Family Therapy in Warsaw, MO

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Michelle Brown Parkhurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Warsaw, MO 65355  (Online Only)
Do you have those days when you just feel like you are in your zone and all the pieces of your life are working well together? That is a wonderful feeling! This feeling can be disrupted when we are experiencing relationship stress, during career/life transitions or when we are struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety. Therapy can be a journey to rebalance your life! I will provide you with a safe and confidential place to start that journey, and we will work together to develop an individualized plan just for you.
Do you have those days when you just feel like you are in your zone and all the pieces of your life are working well together? That is a wonderful feeling! This feeling can be disrupted when we are experiencing relationship stress, during career/life transitions or when we are struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety. Therapy can be a journey to rebalance your life! I will provide you with a safe and confidential place to start that journey, and we will work together to develop an individualized plan just for you.
(573) 535-5095 View (573) 535-5095

Online Therapists

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Don Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holts Summit, MO 65043
As an integrative psychotherapist, I personalize and integrate various approaches for each client whether it be Individual, Couples, or Family Therapy.
Did you grow up in a less-than-nurturing family? Do you or someone you love have an addiction? Do you struggle with feelings of panic, anxiety, anger, shame, or depression that will not let go? Do you find yourself in the same less-than-nurturing relationships despite "never-again!" promises to yourself? Let's get you on the road to recovery from these things. I can help with healing childhood abandonment issues, never feeling "good enough", fear of intimacy or abandonment, attachment wounds, physical, emotional, or sexual trauma, and the anxieties, worries, or fears that come from these issues.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I personalize and integrate various approaches for each client whether it be Individual, Couples, or Family Therapy.
Did you grow up in a less-than-nurturing family? Do you or someone you love have an addiction? Do you struggle with feelings of panic, anxiety, anger, shame, or depression that will not let go? Do you find yourself in the same less-than-nurturing relationships despite "never-again!" promises to yourself? Let's get you on the road to recovery from these things. I can help with healing childhood abandonment issues, never feeling "good enough", fear of intimacy or abandonment, attachment wounds, physical, emotional, or sexual trauma, and the anxieties, worries, or fears that come from these issues.
(573) 363-3128 View (573) 363-3128
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Cindy Herrmann Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721
Finding "Calm in Chaos" is an overarching theme in my counseling practice, my court appointed high conflict co-parenting sessions, expert witness testimony in family, civil, and federal court cases, as well as in my executive and life coaching practice. Conflict is prevalent today in our personal and professional lives. With so much uncertainty I found it imperative to develop a 'Mental Health Urgent Care' counseling model. In a quest to immediately address unexpected trauma, I offer sessions three days per week rooted in a medical triage model. This permits those with critical needs to not have to wait months for a session.
Finding "Calm in Chaos" is an overarching theme in my counseling practice, my court appointed high conflict co-parenting sessions, expert witness testimony in family, civil, and federal court cases, as well as in my executive and life coaching practice. Conflict is prevalent today in our personal and professional lives. With so much uncertainty I found it imperative to develop a 'Mental Health Urgent Care' counseling model. In a quest to immediately address unexpected trauma, I offer sessions three days per week rooted in a medical triage model. This permits those with critical needs to not have to wait months for a session.
(417) 815-4778 View (417) 815-4778
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Cindy Janczewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Waitlist for new clients
My speciality areas are children and adults, blended families and disruption in the family unit.
My name is Cindy, and I am passionate about helping others. I have over thirty years of experience in mental health. I have more than twenty years of experience working in crisis, family preservation, Family Reunion Services (FRS) and Intensive In Home Services (IIS). I have trained workers hired for IIS and FRS for the State of Missouri. I am certified as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) by Association for Play Therapy.
My speciality areas are children and adults, blended families and disruption in the family unit.
My name is Cindy, and I am passionate about helping others. I have over thirty years of experience in mental health. I have more than twenty years of experience working in crisis, family preservation, Family Reunion Services (FRS) and Intensive In Home Services (IIS). I have trained workers hired for IIS and FRS for the State of Missouri. I am certified as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) by Association for Play Therapy.
(816) 662-7164 View (816) 662-7164
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Arin M Brutlag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65807  (Online Only)
I am trained in experiential and narrative family therapy.
As a therapist, it's my job to walk beside you, listen to your struggles and dreams, and discover paths leading to what you believe will best help you achieve your goals. I will be your support through this part of your journey, whether it's recovery from trauma, gender transition, family struggles, or identifying ways to live a fulfilling, mentally healthy life.
I am trained in experiential and narrative family therapy.
As a therapist, it's my job to walk beside you, listen to your struggles and dreams, and discover paths leading to what you believe will best help you achieve your goals. I will be your support through this part of your journey, whether it's recovery from trauma, gender transition, family struggles, or identifying ways to live a fulfilling, mentally healthy life.
(417) 304-2659 View (417) 304-2659
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Angelica Downey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
I am an EMDR-trained therapist who also utilizes the following: client-centered, solution-focused, somatic integration processing, cognitive behavioral therapy, Theraplay-based principles, and internal family systems.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals in processing and healing from past trauma. I understand the profound impact that unresolved wounds can have on one's emotional well-being, relationships, and overall success. Utilizing evidence-based practices, I walk alongside my clients to help guide them toward healing, empowerment, and reclaiming a sense of control over their lives.
I am an EMDR-trained therapist who also utilizes the following: client-centered, solution-focused, somatic integration processing, cognitive behavioral therapy, Theraplay-based principles, and internal family systems.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals in processing and healing from past trauma. I understand the profound impact that unresolved wounds can have on one's emotional well-being, relationships, and overall success. Utilizing evidence-based practices, I walk alongside my clients to help guide them toward healing, empowerment, and reclaiming a sense of control over their lives.
(417) 738-5569 View (417) 738-5569
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Anastasia Kinsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64111  (Online Only)
Anastasia Kinsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with a variety of clients facing different issues. She is excited to work with the unique challenges of every client. She is also interested in providing services in many different ways: individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy sessions, and couples counseling. Anastasia specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and anger-related problems.
Anastasia Kinsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with a variety of clients facing different issues. She is excited to work with the unique challenges of every client. She is also interested in providing services in many different ways: individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy sessions, and couples counseling. Anastasia specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and anger-related problems.
(816) 685-0713 View (816) 685-0713
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Steven C Burbee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65202
If you are 13 or older, an individual, couple, or family, that feels wounded, lost, confused, depressed, anxious, or just uncertain about where your life is heading and how you might be able to move toward better. If you want to understand yourself better, improve your relationships with others, have a sense of purpose that guides your choices and allows you to become who you hope you can be. If you want to laugh more, be joyful, and find more peace and grace for your life. Then let me help you find the path that leads to "Better". It’s not easy or instantaneous, but working together, we can bring about some amazing results.
If you are 13 or older, an individual, couple, or family, that feels wounded, lost, confused, depressed, anxious, or just uncertain about where your life is heading and how you might be able to move toward better. If you want to understand yourself better, improve your relationships with others, have a sense of purpose that guides your choices and allows you to become who you hope you can be. If you want to laugh more, be joyful, and find more peace and grace for your life. Then let me help you find the path that leads to "Better". It’s not easy or instantaneous, but working together, we can bring about some amazing results.
(573) 227-5882 View (573) 227-5882
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Nate Rayburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grain Valley, MO 64029
I specialize in working with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Family Issues, Marital Issues, Autism, Adoption Issues, Substance Dependence Disorders, and Sex Addiction.
Hello! My name is Nate Rayburn and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Grain Valley Missouri. I have been practicing counseling in Missouri for the past eight years and look forward to being able to help you with any number of issues you may be battling.
I specialize in working with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Family Issues, Marital Issues, Autism, Adoption Issues, Substance Dependence Disorders, and Sex Addiction.
Hello! My name is Nate Rayburn and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Grain Valley Missouri. I have been practicing counseling in Missouri for the past eight years and look forward to being able to help you with any number of issues you may be battling.
(816) 443-5279 View (816) 443-5279
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Megan Pruett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65201
Sometimes it can be incredibly difficult to cope with the stress and complications that exist in day-to-day life. There are deadlines, pressures, demands—on top of the regular responsibilities, which can feel isolating and overwhelming. Therapy can be a great tool in offering people a safe place to not only process and learn to heal from their greatest difficulties, but learn skills and tools in navigating their stressors outside of sessions, whether you're facing major life transitions, or coping with anxiety, depression, self-esteem or body image issues, trauma, or even family difficulties.
Sometimes it can be incredibly difficult to cope with the stress and complications that exist in day-to-day life. There are deadlines, pressures, demands—on top of the regular responsibilities, which can feel isolating and overwhelming. Therapy can be a great tool in offering people a safe place to not only process and learn to heal from their greatest difficulties, but learn skills and tools in navigating their stressors outside of sessions, whether you're facing major life transitions, or coping with anxiety, depression, self-esteem or body image issues, trauma, or even family difficulties.
(573) 538-2519 View (573) 538-2519
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Leah N Musacchio
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65807
After growing up in Asia for 18 years Leah understands the struggles that someone might experience when leaving home, or raising a family in a new culture or returning and re-acclimating to your "home" culture.
Have you ever lived abroad and returned to your home country with frustrations and experiences that others don’t quite understand. Have you ever felt stuck in those experiences and have a hard time moving forward. Or maybe you have just moved to another country and you’re having a difficult time adjusting to your new culture. If this is you, Leah would love to sit and process those thoughts with you.
After growing up in Asia for 18 years Leah understands the struggles that someone might experience when leaving home, or raising a family in a new culture or returning and re-acclimating to your "home" culture.
Have you ever lived abroad and returned to your home country with frustrations and experiences that others don’t quite understand. Have you ever felt stuck in those experiences and have a hard time moving forward. Or maybe you have just moved to another country and you’re having a difficult time adjusting to your new culture. If this is you, Leah would love to sit and process those thoughts with you.
(417) 557-3571 View (417) 557-3571
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Erin Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64111  (Online Only)
She uses strength-based, mindful, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral techniques in therapy to achieve individualized goals for each person, couple, or family.
Erin Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has spent 20 years working with children and families in the child welfare system. She has experience working with generational trauma and foster care and adoption issues. She also has experience working with adults and adolescents who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management. Erin is alternative lifestyle and LGBTQ+ friendly.
She uses strength-based, mindful, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral techniques in therapy to achieve individualized goals for each person, couple, or family.
Erin Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has spent 20 years working with children and families in the child welfare system. She has experience working with generational trauma and foster care and adoption issues. She also has experience working with adults and adolescents who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management. Erin is alternative lifestyle and LGBTQ+ friendly.
(816) 227-6675 View (816) 227-6675
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Alison Ulrich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721
I love that my profession allows me to connect with a wide array of people. I work with individuals ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. I also provide family sessions for my clients, as needed. Hearing people's experiences throughout my time as a counselor has shown me how resilient people can be, and it's truly inspiring. I enjoy working with motivated clients who are ready and willing to make changes and break out of unhealthy patterns.
I love that my profession allows me to connect with a wide array of people. I work with individuals ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. I also provide family sessions for my clients, as needed. Hearing people's experiences throughout my time as a counselor has shown me how resilient people can be, and it's truly inspiring. I enjoy working with motivated clients who are ready and willing to make changes and break out of unhealthy patterns.
(417) 288-4476 View (417) 288-4476
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Joshua Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, PharmD, BCPP, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
I can be helpful for clients in the following areas: relationship building with family, friends, or partners / understanding and managing anxiety and depression symptoms / dealing with the emotions and stress of managing chronic medical issues / medication education / healing from traumatic experiences and developmental trauma.
My reason for being a counselor is to help people understand and heal from their past and/or current pain and to learn coping strategies to manage future pain. People and relationships can be complex and full of both positive and negative emotions, including some that are painful. The ability to feel them, learn from them, and express them to others allows us to live more engaged and meaningful lives. It is rewarding to be able to support people as they go through the process of self-exploration.
I can be helpful for clients in the following areas: relationship building with family, friends, or partners / understanding and managing anxiety and depression symptoms / dealing with the emotions and stress of managing chronic medical issues / medication education / healing from traumatic experiences and developmental trauma.
My reason for being a counselor is to help people understand and heal from their past and/or current pain and to learn coping strategies to manage future pain. People and relationships can be complex and full of both positive and negative emotions, including some that are painful. The ability to feel them, learn from them, and express them to others allows us to live more engaged and meaningful lives. It is rewarding to be able to support people as they go through the process of self-exploration.
(417) 943-5217 View (417) 943-5217
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Jackie Esser
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203
I am trained in Level 1 Internal Family Systems and Child Psychology.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical therapist in Columbia, Missouri. Are you stressed, burned out, and experiencing the same patterns over and over again? You cannot help but feel stuck in your mind and body! At TravelingWithin I help teens and women with attachment wounds, trauma, eating disorders, and anxiety.
I am trained in Level 1 Internal Family Systems and Child Psychology.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical therapist in Columbia, Missouri. Are you stressed, burned out, and experiencing the same patterns over and over again? You cannot help but feel stuck in your mind and body! At TravelingWithin I help teens and women with attachment wounds, trauma, eating disorders, and anxiety.
(573) 515-2478 View (573) 515-2478
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Emma Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65810
I have experience working with teens and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy settings.
As a therapist, it is my goal for clients to feel empowered and supported as we navigate through your journey to healing and wellness. I’m passionate about approaching therapy in a client centered way, and want each session to take you exactly where you need in that moment.
I have experience working with teens and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy settings.
As a therapist, it is my goal for clients to feel empowered and supported as we navigate through your journey to healing and wellness. I’m passionate about approaching therapy in a client centered way, and want each session to take you exactly where you need in that moment.
(417) 855-3269 View (417) 855-3269
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Life Tree Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Nixa, MO 65714  (Online Only)
Putman is trained in EMDR for trauma with children, adolescents and adults, as well as Trauma-Informed CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents, Internal Family Systems and Family Therapy.
Dr. Katharine Putman seek to create a warm, healing collaboration with each client. With over 18 years' experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families, Dr. Putman blends expertise in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression and grief. Life Tree therapists also tailor a unique approach to help each client to help the client to heal and thrive. Dr. Putman works within clients' spirituality, culture and worldview to reach short-term goals and/or longer-term therapy goals for those who wish to pursue deeper healing and growth in their relational patterns.
Putman is trained in EMDR for trauma with children, adolescents and adults, as well as Trauma-Informed CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents, Internal Family Systems and Family Therapy.
Dr. Katharine Putman seek to create a warm, healing collaboration with each client. With over 18 years' experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families, Dr. Putman blends expertise in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression and grief. Life Tree therapists also tailor a unique approach to help each client to help the client to heal and thrive. Dr. Putman works within clients' spirituality, culture and worldview to reach short-term goals and/or longer-term therapy goals for those who wish to pursue deeper healing and growth in their relational patterns.
(626) 790-7066 View (626) 790-7066
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Stan Archie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC, SATP-C, ThD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64114
As a therapist and supervisor, Stan works through an Attachment Theory lens. He values working with a treatment team, and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, highly valuing each individual for his/her own uniqueness. He believes in a holistic approach to counseling through exploration of psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of one's life. Therapy modalities that will be utilized in treatment include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals while through the healing process while reaching their goals.
As a therapist and supervisor, Stan works through an Attachment Theory lens. He values working with a treatment team, and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, highly valuing each individual for his/her own uniqueness. He believes in a holistic approach to counseling through exploration of psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of one's life. Therapy modalities that will be utilized in treatment include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals while through the healing process while reaching their goals.
(913) 747-4132 View (913) 747-4132
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Sarah Dettmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64110
I have special interests in working with clients who: are in need of coping with health conditions, experience relationship/intimacy concerns- communication skills, physical intimacy enhancement needs, New Parents and the challenges of adding a child to the family, Women's issues- divorce, single parenthood, low self-esteem, anxiety.
Change is an inevitable part of life. Transitions are as natural as night and day. In nature we observe times when things move slowly without visable change - and then suddenly acceleration occurs followed by a transformation. I am a therapist/professional counselor who works with individuals ranging from childhood through late adulthood, couples, and families to assist them in finding personal growth, and work confidently through the natural transitions life brings. I recognize each client as unique and direct my counseling to the whole person; which attends to the body, mind, and spirit of each.
I have special interests in working with clients who: are in need of coping with health conditions, experience relationship/intimacy concerns- communication skills, physical intimacy enhancement needs, New Parents and the challenges of adding a child to the family, Women's issues- divorce, single parenthood, low self-esteem, anxiety.
Change is an inevitable part of life. Transitions are as natural as night and day. In nature we observe times when things move slowly without visable change - and then suddenly acceleration occurs followed by a transformation. I am a therapist/professional counselor who works with individuals ranging from childhood through late adulthood, couples, and families to assist them in finding personal growth, and work confidently through the natural transitions life brings. I recognize each client as unique and direct my counseling to the whole person; which attends to the body, mind, and spirit of each.
(913) 667-7134 View (913) 667-7134
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Sharon Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adults with a wide range of problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness/pain, family dysfunctions, low self-esteem, life transitions, racial identity, poor social and coping skills, issues related to acculturation and assimilation, blending of cultures, and past trauma.
I am seeking clients who may be new to therapy done virtually, but want to give it a try. I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step to starting therapy. I am here to take the stigma away and help you to feel comfortable, safe and secure as you navigate through your life struggles through talk therapy. Telehealth provides the option for you to be in the safety and comfort of your own private space. No time wasted for traveling and scheduling is easy. I offer a holistic approach with foundations in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR and mindfulness practices.
I enjoy working with adults with a wide range of problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness/pain, family dysfunctions, low self-esteem, life transitions, racial identity, poor social and coping skills, issues related to acculturation and assimilation, blending of cultures, and past trauma.
I am seeking clients who may be new to therapy done virtually, but want to give it a try. I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step to starting therapy. I am here to take the stigma away and help you to feel comfortable, safe and secure as you navigate through your life struggles through talk therapy. Telehealth provides the option for you to be in the safety and comfort of your own private space. No time wasted for traveling and scheduling is easy. I offer a holistic approach with foundations in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR and mindfulness practices.
(417) 216-6953 View (417) 216-6953
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.