Family Therapy in Santa Fe, NM

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Judy Baker LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501  (Online Only)
We assist co-parents to improve or establish civil, workable co-parenting relationships, for the emotional health and welfare of their children, and the whole family.
My practice is currently FULL. My therapy work is largely focused on clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, from childhood trauma to recent trauma. Using a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, some somatic, emotional release, and more, my goal is to help my clients find resolution and move forward. My passion is assisting those who come to me with finding their way to their most inspired, integrated way of life.
We assist co-parents to improve or establish civil, workable co-parenting relationships, for the emotional health and welfare of their children, and the whole family.
My practice is currently FULL. My therapy work is largely focused on clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, from childhood trauma to recent trauma. Using a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, some somatic, emotional release, and more, my goal is to help my clients find resolution and move forward. My passion is assisting those who come to me with finding their way to their most inspired, integrated way of life.
(505) 399-3837 View (505) 399-3837
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Sam Shaffer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87502  (Online Only)
Family crises, growing careers, and developing children demand new skills.
I provide individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, and career guidance. Individual psychotherapy offers the chance to solve problems and chart new directions in life. You can free yourself from restrictive patterns of the past, develop emotional balance in the present, and enjoy new growth possibilities for the future. In psychotherapy, these goals come within reach through the conscious examination of life patterns. They come to realization through the careful encouragement of human potential. As you develop a subtler awareness of your own thoughts, emotions, and communication patterns, you can learn to change your life.
Family crises, growing careers, and developing children demand new skills.
I provide individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, and career guidance. Individual psychotherapy offers the chance to solve problems and chart new directions in life. You can free yourself from restrictive patterns of the past, develop emotional balance in the present, and enjoy new growth possibilities for the future. In psychotherapy, these goals come within reach through the conscious examination of life patterns. They come to realization through the careful encouragement of human potential. As you develop a subtler awareness of your own thoughts, emotions, and communication patterns, you can learn to change your life.
(505) 431-4253 View (505) 431-4253
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Elisabeth L Scheffer
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501  (Online Only)
I was a Military Family Life Counselor for many years and currently work with the Wounded Warrior program.
Immediate early morning telehealth availability for new clients! My style is warm and compassionate.  I believe that people can only heal when they feel safe and supported, seen and heard.  I have a holistic approach that honors the mind/body connection and my advanced training in trauma allows me to provide treatment that goes beyond traditional talk therapy to create deep and lasting healing.
I was a Military Family Life Counselor for many years and currently work with the Wounded Warrior program.
Immediate early morning telehealth availability for new clients! My style is warm and compassionate.  I believe that people can only heal when they feel safe and supported, seen and heard.  I have a holistic approach that honors the mind/body connection and my advanced training in trauma allows me to provide treatment that goes beyond traditional talk therapy to create deep and lasting healing.
(505) 207-5780 View (505) 207-5780
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Albuquerque Therapists
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87504  (Online Only)
Areas of Specialty: Anxiety & Stress Management Depression & Mood Disorders Relationship & Family Therapy Trauma & PTSD Grief & Loss LGBTQ+ Support Personal Development & Life Transitions Parenting & Child Behavioral Issues Eating Disorders & Body Image Substance Use & Recovery.
Accepting New Clients: Welcome to Albuquerque Therapists, where mental wellness meets compassionate care. Our diverse team of licensed therapists brings a wealth of experience and expertise, allowing us to support a wide range of mental health issues. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or seeking personal growth, our collaborative approach ensures that you’ll find the right fit for your unique journey.
Areas of Specialty: Anxiety & Stress Management Depression & Mood Disorders Relationship & Family Therapy Trauma & PTSD Grief & Loss LGBTQ+ Support Personal Development & Life Transitions Parenting & Child Behavioral Issues Eating Disorders & Body Image Substance Use & Recovery.
Accepting New Clients: Welcome to Albuquerque Therapists, where mental wellness meets compassionate care. Our diverse team of licensed therapists brings a wealth of experience and expertise, allowing us to support a wide range of mental health issues. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or seeking personal growth, our collaborative approach ensures that you’ll find the right fit for your unique journey.
(505) 365-6706 View (505) 365-6706
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Victoria Schefer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAC, DACM, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Hello! My name is Dr. Victoria Hemphill, LAc, AMFT, DACM. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate. I am also a licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am passionate about helping people work with their unconscious and live a happier life.
Hello! My name is Dr. Victoria Hemphill, LAc, AMFT, DACM. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate. I am also a licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am passionate about helping people work with their unconscious and live a happier life.
(505) 806-1930 View (505) 806-1930
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Lee Swanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505  (Online Only)
I have particular experience working with depression, anxiety, couple conflict, blended families, family transitions, and substance use issues.
I specialize in working with adult individuals, couples, and families seeking to address a wide range of psychological, behavioral, and interpersonal issues. I bring a systemic focus to my work with people, using various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Awareness.
I have particular experience working with depression, anxiety, couple conflict, blended families, family transitions, and substance use issues.
I specialize in working with adult individuals, couples, and families seeking to address a wide range of psychological, behavioral, and interpersonal issues. I bring a systemic focus to my work with people, using various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Awareness.
(505) 796-6507 View (505) 796-6507
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Ya'el Chaikind
Counselor, MPH, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Break the historical chains of pain and dysfunction for you and your family.
Typically we put our self-care last on the list, only to pay a heavy price later. Can you imagine looking back a year from now and saying, “Wow, that truly doesn’t bother me any more.” Or, “I finally got to the next level.” Or, “I feel more myself now.” I am right here with you, every step of the journey, to help you meet your ultimate goal: Living Your Best Life. My therapeutic approach is direct, supportive, and collaborative. I provide sanctuary, a safe, non-judgmental space where you can spill out your heart and mind and begin to make sense of things. You’ll feel seen, heard, and acknowledged in a whole new way.
Break the historical chains of pain and dysfunction for you and your family.
Typically we put our self-care last on the list, only to pay a heavy price later. Can you imagine looking back a year from now and saying, “Wow, that truly doesn’t bother me any more.” Or, “I finally got to the next level.” Or, “I feel more myself now.” I am right here with you, every step of the journey, to help you meet your ultimate goal: Living Your Best Life. My therapeutic approach is direct, supportive, and collaborative. I provide sanctuary, a safe, non-judgmental space where you can spill out your heart and mind and begin to make sense of things. You’ll feel seen, heard, and acknowledged in a whole new way.
(505) 295-6340 View (505) 295-6340
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Tor Travis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87508
You want a therapist who can assist with both: healing the past, and taking charge of the future. But there's another issue- you don't know which therapist to pick. You've had a bad therapist in the past, or heard about terrible experiences of your friends and family. You want to make sure that whoever you start working with, is professional, responsible, and effective.
You want a therapist who can assist with both: healing the past, and taking charge of the future. But there's another issue- you don't know which therapist to pick. You've had a bad therapist in the past, or heard about terrible experiences of your friends and family. You want to make sure that whoever you start working with, is professional, responsible, and effective.
(505) 391-2702 View (505) 391-2702
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DBT Resiliency Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501  (Online Only)
DBT-C is for emotionally vulnerable children who can exhibit behavioral and emotional dysregulation including: Hyper-reactivity, Severe temper outbursts, Difficulty with change and transitions, Easily bored, Avoidance, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, Sensory sensitivity, Severe interpersonal problems with friends or family, Difficulty maintaining hygiene.
DBT Resiliency Center specializes in DBT for Children. DBT for Children (DBT-C) is a treatment program that focuses on skill development for parents of kids who are emotionally sensitive and highly reactive. DBT-C focuses on changing the environment to meet the needs of the child. For this reason, the family is seen as the “patient". Adults, teens, tweens and children who would like to learn skills for coping with intense emotions and working towards a life worth living. We want to grow and learn how to change certain behaviors. Intense emotions, feelings of hopelessness sometimes make that change difficult to achieve.
DBT-C is for emotionally vulnerable children who can exhibit behavioral and emotional dysregulation including: Hyper-reactivity, Severe temper outbursts, Difficulty with change and transitions, Easily bored, Avoidance, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, Sensory sensitivity, Severe interpersonal problems with friends or family, Difficulty maintaining hygiene.
DBT Resiliency Center specializes in DBT for Children. DBT for Children (DBT-C) is a treatment program that focuses on skill development for parents of kids who are emotionally sensitive and highly reactive. DBT-C focuses on changing the environment to meet the needs of the child. For this reason, the family is seen as the “patient". Adults, teens, tweens and children who would like to learn skills for coping with intense emotions and working towards a life worth living. We want to grow and learn how to change certain behaviors. Intense emotions, feelings of hopelessness sometimes make that change difficult to achieve.
(520) 636-5018 View (520) 636-5018
Vista Listens - Dementia & Aging Specialist
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
I care deeply for people and empathize with the difficulty of family caregiving.
Vista Listens was formed with Ruth Dennis after 25 years of hands on experience working with elders and families coping with the impact of Dementia. Ruth has spent over 50,000 hours working directly with Elders & Families. She has a unique perspective & understanding of all thing’s dementia along with an education in the arts, and therapy and a caregiver of her brother Morgan for over 20 years. Ruth truly is amazing. Her decades of experience give her expertise in helping elders living with dementia and families to navigate the same. She is a national treasure in the world of dementia, loss and grief that care deeply for other.
I care deeply for people and empathize with the difficulty of family caregiving.
Vista Listens was formed with Ruth Dennis after 25 years of hands on experience working with elders and families coping with the impact of Dementia. Ruth has spent over 50,000 hours working directly with Elders & Families. She has a unique perspective & understanding of all thing’s dementia along with an education in the arts, and therapy and a caregiver of her brother Morgan for over 20 years. Ruth truly is amazing. Her decades of experience give her expertise in helping elders living with dementia and families to navigate the same. She is a national treasure in the world of dementia, loss and grief that care deeply for other.
(505) 337-4795 View (505) 337-4795
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Allan Grill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CRC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
I work with clients with various medical conditions, including neurological disorders, physically disabling and aging-related conditions, and other impairments. Clients include Caregivers and LGBT persons with disabling conditions. For over 25 years I have helped adults with emotional and logistical concerns related to chronic medical and aging-related conditions, short and long term care planning, relationship and communication problems, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hold an MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a California licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Please see my website www.allangrill.com for more information.
I work with clients with various medical conditions, including neurological disorders, physically disabling and aging-related conditions, and other impairments. Clients include Caregivers and LGBT persons with disabling conditions. For over 25 years I have helped adults with emotional and logistical concerns related to chronic medical and aging-related conditions, short and long term care planning, relationship and communication problems, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hold an MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a California licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Please see my website www.allangrill.com for more information.
(510) 232-1630 View (510) 232-1630
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Jeanne Cetrulo
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can help jumpstart your journey to feeling comfortable and confident with yourself, your work, and your family.
New to therapy? Starting therapy can be intimidating and scary when you don't know what to expect. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and anxious. If you've ever felt isolated, unsure about how to even start talking about what is going on, worried about being judged, or getting stuck with the family curse, therapy can help. We can work together to provide a safe space for you to try new ideas in a safe space, gain a better understanding of what you are feeling, along with learning new skills and habits that increase your confidence and belief that you can get through the hard stuff.
Therapy can help jumpstart your journey to feeling comfortable and confident with yourself, your work, and your family.
New to therapy? Starting therapy can be intimidating and scary when you don't know what to expect. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and anxious. If you've ever felt isolated, unsure about how to even start talking about what is going on, worried about being judged, or getting stuck with the family curse, therapy can help. We can work together to provide a safe space for you to try new ideas in a safe space, gain a better understanding of what you are feeling, along with learning new skills and habits that increase your confidence and belief that you can get through the hard stuff.
(575) 210-5303 View (575) 210-5303
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Kiersten Ann Figurski
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87500
Waitlist for new clients
I provide meaningful support to clients confronted with a terminal illness or the loss of a close friend or family member.
I offer deeply compassionate psychotherapy. Life is profoundly challenging at times for every single one of us. Sometimes we need a space, all our own, to explore our experiences and move forward towards a peaceful mind. I will be here with you to support your personal exploration and offer encouragement and guidance when desired. I believe we have what it takes for positive change within us and I am here to remind you of your own capabilities and strengths. I work with chronic pain sufferers using Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT.) Please reach out to me for more info about PRT. We can explore whether PRT is right for you.
I provide meaningful support to clients confronted with a terminal illness or the loss of a close friend or family member.
I offer deeply compassionate psychotherapy. Life is profoundly challenging at times for every single one of us. Sometimes we need a space, all our own, to explore our experiences and move forward towards a peaceful mind. I will be here with you to support your personal exploration and offer encouragement and guidance when desired. I believe we have what it takes for positive change within us and I am here to remind you of your own capabilities and strengths. I work with chronic pain sufferers using Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT.) Please reach out to me for more info about PRT. We can explore whether PRT is right for you.
(575) 205-4261 View (575) 205-4261
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Bruno Nora
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or worried? Do you struggle to get rid of unpleasant memories or traumatic events? Have you felt unmotivated, isolated, afraid of, guilty, or ashamed? New changes or challenges can be hard to adjust to, and stressors or negative memories can affect mood, behaviors, thoughts, and physical sensations. Moreover, similar symptoms and stressful moments in life can affect or impair our relationships, family, and work. It is never too late to be helped!
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or worried? Do you struggle to get rid of unpleasant memories or traumatic events? Have you felt unmotivated, isolated, afraid of, guilty, or ashamed? New changes or challenges can be hard to adjust to, and stressors or negative memories can affect mood, behaviors, thoughts, and physical sensations. Moreover, similar symptoms and stressful moments in life can affect or impair our relationships, family, and work. It is never too late to be helped!
(575) 708-6385 View (575) 708-6385
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Kristine Lee Bartyzel
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87501
I offer individual, family and group therapy to adults who are motivated for change.
Are you intent on bringing a greater sense of wellbeing into your life? Do you sense that there is something in your way, but can't quite name it? Or, are you clear about what's blocking you, but don't know what to do about it? Well, I am deeply skilled at helping folks break free from limitations and unconscious patterns while opening to more authenticity and empowerment. Over 18 years of clinical practice helping people heal painful, destructive or simply stuck feelings and behaviors, guide my approach in partnering with you in your desire for change.
I offer individual, family and group therapy to adults who are motivated for change.
Are you intent on bringing a greater sense of wellbeing into your life? Do you sense that there is something in your way, but can't quite name it? Or, are you clear about what's blocking you, but don't know what to do about it? Well, I am deeply skilled at helping folks break free from limitations and unconscious patterns while opening to more authenticity and empowerment. Over 18 years of clinical practice helping people heal painful, destructive or simply stuck feelings and behaviors, guide my approach in partnering with you in your desire for change.
(505) 588-4489 View (505) 588-4489
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Richard E Nasef
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87508
My degrees are in marriage and family counseling and child clinical psychology.
The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
My degrees are in marriage and family counseling and child clinical psychology.
The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
(505) 636-1610 View (505) 636-1610
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Kimberly A Massey
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized training and experience in effective parenting techniques, family systems, grief counseling, trauma-healing, poly-vagal theory and Somatic Post Traumatic Growth Therapy.
Hello. I'm Kim Massey, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, offering psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families. I look forward to working together towards helping you feel like you are connected to yourself, others and thriving. I know that life can get really hard and sometimes seem like nothing is helping. Together we can look at what is at the core of your suffering, how it shows up in your day to day life, and find what most works for you to alleviate it. There is hope for getting to the life you desire.
I have specialized training and experience in effective parenting techniques, family systems, grief counseling, trauma-healing, poly-vagal theory and Somatic Post Traumatic Growth Therapy.
Hello. I'm Kim Massey, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, offering psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families. I look forward to working together towards helping you feel like you are connected to yourself, others and thriving. I know that life can get really hard and sometimes seem like nothing is helping. Together we can look at what is at the core of your suffering, how it shows up in your day to day life, and find what most works for you to alleviate it. There is hope for getting to the life you desire.
(505) 805-2637 View (505) 805-2637
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Kelsey Ullrich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, ATR-P, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87501  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with complex PTSD and trauma and use modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and art therapy to help clients experience clarity and relief.
It’s my mission to create a space where you feel safe to be authentically you. I believe it’s important to not only explore our own unique stories but to also look at the systems and structures in our society which contribute to our individual and collective pain. Why? Because your mental health journey isn't just about you; it's also about creating change in a world that desperately needs more understanding and empathy.
I specialize in working with complex PTSD and trauma and use modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and art therapy to help clients experience clarity and relief.
It’s my mission to create a space where you feel safe to be authentically you. I believe it’s important to not only explore our own unique stories but to also look at the systems and structures in our society which contribute to our individual and collective pain. Why? Because your mental health journey isn't just about you; it's also about creating change in a world that desperately needs more understanding and empathy.
(505) 560-1226 View (505) 560-1226
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Lisa Danner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
I believe that you already have the answers and solutions within you -- whether individual or family -- to the questions and problems that plague you.
Do you find yourself dreading going home, anticipating the same destructive interactions with loved ones? Are you isolating? Can you imagine truly fulfilling relationships with clear communication and a satisfying life? Do you believe that you are ready for a new chapter? Are you willing to change? If the answer is YES, you have already begun the process; awareness is the first step. If you are ready to make the commitment to yourself to realize the life you want and deserve to be living, let me help you with that. My job will be to deliver non-judgmental clarity, along with the safety, empathy and guidance to get you there.
I believe that you already have the answers and solutions within you -- whether individual or family -- to the questions and problems that plague you.
Do you find yourself dreading going home, anticipating the same destructive interactions with loved ones? Are you isolating? Can you imagine truly fulfilling relationships with clear communication and a satisfying life? Do you believe that you are ready for a new chapter? Are you willing to change? If the answer is YES, you have already begun the process; awareness is the first step. If you are ready to make the commitment to yourself to realize the life you want and deserve to be living, let me help you with that. My job will be to deliver non-judgmental clarity, along with the safety, empathy and guidance to get you there.
(505) 557-1445 View (505) 557-1445
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Claudia Ann Raphael
Art Therapist, MA, LPAT-, REAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507
As an art psycho-therapist, I conduct a private practice utilizing the creative arts. In a collaborative venue, I serve children, adults, and families, focusing on an inquiry that unpacks the many potential ancestral gifts, talents, and/or current narratives that are challenging the weary client or family. Facilitating the transformation of harmful personal or familial patterns demands empathy and therapeutic skill; such patterns may be brought forward within a variety of unique life span experiences, growth opportunities or demanding transitions.
As an art psycho-therapist, I conduct a private practice utilizing the creative arts. In a collaborative venue, I serve children, adults, and families, focusing on an inquiry that unpacks the many potential ancestral gifts, talents, and/or current narratives that are challenging the weary client or family. Facilitating the transformation of harmful personal or familial patterns demands empathy and therapeutic skill; such patterns may be brought forward within a variety of unique life span experiences, growth opportunities or demanding transitions.
(301) 678-1198 View (301) 678-1198
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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.