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George Koussoglou
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23219
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, families, and adults. I have extensive in patient and outpatient clinical experience working with adolescents and adults who have significant trauma histories. In addition, I have worked in Emergency Services for over a decade, helping clients navigate life threatening crisis situations. I am a level 2 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. I use this strengths based approach to help my clients reconnect to/ nurture disowned parts of themselves that cary emotional pain.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, families, and adults. I have extensive in patient and outpatient clinical experience working with adolescents and adults who have significant trauma histories. In addition, I have worked in Emergency Services for over a decade, helping clients navigate life threatening crisis situations. I am a level 2 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. I use this strengths based approach to help my clients reconnect to/ nurture disowned parts of themselves that cary emotional pain.
(804) 552-3035 View (804) 552-3035
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Adina Silvestri
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23229
Hi, I'm Dr. Adina Silvestri, the founder at Life Cycles Counseling. I offer a variety of counseling services to help you achieve balance and authenticity. Services include Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Couples Counseling, and Group Counseling. My practice style is spontaneous, creative and designed to fit your needs - which may be different each session. I have 20 years of experience helping individuals, children and families with a variety of needs, but I specialize in treating women with substance abuse issues. Please visit my website at www.adinasilvestri.com for more information.
Hi, I'm Dr. Adina Silvestri, the founder at Life Cycles Counseling. I offer a variety of counseling services to help you achieve balance and authenticity. Services include Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Couples Counseling, and Group Counseling. My practice style is spontaneous, creative and designed to fit your needs - which may be different each session. I have 20 years of experience helping individuals, children and families with a variety of needs, but I specialize in treating women with substance abuse issues. Please visit my website at www.adinasilvestri.com for more information.
(804) 621-7126 View (804) 621-7126
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Dionne Dauphin Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23231
Hi, my name is Dr. Dionne Dauphin Green. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 11 years of experience. I focus on the family, including adults and children, using cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy to help my clients to obtain a clearer perspective on life. I have experience in working with adults and children with a history of inpatient mental health treatment, substance abuse, and crisis management. I have also worked alongside families and children in the juvenile justice system.
Hi, my name is Dr. Dionne Dauphin Green. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 11 years of experience. I focus on the family, including adults and children, using cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy to help my clients to obtain a clearer perspective on life. I have experience in working with adults and children with a history of inpatient mental health treatment, substance abuse, and crisis management. I have also worked alongside families and children in the juvenile justice system.
(804) 531-5677 View (804) 531-5677
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Angela W Fitzgerald
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, LMHP-R, M Ed, MFT-R
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23219
During the therapeutic process, a variety of theories, techniques and approaches are used to discuss Addiction, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Anger Management, Bi-Polar Disorder, Career Adjustment, Childhood Abuse, Depression, Family Disorganization, Academic and Developmental challenges, Gender Transition, Grief, Health, Phobias, and Women's Health.
I have counseling experience with adults, children, and couples in areas to include Individual and Group Counseling Couples Counseling, Child Behavior and Development, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Coaching, Crisis Intervention, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Behavior Therapy, and using the Narrative Approach to aid others in achieving a greater well-being for themselves.
During the therapeutic process, a variety of theories, techniques and approaches are used to discuss Addiction, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Anger Management, Bi-Polar Disorder, Career Adjustment, Childhood Abuse, Depression, Family Disorganization, Academic and Developmental challenges, Gender Transition, Grief, Health, Phobias, and Women's Health.
I have counseling experience with adults, children, and couples in areas to include Individual and Group Counseling Couples Counseling, Child Behavior and Development, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Coaching, Crisis Intervention, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Behavior Therapy, and using the Narrative Approach to aid others in achieving a greater well-being for themselves.
(804) 391-7833 View (804) 391-7833
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Amy Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23231
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 9 years. My background and experiences include work in the public school systems, child welfare systems (child protective services, adoptions, and foster care), private counseling center for adolescents and families, therapeutic recreational services, intensive in-home counseling, and an emergency diagnostic residential facility. I have experience working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, grief & loss, divorce, single parenting, job loss, family conflict, stress, domestic violence, substance abuse, and crisis situations. If you are currently in crisis call 911.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 9 years. My background and experiences include work in the public school systems, child welfare systems (child protective services, adoptions, and foster care), private counseling center for adolescents and families, therapeutic recreational services, intensive in-home counseling, and an emergency diagnostic residential facility. I have experience working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, grief & loss, divorce, single parenting, job loss, family conflict, stress, domestic violence, substance abuse, and crisis situations. If you are currently in crisis call 911.
(804) 419-4014 View (804) 419-4014
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Dr. Tayla Rhine
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23222  (Online Only)
In my spare time, I enjoy a good social gathering with friends, vacations with family, the sounds of a well-curated musical playlist, and spending time with my fur baby.
First, let’s take a breath and acknowledge how incredibly insightful you are for seeking therapy in the first place! At first sight, therapy on its surface appears to be daunting, and it usually demands a lot of effort from the person seeking therapy, but alas, the commitment to therapy is well worth it, because you are worth it. We owe it to ourselves to be just as invested in our mental and physical self-care, as we are in our professional lives and interpersonal relationships. Whatever the issues, big or small, I am here to tell you, that you do not have to traverse this journey alone!
In my spare time, I enjoy a good social gathering with friends, vacations with family, the sounds of a well-curated musical playlist, and spending time with my fur baby.
First, let’s take a breath and acknowledge how incredibly insightful you are for seeking therapy in the first place! At first sight, therapy on its surface appears to be daunting, and it usually demands a lot of effort from the person seeking therapy, but alas, the commitment to therapy is well worth it, because you are worth it. We owe it to ourselves to be just as invested in our mental and physical self-care, as we are in our professional lives and interpersonal relationships. Whatever the issues, big or small, I am here to tell you, that you do not have to traverse this journey alone!
(804) 792-3207 View (804) 792-3207
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The Carter Psychotherapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23220  (Online Only)
My areas of specialized training are crisis intervention, family systems work, military counseling, and behavior modification with clients diagnosed with comorbid disorders (ex.
Therapy is a process and just starting is an accomplishment. It can be difficult because you may address topics that you have avoided. The Carter Psychotherapy Group provides a place for you to fully engage in treatment so that you leave every session needing therapy less and less. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to access mental health services without barriers to treatment
My areas of specialized training are crisis intervention, family systems work, military counseling, and behavior modification with clients diagnosed with comorbid disorders (ex.
Therapy is a process and just starting is an accomplishment. It can be difficult because you may address topics that you have avoided. The Carter Psychotherapy Group provides a place for you to fully engage in treatment so that you leave every session needing therapy less and less. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to access mental health services without barriers to treatment
(571) 470-5708 View (571) 470-5708
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Betrayal, Sex/Porn Addiction, Narcissistic Abuse
Debbie, Allen
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23219  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with betrayal trauma, sex addiction, porn addiction, infidelity, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, isolation, self esteem, anxiety or other feelings. You may not even know what brings you here, just a feeling of being stuck or that life is missing meaning or purpose. I provide a safe space to explore your thoughts that may be difficult to talk about with family & friends. My approach is non-judgmental, supportive & compassionate. My experience, education & training has been invaluable while helping clients achieve long term & resilient change. You no longer have to be alone. I offer a free meet & greet.
Are you struggling with betrayal trauma, sex addiction, porn addiction, infidelity, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, isolation, self esteem, anxiety or other feelings. You may not even know what brings you here, just a feeling of being stuck or that life is missing meaning or purpose. I provide a safe space to explore your thoughts that may be difficult to talk about with family & friends. My approach is non-judgmental, supportive & compassionate. My experience, education & training has been invaluable while helping clients achieve long term & resilient change. You no longer have to be alone. I offer a free meet & greet.
(804) 251-3198 View (804) 251-3198
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Carol L. McLaughlin - Richmond Restorative Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23226
We are trained in various therapeutic interventions including CBT, TFCBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and are Trauma Informed.
As a collaborative therapist, my focus is on meeting the client where they are and helping them identify goals in treatment that will allow them to achieve optimum functioning in their lives. I have had experience in a variety of treatment settings which allows me to work with clients presenting with an array of issues including, but not limited to: anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, substance abuse, Trauma and PTSD, life transitions, existential crisis, exploring spirituality, grief and loss, low self-image, and health concerns. I also enjoy working with individuals looking to find meaning and a sense of connection in their lives.
We are trained in various therapeutic interventions including CBT, TFCBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and are Trauma Informed.
As a collaborative therapist, my focus is on meeting the client where they are and helping them identify goals in treatment that will allow them to achieve optimum functioning in their lives. I have had experience in a variety of treatment settings which allows me to work with clients presenting with an array of issues including, but not limited to: anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, substance abuse, Trauma and PTSD, life transitions, existential crisis, exploring spirituality, grief and loss, low self-image, and health concerns. I also enjoy working with individuals looking to find meaning and a sense of connection in their lives.
(804) 551-7324 View (804) 551-7324
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Lotus Counseling & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23223  (Online Only)
I enjoy assisting individuals in addressing stress management, self-care, relationship conflicts, trauma, family issues, school/academic issues and women's issues.
I'm Brittney Hill, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I offer individual therapy focused on addressing the individual needs of adolescents and adults. My experiences range from community-based services, school- based services, residential treatment and acute-inpatient treatment. My ideal clients are motivated for change and open to exploring and improving self-awareness.
I enjoy assisting individuals in addressing stress management, self-care, relationship conflicts, trauma, family issues, school/academic issues and women's issues.
I'm Brittney Hill, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I offer individual therapy focused on addressing the individual needs of adolescents and adults. My experiences range from community-based services, school- based services, residential treatment and acute-inpatient treatment. My ideal clients are motivated for change and open to exploring and improving self-awareness.
(804) 538-3154 View (804) 538-3154
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Lowery Coaching & Consulting Services, LLC
QMHP-A, QMHP-C , CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23232
The mission of Lowery Coaching & Consulting Services, LLC is to cultivate and create a coaching atmosphere that will help individuals identify the desires of their lives without continual contemplation. As your professional life coach, I desire to help you bridge the gap between your reality and the visionary plan you have for your life. I specialize in clinical, spiritual, and holistic life coaching. I am committed to serving diverse populations of adolescents and adults across all genders, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. Offering personal, parenting/family, confidence, transitional, and Christian coaching.
The mission of Lowery Coaching & Consulting Services, LLC is to cultivate and create a coaching atmosphere that will help individuals identify the desires of their lives without continual contemplation. As your professional life coach, I desire to help you bridge the gap between your reality and the visionary plan you have for your life. I specialize in clinical, spiritual, and holistic life coaching. I am committed to serving diverse populations of adolescents and adults across all genders, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. Offering personal, parenting/family, confidence, transitional, and Christian coaching.
(804) 207-7513 View (804) 207-7513
Photo of Jalisa A Jones, Licensed Professional Counselor in Richmond, VA
Jalisa A Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23222
One demonstrates great strength, humility, and boldness to seek counseling. I enjoy working with clients who are open to various modalities of treatment and willing to be an active participant in their treatment. Clients experiencing relationship issues, self-esteem, identity, anxiety, depression, family discord, job related stress, initial diagnoses, as well as other concerns, function best when clarity, acceptance, resolve, forgiveness, and empowerment is present.
One demonstrates great strength, humility, and boldness to seek counseling. I enjoy working with clients who are open to various modalities of treatment and willing to be an active participant in their treatment. Clients experiencing relationship issues, self-esteem, identity, anxiety, depression, family discord, job related stress, initial diagnoses, as well as other concerns, function best when clarity, acceptance, resolve, forgiveness, and empowerment is present.
(804) 251-3348 View (804) 251-3348
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Marilyn Finch Williams, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23221  (Online Only)
I believe trusting clients' innate ability to understand and heal themselves. This belief also guides my work with family, couples' and children's issues. I help clients access their own emotional intelligence - awareness that a lack of confidence and support often block. I can help clients discover and articulate their desired change. I use techniques from different traditions - primarily Family Systems, Self and Developmental Psychology, cognitive/behavioral approaches, but believe primarily in the healing power of relationship.
I believe trusting clients' innate ability to understand and heal themselves. This belief also guides my work with family, couples' and children's issues. I help clients access their own emotional intelligence - awareness that a lack of confidence and support often block. I can help clients discover and articulate their desired change. I use techniques from different traditions - primarily Family Systems, Self and Developmental Psychology, cognitive/behavioral approaches, but believe primarily in the healing power of relationship.
(571) 620-6517 View (571) 620-6517
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Matthew T Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223  (Online Only)
I practice CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), TF-CBT (trauma-focused CBT), ABA (applied behavioral analysis), solution-focused therapy, and structural and strategic family therapy. I love learning about neurobiology and the effects that stress has on the brain. A client can expect to encounter a warm, compassionate, and encouraging soul who has a dry sense of humor and tends to address problems in a straightforward manner.
I practice CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), TF-CBT (trauma-focused CBT), ABA (applied behavioral analysis), solution-focused therapy, and structural and strategic family therapy. I love learning about neurobiology and the effects that stress has on the brain. A client can expect to encounter a warm, compassionate, and encouraging soul who has a dry sense of humor and tends to address problems in a straightforward manner.
(804) 258-4624 View (804) 258-4624
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Emily Simonian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Author
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23225  (Online Only)
Whether you’re looking to improve your relationships, emotional wellbeing, or find help for specific life challenges, therapy is a great place to start. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have direct training and experience working with family and relationship issues, as well as working with individuals.
Whether you’re looking to improve your relationships, emotional wellbeing, or find help for specific life challenges, therapy is a great place to start. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have direct training and experience working with family and relationship issues, as well as working with individuals.
(571) 322-8023 View (571) 322-8023
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Erica Ottley
LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23225  (Online Only)
I have a wide array of techniques to offer healing psychotherapy on from serious mental illnesses to daily stresses of life, grief, family generational trauma just to name a few.
Looking for a bomb therapeutic experience ?! You have found one! Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations with practice. This is where you can learn about acceptance of self and others while exerting your power of choice over whatever life may throw at you and choosing to remember yourself is key!
I have a wide array of techniques to offer healing psychotherapy on from serious mental illnesses to daily stresses of life, grief, family generational trauma just to name a few.
Looking for a bomb therapeutic experience ?! You have found one! Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations with practice. This is where you can learn about acceptance of self and others while exerting your power of choice over whatever life may throw at you and choosing to remember yourself is key!
(407) 955-9724 View (407) 955-9724
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Cortney Zeigler Ugalde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23236  (Online Only)
In our lives we can struggle as individuals and within our family systems, regardless of whether we are children, teens, or adults. I believe therapy is a way to take time to focus and challenge beliefs around the different stressors in each individual’s life.  Stress is a part of everyday life, there is no way to avoid it. I believe that with empathy and therapeutic support individuals can face these stressors head on and work to improve their quality of life, inner strength, and happiness. Therapy should be a safe space to explore and challenge uncomfortable thoughts and feelings through compassion and empathy.
In our lives we can struggle as individuals and within our family systems, regardless of whether we are children, teens, or adults. I believe therapy is a way to take time to focus and challenge beliefs around the different stressors in each individual’s life.  Stress is a part of everyday life, there is no way to avoid it. I believe that with empathy and therapeutic support individuals can face these stressors head on and work to improve their quality of life, inner strength, and happiness. Therapy should be a safe space to explore and challenge uncomfortable thoughts and feelings through compassion and empathy.
(804) 409-3520 View (804) 409-3520
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Relationship Consultants
MA
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23223  (Online Only)
We can also help you find a new way to be in your family, with your kids, your parents, your partners and roommates in an ever-changing dynamic.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
We can also help you find a new way to be in your family, with your kids, your parents, your partners and roommates in an ever-changing dynamic.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
(601) 768-1986 View (601) 768-1986
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Trasie Marie Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EAP
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23225  (Online Only)
Private pay sessions for 60$ dollars, couples 75$, I take most insurance and the insurance I accept is increasing. I have experience of over 35 years expert professional, licensed in 3 states, CA, VA and WA. Currently in the Wash DC area on assignment with the DOD working with Military Families and providing therapy virtually to clients in California and Washington State. I'm a certified expert provider in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Family Dynamics and specialist and a DOD consult in Combat, childhood trauma, PTSD Psychotherapy. I also provided Christian counseling upon request.
Private pay sessions for 60$ dollars, couples 75$, I take most insurance and the insurance I accept is increasing. I have experience of over 35 years expert professional, licensed in 3 states, CA, VA and WA. Currently in the Wash DC area on assignment with the DOD working with Military Families and providing therapy virtually to clients in California and Washington State. I'm a certified expert provider in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Family Dynamics and specialist and a DOD consult in Combat, childhood trauma, PTSD Psychotherapy. I also provided Christian counseling upon request.
(540) 386-1336 View (540) 386-1336
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Taylor Cox
MSW, LMHP-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23220  (Online Only)
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to manage thoughts and behaviors, Family Systems for a comprehensive view, storytelling to explore your life experiences, Solution-Focused Therapy for discovering solutions, and Trauma-Focused care to navigate challenges.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by life's path or seeking for support, I'm here to offer an atmosphere of security where you can discuss your challenges without fear of being judged. It takes courage to make the decision to begin therapy, and I'm grateful to be a part of your journey toward healing. At Renewed Journey, LLC,  I strive to establish a welcoming, empathetic, and dignified atmosphere that recognizes the unique experiences you have, implementing a client-centered approach that prioritizes your needs. Treating an array of diagnoses, with a special focus in trauma, behavioral disorders, depression, anxiety, and more.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to manage thoughts and behaviors, Family Systems for a comprehensive view, storytelling to explore your life experiences, Solution-Focused Therapy for discovering solutions, and Trauma-Focused care to navigate challenges.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by life's path or seeking for support, I'm here to offer an atmosphere of security where you can discuss your challenges without fear of being judged. It takes courage to make the decision to begin therapy, and I'm grateful to be a part of your journey toward healing. At Renewed Journey, LLC,  I strive to establish a welcoming, empathetic, and dignified atmosphere that recognizes the unique experiences you have, implementing a client-centered approach that prioritizes your needs. Treating an array of diagnoses, with a special focus in trauma, behavioral disorders, depression, anxiety, and more.
(571) 470-4103 View (571) 470-4103
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.