Family Therapy in Minneapolis, MN

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The Tissue Clinic, LLC.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55423
As a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2011, I have had the pleasure of providing services to individuals, families, and couples dealing with communication issues, intimacy concerns, family conflict, and marital instability. The goal will be to identify ineffective behaviors to improve the ability to communicate and work towards healthier patterns of living in peace and harmony. I offer solution-based work, often utilizing Gottman's Method, as well as in-depth work from an attachment and cognitive behavioral lens. My goal is to create a safe, open and honest environment where we face life's challenges together.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2011, I have had the pleasure of providing services to individuals, families, and couples dealing with communication issues, intimacy concerns, family conflict, and marital instability. The goal will be to identify ineffective behaviors to improve the ability to communicate and work towards healthier patterns of living in peace and harmony. I offer solution-based work, often utilizing Gottman's Method, as well as in-depth work from an attachment and cognitive behavioral lens. My goal is to create a safe, open and honest environment where we face life's challenges together.
(628) 265-4573 View (628) 265-4573
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Christine Lindholm
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSE, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55415
I am a psychotherapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I work from a person centered, trauma informed, harm reduction, sex positive based lens. My specialty is working with individuals who struggle with substance use, addiction, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm and family/relationship concerns.
I am a psychotherapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I work from a person centered, trauma informed, harm reduction, sex positive based lens. My specialty is working with individuals who struggle with substance use, addiction, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm and family/relationship concerns.
(651) 409-5735 View (651) 409-5735
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Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55414
The Clinicians offer individual, family and group psychotherapy, and comprehensive testing and evaluations to help individuals gain insight into challenges and to learn and grow in ways that will enhance their lives.
Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM
The Clinicians offer individual, family and group psychotherapy, and comprehensive testing and evaluations to help individuals gain insight into challenges and to learn and grow in ways that will enhance their lives.
Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM
(612) 979-2477 View (612) 979-2477
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Galen David
Counselor, MFA, MA, GCFP, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55406
While healing is a process that unfolds over time, relief from distress is often more within reach than people first realize. I want to offer my support as you refine your experience of yourself, and of being in the world. There are as many models to explain how people change as there are therapists, and I see my role as helping you to craft a model that leverages your existing strengths and insight. Above all, my goal is to inspire confidence that health is possible and to provide encouragement as you generate the movement that propels you, your relationship, or your family, forward into health.
While healing is a process that unfolds over time, relief from distress is often more within reach than people first realize. I want to offer my support as you refine your experience of yourself, and of being in the world. There are as many models to explain how people change as there are therapists, and I see my role as helping you to craft a model that leverages your existing strengths and insight. Above all, my goal is to inspire confidence that health is possible and to provide encouragement as you generate the movement that propels you, your relationship, or your family, forward into health.
(612) 979-2915 View (612) 979-2915
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Alexis Bartholomew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55418  (Online Only)
I provide a safe, sex-positive space to discuss polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, and I will honor and respect your definitions of what family, love, sex, connection and relationships mean to you.
Life can be messy at times. I am here to help you sort out the messy parts in addition to celebrating your wins! I privilege, honor, and center the experiences and inner wisdom of my clients to help them resolve problems and improve their relationships. I believe that people are inherently good, capable, and resilient. You are the expert on your life, and my job is to witness and respond creatively to the challenges you experience with creative, effective interventions in a safe, shame-free space where you can feel heard and understood. I am also a board approved supervisor with the BMFT and the BBHT.
I provide a safe, sex-positive space to discuss polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, and I will honor and respect your definitions of what family, love, sex, connection and relationships mean to you.
Life can be messy at times. I am here to help you sort out the messy parts in addition to celebrating your wins! I privilege, honor, and center the experiences and inner wisdom of my clients to help them resolve problems and improve their relationships. I believe that people are inherently good, capable, and resilient. You are the expert on your life, and my job is to witness and respond creatively to the challenges you experience with creative, effective interventions in a safe, shame-free space where you can feel heard and understood. I am also a board approved supervisor with the BMFT and the BBHT.
(763) 347-2723 View (763) 347-2723
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Angelica Belko
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55409
I currently have openings on Tuesdays/Thursdays virtually, or Wednesday evenings in-person. I am committed to the health of all adult relationships whether that be romantic or platonic, friends or family. I’m here to support folks at the crossroads of their lives such as starting or ending relationships, shifting from young to middle adulthood, exciting new endeavors, or grieving the loss of something important.
I currently have openings on Tuesdays/Thursdays virtually, or Wednesday evenings in-person. I am committed to the health of all adult relationships whether that be romantic or platonic, friends or family. I’m here to support folks at the crossroads of their lives such as starting or ending relationships, shifting from young to middle adulthood, exciting new endeavors, or grieving the loss of something important.
(612) 439-2852 View (612) 439-2852
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Emily Steidel
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Waitlist for new clients
I currently work with clients 12 years and older, both individuals and families, who are seeking support related to trauma, depression, self-injury and suicidal ideation, family relationships, Reactive Attachment Disorder, anxiety, body dysmorphia, grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ issues (and other identity-related issues), and social anxiety, among others.
As a relational therapist with previous experience as a youth worker, I believe most suffering is caused by a failure of belonging. When trauma or other significant difficulties occur, we can take on beliefs and ways of being that are bound by the feeling that we are alone and unable to access the world of belonging, both within ourselves and in relationships. We find it almost impossible to honor all our parts and to feel free to accept them. My aim as a therapist, then, is to create a space where a client’s experiences may fully belong and they may feel understood and valued for who they are in the way they choose to be.
I currently work with clients 12 years and older, both individuals and families, who are seeking support related to trauma, depression, self-injury and suicidal ideation, family relationships, Reactive Attachment Disorder, anxiety, body dysmorphia, grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ issues (and other identity-related issues), and social anxiety, among others.
As a relational therapist with previous experience as a youth worker, I believe most suffering is caused by a failure of belonging. When trauma or other significant difficulties occur, we can take on beliefs and ways of being that are bound by the feeling that we are alone and unable to access the world of belonging, both within ourselves and in relationships. We find it almost impossible to honor all our parts and to feel free to accept them. My aim as a therapist, then, is to create a space where a client’s experiences may fully belong and they may feel understood and valued for who they are in the way they choose to be.
(763) 284-3862 View (763) 284-3862
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Erika Farrell at Caspersen Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55406  (Online Only)
I work in English and Spanish and have experience with multicultural family systems.
Currently not accepting new clients. My approach to therapy is person-centered, collaborative and dynamic. I see it as my role to help you pause and reflect, and challenge the schemas that may be keeping you stuck in undesired patterns of behavior. While therapy is serious work, it’s also important to laugh at the absurd moments and try to enjoy the journey as we walk it together. If you're struggling with relationships, feeling unheard or confused, reeling from a traumatic event or history, or experiencing a loss, we can work through these issues at your pace.
I work in English and Spanish and have experience with multicultural family systems.
Currently not accepting new clients. My approach to therapy is person-centered, collaborative and dynamic. I see it as my role to help you pause and reflect, and challenge the schemas that may be keeping you stuck in undesired patterns of behavior. While therapy is serious work, it’s also important to laugh at the absurd moments and try to enjoy the journey as we walk it together. If you're struggling with relationships, feeling unheard or confused, reeling from a traumatic event or history, or experiencing a loss, we can work through these issues at your pace.
(612) 662-7989 View (612) 662-7989
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T Aaron Ridge
Psychologist, MS, LP, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55414
I am trained in numerous treatment theories and techniques such as family systems, developmental, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment and interpersonal neurobiology.
I have been a psychologist for 30 yrs working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with each client to identify what is causing their current problems and how we can restore optimal growth and health. I use many of the most effective psychotherapy methods for relieving anxiety, depression, and trauma-a comprehensive Mind-Body approach.
I am trained in numerous treatment theories and techniques such as family systems, developmental, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment and interpersonal neurobiology.
I have been a psychologist for 30 yrs working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with each client to identify what is causing their current problems and how we can restore optimal growth and health. I use many of the most effective psychotherapy methods for relieving anxiety, depression, and trauma-a comprehensive Mind-Body approach.
(763) 334-5856 View (763) 334-5856
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Sarah Mathews MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Waitlist for new clients
I often utilize Transpersonal Psychology theory, Psychosynthesis, Internal Family Systems/Systems theory, and Mindfulness in session.
Welcome! Being human is a beautiful and vulnerable experience that doesn't always have directions or clear answers. You may be here because you feel struck in patterns that are holding you back or feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed in your daily life. You may be seeking help because you feel stuck in your relationship(s) or want to feel more free in your sexuality or sexual identity and are unsure how to proceed. And if you are a highly sensitive and/or nuero-diverse person, the world can feel complicated! If you are longing to live authentically and experience meaningful relationships, you've come to the right place!
I often utilize Transpersonal Psychology theory, Psychosynthesis, Internal Family Systems/Systems theory, and Mindfulness in session.
Welcome! Being human is a beautiful and vulnerable experience that doesn't always have directions or clear answers. You may be here because you feel struck in patterns that are holding you back or feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed in your daily life. You may be seeking help because you feel stuck in your relationship(s) or want to feel more free in your sexuality or sexual identity and are unsure how to proceed. And if you are a highly sensitive and/or nuero-diverse person, the world can feel complicated! If you are longing to live authentically and experience meaningful relationships, you've come to the right place!
(651) 401-8279 View (651) 401-8279
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Lisa Lovelace
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
42 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55422  (Online Only)
Me and my team of therapists are here to encourage, teach, and support you or your family member every step of the way.
Accepting New Clients for kids/teens and adults! You're here because you've had enough. It's exhausting to feel so stressed, anxious or on edge every day. Maybe you've tried a therapist or two in the past and they just kinda let you talk about your problems without truly helping, so you feel as crappy as you did when you began. If you are ready to dive deeper into what's going on and get at the root of the issue so that you can finally get your life back to normal, we are ready to work with you! You need an expert to help you process out what's keeping you stuck in order to become your best self. Change is waiting for you. Welcome!
Me and my team of therapists are here to encourage, teach, and support you or your family member every step of the way.
Accepting New Clients for kids/teens and adults! You're here because you've had enough. It's exhausting to feel so stressed, anxious or on edge every day. Maybe you've tried a therapist or two in the past and they just kinda let you talk about your problems without truly helping, so you feel as crappy as you did when you began. If you are ready to dive deeper into what's going on and get at the root of the issue so that you can finally get your life back to normal, we are ready to work with you! You need an expert to help you process out what's keeping you stuck in order to become your best self. Change is waiting for you. Welcome!
(612) 400-8961 View (612) 400-8961
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Sandra Haukom Reardon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT-E, Family Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Sensorimotor Therapy, Expressive arts, mindfulness and strengths-based focus into therapy.
As a therapist, it is an honor to be part of another person's process in understanding their personal worth. I respect and value my client's self-determination, therefore, my therapeutic approach is eclectic to correspond with the matter at hand. I am empathetic, patient and respectful, while building a relationship with my client. I believe that progress begins when my client has established trust in our relationship. I have faith that each client has the ability to discover their strengths and to use these strengths to achieve their individual goals.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT-E, Family Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Sensorimotor Therapy, Expressive arts, mindfulness and strengths-based focus into therapy.
As a therapist, it is an honor to be part of another person's process in understanding their personal worth. I respect and value my client's self-determination, therefore, my therapeutic approach is eclectic to correspond with the matter at hand. I am empathetic, patient and respectful, while building a relationship with my client. I believe that progress begins when my client has established trust in our relationship. I have faith that each client has the ability to discover their strengths and to use these strengths to achieve their individual goals.
(612) 255-4642 View (612) 255-4642
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Robin Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55430
My name is Robin Hicks I’m the first person in three generations to earn a college degree. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Spalding University in Louisville Kentucky, and a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family therapy from St Mary’s University in Minnesota. I grew up in Minneapolis with many challenges, trauma, and one parent household. My ambition has helped me to guide others in their quest to identify, to develop and deliver their purpose in life. I have supported others in a variety of settings from infants to adults and families. presenting with a variety of emotional, social, and behavioral concerns.
My name is Robin Hicks I’m the first person in three generations to earn a college degree. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Spalding University in Louisville Kentucky, and a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family therapy from St Mary’s University in Minnesota. I grew up in Minneapolis with many challenges, trauma, and one parent household. My ambition has helped me to guide others in their quest to identify, to develop and deliver their purpose in life. I have supported others in a variety of settings from infants to adults and families. presenting with a variety of emotional, social, and behavioral concerns.
(763) 347-2790 View (763) 347-2790
Tasks Unlimited Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Tasks Unlimited Counseling Clinic provides individual and family therapy services for adults and adolescents 16+. Additionally, walk-in services may be available to individuals for up to three sessions. Services are provided both in-person and via telehealth. Therapy is provided by licensed professionals and clinical trainees under supervision. We strive to strengthen our community by creating opportunities for individuals and families to live emotionally healthy and independent lives to achieve personal growth and mental wellness.
Tasks Unlimited Counseling Clinic provides individual and family therapy services for adults and adolescents 16+. Additionally, walk-in services may be available to individuals for up to three sessions. Services are provided both in-person and via telehealth. Therapy is provided by licensed professionals and clinical trainees under supervision. We strive to strengthen our community by creating opportunities for individuals and families to live emotionally healthy and independent lives to achieve personal growth and mental wellness.
(612) 446-0569 View (612) 446-0569
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Sharon Elizabeth Burris-Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403  (Online Only)
My other specialties include extensive experience working with individuals who are dealing with chronic health conditions, parent counseling, postpartum depression/anxiety, infertility, blended family challenges, relationship and work-related stress, caregiver burnout, and compassion fatigue.
My intention is to provide a safe, supportive environment within the therapeutic relationship. My philosophy is strengths-based and holistic: I believe people have the capacity for resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. My role is to help my clients get to that place of knowing this for themselves so they can move forward in their lives and thrive. I am trained in mindfulness-based-stress reduction, and I am a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with a wide range of people on stress release, weight, exercise and nutrition. I am also a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker.
My other specialties include extensive experience working with individuals who are dealing with chronic health conditions, parent counseling, postpartum depression/anxiety, infertility, blended family challenges, relationship and work-related stress, caregiver burnout, and compassion fatigue.
My intention is to provide a safe, supportive environment within the therapeutic relationship. My philosophy is strengths-based and holistic: I believe people have the capacity for resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. My role is to help my clients get to that place of knowing this for themselves so they can move forward in their lives and thrive. I am trained in mindfulness-based-stress reduction, and I am a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with a wide range of people on stress release, weight, exercise and nutrition. I am also a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker.
(612) 284-6798 View (612) 284-6798
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Tamin R Totzke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55409
I am a Somatic Psychotherapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in mind-body approaches to heal trauma. I work with individuals, couples, and youth who are healing from the effects developmental trauma and PTSD. In session, I invite clients to track their sensations, images, and emotions that may arise as they share about their lives. Staying attuned to these elements allows the body to integrate past events, moving a person into a state of presence and balance. Together, we bring curiosity and a plan to support a life that feels enriching and aligned with one's dreams and goals.
I am a Somatic Psychotherapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in mind-body approaches to heal trauma. I work with individuals, couples, and youth who are healing from the effects developmental trauma and PTSD. In session, I invite clients to track their sensations, images, and emotions that may arise as they share about their lives. Staying attuned to these elements allows the body to integrate past events, moving a person into a state of presence and balance. Together, we bring curiosity and a plan to support a life that feels enriching and aligned with one's dreams and goals.
(612) 268-6931 View (612) 268-6931
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Lyndsey Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55417
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Sex Therapist, and an International Enneagram Accredited Professional.
Illuminate your path, Awaken your life! Who you are at your core matters and deserves to be seen by the world. I am driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to positively impact the world. I actively seek to live a life guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. My goal is to help you do the same with a highly personalized approach that addresses your needs and meets your criteria for personal success. This includes finding and solidifying the essential relationships in your life! I also utilize the Enneagram in my practice as a way to help you have more generosity for yourself and other in your life.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Sex Therapist, and an International Enneagram Accredited Professional.
Illuminate your path, Awaken your life! Who you are at your core matters and deserves to be seen by the world. I am driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to positively impact the world. I actively seek to live a life guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. My goal is to help you do the same with a highly personalized approach that addresses your needs and meets your criteria for personal success. This includes finding and solidifying the essential relationships in your life! I also utilize the Enneagram in my practice as a way to help you have more generosity for yourself and other in your life.
(651) 433-6342 View (651) 433-6342
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Bolanle Oyesile
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55415  (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! My area of expertise is centered around working with individuals with a history of mental health disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. In addition, I have ample experience working with clients dealing with self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideations, chronic stress, family conflict, and low self-esteem. Clients who see me aim to develop coping and adaptive skills to manage life difficulties, resolve conflicts, heal traumatic experiences, and develop a healthier sense of self.
Now Accepting New Clients! My area of expertise is centered around working with individuals with a history of mental health disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. In addition, I have ample experience working with clients dealing with self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideations, chronic stress, family conflict, and low self-esteem. Clients who see me aim to develop coping and adaptive skills to manage life difficulties, resolve conflicts, heal traumatic experiences, and develop a healthier sense of self.
(612) 808-5384 View (612) 808-5384
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Mark Teresa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MArch, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55413
I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota and California and have been in private practice for over thirty years.
Whether you are looking to move more thoughtfully through a difficult life transition, relieve suffering, find joy and connections in your intimate relationships, or to improve satisfaction in the day to day, therapy can help you to cultivate and sustain the positive changes you are seeking. My warmth, collaborative approach, and expertise guides clients to be self-reflective, develop tools, and create lasting change.
I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota and California and have been in private practice for over thirty years.
Whether you are looking to move more thoughtfully through a difficult life transition, relieve suffering, find joy and connections in your intimate relationships, or to improve satisfaction in the day to day, therapy can help you to cultivate and sustain the positive changes you are seeking. My warmth, collaborative approach, and expertise guides clients to be self-reflective, develop tools, and create lasting change.
(612) 223-6508 View (612) 223-6508
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Luke Yost
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55401
A client who is facing any life transition, whether it be parenting, identity concerns, career concerns, new relationships, or relationship milestones, growing into adulthood, or gender identity. Client's needs could be based on these life transitions, and also the surrounding symptoms concerning mood, anxiety, stress, and conflict. Client's hope to better themselves in their own growth in identity, stress management, relationships, career, family, and life. Client's also hope to understand symptomatic features and shape that understanding into values and committed driven action.
A client who is facing any life transition, whether it be parenting, identity concerns, career concerns, new relationships, or relationship milestones, growing into adulthood, or gender identity. Client's needs could be based on these life transitions, and also the surrounding symptoms concerning mood, anxiety, stress, and conflict. Client's hope to better themselves in their own growth in identity, stress management, relationships, career, family, and life. Client's also hope to understand symptomatic features and shape that understanding into values and committed driven action.
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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.