Family Therapy in Murrieta, CA

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Ann Taylor McNiece
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92562
I have special training in applying biblical/theological concepts to psychotherapy, as well as evidenced-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems.
Please NOTE: I am accepting new clients for mornings and early afternoons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays only. Please note your availability when you contact me. I help individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and spiritual issues. Many seek me out because I integrate Christian faith into the therapy experience. I am casual and highly relational. Many of my clients are artists, small business owners, educators, and moms. I enjoy working with high-functioning professionals to help prevent emotional baggage from interfering with performance.
I have special training in applying biblical/theological concepts to psychotherapy, as well as evidenced-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems.
Please NOTE: I am accepting new clients for mornings and early afternoons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays only. Please note your availability when you contact me. I help individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and spiritual issues. Many seek me out because I integrate Christian faith into the therapy experience. I am casual and highly relational. Many of my clients are artists, small business owners, educators, and moms. I enjoy working with high-functioning professionals to help prevent emotional baggage from interfering with performance.
(951) 846-7425 View (951) 846-7425
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Kristen Telon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92563  (Online Only)
Hi I'm Kristen Telon, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a huge advocate for early intervention and looking into childhood for answers to issues in adulthood. I am very passionate about my work as a therapist and helping my clients by being there for them through their journey. My approach to therapy is client-centered because I always tailor my approach to each clients unique situation. My favorite therapy modalities are CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, Christian Therapy, Family systems, and EFT.
Hi I'm Kristen Telon, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a huge advocate for early intervention and looking into childhood for answers to issues in adulthood. I am very passionate about my work as a therapist and helping my clients by being there for them through their journey. My approach to therapy is client-centered because I always tailor my approach to each clients unique situation. My favorite therapy modalities are CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, Christian Therapy, Family systems, and EFT.
(760) 302-1613 View (760) 302-1613
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John Lucas, Lighthouse Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92562
I have been a referral source for Focus on the Family for several years.
LOVE YOURSELF MORE!!!!!!! To me that is the key to better living! If every word and action was based on that principle our lives would run great!! I am a Christian therapist who works mostly with couples issues, adolescents and individual growth. I strive to give tools to deal with conflict, communication, parenting and anger. I started my practice dealing with children, but now most of my work is helping adolescents and adults with all kinds of relational issues. I have been married thirty two years and have five children ages twenty-three to thirteen .
I have been a referral source for Focus on the Family for several years.
LOVE YOURSELF MORE!!!!!!! To me that is the key to better living! If every word and action was based on that principle our lives would run great!! I am a Christian therapist who works mostly with couples issues, adolescents and individual growth. I strive to give tools to deal with conflict, communication, parenting and anger. I started my practice dealing with children, but now most of my work is helping adolescents and adults with all kinds of relational issues. I have been married thirty two years and have five children ages twenty-three to thirteen .
(951) 291-0442 View (951) 291-0442
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Makayla King LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
I treat individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or relationship issues. I help couples to enrich their relationships and explore ways to rekindle their love for one another. I invite family members to join our sessions to bring your family closer together and help you to support each other.
I treat individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or relationship issues. I help couples to enrich their relationships and explore ways to rekindle their love for one another. I invite family members to join our sessions to bring your family closer together and help you to support each other.
(951) 547-0670 View (951) 547-0670
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Joy Nakaatari-Dingman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
Hi! I am here offer guidance and support. You or a loved one may be experiencing impacts to your life such as increased anxiety, depression, uncertainty, stress, trauma, grief/loss, or strain in family dynamics or relationships etc. I offer a safe and nurturing supportive space. I help individuals step into their power, turn inward, slow down the mind chatter and improve feelings of overwhelm or stuckness. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, self esteem, life transitions, inner child work, Empaths and HSP highly sensitive people.
Hi! I am here offer guidance and support. You or a loved one may be experiencing impacts to your life such as increased anxiety, depression, uncertainty, stress, trauma, grief/loss, or strain in family dynamics or relationships etc. I offer a safe and nurturing supportive space. I help individuals step into their power, turn inward, slow down the mind chatter and improve feelings of overwhelm or stuckness. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, self esteem, life transitions, inner child work, Empaths and HSP highly sensitive people.
(951) 397-0466 View (951) 397-0466
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Jill A Johnson-Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92563
My dementia work is solution focused and designed to support the entire family.
I offer support, reorganizing, and reimagining life for those coping with chronic illness, dementia, and losses of all kinds. If you need help getting through grief that's what I do. For the time being I am online, where I meet clients and lead grief and dementia groups. My grief groups are 8 weeks, focused on working through the loss, and getting you to your new life. The dementia group is the 3rd Saturday of each month at https://www.facebook.com/Riversidedementiasupport/- and it's free of charge. I approach life, and therapy looking for the joy while managing the tough times- not letting them manage life. Call to see me.
My dementia work is solution focused and designed to support the entire family.
I offer support, reorganizing, and reimagining life for those coping with chronic illness, dementia, and losses of all kinds. If you need help getting through grief that's what I do. For the time being I am online, where I meet clients and lead grief and dementia groups. My grief groups are 8 weeks, focused on working through the loss, and getting you to your new life. The dementia group is the 3rd Saturday of each month at https://www.facebook.com/Riversidedementiasupport/- and it's free of charge. I approach life, and therapy looking for the joy while managing the tough times- not letting them manage life. Call to see me.
(951) 999-4954 View (951) 999-4954
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Linda M Price
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92562  (Online Only)
Are you in a loveless relationship? Are you a Veteran or family member of a Veteran? I have over 25 years experience helping individuals, couples and families create a new environment for healthy relationships to come to life. As a Tricare certified therapist and a Gottman trained couples therapist, I can offer sessions that are nonjudgmental and focused on improving your life. From affairs to poor and frustrating communication patterns to just being weary and tired of your present relationship, let me offer proven methods to improve the most difficult individual or relationship issues. I look forward to our sessions.
Are you in a loveless relationship? Are you a Veteran or family member of a Veteran? I have over 25 years experience helping individuals, couples and families create a new environment for healthy relationships to come to life. As a Tricare certified therapist and a Gottman trained couples therapist, I can offer sessions that are nonjudgmental and focused on improving your life. From affairs to poor and frustrating communication patterns to just being weary and tired of your present relationship, let me offer proven methods to improve the most difficult individual or relationship issues. I look forward to our sessions.
(951) 498-4342 View (951) 498-4342
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Christine Duong-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
I received my Bachelors at Biola in Psychology and Christian Education, my Masters from Pepperdine in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling & my Doctorate at CSPP in Psychology.
DO YOU NEED A SAFE HAVEN TO DISCUSS YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES? Imagine yourself healed from emotional pain, transformed into someone you yourself admire...and finally finding harmony in your life and in your relationships. Imagine your children free to be themselves without behavior issues, learning and achieving at their potential, and joyful without the burden of worries, sadness, and anger. This is possible. I have had the joy of working with individuals, couples, families, and children, and have helped people achieve significant changes in short periods of time.
I received my Bachelors at Biola in Psychology and Christian Education, my Masters from Pepperdine in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling & my Doctorate at CSPP in Psychology.
DO YOU NEED A SAFE HAVEN TO DISCUSS YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES? Imagine yourself healed from emotional pain, transformed into someone you yourself admire...and finally finding harmony in your life and in your relationships. Imagine your children free to be themselves without behavior issues, learning and achieving at their potential, and joyful without the burden of worries, sadness, and anger. This is possible. I have had the joy of working with individuals, couples, families, and children, and have helped people achieve significant changes in short periods of time.
(951) 290-0397 View (951) 290-0397
Paul David
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
I am a client/ family centered therapist utilizing CBT, DBT and Solution Focused methods to support clients in achieving their treatment goals.
I am a client/ family centered therapist utilizing CBT, DBT and Solution Focused methods to support clients in achieving their treatment goals.
(909) 351-3948 View (909) 351-3948
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Randa Saleh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92563
My name is Randa Saleh, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with clients of all ages and different walks of life. My focus areas of practice are trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, family conflicts, and personal life transitions. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for individuals of all ages. I consider their age, cultural upbringing, diagnosis, and what they want to work on in therapy. I typically work with adults.
My name is Randa Saleh, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with clients of all ages and different walks of life. My focus areas of practice are trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, family conflicts, and personal life transitions. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for individuals of all ages. I consider their age, cultural upbringing, diagnosis, and what they want to work on in therapy. I typically work with adults.
(951) 944-0171 View (951) 944-0171
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Renda Dionne Madrigal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563  (Online Only)
My book The Mindful Family Guidebook was listed as a Best Book of Mindfulness 2021.
Anxiety, trauma, transition, change can be overwhelming, hijacking your life, leaving you indecisive, sick, avoiding what you fear, not present. But it can also be a call to action. You have one life. You are here for a reason. Become who you are meant to be: Self Actualize. I offer a collaborative (powerful) process that helps you access what is essential within yourself and to bring that forward for positive self-growth, greater connectedness, and more clarity around living the truest, most beautiful life you can imagine. Explore Somatic Mindfulness & Story Medicine Journeys. Create the story you want to live.
My book The Mindful Family Guidebook was listed as a Best Book of Mindfulness 2021.
Anxiety, trauma, transition, change can be overwhelming, hijacking your life, leaving you indecisive, sick, avoiding what you fear, not present. But it can also be a call to action. You have one life. You are here for a reason. Become who you are meant to be: Self Actualize. I offer a collaborative (powerful) process that helps you access what is essential within yourself and to bring that forward for positive self-growth, greater connectedness, and more clarity around living the truest, most beautiful life you can imagine. Explore Somatic Mindfulness & Story Medicine Journeys. Create the story you want to live.
(909) 675-1285 View (909) 675-1285
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Norma Cuenca
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
I mainly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in combination with other theoretical models, such as Family Systems, Solution Focused, Trauma Focused, Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Existentialism.
My name is Norma Cuenca, and I am a licensed therapist (license number LMFT 94184). I have been working in this field for a good number of years, first in my country of origin, Colombia, and then in California, USA. I have worked with people from different age- groups, and ethnicities and I am sensitive to cultural diversity. I guide my clients to resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, anger, addictions, trauma, and codependency among others.
I mainly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in combination with other theoretical models, such as Family Systems, Solution Focused, Trauma Focused, Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Existentialism.
My name is Norma Cuenca, and I am a licensed therapist (license number LMFT 94184). I have been working in this field for a good number of years, first in my country of origin, Colombia, and then in California, USA. I have worked with people from different age- groups, and ethnicities and I am sensitive to cultural diversity. I guide my clients to resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, anger, addictions, trauma, and codependency among others.
(818) 392-5583 View (818) 392-5583
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Michelle Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92564
Welcome! My name is Michelle Kelley and I am a LCSW providing individual, family, and couples therapy in the Temecula Valley. I have extensive experience working with families and adults. I often treat trauma with a focus on childhood experiences and how they affect individuals throughout the life span. Through modalities like EMDR, CBT, and DBT I work collaboratively with my clients to aid in management of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other symptoms. If you are looking to address current struggles, past experiences, or are wanting to improve your relationships and life satisfaction please feel free to contact me.
Welcome! My name is Michelle Kelley and I am a LCSW providing individual, family, and couples therapy in the Temecula Valley. I have extensive experience working with families and adults. I often treat trauma with a focus on childhood experiences and how they affect individuals throughout the life span. Through modalities like EMDR, CBT, and DBT I work collaboratively with my clients to aid in management of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other symptoms. If you are looking to address current struggles, past experiences, or are wanting to improve your relationships and life satisfaction please feel free to contact me.
(951) 397-2349 View (951) 397-2349
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Collaborative Psychology Group
Psychologist, Psy D, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
We offer individual, couples and family therapy and medication management.
We are a diverse group practice and consider it a privilege in being apart of helping you discover how to operate from the best in you. Our goal as therapists is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a process of self-reflection, self-validation and self confrontation while acting with integrity and operating from the best in themselves. We work with individuals to assist them in developing satisfying, meaningful relationships by helping them attain a balance between autonomy and connection to others.
We offer individual, couples and family therapy and medication management.
We are a diverse group practice and consider it a privilege in being apart of helping you discover how to operate from the best in you. Our goal as therapists is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a process of self-reflection, self-validation and self confrontation while acting with integrity and operating from the best in themselves. We work with individuals to assist them in developing satisfying, meaningful relationships by helping them attain a balance between autonomy and connection to others.
(951) 447-8236 View (951) 447-8236
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Erin Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
My name is Erin Baker, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, in the state of California, as well as owner of Calm Therapy Center. I understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you're struggling with racing thoughts, feeling inadequate, turning to drugs/alcohol to escape, or trying to coping with the aftermath of trauma, you're not alone. My mission is to provide a compassionate and supportive space where you can find healing and rediscover your sense of self and address the root causes of your distress, helping you to build resilience, foster self-compassion, and reclaim your life.
My name is Erin Baker, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, in the state of California, as well as owner of Calm Therapy Center. I understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you're struggling with racing thoughts, feeling inadequate, turning to drugs/alcohol to escape, or trying to coping with the aftermath of trauma, you're not alone. My mission is to provide a compassionate and supportive space where you can find healing and rediscover your sense of self and address the root causes of your distress, helping you to build resilience, foster self-compassion, and reclaim your life.
(951) 717-4429 View (951) 717-4429
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Irma Cabral
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PCC
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
I am MDFT certified and use problem solving, structural and strategic family therapy techniques, which emphasizes crafting a strategy for treatment, thinking in stages of therapy and of change, out-of-session tasks as a complement to in-session change.
Hablo Español. Are you having a tough time with your adolescent? Everything you have tried just isn't working and you need something to change because your family can't keep going like this? Maybe you are an adult and you are feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed and you too need something to change. My clients are families, youth, individuals seeking relief and healing from painful circumstances, but desire to reconnect with their strengths, reclaim their voice, purpose, self worth, move toward functioning at their highest potential. Change and growth can often be difficult but you don't have to go through this alone.
I am MDFT certified and use problem solving, structural and strategic family therapy techniques, which emphasizes crafting a strategy for treatment, thinking in stages of therapy and of change, out-of-session tasks as a complement to in-session change.
Hablo Español. Are you having a tough time with your adolescent? Everything you have tried just isn't working and you need something to change because your family can't keep going like this? Maybe you are an adult and you are feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed and you too need something to change. My clients are families, youth, individuals seeking relief and healing from painful circumstances, but desire to reconnect with their strengths, reclaim their voice, purpose, self worth, move toward functioning at their highest potential. Change and growth can often be difficult but you don't have to go through this alone.
(619) 313-6514 View (619) 313-6514
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Carolina Schubert
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
I utilize Narrative Therapy, DBT, Family Systems Theory, and the Gottman approach for couples.
Whether you’re a parent or child dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or wanting personal growth, I help families navigate life’s challenges. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and create healthier habits for a more fulfilling life.
I utilize Narrative Therapy, DBT, Family Systems Theory, and the Gottman approach for couples.
Whether you’re a parent or child dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or wanting personal growth, I help families navigate life’s challenges. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and create healthier habits for a more fulfilling life.
(951) 405-6547 View (951) 405-6547
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Maritza Mikolich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctoral degree of psychology and I am EMDR Certified.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you feeling alone? Are you considering divorce? Are you struggling to co-parent? If you are having difficulty maintaining your relationships and need someone to understand and listen to you - please reach out for professional help. You deserve to be heard, to be loved and to work on your mental health, stress, anxiety, and depression. I can help you improve your relationships, to feel less worried, and to heal from past hurts that resurface. I will help you find your strengths, solve problems, learn new ways to cope with stress and learn new communication skills to use with your partner and loved ones.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctoral degree of psychology and I am EMDR Certified.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you feeling alone? Are you considering divorce? Are you struggling to co-parent? If you are having difficulty maintaining your relationships and need someone to understand and listen to you - please reach out for professional help. You deserve to be heard, to be loved and to work on your mental health, stress, anxiety, and depression. I can help you improve your relationships, to feel less worried, and to heal from past hurts that resurface. I will help you find your strengths, solve problems, learn new ways to cope with stress and learn new communication skills to use with your partner and loved ones.
(760) 304-1368 View (760) 304-1368
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Melody Stiles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC, LCAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92563  (Online Only)
EMDR is well known for treating PTSD and many other challenges, including problems related to anxiety, autoimmune disease, grief, and family problems and other traumas.
I am now accepting clients in California as well as Indiana! I work in a Virtual ONLY practice and I specialize in EMDR for those with substance use disorders, trauma, or a combination of the two. If you are someone who is trying to cope with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain/illness, or leaving a high control group. I would be glad to try to help you find another, better way forward. And what that "better way" looks like is up to you. I see therapy as being a very personal and intimate experience for each person tailor my approach to suit each person I see in treatment.
EMDR is well known for treating PTSD and many other challenges, including problems related to anxiety, autoimmune disease, grief, and family problems and other traumas.
I am now accepting clients in California as well as Indiana! I work in a Virtual ONLY practice and I specialize in EMDR for those with substance use disorders, trauma, or a combination of the two. If you are someone who is trying to cope with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain/illness, or leaving a high control group. I would be glad to try to help you find another, better way forward. And what that "better way" looks like is up to you. I see therapy as being a very personal and intimate experience for each person tailor my approach to suit each person I see in treatment.
(442) 239-4388 View (442) 239-4388
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Vicki Coffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
I am a Christian therapist who specializes in healing relationships. I am certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy which has helped children and adults overcome the results of PTSD and abuse. I have over 25 years experience in law enforcement and a passion for police and military families. I created Encouragers Counseling & Training Centers, Inc. (501(c)(3) Non-Profit to offer affordable counseling options to many who do not have financial means for getting help. We have offices in Murrieta & Corona. I also have a Professional Practice named Encouragers Family Counseling who takes Kaiser, Medi-Cal and IEHP.
I am a Christian therapist who specializes in healing relationships. I am certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy which has helped children and adults overcome the results of PTSD and abuse. I have over 25 years experience in law enforcement and a passion for police and military families. I created Encouragers Counseling & Training Centers, Inc. (501(c)(3) Non-Profit to offer affordable counseling options to many who do not have financial means for getting help. We have offices in Murrieta & Corona. I also have a Professional Practice named Encouragers Family Counseling who takes Kaiser, Medi-Cal and IEHP.
(951) 384-2432 View (951) 384-2432
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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.