Family Therapy

Our Approach to Family Therapy

We understand the multidimensional aspects of family dynamics and the challenges as each family member has a place and a personal desire of how they want their family to be. Every family is unique – yet all struggle with similar challenges. Here are thoughts based on our experience and training: 

Typical Objectives of Family Therapy:

• Improve communication among family members.
• Resolve conflicts and enhance interactions.
• Strengthen the family system.
• Address dysfunctional behaviors within the family.
• Deal with specific issues like divorce, death, or chronic illness.

The Methods Often Used:

• Techniques from various therapy modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), systemic therapy, narrative therapy, or psychodynamic approaches.
• Sessions may involve all or just some family members, depending on the issues and therapeutic goals.

The Benefits of Family Therapy:

• Improve communication issues through understanding and interaction.
• Helping family members adjust to major life transitions: Such as:: Such as moving, job loss, or new members being added to the family (e.g., births, adoptions, blending families).
• Guiding families dealing with mental health disorders such as depression, eating disorders, or substance abuse.
• Providing solutions for families dealing with children and adolescents problems, particularly behavioral problems, school issues, or mental health conditions.
• Restoring hope for couples facing relationship challenges: Even within a family context.

Family therapy can be beneficial for virtually any family experiencing stress, grief, or conflicts that they feel unable to resolve on their own. We offer a supportive environment to explore the dynamics that contribute to problems and to develop strategies for resolving them.