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Professionals Who Specialize in Family Therapy
Racheli Barasch, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Lakewood
- $175
"I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can breathe. It should be safe, comfortable, and free of judgment. My approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and real connection. I meet you exactly where you are, …
Perel Goldstein, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Cedarhurst
- $175 - $225
"I bring an empathic and gentle presence to my work with individuals and families navigating a wide range of life transitions and adversities. At the heart of my approach is a deep respect for the therapeutic relationship—I believe …
Rachel Brezel, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Brooklyn
- $450
- 4 reviews
"I strive to create a therapeutic space that is both welcoming and authentic, where my clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. At the same time, I recognize that therapy is not meant to be an open-ended process, …
Aryeh Wadler, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Lakewood
- $225
"The foundation of my therapeutic approach is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment theory. I place a strong emphasis on the relational aspects of therapy, focusing on both a person's relationship with themselves and their relationships …
Bassy Schwartz, LMFT
Therapists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Cedarhurst
- $175 - $250
- Insurance
- 4 reviews
"Our work is focused on helping you reconnect—not just manage conflict, but truly feel like a team again. We identify and shift the deeper relational patterns driving conflict, disconnection, and emotional distance. Rather than staying at the surface, …
Chaim Orelowitz, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Jackson
- $175 - $200
- 1 review
"My approach to therapy begins with creating enough space for a person to bring in the full mess without feeling like they need to organize it first. People often come to therapy carrying years of thoughts, feelings, pressure, …
Deborah Asherian, LMHC
Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Long Island
- $200 - $300
- Insurance
- 1 review
"As a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience, I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate and make sense of life’s challenges. I work closely with clients to process difficult experiences and uncover pathways toward healing, growth, and resilience. …
Rachel Lowinger
Therapists, PhD
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Lawrence
- $250
"My style is warm and personable and I am looking forward to getting to knowing you.
Ari Poliakoff, LCSW, LCSW-C
Therapists, Psychotherapist
"Wouldn't it be great if your therapist didn't just listen to you, but helped YOU listen to yourself? You know, that part of yourself that gets lost among all your responsibilities and commitments and social media and stress …
The Place - The Jerusalem Centre for Emotional Wellbeing
Welcome to The Place, where you belong.
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Jerusalem
"The Place offers individual therapy, support groups, teletherapy, interactive lectures, and educational classes. Our comfortable and confidential clinic allows you and your family to create positive change in an environment where you can feel at ease. We work …
Aaron Silverman, LCSW
Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
"I work with couples, families, adults, and teens who struggle with being themselves in the world, especially around transitions, beginnings, and endings. These can be times when old patterns get stirred up and it feels hard to stay …
Esther (Ellen) Gendelman
Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
"I believe that close connections are the essence of a fulfilling life. Without meaningful relationships, life can feel dark and lonely. In my practice, I've found that a positive, nurturing approach centered on identifying and building strengths, drawing …
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Understanding Family Therapy:
Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving the relationships and interactions within a family unit. It recognizes the family as an interconnected system, where the behavior of one member impacts the others.
Application and Scope of Family Therapy:
This approach is often used to address issues such as parent-child conflicts, sibling rivalry, divorce, loss, or challenges related to mental health or substance abuse. Family therapy aims to enhance understanding, create harmony, and resolve conflicts by fostering open communication and mutual support.
What to Expect in Family Therapy Sessions:
Family therapy sessions involve multiple family members working together with a therapist to explore their relationships and dynamics. Through guided discussions and exercises, families identify patterns that may contribute to tension and work collaboratively to improve them. The goal is to promote healthy interactions, strengthen bonds, and empower each member to contribute positively to the family system.