Family Therapy in Baltimore, MD

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Courtney Nazzaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
Currently accepting new clients! Welcome! I provide a safe and non judgmental environment where teens and adults can process their stories, gain insight and work through past and current challenges. I have over fifteen years experience providing therapy in a variety of treatment settings to adolescents through adulthood in all different stages of life. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, marital and/or family conflict, low self esteem, difficulty navigating a current or recent change in life experiences, adjustment to college, parenthood and/or experiencing increased stress managing day to day life.
Currently accepting new clients! Welcome! I provide a safe and non judgmental environment where teens and adults can process their stories, gain insight and work through past and current challenges. I have over fifteen years experience providing therapy in a variety of treatment settings to adolescents through adulthood in all different stages of life. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, marital and/or family conflict, low self esteem, difficulty navigating a current or recent change in life experiences, adjustment to college, parenthood and/or experiencing increased stress managing day to day life.
(410) 824-5434 View (410) 824-5434
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Carolyn M. Karoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21224  (Online Only)
Navigating therapy, whether it's your first time or you're seeking a better fit for yourself, a loved one, or your family, can feel uncertain. I aim to demystify this process, providing you with hope and empowerment as we work together. I utilize an integrative approach guided by research and evidence-based interventions tailored to your needs.
Navigating therapy, whether it's your first time or you're seeking a better fit for yourself, a loved one, or your family, can feel uncertain. I aim to demystify this process, providing you with hope and empowerment as we work together. I utilize an integrative approach guided by research and evidence-based interventions tailored to your needs.
(443) 550-8678 View (443) 550-8678
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Claire Abernathy, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209
Hello, I am J. Claire Abernathy. I have focused on supporting people dealing with a wide range of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression , family relationships, grief and loss, trauma, and adjustment. I also have experience treating substance use disorders and supporting persons in recovery. I work with the LGBTQ+ community. I welcome desisters, detransitioners, and those families with children questioning sex and gender identity, that want a risk averse approach to care.
Hello, I am J. Claire Abernathy. I have focused on supporting people dealing with a wide range of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression , family relationships, grief and loss, trauma, and adjustment. I also have experience treating substance use disorders and supporting persons in recovery. I work with the LGBTQ+ community. I welcome desisters, detransitioners, and those families with children questioning sex and gender identity, that want a risk averse approach to care.
(410) 457-3234 View (410) 457-3234
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Tosh Provancher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
As a trained relational and family therapist, my strength is in working with all relationship structures (BDSM/Kink folx, I got you!) and my approach focuses on enhancing and balancing emotional security and eroticism.
Currently not accepting individuals clients. Hey there! I feel so fortunate to have a specialty working with diverse sexualities, gender identities, and relationship structures over the past 18 years. Whether I am supporting individuals and their families with social and/or medical transition, helping folx design relationships that actually work or creating a space where you can simply fall apart.. my hope for all of my clients is to learn how to love themselves and each other better and resolve differences more directly and fairly. I am extremely interpersonal in my work and if you'd like more clarity around that - just ask :)
As a trained relational and family therapist, my strength is in working with all relationship structures (BDSM/Kink folx, I got you!) and my approach focuses on enhancing and balancing emotional security and eroticism.
Currently not accepting individuals clients. Hey there! I feel so fortunate to have a specialty working with diverse sexualities, gender identities, and relationship structures over the past 18 years. Whether I am supporting individuals and their families with social and/or medical transition, helping folx design relationships that actually work or creating a space where you can simply fall apart.. my hope for all of my clients is to learn how to love themselves and each other better and resolve differences more directly and fairly. I am extremely interpersonal in my work and if you'd like more clarity around that - just ask :)
(443) 569-7829 View (443) 569-7829
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James DeMaio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with stress from work, family relationships, addictions, or life transitions? Have you suffered loss of a child, parent, friend or significant other? You don't need to bare your burden alone. Life is filled with ups and downs, and therapy can be a valuable tool in building upon your own strengths to cope with challenges. With a diverse background in social work with families, post-incarceration, addictions, job searching and job coaching, I am experienced working with clients dealing with loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Are you struggling with stress from work, family relationships, addictions, or life transitions? Have you suffered loss of a child, parent, friend or significant other? You don't need to bare your burden alone. Life is filled with ups and downs, and therapy can be a valuable tool in building upon your own strengths to cope with challenges. With a diverse background in social work with families, post-incarceration, addictions, job searching and job coaching, I am experienced working with clients dealing with loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction.
(410) 936-3161 View (410) 936-3161
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Edwin Terrence Alspaugh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21210  (Online Only)
Work with older children and adolescents may include bibliotherapy, therapeutic board and card games, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and family therapy.
Finding solutions, achieving goals, discovering strengths, improving relationships - to reach such positive objectives, I use an integrated therapeutic approach that draws upon evidence-based treatment interventions and creative modalities tailored to the unique needs of the individual. With over 20 years of counseling experience, I work with a broad spectrum of clients and client issues: ADHD, anger management, anxiety, adolescent/parent conflicts, family therapy, couples counseling, grief and loss. To see tips on Burnout and Stress: https://youtu.be/lv86GFIacao To see couples tips, go to YouTube and search for Terrence Alspaugh.
Work with older children and adolescents may include bibliotherapy, therapeutic board and card games, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and family therapy.
Finding solutions, achieving goals, discovering strengths, improving relationships - to reach such positive objectives, I use an integrated therapeutic approach that draws upon evidence-based treatment interventions and creative modalities tailored to the unique needs of the individual. With over 20 years of counseling experience, I work with a broad spectrum of clients and client issues: ADHD, anger management, anxiety, adolescent/parent conflicts, family therapy, couples counseling, grief and loss. To see tips on Burnout and Stress: https://youtu.be/lv86GFIacao To see couples tips, go to YouTube and search for Terrence Alspaugh.
(443) 695-6810 View (443) 695-6810
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Erica D Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21202  (Online Only)
Hello, there! I am a seasoned psychotherapist looking to help you balance life and figure it all out. Are you finding it difficult to manage work/life balance, trying your hardest to overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, parent-child relational issues, gender identity and looking for a caring ear to help you help yourself? To help you unveil the power of self that lies within to overcome each and every obstacle that you and/or your family faces? If this sounds like you, please feel free to reach out and schedule a complimentary phone consultation to determine how we can best work together to meet your needs.
Hello, there! I am a seasoned psychotherapist looking to help you balance life and figure it all out. Are you finding it difficult to manage work/life balance, trying your hardest to overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, parent-child relational issues, gender identity and looking for a caring ear to help you help yourself? To help you unveil the power of self that lies within to overcome each and every obstacle that you and/or your family faces? If this sounds like you, please feel free to reach out and schedule a complimentary phone consultation to determine how we can best work together to meet your needs.
(410) 883-5341 View (410) 883-5341
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Bethany Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CAPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer identified clinical social worker who is dedicated to supporting queer, trans and gender-diverse youth, adolescents, adults and families. I have extensive experience in working with individuals who are navigating their sexuality and/or gender identity, as well as providing family support. I approach therapy from a liberation-focused framework, focusing on your strengths and identifying and confronting oppression-based and/or structural barriers. I provide gender affirming surgical evaluations and letters free of charge.
I am a queer identified clinical social worker who is dedicated to supporting queer, trans and gender-diverse youth, adolescents, adults and families. I have extensive experience in working with individuals who are navigating their sexuality and/or gender identity, as well as providing family support. I approach therapy from a liberation-focused framework, focusing on your strengths and identifying and confronting oppression-based and/or structural barriers. I provide gender affirming surgical evaluations and letters free of charge.
(667) 213-5623 View (667) 213-5623
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Lucy R Leibowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
Baltimore Pediatric Psychology is the private practice of Dr. Lucy Leibowitz. I am a licensed psychologist in Maryland with availability for therapy and psycho-educational evaluations. My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD, and sleep problems across ages. I use cognitive-behavioral strategies and collaborate with families to develop effective and individualized treatment plans. I believe in sharing research and best practice with families and working together to implement these approaches for each unique family.
Baltimore Pediatric Psychology is the private practice of Dr. Lucy Leibowitz. I am a licensed psychologist in Maryland with availability for therapy and psycho-educational evaluations. My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD, and sleep problems across ages. I use cognitive-behavioral strategies and collaborate with families to develop effective and individualized treatment plans. I believe in sharing research and best practice with families and working together to implement these approaches for each unique family.
(443) 819-1202 View (443) 819-1202
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Vamsi Tummalachetty
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21224
Have trouble expressing your feelings or feel like you do not fit in or no one understands you? Does your family ned a nudge to live together more positively? When you receive care at our clinic, we do not only look at your condition(s); we look at you as an individual or family trying to improve your quality of life. Therefore, our approaches revolve around helping you to overcome your personal hurdles and thrive with a newfound sense of mental peace. We also focus on establishing affection and warmth in your relationship with your child in order to equip you in dealing with your child's struggles confidently.
Have trouble expressing your feelings or feel like you do not fit in or no one understands you? Does your family ned a nudge to live together more positively? When you receive care at our clinic, we do not only look at your condition(s); we look at you as an individual or family trying to improve your quality of life. Therefore, our approaches revolve around helping you to overcome your personal hurdles and thrive with a newfound sense of mental peace. We also focus on establishing affection and warmth in your relationship with your child in order to equip you in dealing with your child's struggles confidently.
(410) 709-7574 View (410) 709-7574
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Colleen Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21239  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker, with a background in child and family therapy, addictions, and mental health. I have over ten years of experience working in hospitals, clinics, schools, and non-profit organizations. Whether you are experiencing a challenging moment in your life or you've had chronic mental illness for years, I love helping clients discover how to regain control in their lives and find joy.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, with a background in child and family therapy, addictions, and mental health. I have over ten years of experience working in hospitals, clinics, schools, and non-profit organizations. Whether you are experiencing a challenging moment in your life or you've had chronic mental illness for years, I love helping clients discover how to regain control in their lives and find joy.
(443) 241-1451 View (443) 241-1451
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Fostering Oneness Support Services
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21229  (Online Only)
Eugenia Foster is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has experience providing individual, group, and family counseling to a diverse group of adolescents and adults.
Eugenia specializes in phases of life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral management, life skills, and anger management. Although Eugenia follows an eclectic treatment approach, she has received training and certification in several evidence-based treatment approaches. She subscribes to Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed Care, and other evidence-based practices that meet the client’s needs.
Eugenia Foster is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has experience providing individual, group, and family counseling to a diverse group of adolescents and adults.
Eugenia specializes in phases of life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral management, life skills, and anger management. Although Eugenia follows an eclectic treatment approach, she has received training and certification in several evidence-based treatment approaches. She subscribes to Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed Care, and other evidence-based practices that meet the client’s needs.
(240) 895-9532 View (240) 895-9532
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Jeff Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I’m glad you’re here! Finding a therapist is hard, but you’ve taken a very important step by looking. Whether you’re suffering, or just want to understand more about yourself, I encourage you to read further; we might be a good fit. As a social worker psychotherapist, I have been trained to address not just your immediate symptoms, but also the various other factors that may be involved—family structure, spirituality, bodily health, and systemic issues, to name a few. These pieces of you are important and deserve to be acknowledged!
I’m glad you’re here! Finding a therapist is hard, but you’ve taken a very important step by looking. Whether you’re suffering, or just want to understand more about yourself, I encourage you to read further; we might be a good fit. As a social worker psychotherapist, I have been trained to address not just your immediate symptoms, but also the various other factors that may be involved—family structure, spirituality, bodily health, and systemic issues, to name a few. These pieces of you are important and deserve to be acknowledged!
(667) 222-1578 View (667) 222-1578
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Rachael Spenadel
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21224  (Online Only)
I can help with life transitions, relationship issues, family-of-origin issues, ADHD, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and childhood or relationship trauma processing.
Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours and some daytime hours. Currently my openings are as follows: Bi-weekly: Tuesday- 12pm, 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm. Wednesday- 3pm and 4pm. Thursday- 5pm and 6pm. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, challenging, insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
I can help with life transitions, relationship issues, family-of-origin issues, ADHD, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and childhood or relationship trauma processing.
Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours and some daytime hours. Currently my openings are as follows: Bi-weekly: Tuesday- 12pm, 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm. Wednesday- 3pm and 4pm. Thursday- 5pm and 6pm. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, challenging, insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
(240) 453-4029 View (240) 453-4029
Bridging Gaps Through Positive Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW-C, CRNP-PM, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21213
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! BGTPS is a community-based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic that provides integrated behavioral health services utilizing a person-centered approach to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide individual, family, and group therapy, medication management, therapeutic mentorship, and behavioral consultation. In therapy, we work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! BGTPS is a community-based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic that provides integrated behavioral health services utilizing a person-centered approach to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide individual, family, and group therapy, medication management, therapeutic mentorship, and behavioral consultation. In therapy, we work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success.
(410) 324-6172 View (410) 324-6172
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Cheryl Caplan-Zalis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208
I am a licensed, clinical social worker with an abundance of experience in working with various challenges one may face across a lifespan but a particular interest in working with adolescents and women. When working with teens, whether for addictions, adjustment problems or to ease transitioning from high school or college, family dynamics are considered and provide a valuable platform for successful intervention. Cognitive/behavioral or psychodynamic approaches are used to provide a successful outcome.
I am a licensed, clinical social worker with an abundance of experience in working with various challenges one may face across a lifespan but a particular interest in working with adolescents and women. When working with teens, whether for addictions, adjustment problems or to ease transitioning from high school or college, family dynamics are considered and provide a valuable platform for successful intervention. Cognitive/behavioral or psychodynamic approaches are used to provide a successful outcome.
(410) 635-1501 View (410) 635-1501
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Justin Forrest Miles
Counselor, MA, LCPC-S, LGAD-S
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218
I provide: individual, group, family and couples psychotherapy; individual, group, family and couples meditation; home based meditation retreats; home based therapeutic horticulture; training in traditional spiritual paths such as Christianity, Buddhism and Taoism; Hiphop centered therapy and integral preparedness.
The Miles Institute of Integral Living provides integrated physical, mental and spiritual health treatment in an authentic and culturally competent way.
I provide: individual, group, family and couples psychotherapy; individual, group, family and couples meditation; home based meditation retreats; home based therapeutic horticulture; training in traditional spiritual paths such as Christianity, Buddhism and Taoism; Hiphop centered therapy and integral preparedness.
The Miles Institute of Integral Living provides integrated physical, mental and spiritual health treatment in an authentic and culturally competent way.
(301) 321-8571 View (301) 321-8571
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Dr. Katherine Endy
PhD, MSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21213
My unique approach is effective and efficient, leading to lasting change in parenting, family life, and your own emotional well-being.
As a certified NLP Practitioner and HeartBreath Practitioner in-training, I help parents feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to themselves and their children, using a unique combination of conscious parenting techniques, breathwork, and nervous system regulation work. By uncovering and addressing the emotional patterns that are holding you back, we will rewire your brain around healthier beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, so you can respond instead of react to your child's challenging behaviors. In a short period of time, I will help you parent from a place of peace, feeling in control of your own emotions.
My unique approach is effective and efficient, leading to lasting change in parenting, family life, and your own emotional well-being.
As a certified NLP Practitioner and HeartBreath Practitioner in-training, I help parents feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to themselves and their children, using a unique combination of conscious parenting techniques, breathwork, and nervous system regulation work. By uncovering and addressing the emotional patterns that are holding you back, we will rewire your brain around healthier beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, so you can respond instead of react to your child's challenging behaviors. In a short period of time, I will help you parent from a place of peace, feeling in control of your own emotions.
(443) 998-9405 View (443) 998-9405
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JEMS Counseling and Clinical Supervision Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, BS, LCADC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21214
I do Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy and Substance Abuse/Addiction Therapy.
My qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a credential as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I have over 20 years experience working in the substance abuse/addiction and mental health field. My therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized to meet the needs and goals of my clients. I believe that in order to effectively treat a client, you have to use techniques that would be specific and tailored to the individual I am helping. This will help you to successfully manage emotions and circumstances that feel overwhelming.
I do Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy and Substance Abuse/Addiction Therapy.
My qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a credential as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I have over 20 years experience working in the substance abuse/addiction and mental health field. My therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized to meet the needs and goals of my clients. I believe that in order to effectively treat a client, you have to use techniques that would be specific and tailored to the individual I am helping. This will help you to successfully manage emotions and circumstances that feel overwhelming.
(443) 815-4421 View (443) 815-4421
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Healings From Within LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
My clients seek help for various life problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family relationship and marital issues, mood disorders, trauma disorders, addiction, just to name a few. Whatever the issue that brings someone to therapy, we all need support, guidance, and healing in a safe nurturing environment. I offer a compassionate individualized approach to therapy and healing. I believe that a therapist's role is to help others to tap into the wisdom and healing that resides within.
My clients seek help for various life problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family relationship and marital issues, mood disorders, trauma disorders, addiction, just to name a few. Whatever the issue that brings someone to therapy, we all need support, guidance, and healing in a safe nurturing environment. I offer a compassionate individualized approach to therapy and healing. I believe that a therapist's role is to help others to tap into the wisdom and healing that resides within.
(443) 429-1372 View (443) 429-1372
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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.