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I'm going to a family therapist today. what can i expect, what to do?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

The therapist: Will speak with all of you to assess what is happening and develop a treatment plan to improve things.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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