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Our therapists provide family therapy in Amherst, MA

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9,385 people sought family therapy help in Massachusetts in the last year

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111  therapists available in Amherst

Leominster

I am compassionate and committed to helping people enhance their well-being....

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Westborough

Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and ...

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Attleboro

As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn...

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Boston

I understand that life can bring unexpected challenges, and I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal...

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Boston

As a bi-cultural Black woman, I am committed to providing intentional and culturally responsive work....

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Quincy

As a man of color from a diverse cultural background, I understand the need to provide culturally appropriate care for patients an...

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Lexington

As a young woman who has allowed self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety to get in the way of life, I understand how difficult it can...

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Worcester

Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening a...

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Newton

As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Throug...

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Lexington

I believe healing is a personal journey of self-discovery — a return to the innate worth, wholeness, and strength we each carry wi...

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Worcester

As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life....

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Boston

Life can present challenges that take us by surprise and sometimes we just need a little help....

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Leominster

Having worked in the community, I understand the importance of meeting the client where they are....

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Salem

Christine Burgess is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has 15 years of experience working with adolescent...

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Quincy

Starting therapy is a courageous first step to making changes and feeling empowered....

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Westborough

As a woman who has worked with both typical and atypical children for most of my life, I understand how to create a safe, fun, and...

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Lexington

Starting therapy can often be a daunting task; my goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment in which...

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Salem

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents,...

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Worcester

As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves....

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Newton

As a clinician, I understand that building therapeutic rapport is an essential step in addressing your mental health needs and hel...

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Westborough

I am an open minded and flexible clinician who doesn't back down from a challenge....

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Leominster

Meghan Kelley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Meg has expe...

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Quincy

I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs ...

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Watertown

I am so glad you've taken this brave step towards seeking support, and I am here to listen and work with you to navigate whatever ...

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Lexington

As a multi-cultural counselor, I recognize the importance of respecting cultural, sexual, and gender diversity....

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Boston

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I am here to walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity, and respect for your unique st...

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Salem

Feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or disconnected can be challenging and frustrating. I am here to provide a supportive place wher...

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Newton

Peter Camden is a Licensed Individual and Family Therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the state of Massachusetts and Rho...

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Worcester

As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related iss...

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Worcester

I'm passionate about creating a safe and judgement-free space where you can explore, heal, and grow into your best self; together,...

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Framingham

Cheers to you for reaching out and prioritizing your mental health, overall wellness, and happiness! This is not always an easy st...

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Boston

Having spent over a decade in the U.S. as an immigrant from China, I understand the unique challenges faced by those with multicul...

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Boston

As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...

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Framingham

I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...

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Salem

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are and utilizing strengths to explore solutions....

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Boston

As a woman of Color who has experienced several cultures, religions, and walks of life, I have the open-mindedness to meet people ...

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Cambridge

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to your success in therapy, where you ca...

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Boston

Azizi Carle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the states of Massachusetts and Texas who has over 10 years’ exp...

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Boston

As a military veteran, I understand the corrosive nature of trauma and the unique obstacles that living with trauma-related sympto...

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Attleboro

As an empathetic individual it is Tiffany's passion to help people of all kinds through therapeutic skill, technique and cultural ...

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Cambridge

I like to focus on a fun way to get to the root of the diagnosis in a judgment-free zone!...

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Cambridge

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a pass...

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Framingham

I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and ...

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Salem

As a therapist, wife, mother, and professional, I understand the complexities of balancing multiple roles and am committed to help...

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Cambridge

As a man of color who has lived in this country for more than 24 years, I can understand people through multiple perspectives....

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Leominster

My professional and personal experience allow me to understand the complexities of being human....

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Newton

I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood ...

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Lexington

As both a therapist and yoga teacher, I recognize the substantial impact an individual's childhood, environment, relationships, an...

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Somerville

As a clinician with experience in outpatient clinics and other community-based settings, I have developed the ability to meet and ...

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Framingham

As a compassionate therapist with diverse experience in clinical psychology, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challeng...

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Cambridge

Engaging in therapy is an act of courage and self-love. As a therapist I am committed to helping my clients build on this momentum...

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Watertown

As a wife and mother of a biracial family, I recognize the challenges that exist in this world. My personal experiences allow me t...

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Leominster

I work to make sure that my clients feel empowered and not stigmatized by any mental health issues that they are experiencing....

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Worcester

As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....

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Cambridge

As a queer-identified woman and mother, I understand the unique issues we are facing as a community in these trying times....

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Cambridge

I seek to understand the complexities of what it means to be human in a rapidly changing environment....

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Attleboro

As an individual who has worked in the helping profession for over half of my life, I can appreciate the magnitude of struggles an...

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Leominster

I offer mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to deepen self-awareness as a means of healing....

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Cambridge

As a psychiatric provider, I consider it an honor to partner with my patients in meeting their healthcare goals while living their...

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Leominster

Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of specialized experience in guiding adults through d...

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Leominster

I understand the importance of finding the courage to raise your voice, to speak your truth, to walk in hope....

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Watertown

I seek to empower you with tools to transform your thinking and open yourself to new perspectives....

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Salem

I am dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings....

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Cambridge

I’ve had the privilege of working in a wide range of mental health settings, from substance abuse treatment facilities to crisis s...

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Boston

I strive to establish a trusting, respectful and compassionate relationship with people in order to support them in clarifying and...

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Boston

I will create a secured atmosphere where clients will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working t...

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Quincy

Caring and creative licensed professional with over 16 years' experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sectors, brin...

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Westborough

I'll help you process, organize, and clarify your values and priorities to make choices and decisions that will help you accomplis...

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Lexington

I am grateful for the long life I’ve lived so far and hopeful for many more years. Through clients and coworkers, I’ve learned tha...

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Cambridge

Once you take the first step of coming to therapy, my goal is that you leave each session with something tangible to practice or u...

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Salem

As a long-term career therapist, I have a passion for my work and feel privileged to work with those who share their heartfelt cha...

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Quincy

It takes a lot of strength for individuals to engage in counseling, and I understand the importance of building trust and rapport ...

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Boston

As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....

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Boston

As a lesbian-identified woman of color, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration....

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Cambridge

I am passionate about assisting client's identify their goals and achieve them by promoting a positive outlook and providing an ex...

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Watertown

Sophia Sadiki is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 4 years of experience providing therapeutic care to ad...

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Newton

I provide a nurturing, safe, and judgment-free environment to all clients....

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Worcester

It is my hope that while my clients' circumstances may have affected them, they do not define nor confine their lives. It is with ...

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Newton

I want to help you recognize your strengths and make healthy choices to enhance your sense of life satisfaction and fulfillment....

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Attleboro

As a bicultural and trilingual woman and mother, I understand issues of culture and ethnicity, as well as parenting....

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Leominster

I work to provide clients with a space they feel comfortable exploring themselves in that is free of judgement....

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Worcester

I take a person-centered approach to therapy and work with clients to resolve life issues, cope with stressors, meet their goals, ...

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Leominster

Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of....

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Leominster

As a trauma-informed clinician and mother, I understand how complex and deeply personal the journey toward healing can be....

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Worcester

Jason Czernich is a person-centered, trauma-informed, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker(LICSW) with more than 11 years o...

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Boston

I am committed to helping individuals overcome any barriers to optimum mental health and reaching their goals in treatment. I have...

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Cambridge

Alex Newman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of counseling experience in community-based services. Al...

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Cambridge

I hope to create an expressive and creative space for all walks of life by learning from one another, building a relationship, and...

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Quincy

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. ...

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Boston

By deciding to come to therapy, you are taking the first step in a journey that I hope will be meaningful and insightful....

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Lexington

Like you, I hold many identities (i.e. queer, neurodivergent, female, etc) and I recognize that each of your unique identities is ...

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Westborough

I strive to create a non-judgemental and compassionate therapeutic relationship to help you navigate through life’s challenges....

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Newton

Starting therapy is a leap of faith— it means trusting someone to be there at vulnerable moments....

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Cambridge

My goal is to create a safe space where folks feel seen, heard, and comfortable sharing their struggles — together, we'll work on ...

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Cambridge

As a human being, I understand the myriad of psychiatric, psychological, and mental health problems that humans face throughout th...

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Worcester

We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process...

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Cambridge

As a hispanic woman growing up in a single family household, I understand some of the issues of diversity and the importance of ov...

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Boston

As a gay cisgender bicultural man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Attleboro

As a second-generation Asian woman of color, I have the insight and compassion of feeling different and empowering self-esteem to ...

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Salem

As an experienced individual and family therapist, I respect and recognize the vulnerability and the strength of taking that first...

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Attleboro

Asking for help can be overwhelming, but confronting choices on a daily basis can become easier with the right support system in p...

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Boston

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethn...

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Quincy

Mary Ellen Smith is a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 37 years of experience in nursi...

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Cambridge

As a Dialectical Behavior Therapist, I believe people have the ability to learn from, resolve, and ultimately thrive in response t...

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Cambridge

As a nurse who has been practicing nursing for over 20 years and a Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator (of 10 years as well) wor...

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Brookline

I believe that true healing comes from feeling heard and understood....

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Lexington

As a clinician with 12 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families across multiple settings, I understand ...

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Framingham

As a biracial, multi-cultured woman, I understand the unique issues of people from varying cultures, backgrounds, classes, and env...

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Starting Family therapy in Amherst

What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in Amherst, MA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in Amherst, MA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

Need more help deciding?

Family Therapy in Amherst, MA—Therapists and Counselors  

Family structures and dynamics have an impact on who we are, what we become and, overall, influence the direction that our lives take. For example, the family we are born into will determine the language we use, the customs we adopt, the rituals and culture we participate in. All these factors help to shape our very identify.

Because one cannot choose nor trade away family members, someone in the midst of family conflict can feel helpless and lose hope. This sense of powerlessness can affect one’s self-esteem, sense of efficacy and increase symptoms of depression and anxiety. Substance abuse may occur as a misguided attempt to cope with the pain. But this only compounds the problem. To work with a family therapist at Thriveworks Amherst call today at (413) 634-4805.

Help from a Professional Family Therapist  

Seeking the help of a professional therapist, trained in the nature of family dynamics and with years of experience providing therapy for those caught in the pain of family dysfunction, may be the first step in addressing family issues and bringing the reconciliation that can heal a family. A trained family therapist or counselor, such as those at Thriveworks Amherst, can help identify unhealthy behavior patterns in a family and help change the dynamics of the family’s structure that generate these patterns. A family member can also be supportive to the family as a whole as well as each family member. The family therapist’s intent is to identify and meet the needs of each family member while bringing a functional cohesiveness to the family unit. The result is healthier patterns of relating and more effective methods of communication within the family.

Family therapy can take many forms and go by many titles such as:

  • family counseling
  • family systems therapy
  • couples’ therapy or counseling and
  • marriage therapy.

What Issues Do Family Therapists Address?  

A trained family therapist will help the client identify and analyze the dynamics involved with intimate relationships including an assessment of both strengths and weaknesses in the family structure. A therapist may also offer to investigate and/or adopt alternative structures or systems that can bring resolution and healing to those relationships. The lens of family therapy sees the family unit as an important part of an individual’s cognitive and emotional well-being.  

Issues of individual family members that may affect the overall structure of the family unit include:

  • Childhood conduct disorders
  • Mood Disorders such as depression and anxiety
  • Adolescent Rebellious Behavior
  • Substance abuse
  • LGBTQ issues
  • Domestic violence
  • Infertility
  • Marital conflicts
  • Grieving
  • PTSD
  • Undiagnosed ADHD

Methods and Techniques Used in Family Therapy or Counseling  

There are various approaches that family therapists practice. Some of these approaches and techniques may include:

  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Family Systems Approach
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Psychodynamic approach

The treatment that is used by a specific family therapist will depend on that therapist’s training and will determine the specific techniques implemented. But the end goal will be the same, healing of the structures, patterns and dynamics that create family dysfunction and emotional pain. This may include the use of behavior therapy to treat conduct disorders of children that can be extremely disruptive and problematic to the family unit.

Scheduling Family Therapy at Thriveworks Amherst

Family therapists at Thriveworks Amherst are leaders in their field. They are all licensed therapists and trained to address intricacies involved in the specific issues and problems afflicting your family and of relationships within them.

Whatever the source of the issues in your relationships, everyone involved deserves to be treated with the respect and dignity that a Thriveworks counselor will provide. They also have the skills to help you and your family develop new, healthy ways to deal with problems and learn healthy communication.

Thriveworks does not have a waitlist and new clients can often meet with their provider within the same week as scheduling. So, call today at 413-634-4805. Thriveworks family therapists can help you obtain healthy, loving, and respectful relationships.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Amherst accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Amherst
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Amherst is located in the same building as Yoga Center Amherst and Mexcalito Taco Bar. We are right by the intersection of Kellogg Ave and Boltwood Walk, and nearby is the intersection of Kellogg Ave and N Pleasant Street. Near this intersection is Build Yoga and Wellness, The Halal Cart, Richard’s Coin Exchange, and a US Post Office.

Phone number

(413) 340-5164

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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