Your family relationships can be some of the strongest and most supportive relationships in your life. Family can pick you up when you’re down and help you out of some of your toughest pickles.
But as wonderful as they can be, family relationships may also be deeply challenging. Not all families are stable and happy all of the time. It’s normal for families to disagree occasionally, and even the happiest families don’t see eye-to-eye all of the time.
When your family is struggling, you may experience conflict, miscommunication, or even estrangement among family members. Fortunately, family therapy can help you resolve the issues causing discord between you and build stronger, healthier bonds long term.
If your family is facing a difficult challenge, or the bonds between you are deteriorating, the mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Aurora, IL can help. Our providers are accepting new clients both in-person and online, and you may even be able to begin counseling within 24 to 48 hours. Call our scheduling team to get started.
Deciding if Family Therapy Is Right for You
Choosing whether marriage and family therapy is right for your family can be a difficult decision. You may feel like seeking counseling is admitting to weakness or failure. But the reality is that even the most tight-knit families sometimes need help that goes beyond their own resources. Seeking counseling can be a big step in a positive direction.
Therapy is not only for families in crisis. It can also be a great way to learn new skills and tools to improve your relationships and find new solutions to old problems. Families decide to seek family counseling for a variety of reasons at different times in life. Some of the most common reasons include the following:
- Conflict resolution
- Financial issues or disagreements
- Stress outside of the home
- Behavioral problems in children
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Divorce or separation
- Mental health issues
- Difficulty communicating
- Remarriage and blended families
- Grief or loss of a loved one
It is not uncommon for one person’s struggle to cause distress for the rest of the family, and family counseling can help you understand how those issues are affecting each of you as individuals and as a group.
If your family is facing one or more of these problems, or up against other specific issues, a therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Aurora, IL can help you get to the root cause of your disharmony, and give you the tools to solve your family problems.
How Therapy Works for Your Family
It’s not uncommon for families to encounter issues they can’t resolve on their own. Distinct personalities, preferences, and even beliefs within family systems are bound to make waves at some point. Each member of your family is a unique individual, and it can be hard to understand one another when you’re not always on the same page. Fortunately, family counseling can help you work through and appreciate your differences.
Your family therapist or counselor may speak with each member of your family individually to hear their concerns and their perspective. By assessing each of your specific personalities, preferences, point of view, past experiences, and emotional states, your provider will be able to formulate a customized treatment plan to tackle the specific issues your family is facing.
Your treatment plan may include one or more forms of therapy depending on the specifics of your situation. Some popular forms of therapy include systemic family therapy, structural family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Your counselor or therapist may also make suggestions for lifestyle adjustments or techniques to try at home with one another.
Family therapy can help families learn to improve communication and solve problems together, building stronger relationships long term. Whether you’re experiencing a difficult life transition, a lack of communication, or something else entirely, the family therapists at Thriveworks in Aurora, IL are here to help.
Finding Help: Scheduling a Family Therapy Appointment at Thriveworks in Aurora, IL
At Thriveworks, we make it easy to connect your whole family with a therapist and give you the resources you need to continue growing in between therapy sessions. You’ll enjoy many benefits, including the following:
- Weekend and evening appointments
- Online counseling opportunities
- Email and phone access to providers between appointments
- Flexible cancellation policy
- Moderated discussion forums
- Text message support for billing and scheduling questions
- Access to the Therapy Buddy app
Our marriage and family therapists accept health insurance and have appointments available seven days a week. When you’re ready to take the next step, click our booking tool or connect with our scheduling specialists to schedule an appointment. The therapist and counselors at Thriveworks in Aurora, IL are ready to help you reconnect with the ones you love most.
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +7 more 
