About family
This page features therapists who focus on family concerns, including parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, caregiving transitions, and intergenerational issues. Browse the listings below to learn about practitioners' focus areas, approaches, credentials and languages to find a good match for your household.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether family is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has family among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for family
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingAngela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingJoy Nussen, LMFT
Ref 13668
Practical, compassionate therapy for adults
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJoanne Maddison, BACP
Ref 276861
Compassionate counsellor blending insight and practical tools
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDr. Paula Alvarez, LCSW
Ref 29756
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDavid Potts, LCSW
Ref 23255
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingPamela Benoit, NCPS, BACP
Ref 180577
Compassionate practical psychotherapy
Works with: Family, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingIvy Medow, LPC
Ref 300506
Practical counseling for life transitions
Works with: Family, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingAnnette OBryant, LPC
Ref 77726
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingJemma Heath, NCPS
Ref 197911
Support for stress, relationships and confidence
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
Ref 67515
Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJanos Bene, BACP
Ref 277642
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingRebecca "Becca" Mather, BACP
Ref 236007
Compassionate, practical support for life’s pressures
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
Ref 116075
Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
Ref 104527
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulie Peterson, LCSW
Ref 315653
Compassionate, practical support for life changes
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Pfisterer, LCSW
Ref 6636
Practical goal-focused therapy
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingSara Deal, BACP
Ref 175917
Person-centred counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJudith Ramsay, BACP
Ref 135275
Counselling that focuses on practical change
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJade Round, BACP
Ref 180505
Practical, person-focused therapy for life challenges
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingAdrian Jackson, BACP
Ref 271038
Compassionate counsellor using practical, person-focused methods
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingDestiny York, LPC
Ref 340789
Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Family, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingSarah Anderson, NCPS
Ref 133882
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingJoshua Plantz, LMHC
Ref 10378
Practical, goal-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingMichael Witham, LPC
Ref 56161
Practical, person-focused counseling for daily struggles
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMyisha Jones, LCSW
Ref 355003
Compassionate, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDiane Silvestri Wade, LCSW-R
Ref 206236
Compassionate, practical support for life challenges
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingRev. Catherine Bogue, LCSW
Ref 168255
Compassionate guidance for life’s hard changes
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingFaith Beaulieu, LCMHC
Ref 23986
Somatic-minded counselor for focused change
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
Ref 354614
Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJohn Swearengin, LPC
Ref 93490
Practical support for stress, addiction, and mood
Works with: Family, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMegan Warner, BACP
Ref 241754
Short-term practical counselling and coaching
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingClaudia Santiago, LCSW
Ref 149793
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. Yael Banai, LPC
Ref 120836
Experienced counselor with a calm style
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Career Languages: English
View listingRobert Skuy, LCSW
Ref 53066
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWendi Hoag, LPC
Ref 261771
Seasoned counselor focused on relationships and mood
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingRogenna Robinson, LPC
Ref 105891
Calm, practical support for life transitions
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingAndrea Antrobus, BACP
Ref 121857
Warm counsellor blending practical therapy and listening
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingRose Sanford, LPC
Ref 150546
Practical support for stress and relationship struggles
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMaria Wilson, LCSW
Ref 138055
Understanding, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship Languages: English
View listingVivian Fleming, LPCC
Ref 88191
Practical support for trauma and mood challenges
Works with: Family, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMore about family
Understanding family and how it commonly affects people
Family means different things to different people. For some it is the people who share a roof, for others it is a network that includes partners, extended relatives and chosen family. Families shape your everyday routines, values and sense of belonging. When family dynamics are healthy, they provide emotional support, practical help and a sense of continuity. When relationships strain, stress can ripple across roles and routines, affecting mood, communication and how you relate to others outside the home.
Life transitions often reveal or intensify family issues. Births, deaths, moves, divorce, remarriage and caregiving responsibilities can change roles and expectations overnight. Hidden patterns - such as avoidance of difficult topics, unspoken resentments, or long-standing role assignments - may gradually erode connection. Intergenerational themes can also shape how conflict and emotion are expressed, with patterns passed down through decades. Understanding these patterns helps you see the problem as something that can be addressed rather than a fixed part of identity.
When family difficulties affect everyday functioning, relationships or emotional well-being, you may start looking for support. Therapy focused on family concerns offers ways to untangle interactions, renegotiate roles and build new habits that reflect current realities instead of old assumptions.
Signs you might benefit from family-focused therapy
You may be considering family therapy if repeated conflicts feel impossible to resolve or if arguments follow predictable and painful cycles. If communication breaks down - with frequent misunderstandings, shouting matches, or shutting down - that is a common reason to seek help. You might notice that a family transition, such as a custody change, a move, a new partner joining the household, or the arrival of a child, creates friction or leaves some members feeling unheard.
Other signs include changes in behavior or mood in one or more family members that seem tied to home life - for example sleep disruption, withdrawal, increased irritability, or acting out at school or work. Caregiving stress, boundary confusion in blended families, and disputes over parenting styles are practical issues that can have emotional consequences. If several attempts to address problems on your own lead to frustration or resentment, therapy can provide a structured setting to slow down escalation and work toward clearer agreements.
Family work is not only for crises. You may pursue it to improve communication, strengthen relationships, plan for a major transition, or support a member who is struggling. Therapy can be a place to develop coping strategies, learn new patterns of interaction and create a plan that reflects everyone's needs.
What to expect in family therapy sessions
Family therapy usually begins with an assessment of the situation, where a clinician asks about your household, the concerns you bring, the history of the issues and what you hope to change. You and the therapist will explore roles, patterns of interaction and any recent events that escalated conflict. This early phase helps identify who should attend sessions and what short- and long-term goals might look like for the family.
Sessions often include a mix of listening, structured conversation and practice. Your therapist may guide conversations to help family members speak and listen in ways that reduce reactivity and clarify intentions. You may be introduced to exercises that build communication skills, problem-solving techniques or boundary-setting strategies. Depending on the presenting concerns, a therapist might work with the entire family together, meet with subgroups such as parents or siblings, or include individual sessions to address personal issues that affect the family dynamic.
Progress is measured by how relationships change over time - whether conflicts become less intense, whether conversations become more productive, and whether agreed-upon behaviors are sustained between sessions. The pace varies: some families see quick relief around a specific problem, while others undertake longer work to shift deep-rooted patterns. Throughout, a therapist aims to create a safe setting for frank discussion, manage strong emotions, and help members practice new ways of relating to one another.
Common therapeutic approaches used for family concerns
Several therapeutic approaches are commonly used in family-focused work, and therapists often blend methods to suit a household's needs. Structural family therapy concentrates on how the system is organized - who makes decisions, how boundaries operate, and how subsystems like parental or sibling groups function. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories families tell about themselves and invites alternative narratives that create possibilities for change. Bowenian family systems work with generational patterns, helping you see how family-of-origin dynamics influence current relationships.
Cognitive-behavioral approaches address the thoughts and behaviors that maintain conflict, and may include skills training for communication and problem solving. Emotionally focused work helps family members identify and express core emotions in ways that foster connection instead of escalation. For trauma-related issues, you may find therapists who list EMDR among their approaches or who include trauma-informed practices; such listings indicate an approach listed by the therapist rather than a statement about formal certification. Solution-focused modalities emphasize practical change and short-term goals, and attachment-based approaches consider how early bonds shape present interactions.
Because therapists present different orientations, reading profiles to see which approaches a practitioner lists can help you understand how they frame family change. Many clinicians combine systemic thinking with skills-based interventions to address both the emotional and structural aspects of family life.
How online family therapy works and tips for choosing the right therapist
Online family therapy allows household members to meet with a clinician via video sessions. This format can increase geographical options, reduce travel time and make it easier for family members in different locations to participate. Sessions conducted online follow the same general structure as in-person work - assessment, goal setting, skill practice and follow-up - but logistics such as camera positioning, audio quality and the involvement of remote relatives may require additional planning. Therapists will often discuss best practices for online sessions, including where participants should sit in the room, how to minimize distractions and how to handle technical interruptions.
When choosing a therapist for family concerns, focus on concrete factors that affect fit. Look at the therapist's listed focus areas to see if they mention parenting, blended families, stepfamily work, caregiving transitions or adolescent issues. Note the approaches they list to determine whether their style aligns with your preferences, remembering that a listing reflects an approach the therapist uses rather than a certification. Review licensure information and professional background to confirm the type of credentials they hold. Language offerings and cultural competence can matter a great deal, so pay attention to the languages a therapist lists and any notes about working with diverse family structures.
Beyond credentials and approaches, consider practical features of session format. Decide whether you want sessions that typically include the whole family, alternating subgroup meetings, or a mix of joint and individual work. Think about how a therapist describes collaboration with other professionals, such as pediatricians or school staff, if that is relevant to your situation. Trust your sense of alignment with a therapist's description of their work - comfort with the clinician's style and the therapist's ability to reflect your concerns are important for sustained progress. Use the listings below to compare focus areas, approaches, credentials, languages and experience as you weigh who may be the best match for your household's needs.