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Page Lacey Heisser
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
I have almost 20 years of experience with the LGBTQ+ population, mood disorders, trauma, infidelity, addiction recovery, family conflict, infertility, life transitions, mindfulness, and spirituality issues, and I utilize a systemic therapy approach.
Currently accepting new clients. If you are going through a life transition, it’s normal to experience many emotions. Talking with a professional can help you process what you're going through, navigate difficult emotions and situations, and assist you in problem-solving. I am a Gottman trained therapist, which has particular benefit for couples. I'm available for individual or couple sessions, and I work with clients over age 17. For New Mexico clients, I am licensed to provide teletherapy. Please visit my webpage at www.drpageheisser.com .
I have almost 20 years of experience with the LGBTQ+ population, mood disorders, trauma, infidelity, addiction recovery, family conflict, infertility, life transitions, mindfulness, and spirituality issues, and I utilize a systemic therapy approach.
Currently accepting new clients. If you are going through a life transition, it’s normal to experience many emotions. Talking with a professional can help you process what you're going through, navigate difficult emotions and situations, and assist you in problem-solving. I am a Gottman trained therapist, which has particular benefit for couples. I'm available for individual or couple sessions, and I work with clients over age 17. For New Mexico clients, I am licensed to provide teletherapy. Please visit my webpage at www.drpageheisser.com .
(806) 553-7956 View (806) 553-7956
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Jacqueline Flynt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79109
If you are like most of us, your story hasn’t gone the way you thought. Each time you make a choice, it feels like you get more stuck. You feel stressed, overwhelmed, and tired of running in circles when you know there is something better out there. You want to get out of this place of feeling worthless, seeing your relationships suffer, and hurting emotionally, mentally, and even physically. You might see your teen experiencing these same things. It is time to take control of your story, instead of floating along and letting it happen. I can help you write the life you want to live as an individual, couple, and family.
If you are like most of us, your story hasn’t gone the way you thought. Each time you make a choice, it feels like you get more stuck. You feel stressed, overwhelmed, and tired of running in circles when you know there is something better out there. You want to get out of this place of feeling worthless, seeing your relationships suffer, and hurting emotionally, mentally, and even physically. You might see your teen experiencing these same things. It is time to take control of your story, instead of floating along and letting it happen. I can help you write the life you want to live as an individual, couple, and family.
(806) 454-9986 View (806) 454-9986
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Kimberly Byrne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW, LADAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
Her choices in her life have proven to strengthen her commitment to her family, her pets and her community.
I use my skills and knowledge to empower clients so that they will be able to make the necessary changes in their lives, to better their current situation. Specializing in medical, clinical and community social work focusing on the following therapeutic approaches: Solution-focused therapy • Cognitive behavioral therapy • Mindfulness
Her choices in her life have proven to strengthen her commitment to her family, her pets and her community.
I use my skills and knowledge to empower clients so that they will be able to make the necessary changes in their lives, to better their current situation. Specializing in medical, clinical and community social work focusing on the following therapeutic approaches: Solution-focused therapy • Cognitive behavioral therapy • Mindfulness
(575) 420-7336 View (575) 420-7336
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Crystal Gilster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
We can set up individual, couples, or family counseling.
I am currently taking new clients for appointments. My clients say they can tell I genuinely care. My authentic, non-judgemental, easy-going personality allows for comfortable conversation. My life experience (married 25+ yrs. w/ 5 children) helps me relate to the everyday struggles of life. Unfortunately, there are seasons of life which are extremely difficult. During those challenging times talking to a professional counselor can make a world of difference. Call or email to book an appointment.
We can set up individual, couples, or family counseling.
I am currently taking new clients for appointments. My clients say they can tell I genuinely care. My authentic, non-judgemental, easy-going personality allows for comfortable conversation. My life experience (married 25+ yrs. w/ 5 children) helps me relate to the everyday struggles of life. Unfortunately, there are seasons of life which are extremely difficult. During those challenging times talking to a professional counselor can make a world of difference. Call or email to book an appointment.
(806) 419-4138 View (806) 419-4138
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Becky Stroman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
I have worked with a wide range of clients who have experienced trauma in their lives either through abuse, sexual assaults, or death of close friends and family. One of my specialties is assisting individuals find peace with their experiences and overcoming anxiety and stress brought on life events. I also often work with clients who are in the process of deconstructing their faith and can offer a nonjudgment place to discuss concerns in this area of life. I am also trained in EMDR therapy.
I have worked with a wide range of clients who have experienced trauma in their lives either through abuse, sexual assaults, or death of close friends and family. One of my specialties is assisting individuals find peace with their experiences and overcoming anxiety and stress brought on life events. I also often work with clients who are in the process of deconstructing their faith and can offer a nonjudgment place to discuss concerns in this area of life. I am also trained in EMDR therapy.
(806) 603-3331 View (806) 603-3331
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Leticia Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79101
I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, family conflicts, domestic violence, substance use/misuse and/or a variety of related mental health concerns. I am delighted to be able to help you find or renew hope, strengths, and/or to develop reachable goals which will enable you to fulfill your full potential. My goal is to support my clients through life's stresses and help them heal, resolve, and manage the issues that may seem impossible to overcome.
I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, family conflicts, domestic violence, substance use/misuse and/or a variety of related mental health concerns. I am delighted to be able to help you find or renew hope, strengths, and/or to develop reachable goals which will enable you to fulfill your full potential. My goal is to support my clients through life's stresses and help them heal, resolve, and manage the issues that may seem impossible to overcome.
(806) 513-5219 View (806) 513-5219
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Cassie Kerns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Amarillo, TX 79109
We all need a little help sometimes dealing with the stressful situations we find ourselves in. Counseling can help us gain perspective about ourselves, our situation, and give us the tools we need to not just survive, but thrive through life's challenges. I enjoy working with people struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, family or relationship issues, and school and work conflicts. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD and am trained in EMDR therapy which I use to aid in the processing of distressing thoughts or memories.
We all need a little help sometimes dealing with the stressful situations we find ourselves in. Counseling can help us gain perspective about ourselves, our situation, and give us the tools we need to not just survive, but thrive through life's challenges. I enjoy working with people struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, family or relationship issues, and school and work conflicts. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD and am trained in EMDR therapy which I use to aid in the processing of distressing thoughts or memories.
(806) 608-2338 View (806) 608-2338
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Kaymi Franco
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
In person only offered in Lubbock, TX - If you grew up with a lot of familial conflict, had mental health or behavioral issues, experienced poverty, abuse, or neglect, and continue to see generational patterns show up in your everyday life, we might be a good fit for each other. If you’re a parent seeking help for your out of control child or teen and you can’t seem to figure out what to do with them, I might be a good fit for them. If you or a family member has been impacted by the criminal justice system or had negative experiences in the education system, I may be able to help you process those complex experiences.
In person only offered in Lubbock, TX - If you grew up with a lot of familial conflict, had mental health or behavioral issues, experienced poverty, abuse, or neglect, and continue to see generational patterns show up in your everyday life, we might be a good fit for each other. If you’re a parent seeking help for your out of control child or teen and you can’t seem to figure out what to do with them, I might be a good fit for them. If you or a family member has been impacted by the criminal justice system or had negative experiences in the education system, I may be able to help you process those complex experiences.
(806) 591-4270 View (806) 591-4270
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Malia Scott, RE-Wilding Relationships PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
ONLINE courses available! Weekend couples/sex therapy & Adult Family Therapy intensives available.
You want to work on better communication, sex & intimacy in your marriage/relationship(s). You’re feeling "stuck". This is the last straw before giving up on your relationship. You're on the brink of divorce. You’re wanting to heal your childhood wounds. You're having an affair, or have experienced infidelity. You've experienced narcissistic abuse. You’re contemplating marriage (pre-marital counseling). You want to work on your relationship with yourself, with your partner/spouse, w/ a family member or colleague. Or, you're struggling with out of control sexual behavior ("sex addiction).
ONLINE courses available! Weekend couples/sex therapy & Adult Family Therapy intensives available.
You want to work on better communication, sex & intimacy in your marriage/relationship(s). You’re feeling "stuck". This is the last straw before giving up on your relationship. You're on the brink of divorce. You’re wanting to heal your childhood wounds. You're having an affair, or have experienced infidelity. You've experienced narcissistic abuse. You’re contemplating marriage (pre-marital counseling). You want to work on your relationship with yourself, with your partner/spouse, w/ a family member or colleague. Or, you're struggling with out of control sexual behavior ("sex addiction).
(806) 464-4644 View (806) 464-4644
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McKaley Jackson supervised by Carol Kent LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
I welcome your honest self and honor them as a valuable member in the family of things.
(I have office space available in a new building starting 7-1-24, if you are a therapist looking for a new office!)— My goal is to partner with you in discovering your own, unique, ability to heal. I believe that hope, wholeness, and peace are all possible, but that sometimes we need assistance in finding them. Coping with the reality of our story can be difficult when it is not as we originally wished it to be. Together we can make meaning of your story and find the strength that lies within it. My approach to therapy is to assist you in doing the difficult work of uncovering your true, fully-alive self, amidst this present pain.
I welcome your honest self and honor them as a valuable member in the family of things.
(I have office space available in a new building starting 7-1-24, if you are a therapist looking for a new office!)— My goal is to partner with you in discovering your own, unique, ability to heal. I believe that hope, wholeness, and peace are all possible, but that sometimes we need assistance in finding them. Coping with the reality of our story can be difficult when it is not as we originally wished it to be. Together we can make meaning of your story and find the strength that lies within it. My approach to therapy is to assist you in doing the difficult work of uncovering your true, fully-alive self, amidst this present pain.
(806) 256-8472 View (806) 256-8472
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Vanessa Coca-Lyle
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
You may be reading this because you feel like you have tried everything to feel better, but nothing seems to work. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed by life in general, and you have been fighting with family, friends, or the person you love more than usual. Or you might find yourself feeling anxious lately, and you aren't sure why. In general, you are ready to feel better and enjoy the people around you.
You may be reading this because you feel like you have tried everything to feel better, but nothing seems to work. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed by life in general, and you have been fighting with family, friends, or the person you love more than usual. Or you might find yourself feeling anxious lately, and you aren't sure why. In general, you are ready to feel better and enjoy the people around you.
(806) 553-8074 View (806) 553-8074
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Caitlin Boyle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained in working with couples and individuals to help them renew their relationships and create a meaningful life for themselves.
Life can be so overwhelming. You may have found yourself in a relationship where you cannot communicate effectively and the connection you once had is no longer there. The relationship you envisioned for yourself seems so out of reach. Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed and don’t know if it will ever get better. You have a hard time managing your thoughts and feelings and wish you could take back control. This is not the life or relationship that you envisioned for yourself.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained in working with couples and individuals to help them renew their relationships and create a meaningful life for themselves.
Life can be so overwhelming. You may have found yourself in a relationship where you cannot communicate effectively and the connection you once had is no longer there. The relationship you envisioned for yourself seems so out of reach. Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed and don’t know if it will ever get better. You have a hard time managing your thoughts and feelings and wish you could take back control. This is not the life or relationship that you envisioned for yourself.
(806) 586-1103 View (806) 586-1103
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Kathryn Holguin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79423
I offer pre-marital counseling for first-time marriages, and step-family pre-marital work and Perinatal Mood Disorders.
Providing in-person and virtual services in Texas and California. I provide safe, empathetic care for children, adolescents, couples, individuals and families, military populations and families/women suffering from Perinatal Mood Disorder. My techniques produce lasting results using the most up-to-date empirically proven approaches. I use technology to provide assessments that allow you to have hard facts that aide in measuring your progress. You are not alone and I look forward to assisting you as you achieve your life goals. I am a Grief Recovery Method Therapist and am an EMDR trained professional.
I offer pre-marital counseling for first-time marriages, and step-family pre-marital work and Perinatal Mood Disorders.
Providing in-person and virtual services in Texas and California. I provide safe, empathetic care for children, adolescents, couples, individuals and families, military populations and families/women suffering from Perinatal Mood Disorder. My techniques produce lasting results using the most up-to-date empirically proven approaches. I use technology to provide assessments that allow you to have hard facts that aide in measuring your progress. You are not alone and I look forward to assisting you as you achieve your life goals. I am a Grief Recovery Method Therapist and am an EMDR trained professional.
(714) 452-1477 View (714) 452-1477

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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.