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Arlene K Licata
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Linwood, NJ 08221
Welcome to my practice! There are many reasons that you might seek professional help. At the root of them all is the desire to improve yourself, your life, or your relationship(s). For me, being a therapist means sharing my humanity with others, while maintaining an objective perspective that facilitates learning and change. My office is a nurturing space where you can take some time for yourself in the presence of a supportive counselor. My purpose is to provide comfort and safety as well as the guidance and focus that will help you reach the best resolutions to your challenges.
Welcome to my practice! There are many reasons that you might seek professional help. At the root of them all is the desire to improve yourself, your life, or your relationship(s). For me, being a therapist means sharing my humanity with others, while maintaining an objective perspective that facilitates learning and change. My office is a nurturing space where you can take some time for yourself in the presence of a supportive counselor. My purpose is to provide comfort and safety as well as the guidance and focus that will help you reach the best resolutions to your challenges.
(609) 359-0632 View (609) 359-0632

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Jean M Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Skillman, NJ 08558
I create a supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate environment for client's to feel safe, respected and free to discuss any topic brought to counseling. My approach to counseling is client-centered & integrates various modalities using Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I provide counseling that is direct and goal oriented, yet compassionate, focusing on strengths and building on success. I enjoy working with teens/parents & couples to facilitate conscious communication which enhances their intimate relationships. I help connect clients with their own inner wisdom, enhance their clarity & decision making so that they can experience real transformation in their lives.
I create a supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate environment for client's to feel safe, respected and free to discuss any topic brought to counseling. My approach to counseling is client-centered & integrates various modalities using Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I provide counseling that is direct and goal oriented, yet compassionate, focusing on strengths and building on success. I enjoy working with teens/parents & couples to facilitate conscious communication which enhances their intimate relationships. I help connect clients with their own inner wisdom, enhance their clarity & decision making so that they can experience real transformation in their lives.
(609) 375-8260 View (609) 375-8260
Photo of Dana Galante, Marriage & Family Therapist in Mays Landing, NJ
Dana Galante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fanwood, NJ 07023  (Online Only)
The path to parenthood is often bumpy. Whether you’re planning for a baby, coping with a loss, adjusting to parenthood, or have been trying for a while - you are not alone.  We provide evidence-based psychotherapy for all those involved in the parenthood journey - men, women, and couples. Our competent and nurturing therapists will team up with you to create an effective, cohesive plan to address your needs and reduce your stress.  We help treat all kinds of family-building challenges, from mild parenting stress and worry, severe perinatal depression and anxiety, traumatic birth experiences, to grieving the loss of a child.
The path to parenthood is often bumpy. Whether you’re planning for a baby, coping with a loss, adjusting to parenthood, or have been trying for a while - you are not alone.  We provide evidence-based psychotherapy for all those involved in the parenthood journey - men, women, and couples. Our competent and nurturing therapists will team up with you to create an effective, cohesive plan to address your needs and reduce your stress.  We help treat all kinds of family-building challenges, from mild parenting stress and worry, severe perinatal depression and anxiety, traumatic birth experiences, to grieving the loss of a child.
(929) 499-0140 View (929) 499-0140
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Bijal Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042  (Online Only)
Are you looking to make a shift? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe therapy can be seen as a process of unpacking. Things often go unsaid, which can manifest into various effects on the body, such as anxiety. Although staying with your emotions can be difficult, it can often be the pathway to healing. My clinical experience has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our environment and relationships, as well as the positive shifts that can take place when offered supportive and validating resources.
Are you looking to make a shift? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe therapy can be seen as a process of unpacking. Things often go unsaid, which can manifest into various effects on the body, such as anxiety. Although staying with your emotions can be difficult, it can often be the pathway to healing. My clinical experience has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our environment and relationships, as well as the positive shifts that can take place when offered supportive and validating resources.
(856) 776-7265 View (856) 776-7265
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Lauren Morrison
Counselor, LPC, NBCC, MA
Verified Verified
Haddon Township, NJ 08108
Specializing In..... Child and Adolescent and Family Therapy * Individual Anxieties *School & Group Counseling * Children and Adolescent Counseling *Eating Disorder Counseling *Divorce Recovery and Peaceful Resolution of Family *Education Counseling for Elementary Students and Special Education Students and Parents *Educational Plan and IEP consulting * Social Skills and Conflict Resolution
Specializing In..... Child and Adolescent and Family Therapy * Individual Anxieties *School & Group Counseling * Children and Adolescent Counseling *Eating Disorder Counseling *Divorce Recovery and Peaceful Resolution of Family *Education Counseling for Elementary Students and Special Education Students and Parents *Educational Plan and IEP consulting * Social Skills and Conflict Resolution
(609) 451-2022 View (609) 451-2022
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Institute for Personal Growth - Freehold Office
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.
Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.
(732) 561-5586 View (732) 561-5586
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Essential Counseling Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFT, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manalapan, NJ 07726
In addition, I provide couples and family counseling.
NOW OFFERING VIDEO COUNSELING SESSIONS. Are you feeling the impact of stress, depression, and/or anxiety? Do you have relationship issues or problems stemming from miscommunication? Have you ever felt that you and your partner were speaking different languages or maybe you just weren't communicating effectively? Maybe you felt that you and a loved one just didn't understand one another. A breakdown in communication pulls people apart and can destroy relationships. I aim to heal these communication breakdowns and to help you through the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that you may be experiencing.
In addition, I provide couples and family counseling.
NOW OFFERING VIDEO COUNSELING SESSIONS. Are you feeling the impact of stress, depression, and/or anxiety? Do you have relationship issues or problems stemming from miscommunication? Have you ever felt that you and your partner were speaking different languages or maybe you just weren't communicating effectively? Maybe you felt that you and a loved one just didn't understand one another. A breakdown in communication pulls people apart and can destroy relationships. I aim to heal these communication breakdowns and to help you through the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that you may be experiencing.
(848) 233-3586 View (848) 233-3586
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Martha Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganville, NJ 07751
Are you feeling stuck? Stressed? Depressed? Couple or relationship difficulties? Going through a painful divorce? Is it derailing your life? In practice for 25 years, I can help you feel better and resolve difficulties. In a warm and open atmosphere, I offer an approach tailored to each client’s needs for support, insight, and emotional regulation. Together we can address your unique concerns. I was trained in individual and marriage and family therapy in Manhattan at the Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute and have a graduate degree from Yale University.
Are you feeling stuck? Stressed? Depressed? Couple or relationship difficulties? Going through a painful divorce? Is it derailing your life? In practice for 25 years, I can help you feel better and resolve difficulties. In a warm and open atmosphere, I offer an approach tailored to each client’s needs for support, insight, and emotional regulation. Together we can address your unique concerns. I was trained in individual and marriage and family therapy in Manhattan at the Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute and have a graduate degree from Yale University.
(732) 654-2260 View (732) 654-2260
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Erika Sensbach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07302  (Online Only)
I work with adults, couples, and millennial's who may be experiencing: Transitional struggles, women's issues, retirement adjustments, stressors, relationship issues, lack of structure, poor boundary/communication skills, depression, anxiety, family conflict, performance based struggles, relationship challenges, anxiety, lack of self care, and codependency.
Life is a journey, and in an increasingly connected world our ability to find balance may prove to be challenging and increase emotional vulnerabilities. "Down time" becomes less and less due to the pressures of society or of our own negative tapes that we play . My main focus is to reconnect and build a therapeutic relationship in an environment where the individual can work on formulating positive communication, set realistic personal goals, identify patterns of behaviors, and work on resolving issues in the here and now.
I work with adults, couples, and millennial's who may be experiencing: Transitional struggles, women's issues, retirement adjustments, stressors, relationship issues, lack of structure, poor boundary/communication skills, depression, anxiety, family conflict, performance based struggles, relationship challenges, anxiety, lack of self care, and codependency.
Life is a journey, and in an increasingly connected world our ability to find balance may prove to be challenging and increase emotional vulnerabilities. "Down time" becomes less and less due to the pressures of society or of our own negative tapes that we play . My main focus is to reconnect and build a therapeutic relationship in an environment where the individual can work on formulating positive communication, set realistic personal goals, identify patterns of behaviors, and work on resolving issues in the here and now.
(201) 720-4486 View (201) 720-4486
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DBT at Village Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DO, DrNP, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Village Counseling Services offers the longest running comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program in central New Jersey. To uphold the integrity of the DBT treatment model, we feature a structured and selective intake process and all members of our DBT Consultation Team have been intensively trained. We provide our clients with intensive, individualized treatment by maintaining a small therapist-to-client ratio and by offering DBT skills training in small groups. Our DBT program offers several DBT skills groups per week providing services to children ages 9 to 13, adolescents ages 14 to 18, adults and family members.
Village Counseling Services offers the longest running comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program in central New Jersey. To uphold the integrity of the DBT treatment model, we feature a structured and selective intake process and all members of our DBT Consultation Team have been intensively trained. We provide our clients with intensive, individualized treatment by maintaining a small therapist-to-client ratio and by offering DBT skills training in small groups. Our DBT program offers several DBT skills groups per week providing services to children ages 9 to 13, adolescents ages 14 to 18, adults and family members.
(609) 844-0452 x713 View (609) 844-0452 x713
Photo of Carol G Quick, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Mays Landing, NJ
Carol G Quick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pennington, NJ 08534
I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Couples come to me for help managing their conflict. My goal is to provide a safe space for clients, and couples to be heard, to facilitate ownership of their part of the relationship energy. This is a process of creating intention and consciousness. I help clients understand what they bring to their relationships and ways to make changes in a non-judgmental, accepting, caring way. I am a trained Imago Relationship therapist. I am also a Certified Trainer of the Nurtured Heart Approach to parenting when working with family conflict.
I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Couples come to me for help managing their conflict. My goal is to provide a safe space for clients, and couples to be heard, to facilitate ownership of their part of the relationship energy. This is a process of creating intention and consciousness. I help clients understand what they bring to their relationships and ways to make changes in a non-judgmental, accepting, caring way. I am a trained Imago Relationship therapist. I am also a Certified Trainer of the Nurtured Heart Approach to parenting when working with family conflict.
(215) 874-3803 View (215) 874-3803
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Mary Lorraine (Lorri) Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
I have over 32 years' experience working with children, adults, couples and family systems with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, school difficulty and marital, among other, issues.
Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to explore therapy today! I believe that you already know many of the answers to the questions life has presented you with. I am pleased to offer an alternative focus informed by conventional training to help you thrive as you continue along on this journey called life.
I have over 32 years' experience working with children, adults, couples and family systems with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, school difficulty and marital, among other, issues.
Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to explore therapy today! I believe that you already know many of the answers to the questions life has presented you with. I am pleased to offer an alternative focus informed by conventional training to help you thrive as you continue along on this journey called life.
(973) 828-8305 View (973) 828-8305
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Alyssa Nock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Turnersville, NJ 08012
Alyssa enjoys utilizing skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Mindfulness and Strengths-Based approach amongst other evidence-based therapies such as Nurtured Heart Approach when needed.
Alyssa is certified in both Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Adoption Therapy. Alyssa has experience with helping adults, children, couples and families in addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, trauma, abuse, adjustment difficulties, behavioral needs, and family dynamics.
Alyssa enjoys utilizing skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Mindfulness and Strengths-Based approach amongst other evidence-based therapies such as Nurtured Heart Approach when needed.
Alyssa is certified in both Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Adoption Therapy. Alyssa has experience with helping adults, children, couples and families in addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, trauma, abuse, adjustment difficulties, behavioral needs, and family dynamics.
(856) 259-1450 View (856) 259-1450
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Hae-Jin Hwang
MA, CIRT, VA QMHP, NJ AMFT
Verified Verified
Watchung, NJ 07069  (Online Only)
I believes that the well-being and happiness of society and the nation is achieved when each member of the family, the smallest social unit, is built happily, also provide counseling for victims of physical, sexual and mental abuse and violence.
I call myself as a relationship therapist because I value a relationship and want to help people to improve their relationship. I have learned that when people struggle with relationship with their family or intimate part, they often experience various psychological symptoms and emotional distress, such as depression, anxiety, sadness, and helpless feelings.
I believes that the well-being and happiness of society and the nation is achieved when each member of the family, the smallest social unit, is built happily, also provide counseling for victims of physical, sexual and mental abuse and violence.
I call myself as a relationship therapist because I value a relationship and want to help people to improve their relationship. I have learned that when people struggle with relationship with their family or intimate part, they often experience various psychological symptoms and emotional distress, such as depression, anxiety, sadness, and helpless feelings.
(571) 322-8731 View (571) 322-8731
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Nancy Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Iselin, NJ 08830
I specialize in adult, family, and relationship counseling.
Do you have issues that you struggle with privately? Are you seeking a helper and a thought partner to get you where you want to be? I love working with people from all different backgrounds and concerns. We’ll work together, and as I listen to you and learn your unique story we’ll gradually develop a path forward.
I specialize in adult, family, and relationship counseling.
Do you have issues that you struggle with privately? Are you seeking a helper and a thought partner to get you where you want to be? I love working with people from all different backgrounds and concerns. We’ll work together, and as I listen to you and learn your unique story we’ll gradually develop a path forward.
(732) 655-6339 View (732) 655-6339
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Village Counseling Services
DO, PhD, DrNP, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
We provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy and offer two highly effective structured treatment programs - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Village Counseling Services is a professional group that provides support services to the independently licensed psychologists, psychotherapists and board-certified psychiatrists, who have been providing client-centered, evidence-based treatment to the greater Lawrenceville/Princeton community since 1996.
We provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy and offer two highly effective structured treatment programs - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Village Counseling Services is a professional group that provides support services to the independently licensed psychologists, psychotherapists and board-certified psychiatrists, who have been providing client-centered, evidence-based treatment to the greater Lawrenceville/Princeton community since 1996.
(609) 844-0452 x713 View (609) 844-0452 x713
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Rebecca A Christianson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Marlton, NJ 08053
Hello! I am Rebecca Christianson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am the founder of Rebellious Wellness Counseling in Marlton, NJ. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, and rational emotive therapy. I am a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, divorce, and stress management. I work closely with other counselors in my practice including Annette Pineiro and Cierra Wright-Lee, who have additional specialties.
Hello! I am Rebecca Christianson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am the founder of Rebellious Wellness Counseling in Marlton, NJ. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, and rational emotive therapy. I am a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, divorce, and stress management. I work closely with other counselors in my practice including Annette Pineiro and Cierra Wright-Lee, who have additional specialties.
(856) 452-7706 View (856) 452-7706
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Sharon D Anuario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW, License, LCADC
Verified Verified
Branchburg, NJ 08876
I provide individual, couples, marriage and family counseling.
I am an experienced licensced clinical therapist providing counseling services to adults, adolescents & children. I will help give you the skills to improve your life and facilitate positive and effective changes. We will work together to understand and work through the issues. My work experience consists of providing individual, family & group therapy at Somerset Medical Center Outpatient Program (dual diagnosis) helping adults manage their illness. Also, was employed at Princeton Behavioral Health working with Trauma Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT & Process). I am currently seeing clients both in person and virtual.
I provide individual, couples, marriage and family counseling.
I am an experienced licensced clinical therapist providing counseling services to adults, adolescents & children. I will help give you the skills to improve your life and facilitate positive and effective changes. We will work together to understand and work through the issues. My work experience consists of providing individual, family & group therapy at Somerset Medical Center Outpatient Program (dual diagnosis) helping adults manage their illness. Also, was employed at Princeton Behavioral Health working with Trauma Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT & Process). I am currently seeing clients both in person and virtual.
(908) 264-2899 View (908) 264-2899
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Martin Paul Kaplowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, CSAM
Verified Verified
Cranbury, NJ 08512
By providing you with clear honest feedback and a positive direction, you will be more able to discuss issues such as excessive anger, Infidelity or mistrust, denial, gaslighting, co-dependency, self esteem, substance abuse, family cut offs, stress, anxiety, jealousy or past losses.
As a Licensed Marriage Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been helping Individuals and couples solve relationship problems, for almost 40 years. By applying my practical and positive approach to relationship difficulties, you will be able to clearly define and constructively address problematic attitudes and behaviors that block intimacy in your life. When interactions becomes reactive, defensive and not well thought out bad choices are often the result. I would like to help you achieve the most successful resolution of your difficulties, in order for you to have the life you deserve.
By providing you with clear honest feedback and a positive direction, you will be more able to discuss issues such as excessive anger, Infidelity or mistrust, denial, gaslighting, co-dependency, self esteem, substance abuse, family cut offs, stress, anxiety, jealousy or past losses.
As a Licensed Marriage Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been helping Individuals and couples solve relationship problems, for almost 40 years. By applying my practical and positive approach to relationship difficulties, you will be able to clearly define and constructively address problematic attitudes and behaviors that block intimacy in your life. When interactions becomes reactive, defensive and not well thought out bad choices are often the result. I would like to help you achieve the most successful resolution of your difficulties, in order for you to have the life you deserve.
(908) 264-5515 View (908) 264-5515
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Karen J Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, CS
Verified Verified
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034  (Online Only)
With over 14 years of experience, my practice specializes in addressing Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship dynamics, Family Conflict, Substance Use Disorders, as well as providing counseling for family members or significant others grappling with substance abuse and mental health challenges within their family unit.
Hello there! Have you ever experienced feelings of loneliness, worry, sadness, or hopelessness? If so, would you like to engage in open discussions about your concerns within a safe and nonjudgmental environment? Perhaps you've considered scheduling a therapy session to enhance your boundary-setting skills, navigate through loss or life transitions, or break free from behavioral patterns that are holding you back. In our collaborative therapy journey, our mission is to pinpoint issues, set goals, and explore methods to enhance your life and foster confidence moving forward.
With over 14 years of experience, my practice specializes in addressing Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship dynamics, Family Conflict, Substance Use Disorders, as well as providing counseling for family members or significant others grappling with substance abuse and mental health challenges within their family unit.
Hello there! Have you ever experienced feelings of loneliness, worry, sadness, or hopelessness? If so, would you like to engage in open discussions about your concerns within a safe and nonjudgmental environment? Perhaps you've considered scheduling a therapy session to enhance your boundary-setting skills, navigate through loss or life transitions, or break free from behavioral patterns that are holding you back. In our collaborative therapy journey, our mission is to pinpoint issues, set goals, and explore methods to enhance your life and foster confidence moving forward.
(856) 666-0678 View (856) 666-0678

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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.