Family Therapy in Lincoln County, TN

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Andrew C Lyon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, TN 37334
I believe and work from the viewpoint that all individuals and family units have the strength and ability within themselves to approach whatever may come their way and find a solution to address their issues. It is my responsibility to help the individual or family unit to see those strengths and abilities and approach them from both a Christian and systemic viewpoint. I work with children of all ages up to those of a Senior age.
I believe and work from the viewpoint that all individuals and family units have the strength and ability within themselves to approach whatever may come their way and find a solution to address their issues. It is my responsibility to help the individual or family unit to see those strengths and abilities and approach them from both a Christian and systemic viewpoint. I work with children of all ages up to those of a Senior age.
(615) 270-4052 View (615) 270-4052
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Tim Brooks
Counselor, MSHA, LPC-MHS
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, TN 37334
I look forward to working with you and your family.
Life can be hard. I know from personal experience. I have been a counselor for over twenty years and a client before that. Counseling provides individuals a safe place to work on making personal changes. I teach skills for overcoming anxiety disorders, such as panic attacks and obsessive compulsive behaviors, as well as working with chronic pain, depression and trauma.
I look forward to working with you and your family.
Life can be hard. I know from personal experience. I have been a counselor for over twenty years and a client before that. Counseling provides individuals a safe place to work on making personal changes. I teach skills for overcoming anxiety disorders, such as panic attacks and obsessive compulsive behaviors, as well as working with chronic pain, depression and trauma.
(931) 295-0952 View (931) 295-0952
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Joseph W Self
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, TN 37334
Life can be full of interruptions, obstacles, and tragedies, causing overwhelming emotions and dysfunctional behavior. Rather than let life write your story, you have strength within you to rewrite your life story in the midst of our wonderful Creator's great story.
Life can be full of interruptions, obstacles, and tragedies, causing overwhelming emotions and dysfunctional behavior. Rather than let life write your story, you have strength within you to rewrite your life story in the midst of our wonderful Creator's great story.
(931) 208-5964 View (931) 208-5964

Online Therapists

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Kerri Tracy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
I have 20 years experience using evidence based family systems & cognitive behavioral approaches engaging in counseling relationships with children, adolescents & adults from a diverse range of ages, cultures & symptoms.
Sometimes extra support is needed to successfully navigate the challenging & difficult situations that arise in life. By seeking therapy, you will receive support while we work as a team to better understand challenging life situations. I offer a highly personalized approach to meet the needs of each individual client and/or family to help achieve personal growth.I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & I utilize talk, art, and play therapy & any combination of those techniques to meet the needs of my clients. I primarily work with children, adolescents, parents/adults with emotional, developmental, behavioral challenges & concerns.
I have 20 years experience using evidence based family systems & cognitive behavioral approaches engaging in counseling relationships with children, adolescents & adults from a diverse range of ages, cultures & symptoms.
Sometimes extra support is needed to successfully navigate the challenging & difficult situations that arise in life. By seeking therapy, you will receive support while we work as a team to better understand challenging life situations. I offer a highly personalized approach to meet the needs of each individual client and/or family to help achieve personal growth.I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & I utilize talk, art, and play therapy & any combination of those techniques to meet the needs of my clients. I primarily work with children, adolescents, parents/adults with emotional, developmental, behavioral challenges & concerns.
(629) 306-8498 View (629) 306-8498
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Eric Bottoms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, EFT, EMDR, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Do you struggle with sex getting more daily attention than your closest relationships? Maybe a previous infidelity or betrayal continues to plague the relationship? Many of my clients struggle to make sense of emotions, but long to feel safe and connected to friends and family. Despite our best protective strategies, emotional experiences will not be ignored. Over a lifespan, adaptive protective strategies of the past become our prisons. Mal-adaptive in the present, old and helpful strategies of the past form the barriers to trusting safe and connected relationships we all desperately desire.
Do you struggle with sex getting more daily attention than your closest relationships? Maybe a previous infidelity or betrayal continues to plague the relationship? Many of my clients struggle to make sense of emotions, but long to feel safe and connected to friends and family. Despite our best protective strategies, emotional experiences will not be ignored. Over a lifespan, adaptive protective strategies of the past become our prisons. Mal-adaptive in the present, old and helpful strategies of the past form the barriers to trusting safe and connected relationships we all desperately desire.
(615) 258-6124 View (615) 258-6124
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Ketamine Assisted Therapy with Musenge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, IFS Approved Clinical Consultant and have completed certifications Intimacy from the Inside Out, Ecotherapy w/ Earthbody Institute, Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy, MDMA Assisted Therapy w/ MAPS, Ketamine Assisted Therapy w/ Fluence and Polaris Brainspotting w/ Fluence and Polaris.
Welcome! No matter where you are in your journey, I am here to support you with embodying wellness in all areas of your life. I am a black, cisgendered, neurodistinct, 1st generation multicultural, nature loving queer biological and adoptive parent with over a decade of experience working with gender expansive adults, sexual minorities ​and multiracial intimate relationships. I prioritize promoting a safe, non-forceful, collaborative exploration, embracing pleasure-centered, kink affirming and non-monogamous relationship structures while practicing intersectional, anti-oppression and decolonizing work.
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, IFS Approved Clinical Consultant and have completed certifications Intimacy from the Inside Out, Ecotherapy w/ Earthbody Institute, Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy, MDMA Assisted Therapy w/ MAPS, Ketamine Assisted Therapy w/ Fluence and Polaris Brainspotting w/ Fluence and Polaris.
Welcome! No matter where you are in your journey, I am here to support you with embodying wellness in all areas of your life. I am a black, cisgendered, neurodistinct, 1st generation multicultural, nature loving queer biological and adoptive parent with over a decade of experience working with gender expansive adults, sexual minorities ​and multiracial intimate relationships. I prioritize promoting a safe, non-forceful, collaborative exploration, embracing pleasure-centered, kink affirming and non-monogamous relationship structures while practicing intersectional, anti-oppression and decolonizing work.
(615) 271-9898 View (615) 271-9898
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Rebekah H Bragan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
As a counselor of marriage and family therapy, a family systems lens is foundational.
Everyone occasionally gets in a rut or gets stuck from hurts or unhealthy habits. When it keeps you from living your best life and being your best self, taking the first step to get unstuck is sometimes the hardest. Life experience, personal crises, and various roles have given Rebekah a vast base from which to pull to help you maximize your God-given potential, overcome challenges, and celebrate the joys of life.
As a counselor of marriage and family therapy, a family systems lens is foundational.
Everyone occasionally gets in a rut or gets stuck from hurts or unhealthy habits. When it keeps you from living your best life and being your best self, taking the first step to get unstuck is sometimes the hardest. Life experience, personal crises, and various roles have given Rebekah a vast base from which to pull to help you maximize your God-given potential, overcome challenges, and celebrate the joys of life.
(931) 340-5905 View (931) 340-5905
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Ana Jarrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37213  (Online Only)
Society puts so many expectations on mothers- be a willing, present parent but still keep a career; drink enough water, exercise, keep your house clean, and feed your family healthy meals but still get enough sleep.
Growing up, you dreamed of being a mom. You were sure you'd always love being with your kids, make healthy meals they'd love, and have fun, educational activities planned every day. Turns out, parenting is exhausting, kids ask the same questions all day every day, and you also have to take care of your household which leaves you drained and irritated. This was not the dream! You don't want to yell at your kids to clean up every day. You want to still have energy for your partner to be the fun person you used to be. You've lost yourself and you want to find your way back to that dream life you imagined.
Society puts so many expectations on mothers- be a willing, present parent but still keep a career; drink enough water, exercise, keep your house clean, and feed your family healthy meals but still get enough sleep.
Growing up, you dreamed of being a mom. You were sure you'd always love being with your kids, make healthy meals they'd love, and have fun, educational activities planned every day. Turns out, parenting is exhausting, kids ask the same questions all day every day, and you also have to take care of your household which leaves you drained and irritated. This was not the dream! You don't want to yell at your kids to clean up every day. You want to still have energy for your partner to be the fun person you used to be. You've lost yourself and you want to find your way back to that dream life you imagined.
(931) 534-9352 View (931) 534-9352
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Tennyson Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults suffering from anxiety, trauma, depression, relational difficulties, family of origin concerns, and religious trauma.
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational difficulties, I may be able to help you work through this distress. At some point in life, many people find themselves striving to understand and integrate difficult events or areas of their lives. Having a clinician to talk with can help you heal, adapt, and grow.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults suffering from anxiety, trauma, depression, relational difficulties, family of origin concerns, and religious trauma.
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational difficulties, I may be able to help you work through this distress. At some point in life, many people find themselves striving to understand and integrate difficult events or areas of their lives. Having a clinician to talk with can help you heal, adapt, and grow.
(615) 285-5549 View (615) 285-5549
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Vanessa Yvette Reyes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I have a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University.
I believe that walking alongside my clients as they begin their journey of healing is both an honor and a privilege. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgemental place for my clients while acknowledging their individual barriers and circumstances. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and seeing clients reach their full potential. I am able to provide services for Individuals, Couples, and Pre-Marital Couples.
I have a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University.
I believe that walking alongside my clients as they begin their journey of healing is both an honor and a privilege. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgemental place for my clients while acknowledging their individual barriers and circumstances. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and seeing clients reach their full potential. I am able to provide services for Individuals, Couples, and Pre-Marital Couples.
(615) 819-1869 View (615) 819-1869
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alter-nativehealing
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215  (Online Only)
I have been in the field for over 27 years. I have experience helping people of all ages with anxiety, panic, disorder, and trauma. I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner, and Herbalist. I have found that combining cognitive behavior therapy, E.F.T., and exploring an individual's core limiting beliefs can be practical tools. As many of these tools have been helpful to me in my own healing journey.
I have been in the field for over 27 years. I have experience helping people of all ages with anxiety, panic, disorder, and trauma. I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner, and Herbalist. I have found that combining cognitive behavior therapy, E.F.T., and exploring an individual's core limiting beliefs can be practical tools. As many of these tools have been helpful to me in my own healing journey.
(203) 349-6672 View (203) 349-6672
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Andy Melton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
in counselor education and supervision from Trevecca University in Nashville as well as a masters in counseling and marriage and family therapy from John Brown University in Arkansas.
Hello everyone! Thanks for taking time to read my profile. I help Disconnected Couples, Restless Entrepreneurs, and Anxious Adults. When I entered this profession, I realized that everyone on the planet needs a safe place to go where they can be completely themselves...and say anything they care to say. At times we need to chat with someone who's not part of our family or friend circles, someone with the training and skills to navigate confusing thoughts, emotions, relationships, careers, and matters of faith.
in counselor education and supervision from Trevecca University in Nashville as well as a masters in counseling and marriage and family therapy from John Brown University in Arkansas.
Hello everyone! Thanks for taking time to read my profile. I help Disconnected Couples, Restless Entrepreneurs, and Anxious Adults. When I entered this profession, I realized that everyone on the planet needs a safe place to go where they can be completely themselves...and say anything they care to say. At times we need to chat with someone who's not part of our family or friend circles, someone with the training and skills to navigate confusing thoughts, emotions, relationships, careers, and matters of faith.
(615) 492-2174 View (615) 492-2174
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Dr. Lisa Stillion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37205  (Online Only)
Often, life gets away from us before we realize how quickly things have changed. Life is a process of personal growth and evolution. It is also a process of building and maintaining relationships with people in a world that is constantly in flux. In my Individual Therapy and Family Therapy practice, I focus on partnering with you to explore challenges around interpersonal relationships, behavioral problems, sexual identity and behaviors, self-esteem, core beliefs/values, and many other aspects of life.
Often, life gets away from us before we realize how quickly things have changed. Life is a process of personal growth and evolution. It is also a process of building and maintaining relationships with people in a world that is constantly in flux. In my Individual Therapy and Family Therapy practice, I focus on partnering with you to explore challenges around interpersonal relationships, behavioral problems, sexual identity and behaviors, self-esteem, core beliefs/values, and many other aspects of life.
(901) 910-0132 View (901) 910-0132
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Corey S. Springer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CNEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
I integrate the Enneagram, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic work to help clients explore their inner world and create lasting change that aligns with their core values.
Have you ever felt stuck, cycling through the same conflicts with your partner, or overwhelmed by the challenges of early parenthood? Have you struggled to support your partner while navigating grief around a pregnancy loss, infertility, or a parent's death? As someone who's walked through many of these experiences personally, I get how overwhelming and lonely it can be. Research shows that having the right support can be a key factor in navigating life’s hardest seasons, and I’m here to walk with you as you find your way through.
I integrate the Enneagram, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic work to help clients explore their inner world and create lasting change that aligns with their core values.
Have you ever felt stuck, cycling through the same conflicts with your partner, or overwhelmed by the challenges of early parenthood? Have you struggled to support your partner while navigating grief around a pregnancy loss, infertility, or a parent's death? As someone who's walked through many of these experiences personally, I get how overwhelming and lonely it can be. Research shows that having the right support can be a key factor in navigating life’s hardest seasons, and I’m here to walk with you as you find your way through.
(629) 265-2591 View (629) 265-2591
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Lara Branscomb Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Currently, offering individual, family sessions; EFT couples sessions.
I believe that understanding our attachment style is one avenue to self-discovery. I use an integrative approach to help clients improve their connection with others and create a life of hope and purpose. My goal is to help clients improve their quality of life, increase self compassion, develop coping skills boundaries, decrease suffering, and improve body image. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who struggle with relationships, chronic illness, stress, eating disorders/disordered eating, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, marital or family problems, grief and/or co-occurring disorders
Currently, offering individual, family sessions; EFT couples sessions.
I believe that understanding our attachment style is one avenue to self-discovery. I use an integrative approach to help clients improve their connection with others and create a life of hope and purpose. My goal is to help clients improve their quality of life, increase self compassion, develop coping skills boundaries, decrease suffering, and improve body image. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who struggle with relationships, chronic illness, stress, eating disorders/disordered eating, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, marital or family problems, grief and/or co-occurring disorders
(615) 861-2526 View (615) 861-2526
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Stephanie M Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Dayton, TN 37321
I use cognitive behavioral and family system techniques to help individuals, couples, and families understand the patterns of their struggles to create coping skills and provide healing in themselves and relationships.
I strive to aid individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life who struggle with a variety of issues including mental health disorders, relationship/ family conflict, grief, trauma, and life transitions/stressors. I have a huge heart for all people and specialize in adolescent, young adult, and couples therapy. In addition, I utilize my background in treatment foster care to help children process, cope with, and heal from grief and trauma.
I use cognitive behavioral and family system techniques to help individuals, couples, and families understand the patterns of their struggles to create coping skills and provide healing in themselves and relationships.
I strive to aid individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life who struggle with a variety of issues including mental health disorders, relationship/ family conflict, grief, trauma, and life transitions/stressors. I have a huge heart for all people and specialize in adolescent, young adult, and couples therapy. In addition, I utilize my background in treatment foster care to help children process, cope with, and heal from grief and trauma.
(423) 556-4003 View (423) 556-4003
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C. Keith Tenpenny
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
Waitlist for new clients
Other trainings include EMDR, PREPARE/ENRICH, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Experiential, Internal Family Systems, and Psychodrama.
"I need something to change" is a great place to start. Counseling can be a place to facilitate this change. You may find that you are speaking one language while your spouse is speaking another. You can learn how to have a common language and corrective experiences that draw you closer together instead of further apart. Many of your wounds occurred in relationships, thus it is in relationships where they can be restored. I have served individuals and couples in a helping profession for nearly 30 years. You can find practical solutions as well as deep soul and relational change. Though not easy, real change is possible.
Other trainings include EMDR, PREPARE/ENRICH, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Experiential, Internal Family Systems, and Psychodrama.
"I need something to change" is a great place to start. Counseling can be a place to facilitate this change. You may find that you are speaking one language while your spouse is speaking another. You can learn how to have a common language and corrective experiences that draw you closer together instead of further apart. Many of your wounds occurred in relationships, thus it is in relationships where they can be restored. I have served individuals and couples in a helping profession for nearly 30 years. You can find practical solutions as well as deep soul and relational change. Though not easy, real change is possible.
(615) 257-2284 View (615) 257-2284
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Mary Ann Sokolowski
Counselor, LPC-MHS, M Ed
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I believe that your current life situation is influenced not only by whats going on right now, but by our family, social influences, work environment, and much more.
You simply must take care of yourself. Make yourself a priority. Because... In today's society we are constantly connected, pulled to work more, do more, guilt-fully pulled away from things we love to do, from family and friends- losing sight of who you are. I work innovatively to find the right balance of support and motivation to decrease your anxiety, stress or depression and to increase trust in yourself, your decisions, and to find more of what you want out of life. I work to align who you are with who you want to be, and to find a sense of comfort in the chaos of life.
I believe that your current life situation is influenced not only by whats going on right now, but by our family, social influences, work environment, and much more.
You simply must take care of yourself. Make yourself a priority. Because... In today's society we are constantly connected, pulled to work more, do more, guilt-fully pulled away from things we love to do, from family and friends- losing sight of who you are. I work innovatively to find the right balance of support and motivation to decrease your anxiety, stress or depression and to increase trust in yourself, your decisions, and to find more of what you want out of life. I work to align who you are with who you want to be, and to find a sense of comfort in the chaos of life.
(615) 682-9072 View (615) 682-9072
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Clancy Kiener
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I have years of experience working with folks who have issues of social anxiety, trauma, depression, autism, chemical addiction, and family issues.
Sessions are offered via telehealth or in person. I have over 15 years of experience and work with a wide demographic. I will work with you to discover where you would like to be and how to get there. Call for an appointment and we can discuss your path.
I have years of experience working with folks who have issues of social anxiety, trauma, depression, autism, chemical addiction, and family issues.
Sessions are offered via telehealth or in person. I have over 15 years of experience and work with a wide demographic. I will work with you to discover where you would like to be and how to get there. Call for an appointment and we can discuss your path.
(629) 209-8939 View (629) 209-8939
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Taraleigh Stemler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37216
With a master's in marriage and family therapy, I am an EMDR Trained Clinician who completed Basic EMDR training in 2016.
I am an EMDR Trained Clinician and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional who specializes in treating trauma with a background in marriage and family. Additional EMDR training allows me to specifically help performers reach peak performance and work past mental blocks or "yips". Post-EMDR areas of growth may include identity formation, boundaries, and communication skills. Overall, I want my clients to be equipped to pursue a healthy, productive lifestyle. Using an integrative approach, I help clients increase self-efficacy by educating them on health practices they control that positively impact their mental wellbeing.
With a master's in marriage and family therapy, I am an EMDR Trained Clinician who completed Basic EMDR training in 2016.
I am an EMDR Trained Clinician and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional who specializes in treating trauma with a background in marriage and family. Additional EMDR training allows me to specifically help performers reach peak performance and work past mental blocks or "yips". Post-EMDR areas of growth may include identity formation, boundaries, and communication skills. Overall, I want my clients to be equipped to pursue a healthy, productive lifestyle. Using an integrative approach, I help clients increase self-efficacy by educating them on health practices they control that positively impact their mental wellbeing.
(615) 258-7078 View (615) 258-7078

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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.