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I specialize in meeting the needs of creative individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. Because I am the author of ten critically acclaimed books, I also work with aspiring writers, helping them to gain publication. My work is intensely relational and always focused on real results. I believe that clients are paying for a service and that they deserve to see measurable and lasting change. Along these same lines, my treatment is often relatively brief. We identify the problem(s) and the steps to change along with a timeline for these steps. Clients become active agents in their own recoveries.
I specialize in meeting the needs of creative individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. Because I am the author of ten critically acclaimed books, I also work with aspiring writers, helping them to gain publication. My work is intensely relational and always focused on real results. I believe that clients are paying for a service and that they deserve to see measurable and lasting change. Along these same lines, my treatment is often relatively brief. We identify the problem(s) and the steps to change along with a timeline for these steps. Clients become active agents in their own recoveries.
Online Therapists
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Community Counseling Services(CCS)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lynn, MA 01904 (Online Only)
Aujourd'hui, vous êtes un pas de plus vers un nouveau vous où vous vous sentez habilité et sur un chemin positif vers la croissance et le bien-être. En tant que thérapeute axé sur la solution, mon objectif est de vous aider à découvrir votre véritable potentiel et à mener une vie qui mérite d'être célébrée. Bien que nous ne puissions pas changer les situations difficiles du passé, nous pouvons travailler ensemble pour mieux comprendre et résoudre les défis dans votre vie. En appliquant des approches et des techniques complémentaires de thérapie, nous dénicherons des modèles de comportement de longue date ou des perceptions négative
Aujourd'hui, vous êtes un pas de plus vers un nouveau vous où vous vous sentez habilité et sur un chemin positif vers la croissance et le bien-être. En tant que thérapeute axé sur la solution, mon objectif est de vous aider à découvrir votre véritable potentiel et à mener une vie qui mérite d'être célébrée. Bien que nous ne puissions pas changer les situations difficiles du passé, nous pouvons travailler ensemble pour mieux comprendre et résoudre les défis dans votre vie. En appliquant des approches et des techniques complémentaires de thérapie, nous dénicherons des modèles de comportement de longue date ou des perceptions négative
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Dr. Marie-Christine Nizzi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
Coaching exécutif ou psychothérapie, les deux vont beaucoup mieux quand le médecin connaît votre culture et le contexte dans lequel vous vivez. A Precision Psychologie, nous sommes spécialisés dans la prise en charge multiculturelle. Nos services sont disponibles en français et en anglais. La culture est un facteur essentiel parce qu’elle influence nos attentes implicites, la façon dont nous communiquons, nos normes et valeurs. En prenant le temps de vous écouter et de comprendre ce qui fait la singularité de votre situation, notre approche puise dans un large répertoire de méthodologies pour vous proposer une solution personnalisée
Coaching exécutif ou psychothérapie, les deux vont beaucoup mieux quand le médecin connaît votre culture et le contexte dans lequel vous vivez. A Precision Psychologie, nous sommes spécialisés dans la prise en charge multiculturelle. Nos services sont disponibles en français et en anglais. La culture est un facteur essentiel parce qu’elle influence nos attentes implicites, la façon dont nous communiquons, nos normes et valeurs. En prenant le temps de vous écouter et de comprendre ce qui fait la singularité de votre situation, notre approche puise dans un large répertoire de méthodologies pour vous proposer une solution personnalisée
![Photo of Sarah Williamson, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ab604b7-ac40-43cb-94c7-9786273a2338/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have truly enjoyed supporting every child, adolescent, and adult I have had the privilege of working with over two decades, and I understand the challenges that come with finding the right therapist for you/your child/you and your partner/your family.
I provide a personalized and dynamic approach, helping my clients of all ages move toward their hopes for enhanced well-being. I aim to help my clients gain insight into their feelings, thoughts and behaviors in a collaborative way. I believe an authentic, supportive therapeutic relationship is fundamental to our work together. I enjoy connecting with each person, helping clients to increase self-acceptance, to facilitate change with compassion, and build on strengths and capacities that already exist within.
I have truly enjoyed supporting every child, adolescent, and adult I have had the privilege of working with over two decades, and I understand the challenges that come with finding the right therapist for you/your child/you and your partner/your family.
I provide a personalized and dynamic approach, helping my clients of all ages move toward their hopes for enhanced well-being. I aim to help my clients gain insight into their feelings, thoughts and behaviors in a collaborative way. I believe an authentic, supportive therapeutic relationship is fundamental to our work together. I enjoy connecting with each person, helping clients to increase self-acceptance, to facilitate change with compassion, and build on strengths and capacities that already exist within.
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Maria Del Mar Farina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph, D, LICSW
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural, LICSW, clinical social worker. I obtained my MSW and PhD degrees from Smith College, School for Social Work. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and couples. I specialize in parent-child and sibling conflict, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, relocation/immigration and life transitions. I am also an Associate Professor at Westfield State University, and adjunct faculty at Columbia University, Smith College and Boston University.
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural, LICSW, clinical social worker. I obtained my MSW and PhD degrees from Smith College, School for Social Work. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and couples. I specialize in parent-child and sibling conflict, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, relocation/immigration and life transitions. I am also an Associate Professor at Westfield State University, and adjunct faculty at Columbia University, Smith College and Boston University.
![Photo of Dr. April Berry-Fletcher, LICSW, EdD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8ce84352-6f02-4352-890b-33d0fff13a9a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. April Berry-Fletcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EdD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02465
I enthusiastically approach your therapy with a high level of skill and spirit of optimism. I have been fortunate to enjoy over 25 years practicing and teaching the art and science of therapy with issues related to ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, learning disabilities, family conflict, and relationship challenges. I specialize in helping you envision and to live a more satisfying life. Our work benefits from my advanced training in psychodynamic, somatic, hypnosis, psychedelic-assisted, EMDR, Cognitive-behavioral, and other therapies that enable us to work through barriers that block your healing and growth.
I enthusiastically approach your therapy with a high level of skill and spirit of optimism. I have been fortunate to enjoy over 25 years practicing and teaching the art and science of therapy with issues related to ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, learning disabilities, family conflict, and relationship challenges. I specialize in helping you envision and to live a more satisfying life. Our work benefits from my advanced training in psychodynamic, somatic, hypnosis, psychedelic-assisted, EMDR, Cognitive-behavioral, and other therapies that enable us to work through barriers that block your healing and growth.
![Photo of Nancy Godbout, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d7867f98-7144-4521-af21-bf17ff47eaaa/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nancy Godbout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Granby, MA 01033 (Online Only)
My therapy philosophy is to work with clients in the seven key areas of life: social and family relationships, career and educational goals, financial security, physical health and leisure, life responsibilities, society and contributions, and mental, emotional, and well being. My philosophy is that we need balance and harmony in these key areas to live fulfilled life. I help my clients determine the goals they want to accomplish and we execute a plan to meet our goals through person centered therapy. I use many modalities to help my clients accomplish the goals we set.
My therapy philosophy is to work with clients in the seven key areas of life: social and family relationships, career and educational goals, financial security, physical health and leisure, life responsibilities, society and contributions, and mental, emotional, and well being. My philosophy is that we need balance and harmony in these key areas to live fulfilled life. I help my clients determine the goals they want to accomplish and we execute a plan to meet our goals through person centered therapy. I use many modalities to help my clients accomplish the goals we set.
![Photo of Stephanie Craig, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49d30b88-2a70-4c7e-9f9a-f7ddd182fe32/2/320x400.jpeg)
No one is born a parent. Parenting, and especially co-parenting, can be even more challenging when partners disagree, or when larger issues about the marriage or a divorce arise. I help parents understand how to be the best mothers and fathers they can be for their children, and how to work together to support them even under difficult circumstances.
I also work directly with couples and families experiencing conflict (together or as individuals), and can provide divorce and family mediation when needed.
No one is born a parent. Parenting, and especially co-parenting, can be even more challenging when partners disagree, or when larger issues about the marriage or a divorce arise. I help parents understand how to be the best mothers and fathers they can be for their children, and how to work together to support them even under difficult circumstances.
I also work directly with couples and families experiencing conflict (together or as individuals), and can provide divorce and family mediation when needed.
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I have a creative background ;I have helped people with many issues ranging from relationship issues such as family issues, dealing with a serious medical diagnosis, , divorce, combined families, same sex couples, poly issues , and parenting, to depression, anxiety, trauma, and career planning, as well as, spiritual issues-finding meaning in life.
Clients who value growth through insight,emotional awareness and creativity, do well with me. By growth I mean moving towards being more mindful. Being more present in body,mind and,sprit. I am best suited to treating depression, anxiety,trauma,sexual identity issues, as well as relationship issues and issues of life purpose including career and relationships. I also specialize in working with people who have been diagnosed or their child has been Diagnosed with an illness such as Type 1 diabetes.
I have a creative background ;I have helped people with many issues ranging from relationship issues such as family issues, dealing with a serious medical diagnosis, , divorce, combined families, same sex couples, poly issues , and parenting, to depression, anxiety, trauma, and career planning, as well as, spiritual issues-finding meaning in life.
Clients who value growth through insight,emotional awareness and creativity, do well with me. By growth I mean moving towards being more mindful. Being more present in body,mind and,sprit. I am best suited to treating depression, anxiety,trauma,sexual identity issues, as well as relationship issues and issues of life purpose including career and relationships. I also specialize in working with people who have been diagnosed or their child has been Diagnosed with an illness such as Type 1 diabetes.
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May I begin by writing that I recognize your courage for seeking help. You or a family member must be struggling right now. If life looks bleak, please know that there can be hope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stressful life changes, trauma, acculturation challenges and illness. I honor a collaborative relationship with my clients and strive toward finding solutions that are authentic to you.
May I begin by writing that I recognize your courage for seeking help. You or a family member must be struggling right now. If life looks bleak, please know that there can be hope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stressful life changes, trauma, acculturation challenges and illness. I honor a collaborative relationship with my clients and strive toward finding solutions that are authentic to you.
![Photo of Harry Emile (Wellness For Our Future), Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c2ce4df-fae4-4efc-bd1d-d944e7729794/2/320x400.jpeg)
Harry Emile (Wellness For Our Future)
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randolph, MA 02368 (Online Only)
Working primarily with adolescents, I am attuned to the intricate challenges that this phase of life can bring, from academic pressures and identity exploration to family dynamics and peer relationships.
Greetings! I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist specializing in working with Caribbean, African descent, and BIPOC communities. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing space for exploration and healing. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Carl Rogers, who believes in the power of client-centered therapy, which emphasizes the importance of building a genuine and empathetic therapeutic relationship. My practice is built on the belief that each individual is unique, with their own emotions, experiences, and aspirations.
Working primarily with adolescents, I am attuned to the intricate challenges that this phase of life can bring, from academic pressures and identity exploration to family dynamics and peer relationships.
Greetings! I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist specializing in working with Caribbean, African descent, and BIPOC communities. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing space for exploration and healing. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Carl Rogers, who believes in the power of client-centered therapy, which emphasizes the importance of building a genuine and empathetic therapeutic relationship. My practice is built on the belief that each individual is unique, with their own emotions, experiences, and aspirations.
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Karine Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCA
Verified Verified
Millbury, MA 01527 (Online Only)
Most people who try it find therapy to be a great asset in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, and hassles of daily life.
Perhaps you are an incredibly caring person who puts other people’s needs first. You enjoy giving your time and energy towards making others feel happy, and perhaps you’ve been playing on the sidelines in your own life. But, you secretly fear you won’t get love or respect back if you did not do so. So perhaps, you keep doing and giving and playing quietly. Truth is, this depletes you and leaves you not living the life you were truly meant to live. As head of household or business, you feel tired, stressed and perhaps not as happy as you’d like to be. And, you’ve neglected your own needs in mind, body and spirit for some time now.
Most people who try it find therapy to be a great asset in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, and hassles of daily life.
Perhaps you are an incredibly caring person who puts other people’s needs first. You enjoy giving your time and energy towards making others feel happy, and perhaps you’ve been playing on the sidelines in your own life. But, you secretly fear you won’t get love or respect back if you did not do so. So perhaps, you keep doing and giving and playing quietly. Truth is, this depletes you and leaves you not living the life you were truly meant to live. As head of household or business, you feel tired, stressed and perhaps not as happy as you’d like to be. And, you’ve neglected your own needs in mind, body and spirit for some time now.
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I specialize in helping clients to cope with depression, anxiety, marital conflicts, family conflicts, trauma, grief, codependency, attachment, and substance use.
My extensive journey as a counselor has taught me that, wherever one finds oneself in life, lasting change is not only possible, but within reach. Embracing an integrative approach to psychotherapy, I draw upon a rich tapestry of modalities in order to tailor a treatment plan to each individual's unique circumstances. I encourage clients to build upon their own strengths and to tap into their innate desire to flourish. I create a therapeutic space free of judgment or prejudice. I believe that treatment is fundamentally an interactive process in which the client will develop and foster the skills to live fully and with meaning.
I specialize in helping clients to cope with depression, anxiety, marital conflicts, family conflicts, trauma, grief, codependency, attachment, and substance use.
My extensive journey as a counselor has taught me that, wherever one finds oneself in life, lasting change is not only possible, but within reach. Embracing an integrative approach to psychotherapy, I draw upon a rich tapestry of modalities in order to tailor a treatment plan to each individual's unique circumstances. I encourage clients to build upon their own strengths and to tap into their innate desire to flourish. I create a therapeutic space free of judgment or prejudice. I believe that treatment is fundamentally an interactive process in which the client will develop and foster the skills to live fully and with meaning.
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I believe that we all have the innate ability to thrive and be well in mind, given the right guidance, support and tools. To that goal, I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, couples, adolescents and families in a safe and supportive environment. Some of my specialty areas include anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, relational issues, family conflict, adjusting to life transitions, trauma, multicultural issues and LGBTQ clients.
I believe that we all have the innate ability to thrive and be well in mind, given the right guidance, support and tools. To that goal, I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, couples, adolescents and families in a safe and supportive environment. Some of my specialty areas include anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, relational issues, family conflict, adjusting to life transitions, trauma, multicultural issues and LGBTQ clients.
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Transcultural psychiatry identifies the role of social and cultural factors in your challenges, specifically useful if you or your family have migration history.
Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.
Transcultural psychiatry identifies the role of social and cultural factors in your challenges, specifically useful if you or your family have migration history.
Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.
![Photo of Valery Rockwell - Valery Rockwell, Counseling, M.Ed, LMHC, MEd, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bb2ba10-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/7/320x400.jpeg)
Valery Rockwell, Counseling, M.Ed, LMHC
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Plymouth, MA 02360 (Online Only)
In the past 10 years I have shifted my focus almost entirely to Internal Family Systems therapy.
During this challenging and difficult time for all of us, simply talking to a therapist can help alleviate stress. Feeling fearful, anxious, depressed, lonely, scatter-brained, unfocused, angry, fatigued, numb are all possible reactions to the state of our current world. You may feel none of these and want to explore something completely unrelated. Our first conversation will give you a sense of whether it's a good fit. Trust your instinct. If it doesn't feel right for any reason, I encourage you to keep searching!
In the past 10 years I have shifted my focus almost entirely to Internal Family Systems therapy.
During this challenging and difficult time for all of us, simply talking to a therapist can help alleviate stress. Feeling fearful, anxious, depressed, lonely, scatter-brained, unfocused, angry, fatigued, numb are all possible reactions to the state of our current world. You may feel none of these and want to explore something completely unrelated. Our first conversation will give you a sense of whether it's a good fit. Trust your instinct. If it doesn't feel right for any reason, I encourage you to keep searching!
![Photo of Russell Wolf, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/caeadc89-be79-4016-a532-e9c691d990cc/3/320x400.jpeg)
Russell Wolf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps a variety of clients, including those experiencing conflict, life and career issues, depression, anxiety, children's issues, family conflict, group issues, and more. He has also helped organizations with talks surrounding team building.
Russell Wolf is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps a variety of clients, including those experiencing conflict, life and career issues, depression, anxiety, children's issues, family conflict, group issues, and more. He has also helped organizations with talks surrounding team building.
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Together with the client, I seek to establish a new lens for viewing the context of their family of origin, peer culture and the larger contexts of community and culture.
I am trained in EMDR for relief of trauma and both behavioral and psychodynamic/talking therapies which emphasize positive habits, good health and personal insight. Any change starts from within and sometimes we all need another perspective to grasp the whole picture so that problems or obstacles can be sensibly, sensitively and effectively handled. I work from a strengths-based orientation whereby talents, skills, and interests can be identified. So we go from there, to where the individual learns to utilize those strengths in resolving problems, conflicts, stressors as well as finding sources of comfort, competence and confidence.
Together with the client, I seek to establish a new lens for viewing the context of their family of origin, peer culture and the larger contexts of community and culture.
I am trained in EMDR for relief of trauma and both behavioral and psychodynamic/talking therapies which emphasize positive habits, good health and personal insight. Any change starts from within and sometimes we all need another perspective to grasp the whole picture so that problems or obstacles can be sensibly, sensitively and effectively handled. I work from a strengths-based orientation whereby talents, skills, and interests can be identified. So we go from there, to where the individual learns to utilize those strengths in resolving problems, conflicts, stressors as well as finding sources of comfort, competence and confidence.
![Photo of Tamarra Aristilde - TJocelyne Counseling & Consulting Clinic, LMFT, MS, CCTP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/96a74fe4-4c0c-4d2d-b772-6ab7d6e25dcb/2/320x400.jpeg)
TJocelyne Counseling & Consulting Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, CCTP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Brockton, MA 02301
My name is Tamarra Aristilde. I am a proud mother, wife, Christian, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and the CEO of the TJocelyne Counseling & Consulting Clinic. My ideal client may be a child, adult, a couple or a family whose unmet emotional and behavioral needs are impacting their functioning in multiple relationship domains, and is contemplating changing their patterns of interactions, behaviors, and thoughts to regain or develop an optimal sense of agency in every aspect of their life. Engaging clients in search of solutions through the use of systemic therapies is my passion.
My name is Tamarra Aristilde. I am a proud mother, wife, Christian, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and the CEO of the TJocelyne Counseling & Consulting Clinic. My ideal client may be a child, adult, a couple or a family whose unmet emotional and behavioral needs are impacting their functioning in multiple relationship domains, and is contemplating changing their patterns of interactions, behaviors, and thoughts to regain or develop an optimal sense of agency in every aspect of their life. Engaging clients in search of solutions through the use of systemic therapies is my passion.
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Geraldine Metogho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
I have worked with families in addressing the disconnect within family dynamics.
Sometimes life can be challenging and coping with stress starts with being able to identify your triggers and determine what works for you. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wheelock College and experience with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
I have worked with families in addressing the disconnect within family dynamics.
Sometimes life can be challenging and coping with stress starts with being able to identify your triggers and determine what works for you. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wheelock College and experience with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
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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.