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Yceychie Fields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89102  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with youth (12+), women, and couples, with an expertise in treating anxiety, depression, attachment issues, interpersonal conflicts, family challenges, trauma, codependency, parenting, coping skills, life transitions, inattentiveness, the ability to focus or to successfully achieve personal goals, and more.
Today, is the day that you choose YOU! Allow me to join, support, and guide you along your journey to finding peace, tranquility, happiness, and alignment with the version of yourself that you want to become! My mission as a clinician, is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and it is through your commitment and the therapeutic relationship that change can happen.
I specialize in working with youth (12+), women, and couples, with an expertise in treating anxiety, depression, attachment issues, interpersonal conflicts, family challenges, trauma, codependency, parenting, coping skills, life transitions, inattentiveness, the ability to focus or to successfully achieve personal goals, and more.
Today, is the day that you choose YOU! Allow me to join, support, and guide you along your journey to finding peace, tranquility, happiness, and alignment with the version of yourself that you want to become! My mission as a clinician, is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and it is through your commitment and the therapeutic relationship that change can happen.
(702) 904-9240 View (702) 904-9240
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Raiza Mazas Crisanto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89118
I specialize in supporting couples, individuals, children, and teens facing challenges with loneliness, feeling unloved, and intimacy issues. I guide couples through overcoming emotional difficulties and assist anyone struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or family concerns. Let's collaborate to navigate your struggles and help you achieve the emotional well-being you desire.
I specialize in supporting couples, individuals, children, and teens facing challenges with loneliness, feeling unloved, and intimacy issues. I guide couples through overcoming emotional difficulties and assist anyone struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or family concerns. Let's collaborate to navigate your struggles and help you achieve the emotional well-being you desire.
(702) 605-7462 View (702) 605-7462
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Leslie Delacruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Reno, NV 89509
Waitlist for new clients
I have training and experience using EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Ego State, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Trauma-Informed CBT therapy modalities.
I've always believed that my own life's journey and experiences have uniquely prepared me in my desire to help others. I am passionate about working with survivors of trauma. I believe each of us has within us, the ability to heal and grow from any difficulty life hands us. Sometimes we just need the guidance of a caring and competent therapist to carry us through. We all desire to feel safe, seen, and supported when we are our most vulnerable selves. My hope is to provide this kind of therapeutic alliance with my clients. One where the client knows best and I am but a trusted ally on their journey toward better health.
I have training and experience using EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Ego State, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Trauma-Informed CBT therapy modalities.
I've always believed that my own life's journey and experiences have uniquely prepared me in my desire to help others. I am passionate about working with survivors of trauma. I believe each of us has within us, the ability to heal and grow from any difficulty life hands us. Sometimes we just need the guidance of a caring and competent therapist to carry us through. We all desire to feel safe, seen, and supported when we are our most vulnerable selves. My hope is to provide this kind of therapeutic alliance with my clients. One where the client knows best and I am but a trusted ally on their journey toward better health.
(775) 380-8978 View (775) 380-8978
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Michael McCrary
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Las Vegas, NV 89086  (Online Only)
Clients I work with range from childhood to adulthood. I have worked in the mental health field and public school counseling for over 7 years. My expertise is working with individuals that struggle with depression, trauma, anxiety disorders, alcoholism, interpersonal difficulties, relationship issues, parenting challenges, life challenges, communication skills. My mission is to provide a safe place for clients and family to feel open to discuss their concerns, and dilemmas to find solutions that will elevate their satisfaction in life. By doing so, my client's feel a sense of empowerment and self-confidence to move forward in life.
Clients I work with range from childhood to adulthood. I have worked in the mental health field and public school counseling for over 7 years. My expertise is working with individuals that struggle with depression, trauma, anxiety disorders, alcoholism, interpersonal difficulties, relationship issues, parenting challenges, life challenges, communication skills. My mission is to provide a safe place for clients and family to feel open to discuss their concerns, and dilemmas to find solutions that will elevate their satisfaction in life. By doing so, my client's feel a sense of empowerment and self-confidence to move forward in life.
(702) 842-9171 View (702) 842-9171
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Kim Schwartz
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89123  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! You’ve been called weird, quirky, or eccentric. You struggle to complete tasks at work or school on time, often have outbursts followed by bouts of guilt, and feel like others don't truly understand you. You're questioning yourself, your friends, family, and career. You feel overwhelmed and unmotivated. Everyone else appears to have everything figured out. You’re tired and yearning for a massive change.
Accepting new clients! You’ve been called weird, quirky, or eccentric. You struggle to complete tasks at work or school on time, often have outbursts followed by bouts of guilt, and feel like others don't truly understand you. You're questioning yourself, your friends, family, and career. You feel overwhelmed and unmotivated. Everyone else appears to have everything figured out. You’re tired and yearning for a massive change.
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Janna L. Broxterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Henderson, NV 89052
I am an experienced licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My focus lies with couples,individuals, adolescents, and families. Whether it is relationship issues, family dynamics, or individual coaching, all problems can be processed and resolved successfully! It is also important to have a strong, trusting relationship with your therapist, and that is an immediate goal in my sessions. My focus with relationships and families are developing healthy communication skills, acceptance, respect, and above all trust. I also specialize in addictions and the problems usually affect not just the one, but all who love and support them as well.
I am an experienced licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My focus lies with couples,individuals, adolescents, and families. Whether it is relationship issues, family dynamics, or individual coaching, all problems can be processed and resolved successfully! It is also important to have a strong, trusting relationship with your therapist, and that is an immediate goal in my sessions. My focus with relationships and families are developing healthy communication skills, acceptance, respect, and above all trust. I also specialize in addictions and the problems usually affect not just the one, but all who love and support them as well.
(702) 551-2224 View (702) 551-2224
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Neeka Wittern
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89144
I take an evidence-based approach that combines interventions from Internal Family Systems, Strategic Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy models to help clients overcome trauma, and navigate life.
No one can fix you, because you are not broken. - Dr. Emily N. It is my goal is to help guide you through any challenges, trauma, or life changes you may experience. I specialize in sex therapy, depression and anxiety. I have a passion for working with sex workers, depression, anxiety, Ethical Non-Monogamy, LGBTQ+, new parents, multicultural couples/families, sexual issues, and trauma. Furthermore, I believe that clients have everything they need to make positive changes in their lives within themselves. Using this lens, I focus on establishing reachable goals with my clients, which can be maintained throughout their lives.
I take an evidence-based approach that combines interventions from Internal Family Systems, Strategic Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy models to help clients overcome trauma, and navigate life.
No one can fix you, because you are not broken. - Dr. Emily N. It is my goal is to help guide you through any challenges, trauma, or life changes you may experience. I specialize in sex therapy, depression and anxiety. I have a passion for working with sex workers, depression, anxiety, Ethical Non-Monogamy, LGBTQ+, new parents, multicultural couples/families, sexual issues, and trauma. Furthermore, I believe that clients have everything they need to make positive changes in their lives within themselves. Using this lens, I focus on establishing reachable goals with my clients, which can be maintained throughout their lives.
(702) 605-7419 View (702) 605-7419
Dominique A. Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89102  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I bring my most authentic self to every session. The compassion, empathy, humility and humor are all the most authentic parts of me, and I want to bear witness to all the authentic parts my clients. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with 8 years of experience, specializing in trauma treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University and am a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
As a therapist, I bring my most authentic self to every session. The compassion, empathy, humility and humor are all the most authentic parts of me, and I want to bear witness to all the authentic parts my clients. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with 8 years of experience, specializing in trauma treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University and am a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
(725) 999-1574 View (725) 999-1574
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Renata Meredith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
Henderson, NV 89052
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Intern in Henderson. My passion is to work with clients so we can evoke their natural gifts and internal resources to help them navigate life in healthier ways. I favor a collaborative approach, where I will walk with you to co-explore and co-create your life story to help you develop new interpretations of life. I love working with couples to help them navigate their relationship dynamics and help them to form safer connections and communicate more effectively. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is an evidence-based model to work with couples and families. Weekends available.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Intern in Henderson. My passion is to work with clients so we can evoke their natural gifts and internal resources to help them navigate life in healthier ways. I favor a collaborative approach, where I will walk with you to co-explore and co-create your life story to help you develop new interpretations of life. I love working with couples to help them navigate their relationship dynamics and help them to form safer connections and communicate more effectively. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is an evidence-based model to work with couples and families. Weekends available.
(725) 226-4330 View (725) 226-4330
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Awakened Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89148
A lot of people do not realize trauma doesnt have to be a big scary event, it can be childhood teasing within the family or implied pressures from others.
HI, I love being human with people. Therapy with me is like having a friend who is a therapist, as my style is warm, relaxed and firm. I want to ensure I am giving you exactly what you need, so I work with you to get YOUR treatment goals down and then conquer those concerns. I use a variety of different theories and approaches as each client is individual and different techniques are necessary to provide individualized care. I love teaching skills and worksheets so you will rarely leave empty-handed without something you can work on outside of the office.
A lot of people do not realize trauma doesnt have to be a big scary event, it can be childhood teasing within the family or implied pressures from others.
HI, I love being human with people. Therapy with me is like having a friend who is a therapist, as my style is warm, relaxed and firm. I want to ensure I am giving you exactly what you need, so I work with you to get YOUR treatment goals down and then conquer those concerns. I use a variety of different theories and approaches as each client is individual and different techniques are necessary to provide individualized care. I love teaching skills and worksheets so you will rarely leave empty-handed without something you can work on outside of the office.
(702) 690-4581 View (702) 690-4581
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Michael Arreygue
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reno, NV 89509
Are you making a big step in relationships like marriage or adding new family members? Are you healing through generational experiences? Are you exploring and blending identities such as race, gender, sexual identity, religion, age, ability? If our identities are not accepted or validated in society, we yearn for deeper expressions and connections that feel congruent. When we are seen, heard and validated in our identities and experiences, we are able to transcend to new possibilities and perspectives.
Are you making a big step in relationships like marriage or adding new family members? Are you healing through generational experiences? Are you exploring and blending identities such as race, gender, sexual identity, religion, age, ability? If our identities are not accepted or validated in society, we yearn for deeper expressions and connections that feel congruent. When we are seen, heard and validated in our identities and experiences, we are able to transcend to new possibilities and perspectives.
(775) 277-2336 View (775) 277-2336
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Jennifer Deas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89121  (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling sad, anxious, angry, fearful, frustrated, or any sort of feelings? Do you feel like you no one understands you even your family and loved ones? You are dealing with something really hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. I have a wide range of experience working successfully with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I specialize in helping people who suffer from family conflict, substance use, trauma, depression, grief, and anxiety.
Are you tired of feeling sad, anxious, angry, fearful, frustrated, or any sort of feelings? Do you feel like you no one understands you even your family and loved ones? You are dealing with something really hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. I have a wide range of experience working successfully with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I specialize in helping people who suffer from family conflict, substance use, trauma, depression, grief, and anxiety.
(725) 215-6228 View (725) 215-6228
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Madison Gould
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Madison is a student at Touro University Worldwide, currently working on her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Madison is a student therapist accepting clients now. Madison provides a warm and compassionate space for all people to work through their difficult issues. Madison can take individuals, couples, and families with a focus and passion for children and adolescents. To Madison, therapy is a place where it is okay to not be okay. Her goal is to work with people of all ages to get to their desired goals. She enjoys working with children and adolescents because she enjoys helping them understand their emotions.
Madison is a student at Touro University Worldwide, currently working on her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Madison is a student therapist accepting clients now. Madison provides a warm and compassionate space for all people to work through their difficult issues. Madison can take individuals, couples, and families with a focus and passion for children and adolescents. To Madison, therapy is a place where it is okay to not be okay. Her goal is to work with people of all ages to get to their desired goals. She enjoys working with children and adolescents because she enjoys helping them understand their emotions.
(702) 707-7034 View (702) 707-7034
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Brooke Holmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
Henderson, NV 89052
As a marriage and family therapist, my ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who are committed to personal growth and open to the therapeutic process. I value working with clients who are motivated to explore and address the underlying issues that impact their relationships and personal well-being.
As a marriage and family therapist, my ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who are committed to personal growth and open to the therapeutic process. I value working with clients who are motivated to explore and address the underlying issues that impact their relationships and personal well-being.
(702) 718-4817 View (702) 718-4817
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Robert Carpenter
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89123
My ideal client is someone dealing with stressors in life, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. I work well with clients who set boundaries, are goal-oriented, and are willing to do the homework. I want to be there for someone who needs support when they feel isolated or to help them see a different perspective. I have a strong faith and understand how this is important to those who believe in God so I would like to work with clients seeking Christian counseling but I am open and respectful to all who need help. Additionally, I have experience working with the community and know the struggles life can bring.
My ideal client is someone dealing with stressors in life, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. I work well with clients who set boundaries, are goal-oriented, and are willing to do the homework. I want to be there for someone who needs support when they feel isolated or to help them see a different perspective. I have a strong faith and understand how this is important to those who believe in God so I would like to work with clients seeking Christian counseling but I am open and respectful to all who need help. Additionally, I have experience working with the community and know the struggles life can bring.
(725) 215-4917 View (725) 215-4917
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Azadeh Shahryarinejad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMSW
Verified Verified
Henderson, NV 89044  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and licensed social worker with 14 years of experience working with individuals and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, loss and grief, communication difficulty, or experiencing challenges in relationships that you are seeking to work through.
Seeking help during a challenging time is a courageous first step in your healing process. Therapy with me is a non-judgmental exploration, a collaboration between me and my client(s) so they can evolve into the fullness of who they truly are. We’ll work together to uncover the underlying factors creating tough issues and develop the necessary skills to address them in an effective and efficient way.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and licensed social worker with 14 years of experience working with individuals and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, loss and grief, communication difficulty, or experiencing challenges in relationships that you are seeking to work through.
Seeking help during a challenging time is a courageous first step in your healing process. Therapy with me is a non-judgmental exploration, a collaboration between me and my client(s) so they can evolve into the fullness of who they truly are. We’ll work together to uncover the underlying factors creating tough issues and develop the necessary skills to address them in an effective and efficient way.
(702) 903-3190 x101 View (702) 903-3190 x101
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Red Rock Psychological Health
LCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Our services include individual, family, and group therapy; outpatient substance abuse treatment; specialty groups like anger management/impulse control; the Strong Families program which builds family strengths to stop child abuse; youth and adult boundary programs; specialty evaluations like substance abuse evaluations and more.
Red Rock Psychological Health’s mission is to provide you with competent mental health services to help you succeed with life's challenges. We specialize in treating mood and behavior disorders, substance use issues, trauma, sexual abuse, sex addiction, and more. We have clinicians who are trained in TF-CBT, EMDR, and other evidenced-based interventions in order to best help you achieve. Our clinicians have been helping members of our community for over 13 years and we are proud to be a trusted partner with many government and nonprofit agencies, including the Department of Family Services, Child Protective Services, Juvenile Justice Services, Parole & Probation, Nye County Juvenile Probation, and others.
Our services include individual, family, and group therapy; outpatient substance abuse treatment; specialty groups like anger management/impulse control; the Strong Families program which builds family strengths to stop child abuse; youth and adult boundary programs; specialty evaluations like substance abuse evaluations and more.
Red Rock Psychological Health’s mission is to provide you with competent mental health services to help you succeed with life's challenges. We specialize in treating mood and behavior disorders, substance use issues, trauma, sexual abuse, sex addiction, and more. We have clinicians who are trained in TF-CBT, EMDR, and other evidenced-based interventions in order to best help you achieve. Our clinicians have been helping members of our community for over 13 years and we are proud to be a trusted partner with many government and nonprofit agencies, including the Department of Family Services, Child Protective Services, Juvenile Justice Services, Parole & Probation, Nye County Juvenile Probation, and others.
(702) 905-1281 View (702) 905-1281
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Luisa Martinez-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89103  (Online Only)
I assist clients using methods such as Attachment-based therapy, Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family/Marital therapy, Family Systems therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more.
Are you witnessing cracks in your relationship, wondering if there's a way to patch things up? Do you feel like you're drowning in the challenges you're facing? Remember, you're not walking this path alone. My area of expertise lies in guiding individuals, couples, and veterans through their struggles. With a focus on addressing anxiety, depression, phobias, low self-esteem, and trauma, I'm here to offer you the assistance and support you require.
I assist clients using methods such as Attachment-based therapy, Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family/Marital therapy, Family Systems therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more.
Are you witnessing cracks in your relationship, wondering if there's a way to patch things up? Do you feel like you're drowning in the challenges you're facing? Remember, you're not walking this path alone. My area of expertise lies in guiding individuals, couples, and veterans through their struggles. With a focus on addressing anxiety, depression, phobias, low self-esteem, and trauma, I'm here to offer you the assistance and support you require.
(725) 307-6079 View (725) 307-6079
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Sam Richardson Las Vegas Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Has your relationship been impacted by an affair, problematic pornography use, and one of you has trauma from sexual betrayal? Infidelity and betrayal trauma can turn your world upside down and make you feel like the rug has been yanked out from under you. I specialize in working with infidelity, betrayal trauma, and problematic sexual behavior. I have enjoyed working with individuals and couples as they are often affected by problematic pornography use and live affairs. Also, I've been privileged to provide supervision to student interns in UNLV's Marriage & Family Therapy program and am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Has your relationship been impacted by an affair, problematic pornography use, and one of you has trauma from sexual betrayal? Infidelity and betrayal trauma can turn your world upside down and make you feel like the rug has been yanked out from under you. I specialize in working with infidelity, betrayal trauma, and problematic sexual behavior. I have enjoyed working with individuals and couples as they are often affected by problematic pornography use and live affairs. Also, I've been privileged to provide supervision to student interns in UNLV's Marriage & Family Therapy program and am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
(702) 919-5907 View (702) 919-5907
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Shannon Alice Creme
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for taking the first step into looking for help for you or your family. I have experience with a wide variety of clients after working at a residential treatment center for children and adolescents and working at an outpatient agency for all ages and needs. I am here to help you through challenging times and to achieve your goals. I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, and parents, but I can help any individual who wants help with anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, or simply balancing life's stressors. Asking for help is not easy, but it "takes a village" and you do not need to do it alone.
Thank you for taking the first step into looking for help for you or your family. I have experience with a wide variety of clients after working at a residential treatment center for children and adolescents and working at an outpatient agency for all ages and needs. I am here to help you through challenging times and to achieve your goals. I specialize in working with children, teens, young adults, and parents, but I can help any individual who wants help with anxiety, trauma, depression, family conflict, or simply balancing life's stressors. Asking for help is not easy, but it "takes a village" and you do not need to do it alone.
(702) 710-6189 View (702) 710-6189
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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.