Jewish Mental Health & Recovery Center for Women • Hollywood, FL
Family Therapy - Jewish Track
Evidence Based Methods We Use in Family Sessions
Our licensed family therapists use evidence-based approaches including:
What Changes When the Therapist Already Knows
Most family therapists will ask you to explain your family structure.
Ours already understand it.
They know that "my husband is supportive" might mean he agreed to let you come but won't join a session.
They know that "my parents are involved" might mean they're paying for treatment but have conditions attached.
They know that a mother's concern about her daughter's reputation isn't superficial.
It's connected to real consequences in the community.
This baseline understanding means sessions move faster.
You spend less time translating and more time actually working through the patterns that brought you here.
And when we bring family members into the room, we meet them where they are too, including family members who are skeptical of therapy or uncomfortable with the process.
Who Can Join Family Therapy Sessions
Family therapy at IKANN Wellness is available to:
- Spouses and partners of clients in PHP, IOP, or individual therapy
- Parents and adult children
- Siblings and extended family members
- Chosen family and close support persons
- Families seeking therapy independent of other IKANN programs
Session Details
| Session Length | 60–90 minutes |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Weekly or biweekly |
| Availability | Monday–Sunday, 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Format | In-person at our Fort Lauderdale office |
| Insurance | Most major plans accepted — call for verification |
When the Family Isn't Ready but You Are
Sometimes you're ready for family therapy and your family isn't.
Your husband thinks therapy is for people with "real problems."
Your mother is afraid of what might come up.
Your father in law doesn't believe in airing family business to a stranger.
This is normal, and it doesn't mean family therapy can't start.
We often begin with individual sessions focused on family dynamics, working on your responses, your boundaries, your communication patterns, while your therapist helps you figure out how to bring family members in at a pace that doesn't blow everything up.
Some families come around in weeks.
Some take months.
Some never join a session, and the work still matters because you're changing how you operate inside the system even if the system doesn't come to the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my husband or family members attend sessions even if they're skeptical about therapy?
Yes. Many family members enter therapy with reservations, and that's completely normal.
Our therapists are experienced in working with family members who are new to the process and create a comfortable, non judgmental environment for everyone involved.
Do your family therapists understand frum family dynamics?
They do. Our team has direct experience with the specific family structures, expectations, and communication patterns common in observant Jewish households.
You won't need to spend sessions explaining your family's cultural context.
What if my husband agrees to come but won't talk openly in session?
That's more common than you'd think, and our therapists are skilled at working with it.
Sometimes a husband's presence in the room is the first step, even if he's mostly listening.
We don't force participation.
We create conditions where it becomes safe enough that people start talking on their own terms.
Can family therapy help with shalom bayis issues even if there's no diagnosis?
Yes. You don't need a clinical diagnosis to benefit from family therapy.
Many couples and families come in to work on communication, conflict patterns, or life transitions.
If the relationship is causing distress, that's reason enough.
Your family doesn't have to navigate this alone.
Let us help you rebuild the connections that matter most.
2901 Stirling Rd, Suite 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 — Open 7 Days, 9 AM – 9 PM