Family Therapy

Family therapy (also known as family counseling) aims to address the psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues that cause family problems. This type of therapy is used to help everyone involved to deal with a difficult period, a major transition, or the mental health challenges of a family member.

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What is Family Therapy?

Family therapy (also known as family counseling) aims to address the psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues that cause family problems. This type of therapy is used to help everyone involved to deal with a difficult period, a major transition, or the mental health challenges of a family member. Family therapy can be conducted in a therapist’s office, during home visits, or virtually, through online telehealth visits, phone and video calls.

Family therapy can help improve relationships with partners, children, and other family members. People often go into family therapy to address specific issues such as marital or financial problems, conflict between parents and children, or the impact of substance abuse or mental illness on their family. Specific issues often addressed include:

A family member’s illness or death
Parent separation or divorce
Caring for a family member with special needs
Behavioral problems at home or school
Issues with extended family members

What to Expect During Family Therapy

Your therapist will begin the process by identifying the issues that are causing problems in your family. They will work with you to formulate a plan of treatment, and propose ways to meet the treatment goals you set. From there it is a matter of communicating, learning, and committing to change.

For virtual sessions, the process is the same, but you may want to consider where you will do your sessions. We suggest choosing a quiet and private space where everyone can easily participate, and feels free to join the conversation.

What Can Family Therapy Help With?

Signs Family Therapy May Be Beneficial

There are some telltale signs that a family should seek therapy:

It’s unclear who is in charge in the household
A family member has become disengaged
There is a clear lack of communication
There is constant drama in the home
Your family get-togethers are emotionally-charged
Violence, or the threat of violence is present

Benefits of Family Therapy?

The benefits of family therapy can include:

Gaining a better understanding of each other
Improving communication skills
Stopping conflicts before they happen
Learning important coping skills
Reducing chronic stress and anxiety

Family Therapy

What is Family Therapy?

A family member’s illness or death

Parent separation or divorce

Caring for a family member with special needs

Behavioral problems at home or school

Issues with extended family members

What to Expect During Family Therapy

Your therapist will begin the process by identifying the issues that are causing problems in your family. They will work with you to formulate a plan of treatment, and propose ways to meet the treatment goals you set. From there it is a matter of communicating, learning, and committing to change.

For virtual sessions, the process is the same, but you may want to consider where you will do your sessions. We suggest choosing a quiet and private space where everyone can easily participate, and feels free to join the conversation.

What Can Family Therapy Help With?

Signs Family Therapy May Be Beneficial

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There are some telltale signs that a family should seek therapy:

It’s unclear who is in charge in the household

A family member has become disengaged

There is a clear lack of communication

There is constant drama in the home

Your family get-togethers are emotionally-charged

Violence, or the threat of violence is present

Benefits of Family Therapy?

The benefits of family therapy can include:

Gaining a better understanding of each other

Improving communication skills

Stopping conflicts before they happen

Learning important coping skills

Reducing chronic stress and anxiety