Family therapy for kids, teens, & families

Stronger family communication and relationships

Family therapy helps the whole family talk better, solve conflicts, and support each other. Your child's problems are often tied to how the family works.

Insurance accepted. Appointments often available within days.

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10k+ satisfied kids,
teens, & families

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Family therapy, at a glance

80%+ effective

Across multiple large-scale studies, making family therapy one of the most broadly effective modalities for youth.

12-16 sessions

Typical course of family therapy. Many families experience improved communication within the first several weeks.

73% of families

Report significant improvement in family functioning after completing structured family therapy.

What is family therapy?

Why the whole family helps.

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Family therapy looks at your child's problems within the family. Instead of treating just the kid, we look at how family members talk, relate, and affect each other.

Family therapists find patterns in how you talk and interact that may keep problems going. Then they help you build better patterns.

Different family therapy ways of working fit different problems. All have research to back them up.

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Evidence-Based

Backed by clinical research and validated outcomes.

Family therapy looks at your child's problems within the family. Instead of treating just the kid, we look at how family members talk, relate, and affect each other.

Family therapists find patterns in how you talk and interact that may keep problems going. Then they help you build better patterns.

Different family therapy ways of working fit different problems. All have research to back them up.

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Family therapy approaches

Different methods your therapist might use.

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Building Family Structure
- Looks at who leads and what roles each person plays
- Builds healthy parent-child bonds
- Fixes families that are too close or too distant
- Creates better ways to relate
Healing Through Feelings
- Finds the feelings behind conflicts
- Builds safe bonds between members
- Stops cycles of blame and shutting down
- Helps family members get each other
Fixing Specific Problems
- Targets one clear problem at a time
- Uses quick methods to break bad patterns
- Short and goal-based
- Works well for teen behavior and drug use
Help for At-Risk Teens
- For teens ages 11-18 at higher risk
- Builds family talking skills
- Cuts down on behavior problems
- Used by courts and health groups

How family therapy helps

Real results.

Better parent-child and sibling talking
Less family fighting and anger
Stronger family bonds and support
Behavior problems improve when family improves
Help during tough times like divorce or loss
Everyone learns new skills

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When family therapy helps most

Why families seek family therapy.

Talking & Conflict
- Too many fights and power struggles
- Can't get through to your teen
- Sibling fighting
- Trouble with family changes
Child & Teen Issues
- Behavior tied to family patterns
- Teen drug or alcohol use
- Won't go to school due to family stress
- Divorce or blended family struggles

Why families choose Emora

Emora's family therapy specialists vs. other providers.

General providers

Licensed family therapists

Therapists may not have family training

Proven methods that work

Focus on one person, not the family

The whole family helps plan

Few family members involved

Easy online scheduling

Fixed scheduling, hard for families

Trained in kids and teen therapy

General practice, no kid focus

Get started in minutes

Three simple steps to connect with the right clinician.

1
Share what's going on
Tell us about your family's challenges and goals.
2
Verify coverage
See insurance estimates and available appointment times.
3
Start therapy
Meet your matched family therapist and begin working together.

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Frequently asked questions

What families ask most about family therapy.

No. Your therapist will pick who should come based on goals. Some sessions have everyone, others focus on parent-child or sibling pairs.

Family therapy can still help with willing members. Working with them shifts family patterns for all.

One-on-one therapy helps one person. Family therapy helps all and looks at how people relate. Kids' problems often come from family patterns.

No. Your therapist stays fair and helps all be heard. They focus on family health, not picking sides.

Yes. Online sessions let all join from home. Research shows online family therapy works well.

Real stories of growth

Every session is rated by parents. Our therapists maintain a 4.9+ average, because results matter.

Ms. Anes understood exactly where we were coming from and how to help us when it came to our daughter. Totally recommend her!!

Parent of a 9 year old

6 hours ago

Provider:

Shannon Anes, PMHNP

Amazing! My daughter gets so happy when it is a therapy day. Ms. Christi has made my daughter so comfortable and provides a safe place for her to be open and honest, free of judgement. I am so grateful that she is my child's therapist.

Parent of a 9 year old

8 hours ago

Provider:

Christi Ford, LPC-A

TaKayah is awesome! Feels like talking to a friend.

An Adult client

10 hours ago

Provider:

Takahya Mcintyre, LCSW

Laquana is the best of the best!

Parent of a 7 year old

11 hours ago

Provider:

Laquana Richmond, LCMHC LPC LMHC LCAS CCS

Mrs. Katie is such a blessing. Thank you.

Parent of an 8 year old

13 hours ago

Provider:

Katie Jones, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC

I think just hearing the confirmation was a bit challenging as well as emotional. I love the Drs kindness and patience, it’s something I don’t get to experience often. I like the descriptions provided in the paperwork as well.

An Adult client

19 hours ago