Family Therapy Services at NSU Health’s Brief Therapy Institute

Life can be tough. Relationships can be difficult. Let NSU Health’s Family Therapy Services help.

Our Family Therapy Clinics are available to anyone navigating personal concerns, complex relationships, or their child's needs. Working together, licensed professionals and graduate therapists-in-training provide highly affordable services to people of all ages and backgrounds. Using the tools of Brief Therapy – a solution-oriented approach – our providers focus on your strengths and resources, collaborating with you to discover creative solutions to your unique situations and challenges.  

For individuals, couples, and families, NSU Health Family Therapy Services can provide the help you need. Contact us today.

Which Clinic is Right for You?

Family Therapy Clinic

Offers relational therapy services
All ages welcome
Daytime, evening, and Saturday appointments
$25 per session
Call to Schedule Appointment:
954-262-3030

Medical Family Therapy Clinic

Referral-only clinic (by NSU Health providers)
Sessions based on therapist and client availability
$25 per session
Call to Schedule Appointment:
954-262-3030

Couple and Family Therapy Faculty Practice

All ages welcome
Monday-Thursday daytime appointments
Billed to insurance
 Call to Schedule Appointment:
954-262-4113

Find a Healthier and Happier Life Dynamic with NSU Health Family Therapy

Come see us, and together we will explore the challenges you face while finding effective solutions to help you and your loved ones.

With Family Therapy, you can develop:

• happier relationships
• better ways to communicate
• school success
• good parenting skills
• stronger blended families
• healthier intimate relationships
• a blending of medical and family issues
• a family that works together
• safe ways to work through life's difficulties

child speaking with therapist

About Our Clinics

NSU Health – College of Osteopathic Medicines
Family Therapy Clinic

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Hours may vary based on clinician availability.

Address:
Maltz Building
3151 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314
Driving Directions

To schedule an appointment call,954-262-3030 (Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Fri-Sat, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.).

About the Program:
Our Family Therapy clinical services are offered at a fee of $25.00 payable at time of check inNSU Health Brief Therapy Institutes (BTI) Family Therapy Clinic offers relational therapy services provided by highly motivated graduate-level student therapists supervised live by licensed NSU faculty members and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy-approved supervisors.

We can help you develop:

  • different ways to communicate
  • school success
  • parenting skills
  • a stronger blended family
  • a healthier intimate relationship
  • a blending of medical and family issues
  • a family that works together
  • ways to navigate through life's challenges

Services:

  • sessions for Individuals
  • sessions for Couples
  • sessions for Families

NSU Health – NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s
Medical Family Therapy Clinic

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Hours may vary based on clinician availability.

Address:
Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center
3200 South University Drive
Suite 4126, Room 4189
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328

To schedule an appointment call, 954-262-3030 (Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Fri-Sat, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.).

About the Program:
Our Medical Family Therapy clinical services are offered at a fee of $25.00 payable at time of check in. The Brief Therapy Institute’s Medical Family Therapy Clinic partners with various NSU Health clinics to offer comprehensive health care services. Referrals to this clinic are through one of our NSU Health providers. These relational therapy services are provided by advanced doctoral-level student therapists supervised by licensed clinicians. The supervisors are NSU faculty members and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy-approved supervisors.

For BTI’s Medical Family Therapy Clinic, you must be referred through the following NSU Health clinics:

  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Pediatrics
  • Employee Health

We can help with:

  • developing new ways to communicate about medical-related challenges
  • identifying when additional supports are needed
  • locating community resources
  • developing and maintaining a support system
  • navigating through medical related challenges with medical professionals

Services:

  • sessions for Individuals
  • sessions for Couples
  • sessions for Families

NSU Health – NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s
Couple and Family Therapy Faculty Practice

Hours of Operation:
Hours may vary based on clinician availability.

Address:
Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center
3200 South University Drive
Suite 4126, Room 4189
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328

To schedule an appointment call, 954-262-4113 (Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.). 

About the Program:
NSU Health’s Brief Therapy Institute is home to the Department of Couple and Family Therapy (DCFT) Faculty Practice. These appointments are billed to insurance health plans that are contracted with NSU Health. This clinic accepts these insurance plans: Accepted Insurance Plans | NSU Health (nova.edu). Coverage is based on the plan’s benefits.

In this clinic, NSU faculty clinicians provide relational therapeutic services directly to community-based clients. Faculty members are licensed practitioners and supervisors in the state of Florida.  

We can help you develop:

  • different ways to communicate 
  • school success
  • parenting skills
  • a stronger blended family
  • a healthier intimate relationship
  • a blending of medical and family issues
  • a family that works together
  • ways to navigate through life's challenges

Services:

  • sessions for Individuals
  • sessions for Couples
  • sessions for Families

Faculty and Therapist Listing

Shazia Akhtarullah, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, MCAP

Venetia Bennett, Ph.D., LMFT

Joshua Boe, Ph.D., LMFT

Chris Burnett, Psy.D

Rochelle Clarke, Ph.D., LMFT, MSHR

Kara Erolin, Ph.D., LMFT

Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D., LMFT

Fariha Niazi, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC

Fatemeh Nikparvar, Ph.D., LMFT

Lori Pantaleao, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, CAP, CTP

Anne Rambo, Ph.D., LMFT

Natalie Rothman, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, CAP, CTP

Tracey-Ann Spencer, Ph.D., LMFT

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Schedule an Appointment

For Family Therapy Clinic appointments, call, 954-262-3030 (Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Fri-Sat, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.).

For Medical Family Therapy Clinic appointments, call, 954-262-3030 (Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Fri-Sat, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.).

For Couple and Family Therapy Faculty Practice appointments, call, 954-262-4113 (Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.). 

 

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