Family Therapy in Surprise, AZ

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ReNEWed Psychological and Consultation Svcs, LLC.
Psychologist, PhD, MA, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome! I am a Licensed Psychologist who earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2014. I have over 15 years experience working in an array of settings, including community mental health, school settings, group homes, residential treatment, outpatient settings, correctional facilities, and private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, group, family and couple’s therapy, as well as psychological assessments. I have experience working with a variety of clientele.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome! I am a Licensed Psychologist who earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2014. I have over 15 years experience working in an array of settings, including community mental health, school settings, group homes, residential treatment, outpatient settings, correctional facilities, and private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, group, family and couple’s therapy, as well as psychological assessments. I have experience working with a variety of clientele.
(850) 930-7596 View (850) 930-7596
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Pat Medford
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
Peter Levine in the "Somatic Experience" process: EMDR certification from the EMDR institute: Equine assisted psychotherapy through EAGALA, and mindfulness and meditation, family systems therapy through The Meadows.
Seeking counseling services is not always easy. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to assist in the process of psychotherapy. If you need help with psychological trauma of any kind, unresolved grief, PTSD; combat or other related, sexual trauma of any kind, alcohol or drug abuse or need after care services, please call for an appointment. The best results are always achieved when treated sooner rather than later. I also provide DMV and court mandated testing for drivers license reinstatement.
Peter Levine in the "Somatic Experience" process: EMDR certification from the EMDR institute: Equine assisted psychotherapy through EAGALA, and mindfulness and meditation, family systems therapy through The Meadows.
Seeking counseling services is not always easy. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to assist in the process of psychotherapy. If you need help with psychological trauma of any kind, unresolved grief, PTSD; combat or other related, sexual trauma of any kind, alcohol or drug abuse or need after care services, please call for an appointment. The best results are always achieved when treated sooner rather than later. I also provide DMV and court mandated testing for drivers license reinstatement.
(623) 455-5066 View (623) 455-5066
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Leslie Pappin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374
Working with a therapist who understands the impact that infertility may have on an individual/family can be an invaluable support and relief.
Life is full of challenges. I'm a firm believer in the benefits of unbiased support during difficult periods in our lives. Please allow me to be the person to offer you the help and support that you deserve. In my ten plus years as a therapist, I have worked with people of all ages and walks of life to help address depression, anxiety, loss, anger and relationship issues. I enjoy helping others to improve their current situation by offering a warm, safe and reliable therapeutic environment.
Working with a therapist who understands the impact that infertility may have on an individual/family can be an invaluable support and relief.
Life is full of challenges. I'm a firm believer in the benefits of unbiased support during difficult periods in our lives. Please allow me to be the person to offer you the help and support that you deserve. In my ten plus years as a therapist, I have worked with people of all ages and walks of life to help address depression, anxiety, loss, anger and relationship issues. I enjoy helping others to improve their current situation by offering a warm, safe and reliable therapeutic environment.
(480) 418-3213 View (480) 418-3213
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Ayizan Life Alchemy Center
MA
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85388
Our lead practitioner Marrian Efua is equipped and trained to address trauma , conflict, interpersonal relationships, Offering to one and family unit support focused on conflict, family roles , mindset and trauma.
We serve with an integrated unique approach of multileveled treatment experience; customized for your journey to Honor , Evolve and Restore your Scared script and secret sauce for life harmony . Through proven practical methods our clients recapture stability by repurposing and leveraging thoughts, beliefs, relationships and behaviors into a practice of intentional habits to create and maintain a chosen lifestyle choice. We serve best individuals managing trauma, decision making, life transitions & choices, marital challenges, sexual and physical abuse, emotional detachment.
Our lead practitioner Marrian Efua is equipped and trained to address trauma , conflict, interpersonal relationships, Offering to one and family unit support focused on conflict, family roles , mindset and trauma.
We serve with an integrated unique approach of multileveled treatment experience; customized for your journey to Honor , Evolve and Restore your Scared script and secret sauce for life harmony . Through proven practical methods our clients recapture stability by repurposing and leveraging thoughts, beliefs, relationships and behaviors into a practice of intentional habits to create and maintain a chosen lifestyle choice. We serve best individuals managing trauma, decision making, life transitions & choices, marital challenges, sexual and physical abuse, emotional detachment.
(623) 432-5457 View (623) 432-5457
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Ashleigh Lange
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85379  (Online Only)
Ashleigh Lange, MSW, LCSW, devoted clinician with over 15 years of wide-ranging experience in the field of Social Work. Skilled in working with Geriatric, Adult and Adolescent populations. My background includes Crisis Intervention; Trauma informed care; Individual, Family and Group Therapies in Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, and in Educational settings.
Ashleigh Lange, MSW, LCSW, devoted clinician with over 15 years of wide-ranging experience in the field of Social Work. Skilled in working with Geriatric, Adult and Adolescent populations. My background includes Crisis Intervention; Trauma informed care; Individual, Family and Group Therapies in Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, and in Educational settings.
(623) 304-3845 View (623) 304-3845
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Philip Charles Hammel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in balancing your career and family life? Are you a new dad dealing with stressors of parenthood? Are you feeling anxious or stressed about a new change (e.g., leaving home for college, adjusting to married life, making a career change, becoming a father, or starting retirement)? Are you wanting to be more present and engaged with the people you care about, or want to learn better ways to communicate your needs/feelings with others? My approach is to offer a warm, empathic experience while offering strategies to help improve your quality of life and reach your therapy goals.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in balancing your career and family life? Are you a new dad dealing with stressors of parenthood? Are you feeling anxious or stressed about a new change (e.g., leaving home for college, adjusting to married life, making a career change, becoming a father, or starting retirement)? Are you wanting to be more present and engaged with the people you care about, or want to learn better ways to communicate your needs/feelings with others? My approach is to offer a warm, empathic experience while offering strategies to help improve your quality of life and reach your therapy goals.
(760) 642-6509 View (760) 642-6509
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Francesco Pisano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85378  (Online Only)
Providing individual, family, and couples therapy in English and Spanish.
I work collaboratively with clients to make sure all their needs are met while considering their cultural diversity and intergenerational/systemic trauma using a trauma-informed and attachment approach.”
Providing individual, family, and couples therapy in English and Spanish.
I work collaboratively with clients to make sure all their needs are met while considering their cultural diversity and intergenerational/systemic trauma using a trauma-informed and attachment approach.”
(623) 303-0180 View (623) 303-0180
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Cindy Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85388  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to provide compassionate counseling services to individuals and families through a holistic and family systems lens. My passion is working with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence, which includes but is not limited to autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and highly sensitive persons. My goal is to help you build resilience so you may face your struggles and adversities with courage, strength, and wisdom. I will work with you to cultivate connection, flexibility, perseverance, self-regulation, positivity, and self-care to harness the resilience that is carried within you.
I strive to provide compassionate counseling services to individuals and families through a holistic and family systems lens. My passion is working with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence, which includes but is not limited to autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and highly sensitive persons. My goal is to help you build resilience so you may face your struggles and adversities with courage, strength, and wisdom. I will work with you to cultivate connection, flexibility, perseverance, self-regulation, positivity, and self-care to harness the resilience that is carried within you.
(623) 462-4422 View (623) 462-4422
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Aj Spatz
Counselor, MA, LAC-T
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
Ultimately, I want to meet individuals where they are, whether they are experiencing anxiety, depression, sexual compulsions or addictions, deep rooted trauma, spiritual pain, family of origin struggles, marriage instability, or whatever you are facing - together we can find solutions and see hope manifest.
It has been a privilege to work with a wide range of individuals, couples, families, and groups, including children, teens, and adults. When conceptualizing collaboratively with a client, I want to work towards identifying the core, underlying issue. Symptom management is important, but in conjunction with this, we will strive to find the roots of the presenting problem. In this way, we can empower you to be autonomous, empowered, and emboldened.
Ultimately, I want to meet individuals where they are, whether they are experiencing anxiety, depression, sexual compulsions or addictions, deep rooted trauma, spiritual pain, family of origin struggles, marriage instability, or whatever you are facing - together we can find solutions and see hope manifest.
It has been a privilege to work with a wide range of individuals, couples, families, and groups, including children, teens, and adults. When conceptualizing collaboratively with a client, I want to work towards identifying the core, underlying issue. Symptom management is important, but in conjunction with this, we will strive to find the roots of the presenting problem. In this way, we can empower you to be autonomous, empowered, and emboldened.
(623) 288-5567 View (623) 288-5567
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Tracey James
Counselor, MAC, LPC-S, CSAT, CSOPT, RACS
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85387  (Online Only)
Tracey is a masters-level licensed professional counselor licensed in Arizona and New Mexico. She is a graduate from Ottawa University specializing in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. She specializes in treatment services for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+. Tracey has completed training to be a CSAT, RACS, CSOPT. Modalities incorporated into her services are The Meadows Model, Post Inductive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Tracey is a masters-level licensed professional counselor licensed in Arizona and New Mexico. She is a graduate from Ottawa University specializing in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. She specializes in treatment services for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+. Tracey has completed training to be a CSAT, RACS, CSOPT. Modalities incorporated into her services are The Meadows Model, Post Inductive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
(623) 288-5229 View (623) 288-5229
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Patricia Elias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85379
As an individual who has experienced several life changing events to include losses of loved ones, relationship and family challenges, I firmly believe that my personal, professional and educational experiences provide a solid basis for understanding and empathizing with individuals who are also facing life's challenges.
I listen, act, and transform. Many of us are faced with some very big challenges in today's society, increasing stress, depression and anxiety as we struggle to make sense of what is going on in the world. The realization that there is little we can do to change or control the situation makes things all the more difficult. I help you to see that there is hope and optimism for a brighter future if we take the time to focus on the things that we can change and control in our lives. Results have been amazing for the majority of those I work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
As an individual who has experienced several life changing events to include losses of loved ones, relationship and family challenges, I firmly believe that my personal, professional and educational experiences provide a solid basis for understanding and empathizing with individuals who are also facing life's challenges.
I listen, act, and transform. Many of us are faced with some very big challenges in today's society, increasing stress, depression and anxiety as we struggle to make sense of what is going on in the world. The realization that there is little we can do to change or control the situation makes things all the more difficult. I help you to see that there is hope and optimism for a brighter future if we take the time to focus on the things that we can change and control in our lives. Results have been amazing for the majority of those I work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
(928) 223-4397 View (928) 223-4397
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David Ballard - Solutions Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PIT, ART, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
Waitlist for new clients
I provide EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, PIT, intensives, psycho-drama, parts work, somatic work, CBT, DBT and family of origin/inner child work.
Currently scheduling clients for January. In-person: Mon, Tues, Thurs nights and Saturdays. Virtually: week days and nights. Reach out now to schedule. You deserve to be treated with an individualized treatment plan designed specifically for you, in a therapeutic process tailored to fit your needs. My top priority is to ensure that the process is as safe, confidential, and as comfortable as it needs to be for you, even if that means referring you to someone else who could better aide you in your journey. Processing trauma, healing, and recovery can be difficult. I know the personal journey of healing and recovery myself.
I provide EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, PIT, intensives, psycho-drama, parts work, somatic work, CBT, DBT and family of origin/inner child work.
Currently scheduling clients for January. In-person: Mon, Tues, Thurs nights and Saturdays. Virtually: week days and nights. Reach out now to schedule. You deserve to be treated with an individualized treatment plan designed specifically for you, in a therapeutic process tailored to fit your needs. My top priority is to ensure that the process is as safe, confidential, and as comfortable as it needs to be for you, even if that means referring you to someone else who could better aide you in your journey. Processing trauma, healing, and recovery can be difficult. I know the personal journey of healing and recovery myself.
(623) 292-3278 View (623) 292-3278
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Connections Family Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Med MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
Text or call today to schedule an initial session and see if I am the right fit for you and your family.
Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.
Text or call today to schedule an initial session and see if I am the right fit for you and your family.
Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.
(435) 265-4427 View (435) 265-4427
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Kevin Lowery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374
He practices trauma therapy, individual, family, couples, substance use, domestic violence and general mental health.
Are you looking for a trauma informed therapist who has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, addictions, mens issues and more? Kevin is working with ChristianCounselingServicesAZ.com. Happy to meet with you and help you reach higher places.
He practices trauma therapy, individual, family, couples, substance use, domestic violence and general mental health.
Are you looking for a trauma informed therapist who has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, addictions, mens issues and more? Kevin is working with ChristianCounselingServicesAZ.com. Happy to meet with you and help you reach higher places.
(623) 281-3586 View (623) 281-3586
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North Pointe Services featured Clinician
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85387
At North Pointe Services, we believe no individual or family should go through difficult situations alone. We are here to offer you support in times of crisis, to understand and advocate for your needs, help you recognize your strengths, and provide real solutions to real issues. We provide encouragement and skill building to parents of children and teens that are struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. We also support adult individuals who are on their journey towards living their best lives. Learn more us on our website at www.northpointeservices.org
At North Pointe Services, we believe no individual or family should go through difficult situations alone. We are here to offer you support in times of crisis, to understand and advocate for your needs, help you recognize your strengths, and provide real solutions to real issues. We provide encouragement and skill building to parents of children and teens that are struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. We also support adult individuals who are on their journey towards living their best lives. Learn more us on our website at www.northpointeservices.org
(623) 887-0796 View (623) 887-0796
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Darcy McNeece
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85388  (Online Only)
I use expressive therapies such as art, play, music and other interventions that work for your individual personality to help guide you or your child or family in the direction you want to go.
I am passionate about therapy in the online platform. I have experience working with preschool age children, school age children, teens, and adults of ages within this format. I can help you reach your goals while you remain comfortable at home or at the office.
I use expressive therapies such as art, play, music and other interventions that work for your individual personality to help guide you or your child or family in the direction you want to go.
I am passionate about therapy in the online platform. I have experience working with preschool age children, school age children, teens, and adults of ages within this format. I can help you reach your goals while you remain comfortable at home or at the office.
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Maddie Armentrout
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT-T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374  (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual intimacy, relationship issues, family issues, self-esteem, or something entirely different; I am here to offer non-judgemental support.
Immediate openings available - I am passionate about healing relationships, helping clients overcome obstacles, and find a sense of meaning and belonging in both their own lives and relationships. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I take a holistic approach and prioritize methods of therapy that have shown high rates of effectiveness. In addition, I have specialized training in trauma therapy and emotionally-focused couples therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from many different walks of life.
Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual intimacy, relationship issues, family issues, self-esteem, or something entirely different; I am here to offer non-judgemental support.
Immediate openings available - I am passionate about healing relationships, helping clients overcome obstacles, and find a sense of meaning and belonging in both their own lives and relationships. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I take a holistic approach and prioritize methods of therapy that have shown high rates of effectiveness. In addition, I have specialized training in trauma therapy and emotionally-focused couples therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from many different walks of life.
(928) 420-8300 View (928) 420-8300
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Ryan Shelby Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), working under the private agency: Becoming Transformed, LLC. I come from a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry, where I was able to apply my unique counseling skills in a diverse community of teaching, accounting/finance, analytics, and guidance for students and school leadership. I spend much of my spare time with family, serving in church leadership, reading/writing, and enjoying the great outdoors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), working under the private agency: Becoming Transformed, LLC. I come from a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry, where I was able to apply my unique counseling skills in a diverse community of teaching, accounting/finance, analytics, and guidance for students and school leadership. I spend much of my spare time with family, serving in church leadership, reading/writing, and enjoying the great outdoors.
(623) 526-4743 View (623) 526-4743
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Vine Life Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been practicing for over 25 years in many diverse settings/issues including: marital, premarital, and family counseling, anxiety, depression, eating disorders (inpatient and outpatient settings) abuse/trauma, self-harm, anger, substance abuse/addictions, and domestic violence.
Are you feeling frustrated in close relationships and wondering if it's possible to achieve harmony? Are you hoping to make changes within yourself to create a better life? These positive changes are possible but sometimes the pathway to get there is unclear. I help individuals, couples and families to identify dysfunctional patterns then provide tools to establish new patterns that help create healthier relationships and deepen intimacy. For couples therapy, I utilize an advanced couples therapy approach called EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) which significantly helps the couple to increase and/or establish a securely attached relationship bond.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been practicing for over 25 years in many diverse settings/issues including: marital, premarital, and family counseling, anxiety, depression, eating disorders (inpatient and outpatient settings) abuse/trauma, self-harm, anger, substance abuse/addictions, and domestic violence.
Are you feeling frustrated in close relationships and wondering if it's possible to achieve harmony? Are you hoping to make changes within yourself to create a better life? These positive changes are possible but sometimes the pathway to get there is unclear. I help individuals, couples and families to identify dysfunctional patterns then provide tools to establish new patterns that help create healthier relationships and deepen intimacy. For couples therapy, I utilize an advanced couples therapy approach called EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) which significantly helps the couple to increase and/or establish a securely attached relationship bond.
(623) 207-1694 View (623) 207-1694
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Kaitlyn Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85379
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.
(480) 725-0722 View (480) 725-0722
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.