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4,039 people sought family therapy help in California in the last year

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19  therapists available in Palo Alto

San Jose

Most of my training has been at the Veterans Administration, and I am well-versed in how trauma impacts all areas of one's life....

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Berkeley

My goal is to support your unique path to personal change, growth, mental wellness, recovery, and finding your inner magic....

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La Habra

I am a caring and empathic clinician with over 30 years of experience navigating the changes of life within the family and individ...

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La Habra

As a native born, Latino male, I have focused on helping people face the challenges of dealing with life-changing events....

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Irvine

I am empathetic and knowledgeable in medication management, and we will together to get your medications right....

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Thousand Oaks

As a person who has experienced many of life’s ups and downs, I have a unique understanding of the skills necessary to navigate ch...

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Thousand Oaks

I understand the unique challenges that come with being a Latina woman....

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Thousand Oaks

I believe you already have the strength to heal, and therapy is where we uncover and strengthen it together....

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Berkeley

I know reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone, and I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the ...

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San Diego

As a bilingual Swedish-speaking therapist, I will meet you with a deep, compassionate presence, provide a safe place to explore yo...

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Thousand Oaks

My professional experience has allowed me to understand and assist clients as they traverse negative and positive changes in their...

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La Habra

I am passionate about understanding your unique needs and helping you achieve your goals. Let's make something great together!...

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Irvine

I believe each client is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I meet each client where they are and utili...

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La Habra

I am a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with years of experience....

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La Habra

I believe it is essential that you feel heard and are an active participant in your care....

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Fremont

Having worked in the field for over fifteen years, and having made it my second career, I find I have a knack for connecting with ...

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Irvine

I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and as a person of mixed race, I embrace all cultures, religions, beliefs, and nationalitie...

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San Jose

I view therapy as a tool to end shame, walk through grief, and build systems of self-validation and inner safety....

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Starting Family therapy in Palo Alto

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 Palo Alto, CA 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 Palo Alto, CA 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?

If your family is having trouble navigating a problematic situation or transition or just can’t seem to stop fighting, family therapy or counseling at Thriveworks Counseling can help. Our team of mental health professionals in Palo Alto, CA can show your family how to reconnect with one another and work together to overcome the challenges you’re facing.

Schedule your first therapy session by calling our office at (650) 885-9469.

When To Consider Family Therapy

Family therapy or counseling can help strengthen and maintain healthy family relationships, but people often seek professional support to resolve conflict, repair strained relationships, or address stressful situations. Some common reasons families decide to pursue counseling include the following:

  • Breakdowns in communication
  • Major life changes or transitions
  • Grief or loss of a loved one
  • Sibling rivalry
  • Childbirth or adoption
  • Remarriage and blending families
  • Behavioral problems in children or adults
  • Substance abuse or addiction
  • Change in family dynamic, roles, or responsibilities
  • Financial changes
  • Divorce or separation
  • Mental health issues
  • Stress caused by chronic illness
  • Differing religious or political views

How Family Therapy Can Help

Family therapy is a highly personalized experience and your treatment plan may vary depending on your problems or situation. Your family’s treatment plan may include one or multiple forms of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), systemic family therapy, or structural family therapy. Other forms of therapy may be recommended for individual family members to address issues that affect your family system, such as depression therapy or addiction counseling.

When you begin family therapy or counseling, you’ll learn the skills you need to take on the world as a team. Family therapy or counseling can help you and your family members learn how to understand and appreciate your differences, communicate more effectively, and solve problems together. These skills can help you resolve conflict quickly and maintain harmonious, respectful family relationships long-term.

Schedule Family Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Palo Alto, CA

At Thriveworks, we make it simple to connect your entire family with an experienced therapist or counselor and provide you with the tools you need to keep growing and strengthening your relationships in between sessions. Call Thriveworks Counseling in Palo Alto, CA today at (650) 885-9469 or use our convenient online scheduling system to get started.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Palo Alto accept 29 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA

  • Imperial Health Plan of California

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Self-pay costs at Palo Alto
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

Hear from our clients

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4.7 Thriveworks Palo Alto reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
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.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Palo Alto is in the same building as Integrated Health Care, Bookshare, Heshmat Pain Management, Rea Laidler Chiropractor, Benetech, and Forbes Marshall Inc. On the other side of the building is New Mayfield Lane, and a parking garage. Nearby is Jin Sho, Terun, and Backyard Brew restaurants, as well as La Bodeguita del Medoi, Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels, Ramen Kowa, and Kali Greek Kitchen.

Phone number

(650) 885-9469

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
  • Tagalog
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