Family Therapy in Saint Augustine, FL
![Photo of Sabrina Rensink, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49691c2f-bc0c-4661-91e3-c6f5171505d4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sabrina Rensink
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
After staying home with my children and helping my husband start an IT training business, I decided to pursue my passion for helping people by becoming a counselor. I completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, both from Colorado Christian University. If you’re struggling in life or your relationships, I would love to walk alongside you in your journey. I welcome you to come as you are and I will offer empathy and compassion. I look forward to working with you.
After staying home with my children and helping my husband start an IT training business, I decided to pursue my passion for helping people by becoming a counselor. I completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, both from Colorado Christian University. If you’re struggling in life or your relationships, I would love to walk alongside you in your journey. I welcome you to come as you are and I will offer empathy and compassion. I look forward to working with you.
![Photo of Maria Rowley, MA, MS](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b2019a2f-f940-4141-8a7b-6b2ec14e5c4b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Maria Rowley
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
I want what is best for you! At painful times in my life I have sought individual, couple and family counseling and have benefited immensely.
Pain, anxiety, depression, a loss of hope, a diminished sense of purpose, teen and parenting challenges are all difficult to manage on our own. Everyone of us needs help along the way. Therapy can help you; understand and manage your emotions, build and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships, heal from past hurts or traumas, deal with feelings of inadequacy, shame or rejection, forgive yourself and others. Therapy can help If you are a teen who feels like you have to struggle on your own or a teen parent who does not understand what is going on with your teen and how to communicate with them.
I want what is best for you! At painful times in my life I have sought individual, couple and family counseling and have benefited immensely.
Pain, anxiety, depression, a loss of hope, a diminished sense of purpose, teen and parenting challenges are all difficult to manage on our own. Everyone of us needs help along the way. Therapy can help you; understand and manage your emotions, build and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships, heal from past hurts or traumas, deal with feelings of inadequacy, shame or rejection, forgive yourself and others. Therapy can help If you are a teen who feels like you have to struggle on your own or a teen parent who does not understand what is going on with your teen and how to communicate with them.
![Photo of Hilda Gilman, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/488e67c4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hilda Gilman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (Online Only)
The AAMFT enhanced my education & expertise in marriage & family therapy.
I offer telehealth/virtual visits for United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna, Tricare, & private pay clients. I can help you learn the coping skills to address your personal & relationship issues including: anxiety, depression, self esteem, marital communication & conflict resolution, parenting skills, and trauma & abuse. In addition to being skilled in the "talking therapies" I am a certified hypnotherapist. .
The AAMFT enhanced my education & expertise in marriage & family therapy.
I offer telehealth/virtual visits for United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna, Tricare, & private pay clients. I can help you learn the coping skills to address your personal & relationship issues including: anxiety, depression, self esteem, marital communication & conflict resolution, parenting skills, and trauma & abuse. In addition to being skilled in the "talking therapies" I am a certified hypnotherapist. .
![Photo of Sandra Ciasca Rufca Veiga, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bbeeed71-26c2-4712-8fea-ce48b555bc2c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sandra Ciasca Rufca Veiga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
I have a Masters in Pastoral Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.
With more than 12years of experience I have dedicated myself to help this community through counseling to nurture their emotions, recover their dignity, self-reliance and promote the community growth by empowering their hope, faith to pursue their goals and dreams. Bridges to the World is the company I own to help people by making connection in different areas including education and volunteer work. I speak English and Portuguese, and I am culturally sensitive.
I have a Masters in Pastoral Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.
With more than 12years of experience I have dedicated myself to help this community through counseling to nurture their emotions, recover their dignity, self-reliance and promote the community growth by empowering their hope, faith to pursue their goals and dreams. Bridges to the World is the company I own to help people by making connection in different areas including education and volunteer work. I speak English and Portuguese, and I am culturally sensitive.
![Photo of Susan Speight Smith, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9dc3ddf4-5f04-4266-aed9-208937ca4ea3/1/320x400.jpeg)
With over 30 years of dedicated experience as a psychotherapist, I am a general practitioner who has had the privilege of helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate a spectrum of challenges such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting skills, phobias, marital communications, and personality disorders. As a military family member, I have had the opportunity to practice in multiple locations throughout the United States and internationally, providing me with unique insights into the specific challenges faced by individuals, families, and military service members.
With over 30 years of dedicated experience as a psychotherapist, I am a general practitioner who has had the privilege of helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate a spectrum of challenges such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting skills, phobias, marital communications, and personality disorders. As a military family member, I have had the opportunity to practice in multiple locations throughout the United States and internationally, providing me with unique insights into the specific challenges faced by individuals, families, and military service members.
![Photo of Hayne Addison Steen, MAMFT, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1a3bd98e-bc3f-45c6-b7b3-ffc2d1e7e7e0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there, I'm Hayne. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing both in-person and Telehealth sessions. For 20 years, I've loved working with every angle of the family. If you looked at my schedule on any given day, you'd probably see a few married couples, some exhausted and burnt-out parents, a college student, a 4th-12th grader, someone having an affair, someone who has been crushed by a loss or a person who is wrestling through their attraction to the same gender. I often find that a person's willingness to come in and simply talk about things creates at least 50% of the change they are looking for.
Hi there, I'm Hayne. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing both in-person and Telehealth sessions. For 20 years, I've loved working with every angle of the family. If you looked at my schedule on any given day, you'd probably see a few married couples, some exhausted and burnt-out parents, a college student, a 4th-12th grader, someone having an affair, someone who has been crushed by a loss or a person who is wrestling through their attraction to the same gender. I often find that a person's willingness to come in and simply talk about things creates at least 50% of the change they are looking for.
![Photo of Jill Driest, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4027a366-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I'm dedicated to supporting your child's social, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral development by focusing on using evidence-based services so that your child receives the best care possible. I strive to communicate openly with family members and to collaborate with other professionals including teachers and pediatricians so that all of your child's needs are met.
I'm dedicated to supporting your child's social, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral development by focusing on using evidence-based services so that your child receives the best care possible. I strive to communicate openly with family members and to collaborate with other professionals including teachers and pediatricians so that all of your child's needs are met.
![Photo of Carolyn Denise Moldovanyi, MHS, LMHC-S, LMFT, ESMHL, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53ca78e1-cb0e-4ca6-85ed-fd95bdf1d3b5/3/320x400.jpeg)
Carolyn Denise Moldovanyi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MHS, LMHC-S, LMFT, ESMHL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
I am specifically trained to work with people who have trauma related issues, Women's issues, career issues, phase of life issues, marriage and family issues, couples communication and EMDR.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 21 years. I was fortunate to help many people who wanted to understand the cause and work on a solution to their problems. My counseling style encompasses a variety of theories and practice. With this approach I can quickly ascertain a plan to help decrease your overall symptoms initially while working on a long term solution to maintain the new coping mechanisms you have acquired through the process of therapy. Don't let the pain of depression and anxiety keep you down. Get scheduled today. Don't delay!
I am specifically trained to work with people who have trauma related issues, Women's issues, career issues, phase of life issues, marriage and family issues, couples communication and EMDR.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 21 years. I was fortunate to help many people who wanted to understand the cause and work on a solution to their problems. My counseling style encompasses a variety of theories and practice. With this approach I can quickly ascertain a plan to help decrease your overall symptoms initially while working on a long term solution to maintain the new coping mechanisms you have acquired through the process of therapy. Don't let the pain of depression and anxiety keep you down. Get scheduled today. Don't delay!
![Photo of Robyn Huntley, Lmft , Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c926b234-a6d1-4a76-9f64-942a7b9ed799/2/320x400.jpeg)
Robyn Huntley
Marriage & Family Therapist, Lmft
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who, for over 13 years, has enjoyed partnering with clients to create meaningful, positive change in their lives. As a wife and mother, I understand the complex challenges that family life brings. And as someone who’s walked through premature birth and had a child in the NICU, I am uniquely equipped for and passionate about this population. I also particularly love to work with clients on changing their relationships with themselves, food, and body image, and developing self-compassion. I find this work deeply meaningful and rewarding. Website scheduling LINK at bottom of page.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who, for over 13 years, has enjoyed partnering with clients to create meaningful, positive change in their lives. As a wife and mother, I understand the complex challenges that family life brings. And as someone who’s walked through premature birth and had a child in the NICU, I am uniquely equipped for and passionate about this population. I also particularly love to work with clients on changing their relationships with themselves, food, and body image, and developing self-compassion. I find this work deeply meaningful and rewarding. Website scheduling LINK at bottom of page.
![Photo of Franca A Gaudio Lcsw, LCSW, MSW, CTP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8b202c06-e0b3-4a0b-b1b9-29f751861955/2/320x400.jpeg)
Franca A Gaudio Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (Online Only)
I am experienced in working with addictions, veterans, LGBTQ, and couples in diverse populations. I specialize in life changes, relationship issues, women's issues, self esteem issues, and substance abuse. I also specialize in working with individuals and their families struggling with addiction, as this is a family disease. Recently I worked with clients with anxiety, mental health challenges, addictions, depression, trauma, and veterans with addictions and PTSD.
I am experienced in working with addictions, veterans, LGBTQ, and couples in diverse populations. I specialize in life changes, relationship issues, women's issues, self esteem issues, and substance abuse. I also specialize in working with individuals and their families struggling with addiction, as this is a family disease. Recently I worked with clients with anxiety, mental health challenges, addictions, depression, trauma, and veterans with addictions and PTSD.
![Photo of Julia Hilton, LMHC, MA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa2ce2b9-cf79-4625-9c59-c421f27acd53/1/320x400.png)
Julia Hilton
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
I invite you to reach out ask as many questions as you would like, and if you believe this is a good fit for you or a family member, we can schedule a time to begin meeting.
The past few years have created unprecedented exposure to stressors, causing many mental health challenges, I am here to help adults and teens deal with these issues. As an older counselor, I have the honor of being able to pull from a variety of life experiences in order to connect with individuals in a real way.
I invite you to reach out ask as many questions as you would like, and if you believe this is a good fit for you or a family member, we can schedule a time to begin meeting.
The past few years have created unprecedented exposure to stressors, causing many mental health challenges, I am here to help adults and teens deal with these issues. As an older counselor, I have the honor of being able to pull from a variety of life experiences in order to connect with individuals in a real way.
15 Second Videos
Robyn Huntley
Kelley Holladay
Jackie Werboff-Thurston
Melissa Vollhardt, LMFT, Registered Play Therapist
Michael James Brown
Jane Young Hill
Jesenia Villoldo
NuVision Counseling & Coaching Solutions
Eleni Paris, LMFT, LLC
Angel Geis
Kyla Salmond
Elaine S Sadkowski
Kassie McCune
Lindsay J Faber
Sara Kouten
Amanda Arciero
Isobel McGrath
Kelly R Minter
Tracy Lynn Corsa Parker
Peg Margaret Seykora
Kimberly Damron
Piper Walsh
LGBTQ+, Polyam, & Kink Affirming Kyra Steinnecker
![Photo of Karen Dixon Hathcock, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c33c27a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adults individually, in couples counseling, and in family therapy. I specialize in treating women's issues and life adjustments centered around women, mothers, divorce, relationships, and single parents. I also treat anxiety and depressive disorders.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adults individually, in couples counseling, and in family therapy. I specialize in treating women's issues and life adjustments centered around women, mothers, divorce, relationships, and single parents. I also treat anxiety and depressive disorders.
![Photo of Kelley Holladay, PhD, LMHC, LPCC, MAC, CCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1e004f9a-cef4-40a9-9ee8-c1646838cd32/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kelley Holladay
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPCC, MAC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Waitlist for new clients
With more than 10 years of experience, I have learned severe emotional trauma occurs if trauma is long-standing, repeated, or targets an individual’s self-worth. Self-compassion is the ability to forgo self-blame in order to forgive oneself for imperfections, as well as natural and honest reactions to traumatic events. Self-compassion has been shown to decrease mental health symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, shame) related to trauma, and increase positive psychological traits (happiness, joy). I utilize this approach alongside existential questions related to substance use, career choice, family issues, self-worth, and trauma.
With more than 10 years of experience, I have learned severe emotional trauma occurs if trauma is long-standing, repeated, or targets an individual’s self-worth. Self-compassion is the ability to forgo self-blame in order to forgive oneself for imperfections, as well as natural and honest reactions to traumatic events. Self-compassion has been shown to decrease mental health symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, shame) related to trauma, and increase positive psychological traits (happiness, joy). I utilize this approach alongside existential questions related to substance use, career choice, family issues, self-worth, and trauma.
![Photo of Amanda Swartzlender - Intuition Therapy Collective, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/64274724-5476-40e9-b945-aad0acda85db/2/320x400.jpeg)
Each of our therapists has experience, certifications and training in their specialty include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict, stress, and life transitions.
Finding the right therapist is important. We are a group of highly experienced, licensed therapists with a wide range of specialties and therapeutic approaches. We provide goal-oriented and solution-focused treatment. Our intake coordinator will work to match you with a therapist based on the type of treatment you are seeking, your availability, insurance, etc. We work with individuals, couples and families. We are now seeing clients in our newly renovated office building conveniently located in the historic and vibrant West King neighborhood as well as offering sessions via Teleheath.
Each of our therapists has experience, certifications and training in their specialty include trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict, stress, and life transitions.
Finding the right therapist is important. We are a group of highly experienced, licensed therapists with a wide range of specialties and therapeutic approaches. We provide goal-oriented and solution-focused treatment. Our intake coordinator will work to match you with a therapist based on the type of treatment you are seeking, your availability, insurance, etc. We work with individuals, couples and families. We are now seeing clients in our newly renovated office building conveniently located in the historic and vibrant West King neighborhood as well as offering sessions via Teleheath.
![Photo of Theresa Bauer, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b62bc677-ef71-4a51-a4f0-bccb85d50b0a/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have learned that in order to see the progress we are looking for in redirecting unwanted behaviors and healing relationships within the family unit, we need to attune ourselves to our own needs, emotional self-regulation, and self-love.
Have you been feeling disconnected from the world around you? Are you struggling to get your teens, your partner, or yourself away from devices and screens? Are you looking to find a deeper meaning and connection in life and to heal from your past? Hey there! My name is Theresa Bauer, and I am the owner & creator of Ohana Coaching. My purpose as a therapist is to support you in our work together and guide you through your journey of reconnection and healing. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I will be applying nature and experiential therapy approaches customized to your needs. Nature supports healing, let me support you in nature!
I have learned that in order to see the progress we are looking for in redirecting unwanted behaviors and healing relationships within the family unit, we need to attune ourselves to our own needs, emotional self-regulation, and self-love.
Have you been feeling disconnected from the world around you? Are you struggling to get your teens, your partner, or yourself away from devices and screens? Are you looking to find a deeper meaning and connection in life and to heal from your past? Hey there! My name is Theresa Bauer, and I am the owner & creator of Ohana Coaching. My purpose as a therapist is to support you in our work together and guide you through your journey of reconnection and healing. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I will be applying nature and experiential therapy approaches customized to your needs. Nature supports healing, let me support you in nature!
![Photo of Sheri A Wallace, PhD, NBC-HWC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0d134f90-9e20-4a6f-a93d-0777291444bc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sheri A Wallace
Counselor, PhD, NBC-HWC
Not Verified Not Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (Online Only)
If you are looking for a heart-centered guide to help you tap into your own health and happiness, look no further. You may be struggling to make some positive changes in your life, but feel the need for some guidance. Maybe you are being pulled in many directions, feeling stressed, overwhelmed or depressed with the demands of life. You might feel challenged in your attempts to find balance in life as you juggle the responsibilities of work, family, friends, finances, and "me time” . . . or perhaps it’s grief. Have you lost a loved one, a job, a home, a way of life, or no longer feel like yourself? Good grief! What do you do?
If you are looking for a heart-centered guide to help you tap into your own health and happiness, look no further. You may be struggling to make some positive changes in your life, but feel the need for some guidance. Maybe you are being pulled in many directions, feeling stressed, overwhelmed or depressed with the demands of life. You might feel challenged in your attempts to find balance in life as you juggle the responsibilities of work, family, friends, finances, and "me time” . . . or perhaps it’s grief. Have you lost a loved one, a job, a home, a way of life, or no longer feel like yourself? Good grief! What do you do?
![Photo of Jennifer Baker, MSSA, LISW-S, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ee4bb10a-6cb1-408b-9fea-4edc97f8b398/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Jennifer Baker, an early childhood mental health clinician specializing in how to foster positive relationships with young children, manage tough behaviors and support social-emotional growth and development. I have 20 plus years of experience working with young children and their families; 15 of it providing therapy to families of children under the age of 8. Together we can explore your family’s unique needs and talk about ways to achieve your goals through individual child and/or parent sessions. All my sessions are completed virtually and can be structured in a variety of ways to best fit what your family needs.
Hello, I’m Jennifer Baker, an early childhood mental health clinician specializing in how to foster positive relationships with young children, manage tough behaviors and support social-emotional growth and development. I have 20 plus years of experience working with young children and their families; 15 of it providing therapy to families of children under the age of 8. Together we can explore your family’s unique needs and talk about ways to achieve your goals through individual child and/or parent sessions. All my sessions are completed virtually and can be structured in a variety of ways to best fit what your family needs.
![Photo of Deborah J Dungan, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c33e22a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Their emotional and behavioral issues affect their love ones, family and friends.
Life can have twists and bumps along the way. As a caring professional working in the behavioral health field for over 15 years I can assist you in the development or refining coping skills so you can continue with quality in activities of daily living. Working with a variety of clients (children, teenagers and adults) I have found that one size does not fit all in behavioral health. I work with my clients to develop a plan that will best suit their needs. It is important that the individual meet their needs. Together we can work as a team to reach your goal.
Their emotional and behavioral issues affect their love ones, family and friends.
Life can have twists and bumps along the way. As a caring professional working in the behavioral health field for over 15 years I can assist you in the development or refining coping skills so you can continue with quality in activities of daily living. Working with a variety of clients (children, teenagers and adults) I have found that one size does not fit all in behavioral health. I work with my clients to develop a plan that will best suit their needs. It is important that the individual meet their needs. Together we can work as a team to reach your goal.
![Photo of Jontie Hays, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/478e8179-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
With 25 years of experience in the mental health field my specialties include family, couples, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse and PTSD.
Lets face it, no matter how hard we work at finding our own solutions to life's problems we sometimes get stuck. All of us at times can feel overwhelmed and helpless to change our situation. With over 25 years of clinical experience, engaging in the counseling process with Jontie Hays is a form of partnership and teamwork that will assist you in moving forward into resolution and healing. As the individual owner and operator of Be Whole Counseling you are sure to receive individual attention from beginning to end with upmost professional and caring service.
With 25 years of experience in the mental health field my specialties include family, couples, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse and PTSD.
Lets face it, no matter how hard we work at finding our own solutions to life's problems we sometimes get stuck. All of us at times can feel overwhelmed and helpless to change our situation. With over 25 years of clinical experience, engaging in the counseling process with Jontie Hays is a form of partnership and teamwork that will assist you in moving forward into resolution and healing. As the individual owner and operator of Be Whole Counseling you are sure to receive individual attention from beginning to end with upmost professional and caring service.
![Photo of Jackie Werboff-Thurston, MA, LMHC, PMH-C, QS MHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fdb33217-19d3-4910-a492-13899f2c98b9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jackie Werboff-Thurston
Counselor, MA, LMHC, PMH-C, QS MHC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome. I help clients heal from trauma, adverse childhood experiences and pregnancy/postpartum stress. Trauma can look like unresolved event-based trauma (shock trauma) as well as attachment and relational wounding (developmental trauma) that manifest in various forms of emotional distress. The resolution of unresolved wounding is important in the healing process because such wounds keep us disconnected from ourselves and repeating the same unhealthy patterns in relationships, family systems and professional roles. I am also a Qualified Supervisor for MHC Registered Interns.
Hello and welcome. I help clients heal from trauma, adverse childhood experiences and pregnancy/postpartum stress. Trauma can look like unresolved event-based trauma (shock trauma) as well as attachment and relational wounding (developmental trauma) that manifest in various forms of emotional distress. The resolution of unresolved wounding is important in the healing process because such wounds keep us disconnected from ourselves and repeating the same unhealthy patterns in relationships, family systems and professional roles. I am also a Qualified Supervisor for MHC Registered Interns.
See more therapy options for Saint Augustine
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.