Family Therapy in Denver, CO

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Janelle Washburne, Individual, Couples Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CST-S
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209  (Online Only)
Are you are struggling with a lack of emotional or physical intimacy in your relationship, or feelings of anxiety, depression or trauma? Let's work together to create health and growth. Whether you're an individual or couple, you're not broken and you don't have to figure out life alone. As a master therapist, with over 17 years experience, it's my honor to help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT certified Sex Therapist, and an EMDR Trauma Therapist. I look forward to working with you individually or as a couple to help you get back on track to feeling like yourself again.
Are you are struggling with a lack of emotional or physical intimacy in your relationship, or feelings of anxiety, depression or trauma? Let's work together to create health and growth. Whether you're an individual or couple, you're not broken and you don't have to figure out life alone. As a master therapist, with over 17 years experience, it's my honor to help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT certified Sex Therapist, and an EMDR Trauma Therapist. I look forward to working with you individually or as a couple to help you get back on track to feeling like yourself again.
(303) 900-7342 View (303) 900-7342
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Anne Y-J Hsu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80210
Courage is the foundation to every client's work. Whether you are making a life decision, addressing your or helping your family member/ love ones' with their psychological struggles, or striving to become who you are and do what truly matters to you... Often times, courage may be disguised as anxiety, fear or painful indecisiveness. Reach a better understanding, through testing or mapping out where you are, and really listen to your symptoms/ guides. Then I encourage you to plant courage through forgiveness and compassion so that you can practice, acceptance, confrontation, working through, and letting go.
Courage is the foundation to every client's work. Whether you are making a life decision, addressing your or helping your family member/ love ones' with their psychological struggles, or striving to become who you are and do what truly matters to you... Often times, courage may be disguised as anxiety, fear or painful indecisiveness. Reach a better understanding, through testing or mapping out where you are, and really listen to your symptoms/ guides. Then I encourage you to plant courage through forgiveness and compassion so that you can practice, acceptance, confrontation, working through, and letting go.
(720) 709-2725 View (720) 709-2725
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Fiona Cochran, LMFT: Couples and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80224
Relationships are an essential part of the human experience. I can offer support to help you navigate whatever is happening in your life or in your relationship. We will work together to create positive lasting changes in a supportive and encouraging environment. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and sex-positive therapist, I utilize several methods of therapy based on my client's needs. I am a LGBTQIA+ friendly, Poly, and Kink affirming practice.
Relationships are an essential part of the human experience. I can offer support to help you navigate whatever is happening in your life or in your relationship. We will work together to create positive lasting changes in a supportive and encouraging environment. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and sex-positive therapist, I utilize several methods of therapy based on my client's needs. I am a LGBTQIA+ friendly, Poly, and Kink affirming practice.
(303) 872-6314 View (303) 872-6314
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Sakina Mohamed Ali
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80231
Whether you’re working through anxiety, family dynamics, or just trying to find peace within yourself, I’ll support you in discovering your authentic self and learning to trust your internal guide.
As the eldest child of Sudanese immigrants, I know what it feels like to carry the weight of expectations—trying to be perfect while also supporting your family. Navigating the challenges of cultural identity, family pressures, and feeling misunderstood can be overwhelming, especially when you can’t find a therapist who relates to your experiences. That’s why I’m passionate about offering a space where you feel seen and heard, whether you're facing similar struggles or simply seeking personal growth and healing.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, family dynamics, or just trying to find peace within yourself, I’ll support you in discovering your authentic self and learning to trust your internal guide.
As the eldest child of Sudanese immigrants, I know what it feels like to carry the weight of expectations—trying to be perfect while also supporting your family. Navigating the challenges of cultural identity, family pressures, and feeling misunderstood can be overwhelming, especially when you can’t find a therapist who relates to your experiences. That’s why I’m passionate about offering a space where you feel seen and heard, whether you're facing similar struggles or simply seeking personal growth and healing.
(855) 522-6967 View (855) 522-6967
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Savana Reuben Meisner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80211  (Online Only)
My practice specializes in couples and individual therapy, encompassing issues from balance, communication, adjustments to major life transitions, fluctuating family dynamics, and intimacy.
Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.
My practice specializes in couples and individual therapy, encompassing issues from balance, communication, adjustments to major life transitions, fluctuating family dynamics, and intimacy.
Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.
(720) 776-9965 View (720) 776-9965
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Ashley Banister Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
Ashley’s ultimate goal is to help people feel grounded and empowered, so they they can walk through life fully present and awake, Outside of her work, Ashley enjoys gardening, hiking, skiing, playing tennis and spending time with her family and friends.
Ashley believes some of life’s most difficult moments can be processed and healed through the therapeutic relationship. Whether a person is in a difficult life transition, dealing with chronic anxiety, or working on a challenging relationship; therapy can be the vehicle to help them get to the other side. As a therapist, one of Ashley’s greatest joys is to help clients successfully learn and develop practical skills, which will help them live a more fulfilled and joyful life.
Ashley’s ultimate goal is to help people feel grounded and empowered, so they they can walk through life fully present and awake, Outside of her work, Ashley enjoys gardening, hiking, skiing, playing tennis and spending time with her family and friends.
Ashley believes some of life’s most difficult moments can be processed and healed through the therapeutic relationship. Whether a person is in a difficult life transition, dealing with chronic anxiety, or working on a challenging relationship; therapy can be the vehicle to help them get to the other side. As a therapist, one of Ashley’s greatest joys is to help clients successfully learn and develop practical skills, which will help them live a more fulfilled and joyful life.
(720) 928-9443 View (720) 928-9443
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Veronica Walton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
My clinical approach utilizes the modalities of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, of which I am Level I certified.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore dating, relationship patterns, attachment, and trauma. I'm especially passionate in supporting the queer community. Together, we work to identify and examine recurring patterns with care and curiosity. In individual work, this can look like exploring your early experiences that informed your attachment style and connecting these patterns to the way you show up or abandon yourself today. In relationship therapy, we bring awareness to the dynamic between partners these individual experiences create to deepen connection, enhance vulnerability, and improve communication.
My clinical approach utilizes the modalities of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, of which I am Level I certified.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore dating, relationship patterns, attachment, and trauma. I'm especially passionate in supporting the queer community. Together, we work to identify and examine recurring patterns with care and curiosity. In individual work, this can look like exploring your early experiences that informed your attachment style and connecting these patterns to the way you show up or abandon yourself today. In relationship therapy, we bring awareness to the dynamic between partners these individual experiences create to deepen connection, enhance vulnerability, and improve communication.
(970) 463-8819 View (970) 463-8819
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Rae Sandler Simon
Psychologist, PsyD, BBA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
(720) 821-1849 View (720) 821-1849
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Foundations Family Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80203
anxiety, depression, relationships, life stage transitions, grief and loss, parenting and family, issues of gender and sexuality, spiritual struggles, and trauma.
Creating an incredibly comfortable and dynamic environment where you can process your life, collaborate with us, transform and heal.
anxiety, depression, relationships, life stage transitions, grief and loss, parenting and family, issues of gender and sexuality, spiritual struggles, and trauma.
Creating an incredibly comfortable and dynamic environment where you can process your life, collaborate with us, transform and heal.
(720) 513-4875 View (720) 513-4875
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Matthew Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80238  (Online Only)
My practice welcomes clients looking to explore life issues and challenges, as well as existing strengths and assets, in a supportive & safe environment. Developing trust and building a positive relationship serves as a starting point; I then help my clients increase their capacity to ask themselves questions, challenge previous assumptions and patterns, understand their family/social environment and try out new thoughts and actions. Together, we walk the path of progress and change, taking steps towards becoming the best possible version of ourselves, as often as we can. Call or email me to learn more about getting started!
My practice welcomes clients looking to explore life issues and challenges, as well as existing strengths and assets, in a supportive & safe environment. Developing trust and building a positive relationship serves as a starting point; I then help my clients increase their capacity to ask themselves questions, challenge previous assumptions and patterns, understand their family/social environment and try out new thoughts and actions. Together, we walk the path of progress and change, taking steps towards becoming the best possible version of ourselves, as often as we can. Call or email me to learn more about getting started!
(847) 562-5916 View (847) 562-5916
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Lisa Laumann Billings
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
I draw primarily from cognitive-behavioral, ACT, family systems, and insight-oriented schools of psychotherapy.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.
I draw primarily from cognitive-behavioral, ACT, family systems, and insight-oriented schools of psychotherapy.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.
(303) 747-6823 View (303) 747-6823
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Jamie Woelk - Now Taking New Clients
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
The ones I use most often are EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Schedule online instantly through my website link in my bio! I specialize in supporting women to find clarity, courage, and abundance through major relationship transitions. Sometimes you just need to be deeply seen and heard with compassion, acceptance, and empathy. Compassion might not feel like enough, though. Sometimes you’ll want more active help sorting through some of the burdens you’re carrying. I’ll ask questions, offer alternative ways of looking at things, point out and question some of your assumptions, and sometimes suggest resources or strategies.
The ones I use most often are EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Schedule online instantly through my website link in my bio! I specialize in supporting women to find clarity, courage, and abundance through major relationship transitions. Sometimes you just need to be deeply seen and heard with compassion, acceptance, and empathy. Compassion might not feel like enough, though. Sometimes you’ll want more active help sorting through some of the burdens you’re carrying. I’ll ask questions, offer alternative ways of looking at things, point out and question some of your assumptions, and sometimes suggest resources or strategies.
(720) 580-6187 View (720) 580-6187
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Whole Connection
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80212
We offer individual, family, and group therapy as we believe all provide a rich environment for change and growth.
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
We offer individual, family, and group therapy as we believe all provide a rich environment for change and growth.
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
(720) 442-0946 View (720) 442-0946
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Kamara Therapy Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209  (Online Only)
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
(719) 428-3522 View (719) 428-3522
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Sharon Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80239  (Online Only)
Sharon provides trauma-informed therapy for clients of diverse backgrounds via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other strategies.
Finding your path as an individual or as a couple is a process. Sometimes it helps to express your thoughts and feelings in order to look at them from another perspective and decide if the current direction is working for you. Sharon is an experienced mental health therapist providing telehealth therapy for individuals and couples, ages 12 and up.
Sharon provides trauma-informed therapy for clients of diverse backgrounds via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other strategies.
Finding your path as an individual or as a couple is a process. Sometimes it helps to express your thoughts and feelings in order to look at them from another perspective and decide if the current direction is working for you. Sharon is an experienced mental health therapist providing telehealth therapy for individuals and couples, ages 12 and up.
(720) 445-7235 View (720) 445-7235
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Alexander K Andersen, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206
Currently I highlight trauma-informed care and work with many of my clients utilizing EMDR or Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Serving Wyoming and Colorado, my practice aims to provide healing for the mind, body, and spirit. With the use of evidence based practices and over a decade of experience, we can pursue the positive life changes you are looking for. My approach to counseling includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR. Together we will create a treatment plan that is client centered, efficient and solution focused. Previous populations served include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, residentially placed, adjudicated, and cognitively impaired.
Currently I highlight trauma-informed care and work with many of my clients utilizing EMDR or Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Serving Wyoming and Colorado, my practice aims to provide healing for the mind, body, and spirit. With the use of evidence based practices and over a decade of experience, we can pursue the positive life changes you are looking for. My approach to counseling includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR. Together we will create a treatment plan that is client centered, efficient and solution focused. Previous populations served include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, residentially placed, adjudicated, and cognitively impaired.
(480) 630-5162 View (480) 630-5162
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Lisa Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80221
Now accepting new patients! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), parts work inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic techniques. This personalized approach ensures our work together is effective and meaningful.
Now accepting new patients! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), parts work inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic techniques. This personalized approach ensures our work together is effective and meaningful.
(720) 818-9914 View (720) 818-9914
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Caroline Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate , LMFT-C, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80022  (Online Only)
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate working in Colorado and offer both in person and telehealth options for my clients. I specialize in sex therapy and trauma therapy - areas that I am deeply passionate about. I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, and EMDR. I'm passionate about working with my clients where they are in their life and helping them create their absolute best life. Whether you are a veteran with a trauma history or a non-monogamous couple trying to navigate boundaries, you will find a non-judgmental space of compassion and growth.
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate working in Colorado and offer both in person and telehealth options for my clients. I specialize in sex therapy and trauma therapy - areas that I am deeply passionate about. I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, and EMDR. I'm passionate about working with my clients where they are in their life and helping them create their absolute best life. Whether you are a veteran with a trauma history or a non-monogamous couple trying to navigate boundaries, you will find a non-judgmental space of compassion and growth.
(720) 806-6428 View (720) 806-6428
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I Can Help You Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80012  (Online Only)
Bri graduated with honors with her Masters in Family & Marriage Counseling.
Looking for a therapist can be very scary and overwhelming. At I Can Help You Counseling we want to make your therapy sessions as stress free as possible! The therapies we offer are past or present narcissist abuse, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, Individual and Group therapy.
Bri graduated with honors with her Masters in Family & Marriage Counseling.
Looking for a therapist can be very scary and overwhelming. At I Can Help You Counseling we want to make your therapy sessions as stress free as possible! The therapies we offer are past or present narcissist abuse, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, Individual and Group therapy.
(970) 592-5910 View (970) 592-5910
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Donald R Maestas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80212
Working with people who are doing their best...and yet struggling..is my passion. Whether the challenge in anxiety...being a first generations immigrant...a spouse that is lost trying to help their partner and their family...etc. Your best effort may not feel like enough. I will let my clients speak for the work..."The skills Don is helping me build and recognize have had an insightful impact providing glimpses of hope within myself. Thank you for working and believing in me Don." Since 2018 more than 88% of my clients have found this work to be helpful. Maybe this is the right fit for you?
Working with people who are doing their best...and yet struggling..is my passion. Whether the challenge in anxiety...being a first generations immigrant...a spouse that is lost trying to help their partner and their family...etc. Your best effort may not feel like enough. I will let my clients speak for the work..."The skills Don is helping me build and recognize have had an insightful impact providing glimpses of hope within myself. Thank you for working and believing in me Don." Since 2018 more than 88% of my clients have found this work to be helpful. Maybe this is the right fit for you?
(720) 575-0663 View (720) 575-0663
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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.