Family Therapy in Hilton Head Island, SC

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Serenity Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Welcome! I’m Lauren Reilley, a licensed marriage and family therapist associate and owner of Serenity Marriage and Family Therapy on Hilton Head Island, SC. Life can be hard and navigating it alone can be challenging. As a wife and mother of 4, I have developed a deep passion for helping others through the many ups and downs that life throws us. I’ll create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings. I am here to help guide and support you. If you’re ready to make a change, I’m here to support you every step of the way. You’ve got this!
Welcome! I’m Lauren Reilley, a licensed marriage and family therapist associate and owner of Serenity Marriage and Family Therapy on Hilton Head Island, SC. Life can be hard and navigating it alone can be challenging. As a wife and mother of 4, I have developed a deep passion for helping others through the many ups and downs that life throws us. I’ll create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings. I am here to help guide and support you. If you’re ready to make a change, I’m here to support you every step of the way. You’ve got this!
(843) 738-1226 View (843) 738-1226
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Iris Stevens (Calhoun)
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
You, your child, or your family need someone who stands on mutual grounds to help teach and guide through life’s challenges.
Are you anxious over your anxiety? Are you depressed about your depression? Are you overly focused about your inability to focus? Are you trying to do it all on your own? And who has time to talk about it in counseling, right? You need tools, strategies, skills, and direct ways to help you resolve it either now or sooner, right? Counseling with me is not just talking. Counseling with me is learning, and practicing skills and strategies, and you will leave each session with an action plan to apply to your everyday life to get you closer and closer to BETTER.
You, your child, or your family need someone who stands on mutual grounds to help teach and guide through life’s challenges.
Are you anxious over your anxiety? Are you depressed about your depression? Are you overly focused about your inability to focus? Are you trying to do it all on your own? And who has time to talk about it in counseling, right? You need tools, strategies, skills, and direct ways to help you resolve it either now or sooner, right? Counseling with me is not just talking. Counseling with me is learning, and practicing skills and strategies, and you will leave each session with an action plan to apply to your everyday life to get you closer and closer to BETTER.
(843) 396-3665 View (843) 396-3665
Walter J Warneck Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, ThM, DMin
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
With more that thirty years of pastoral and clinical experience in private practice, institutions and churches I provide traditional counseling/therapy for individuals, couples and families in my capacity as a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed marriage and family therapy supervisor. As a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, I also provide Christian spiritual life coaching and faith perspectives on life and relationship issues. The goal is to bring clinical and pastoral expertise to the counseling process. My work is with individuals, couples, families and small groups.
With more that thirty years of pastoral and clinical experience in private practice, institutions and churches I provide traditional counseling/therapy for individuals, couples and families in my capacity as a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed marriage and family therapy supervisor. As a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, I also provide Christian spiritual life coaching and faith perspectives on life and relationship issues. The goal is to bring clinical and pastoral expertise to the counseling process. My work is with individuals, couples, families and small groups.
(843) 603-3607 View (843) 603-3607
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Ellen J. Biros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, C-PD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
I am a strong believer in therapy! There is a true advantage in talking through problems with someone who can offer objective feedback. A therapist can offer a different insight from friends and family. I believe that therapy is all about communication, both verbal and physical.
I am a strong believer in therapy! There is a true advantage in talking through problems with someone who can offer objective feedback. A therapist can offer a different insight from friends and family. I believe that therapy is all about communication, both verbal and physical.
(678) 680-8637 View (678) 680-8637
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From Surviving to Thriving, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, MAC, CACI
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
Are you tired of the way things have been going? Are you often feeling down and don't know why? Are you the love one of a friend or family member that struggles with substance abuse? Are you thinking about marriage or divorce and would like help before making a life changing decision? If you can answer yes to any of these questions help is available, today!.
Are you experiencing, pain, problems, or pressures in your life and want to become a better version of yourself? I am here to help.
Are you tired of the way things have been going? Are you often feeling down and don't know why? Are you the love one of a friend or family member that struggles with substance abuse? Are you thinking about marriage or divorce and would like help before making a life changing decision? If you can answer yes to any of these questions help is available, today!.
Are you experiencing, pain, problems, or pressures in your life and want to become a better version of yourself? I am here to help.
(843) 305-3621 View (843) 305-3621
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Ward Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
People reaching out for professional services want respect and relief. I honor both of these. I respect that each client who comes to see me is the expert on their life and situation. I also respect that they are trusting me with their story and concerns. Yet, clients also want some relief. That is why my approach builds on the existing strengths and assets that an individual, couple, or family brings into my office so that symptom relief is quick and long term change is realistic and sustainable.
People reaching out for professional services want respect and relief. I honor both of these. I respect that each client who comes to see me is the expert on their life and situation. I also respect that they are trusting me with their story and concerns. Yet, clients also want some relief. That is why my approach builds on the existing strengths and assets that an individual, couple, or family brings into my office so that symptom relief is quick and long term change is realistic and sustainable.
(844) 240-0788 View (844) 240-0788
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Greg Schenkel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, JD, LMT
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Life is constantly changing & pressing on us, leading to stress, and calling for our growth. Rather than looking for acceptance or healing from others, it's important to look inward. This understanding of who we are & how we operate eases stress & peaceful life transitions. Science verifies that changing our thinking, feeling & behaviors improves the quality of our life. I specialize in connecting people deeply with themselves, decreasing suffering from anxiety, depression, family/relational conflict, grief, chronic pain, panic attacks, low self-esteem and work/school burdens.
Life is constantly changing & pressing on us, leading to stress, and calling for our growth. Rather than looking for acceptance or healing from others, it's important to look inward. This understanding of who we are & how we operate eases stress & peaceful life transitions. Science verifies that changing our thinking, feeling & behaviors improves the quality of our life. I specialize in connecting people deeply with themselves, decreasing suffering from anxiety, depression, family/relational conflict, grief, chronic pain, panic attacks, low self-esteem and work/school burdens.
(843) 287-9512 View (843) 287-9512
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Christine Knight
MA, IFS, CCHT
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
I use Parts Therapy, Internal Family Systems psychotherapy, Regression Therapy, Memory Reconsolidation, Eye Movement Therapy, and Breathwork to break through barriers hidden in the subconscious mind to reframe beliefs and form new habits, so you can easily create a life you love!.
I support you in a non-judgmental safe environment to do the toughest work you may face...healing your emotions and triggers - without having to re-live any trauma - and WITH actionable steps forward. I specialize in the Subconscious Mind using a combination of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Internal Family Systems to reveal buried core beliefs - that unknowing to you are the actual cause of the issues that you face. Books & talk therapy not worked for you? That's why. If you're struggling with childhood trauma, emotional overwhelm, or triggers that leave you feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected, it may be time to try something new.
I use Parts Therapy, Internal Family Systems psychotherapy, Regression Therapy, Memory Reconsolidation, Eye Movement Therapy, and Breathwork to break through barriers hidden in the subconscious mind to reframe beliefs and form new habits, so you can easily create a life you love!.
I support you in a non-judgmental safe environment to do the toughest work you may face...healing your emotions and triggers - without having to re-live any trauma - and WITH actionable steps forward. I specialize in the Subconscious Mind using a combination of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Internal Family Systems to reveal buried core beliefs - that unknowing to you are the actual cause of the issues that you face. Books & talk therapy not worked for you? That's why. If you're struggling with childhood trauma, emotional overwhelm, or triggers that leave you feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected, it may be time to try something new.
(843) 473-7939 View (843) 473-7939
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KAMP Therapy, LLC
MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
KAMP Therapy is the place for you if you have experienced a loss, are dealing with end of life issues - either yourself or a family member - or are just needing a safe, open and compassionate space to talk about what is troubling you in this moment. I would enjoy working with you to help with anxiety, depression or challenges throughout your life.
KAMP Therapy is the place for you if you have experienced a loss, are dealing with end of life issues - either yourself or a family member - or are just needing a safe, open and compassionate space to talk about what is troubling you in this moment. I would enjoy working with you to help with anxiety, depression or challenges throughout your life.
(843) 894-3581 View (843) 894-3581
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Patricia Thrasher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, CP
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
I have extensive experience in treating trauma & anxiety; relationship conflicts; play therapy; ADHD; and parenting issues, I am comfortable with one person or a whole family in my office if that's what it takes to facilitate growth, healing, and/or problem solving.
I specialize in children, adolescents, families, and couples. For all of my professional career I have focused on children and families, although my post masters' academic work has allowed me the opportunity to practice as a couples' therapist as well. My approach in my psychotherapy practice is individualized to my client's needs and includes shared goals between therapist and client.
I have extensive experience in treating trauma & anxiety; relationship conflicts; play therapy; ADHD; and parenting issues, I am comfortable with one person or a whole family in my office if that's what it takes to facilitate growth, healing, and/or problem solving.
I specialize in children, adolescents, families, and couples. For all of my professional career I have focused on children and families, although my post masters' academic work has allowed me the opportunity to practice as a couples' therapist as well. My approach in my psychotherapy practice is individualized to my client's needs and includes shared goals between therapist and client.
(843) 605-4277 View (843) 605-4277
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Brooke Ashley Dean
Psychologist, Ph, D
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Waitlist for new clients
Specifically, I have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, .
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (SC 753) with over 30 years of private practice experience. Currently, I am in private practice with offices in both Beaufort and Bluffton, South Carolina. Prior to private practice, I worked in many outpatient clinics and inpatient hospitals which have thoroughly prepared me for the range of psychological issues that individuals face on a day-to-day basis. My therapeutic approach is both personalized and eclectic, designed to tackle the range of life problems that affect all of us in life.
Specifically, I have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, .
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (SC 753) with over 30 years of private practice experience. Currently, I am in private practice with offices in both Beaufort and Bluffton, South Carolina. Prior to private practice, I worked in many outpatient clinics and inpatient hospitals which have thoroughly prepared me for the range of psychological issues that individuals face on a day-to-day basis. My therapeutic approach is both personalized and eclectic, designed to tackle the range of life problems that affect all of us in life.
(843) 321-4222 View (843) 321-4222
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Cherri Sabo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
I will travel, meet at your office or home for family interventions or to meet specific needs after intake.
What is in your way? How can you get past stuck feelings and your personal history to be present and do well today? Your thoughts can become your behaviors. Use logic and truth to see your power and choices. Then, thrive. Behavioral oriented. Cognitive aware, solution oriented.
I will travel, meet at your office or home for family interventions or to meet specific needs after intake.
What is in your way? How can you get past stuck feelings and your personal history to be present and do well today? Your thoughts can become your behaviors. Use logic and truth to see your power and choices. Then, thrive. Behavioral oriented. Cognitive aware, solution oriented.
(843) 279-5432 View (843) 279-5432
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Liz Esch - Counseling And Play Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RPT-S, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor with 20 years of experience providing therapeutic services for children, adolescents, families and adults of all ages. I am a highly skilled and compassionate therapist who has served a diverse clientele including at-risk youth, military families, adults struggling with depression and anxiety, domestic violence victims, senior adults, foster children, families experiencing divorce, and more. I believe in tailoring every session to the needs of that unique individual or family. Children, teens and adults of all ages are welcome!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor with 20 years of experience providing therapeutic services for children, adolescents, families and adults of all ages. I am a highly skilled and compassionate therapist who has served a diverse clientele including at-risk youth, military families, adults struggling with depression and anxiety, domestic violence victims, senior adults, foster children, families experiencing divorce, and more. I believe in tailoring every session to the needs of that unique individual or family. Children, teens and adults of all ages are welcome!
(843) 492-5248 View (843) 492-5248
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Domestic Appeal & Neural ~Synergistic ~ Network ®
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, CSW, EEG, IFS
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
I am a Neurofeedback Specialist, Mindfulness trained, Internal Family Systems expert and my major is in PTSD/trauma.
My "ideal client" knows to provide loved ones the very best, he or she must also be at an individual best. Short-changing the "self" depletes the ability to offer abundance to others. Whereas prospering in heart, health, mind, and body lead to connections of premium value. My clients look beyond the ordinary, knowing possibilities are endless and will be found with concerted effort and bravery. Keeping life fresh, free and filled with potential, elevates us all. When my clients depart they have renewed joy and gratitude because they are awakened to the gifts that were once just beyond their reach but now part their life scripts.
I am a Neurofeedback Specialist, Mindfulness trained, Internal Family Systems expert and my major is in PTSD/trauma.
My "ideal client" knows to provide loved ones the very best, he or she must also be at an individual best. Short-changing the "self" depletes the ability to offer abundance to others. Whereas prospering in heart, health, mind, and body lead to connections of premium value. My clients look beyond the ordinary, knowing possibilities are endless and will be found with concerted effort and bravery. Keeping life fresh, free and filled with potential, elevates us all. When my clients depart they have renewed joy and gratitude because they are awakened to the gifts that were once just beyond their reach but now part their life scripts.
(828) 575-0148 View (828) 575-0148
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SonderMind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Alison is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience. Areas of specialty include anxiety/stress, depression, executive functioning disorders, couple/ family/peer issues, conflict resolution, trauma response and coping with medical concerns. Her style is strength-based and collaborative with a goal of identifying areas of concern and working together to develop a solution-focused plan to achieve measurable and sustainable progress. Alison received her doctoral training and Master's Degree at Boston College and completed a fellowship at Harvard. She is committed to multi-disciplinary integrated care.
Alison is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience. Areas of specialty include anxiety/stress, depression, executive functioning disorders, couple/ family/peer issues, conflict resolution, trauma response and coping with medical concerns. Her style is strength-based and collaborative with a goal of identifying areas of concern and working together to develop a solution-focused plan to achieve measurable and sustainable progress. Alison received her doctoral training and Master's Degree at Boston College and completed a fellowship at Harvard. She is committed to multi-disciplinary integrated care.
(617) 539-2443 View (617) 539-2443
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Corey Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Children and teenagers are confronted with life’s ups and downs just like the adults around them. I help my clients to create a safe space in therapy to deal with the challenges that come with growing up. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers with behavior issues, struggles with peer interactions, and family dynamic issues. I also specialize in working with men navigating fatherhood, marital issues, and intimacy concerns. Adults, like children and teens, face life transition stressors and other mental health struggles. I help clients explore new ways to face the struggles that come with living a full life.
Children and teenagers are confronted with life’s ups and downs just like the adults around them. I help my clients to create a safe space in therapy to deal with the challenges that come with growing up. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers with behavior issues, struggles with peer interactions, and family dynamic issues. I also specialize in working with men navigating fatherhood, marital issues, and intimacy concerns. Adults, like children and teens, face life transition stressors and other mental health struggles. I help clients explore new ways to face the struggles that come with living a full life.
(803) 991-6236 View (803) 991-6236
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Revision Mental Health Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, NCC, CCTP, EMDR-t
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925  (Online Only)
While working in various treatment settings in mental health and substance abuse with diverse populations, I maintain an empathetic approach in addressing various mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, social phobias, OCD, addiction, adjustments, couples and family discord, and trauma.
I am a compassionate counselor that utilizes various evidence-based treatment practices and techniques tailored to client needs that include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused etc. designed to help clients reprocess trauma, grief, negative beliefs, low self-esteem etc. Clients will learn more about trauma and the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior to reduce symptoms related to anxiety, depression, grief, anger, adjustments, impulsivity, addiction, etc. Flexible hours for telehealth counseling throughout South Carolina with a person-centered, collaborative approach to help reach your goals and objectives.
While working in various treatment settings in mental health and substance abuse with diverse populations, I maintain an empathetic approach in addressing various mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, social phobias, OCD, addiction, adjustments, couples and family discord, and trauma.
I am a compassionate counselor that utilizes various evidence-based treatment practices and techniques tailored to client needs that include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused etc. designed to help clients reprocess trauma, grief, negative beliefs, low self-esteem etc. Clients will learn more about trauma and the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior to reduce symptoms related to anxiety, depression, grief, anger, adjustments, impulsivity, addiction, etc. Flexible hours for telehealth counseling throughout South Carolina with a person-centered, collaborative approach to help reach your goals and objectives.
(848) 482-4865 View (848) 482-4865
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Live Oak Counseling Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Allison provides therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and adults, focusing on issues such as depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, identity issues, and family dynamics. Her primary goal is to collaborate with individuals and their families to improve their overall well-being and cope with life’s stressors. Allison specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most effective treatment for depression and anxiety, aiming to help individuals change distorted thoughts and modify disruptive behaviors. Additionally, she utilizes Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Allison provides therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and adults, focusing on issues such as depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, identity issues, and family dynamics. Her primary goal is to collaborate with individuals and their families to improve their overall well-being and cope with life’s stressors. Allison specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most effective treatment for depression and anxiety, aiming to help individuals change distorted thoughts and modify disruptive behaviors. Additionally, she utilizes Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
(803) 902-5592 View (803) 902-5592
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Diane S Obeid
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, LPC, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926  (Online Only)
A miserable family gathering or a perfect plan that fell apart, but the helpless feeling is the same.
“Attachment is another word for disappointment and pain.” Are your relationships a source of elation and devastation but rarely anything in between? Perhaps ‘chaos’ and ‘emotional roller coaster’ define your family, friendships, or marriage? Trusting others is difficult. You feel manipulated or foolish, and your coping mechanisms aren’t working. You tolerate unhealthy behaviors because it hurts less than being abandoned. There is another way. I promise.
A miserable family gathering or a perfect plan that fell apart, but the helpless feeling is the same.
“Attachment is another word for disappointment and pain.” Are your relationships a source of elation and devastation but rarely anything in between? Perhaps ‘chaos’ and ‘emotional roller coaster’ define your family, friendships, or marriage? Trusting others is difficult. You feel manipulated or foolish, and your coping mechanisms aren’t working. You tolerate unhealthy behaviors because it hurts less than being abandoned. There is another way. I promise.
(919) 648-1936 View (919) 648-1936
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Charles E Frangos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS, CSAT, EMDR, RRT, CDWF
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
My ideal client is an adult who is stuck in a negative pattern in their life and needs some help getting "unstuck." These negative patterns can show up as addictions, PTSD, unhappy relationships, depression, insomnia, abusive relationships and work problems, among others. I have a passion for working with addiction, especially sex addiction in all aspects. This includes helping clients find sobriety, making new and healthy connections, and dealing with the root causes of addiction.
My ideal client is an adult who is stuck in a negative pattern in their life and needs some help getting "unstuck." These negative patterns can show up as addictions, PTSD, unhappy relationships, depression, insomnia, abusive relationships and work problems, among others. I have a passion for working with addiction, especially sex addiction in all aspects. This includes helping clients find sobriety, making new and healthy connections, and dealing with the root causes of addiction.
(843) 595-4044 View (843) 595-4044
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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.