Family Therapy on Long Island, NY
Family challenges can affect everyone in the household. If you’re looking for family therapy on Long Island, we provide supportive, personalized counseling in Patchogue and secure telehealth throughout New York to help improve communication, work through conflict, strengthen relationships, and create healthier ways of navigating challenges together.
Does This Sound Like You?
Family challenges can affect everyone differently and sometimes make home life feel stressful or disconnected. You may recognize some of these experiences:
Frequent Conflict
The same arguments keep coming up.
Communication Struggles
Communication feels difficult or tense.
Feeling Disconnected
Your family doesn’t feel as close.
Parenting Challenges
Parenting feels overwhelming at times.
Major Life Changes
Changes are affecting your family.
Changing Family Roles
Shifting roles are creating tension.
How Therapy Can Help
Family therapy can help you better understand one another, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of working through challenges together.
Improve Communication
Learn healthier ways to express needs, listen to one another, and have difficult conversations.
Resolve Conflict
Identify recurring patterns and develop more productive ways to work through disagreements.
Strengthen Relationships
Build greater understanding, trust, and connection among family members.
Navigate Change Together
Develop strategies for adjusting to transitions and challenges as a family.
Our Approach to Family Therapy
At Positive Minds Therapy, we understand that every family has its own dynamics, strengths, and challenges. Our approach focuses on improving communication, understanding relationship patterns, and helping families work toward healthier connections.
Family Systems Approach
Understand how family patterns shape relationships.
Communication Skills
Build healthier ways to communicate and listen.
Conflict Management
Reduce tension and work through disagreements.
Personalized Care
Therapy tailored to your family’s needs and goals.
Family & Related Challenges
Family difficulties often connect with emotional, behavioral, and life challenges affecting one or more family members. Understanding the bigger picture can help families improve communication, strengthen relationships, and work through challenges together.
Why Choose Positive Minds Therapy?
Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials—it's about feeling understood, supported, and confident that you're receiving personalized care. At Positive Minds Therapy, we're committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a welcoming environment where lasting change is possible.
Carefully Matched Therapists
Find a therapist whose experience and approach fit your needs.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Therapy tailored to your goals, experiences, and needs.
In-Person & Virtual Therapy
Choose the flexibility of secure online sessions or meet with your therapist in our comfortable Patchogue office.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer daytime and evening appointments to help therapy fit into your busy schedule.
A Supportive Environment
We provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Evidence-Based Care
We use proven therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Meet Our Therapists
Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of the healing process. Our team provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, stress, or other life challenges, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence.
Explore a specialty below to learn more.
Justin Benson, LCSW-R
Founder & Clinical Director
Doris Minder, LMSW, CASAC-T
Licensed Therapist • Bilingual
Katherine Arita, LMSW
Licensed Therapist • Bilingual
Anxiety • Trauma • Life Transitions
• Emotional Regulation
Hugh O'Henry, LMSW
Licensed Therapist
Anxiety • Depression • Trauma
• Grief • Relationships
Natasha Cruz, LMSW
Licensed Therapist • Bilingual
Anxiety • Depression • ADHD
• Trauma • Relationships
Genna Somers, LCSW
Licensed Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Anxiety • OCD • Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Therapy
How do we know if family therapy could help us?
Family therapy can help when communication, conflict, changing family dynamics, or other challenges are affecting relationships within the family.
Does the whole family need to attend therapy?
Not necessarily. Who participates can depend on the concerns being addressed and your family's needs. Your therapist can help determine who should be involved.
What happens during family therapy?
Your therapist will learn about your family's concerns, relationships, and goals while helping family members communicate more effectively and work through challenges together.
Can family therapy help with parent-child conflict?
Yes. Family therapy can help parents and children better understand one another, improve communication, establish healthier boundaries, and address recurring conflict.
Can family therapy help during divorce or separation?
Yes. Therapy can support families as they adjust to changes in relationships, routines, roles, and expectations.
Can family therapy help with behavioral concerns?
Yes. Family therapy can explore patterns and dynamics surrounding behavioral concerns while helping families develop healthier ways of responding and communicating.
How do we get started with family therapy?
Complete our intake form and tell us a little about what's happening within your family. We'll help match you with a therapist based on your family's needs and current availability.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Whether you're looking for family therapy in Patchogue or online support anywhere in New York, our team is here to help your family strengthen communication, connection, and understanding.
Have questions? Contact our office and we'll help you find the therapist that's right for you.