What is family therapy?
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
How does family therapy work?
Thriveworks family therapists in Berkeley, CA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
What is the most effective family therapy?
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
How do I know if my family needs therapy?
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
What is included in family therapy?
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
What is the success rate of family therapy?
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Is family therapy conducted in person or online?
Thriveworks therapists in Berkeley, CA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
How long does family therapy last?
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Need more help deciding?
Family therapy at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA is an exceptional way to facilitate safe and open communication between family members. It’s not always easy to tell our loved ones how we feel and what we need from each other.
A licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at Thriveworks can help everyone learn how to comfortably express their goals and desires, and then help find solutions to individual and family issues. Simply call us at (510) 544-8907 or schedule online to get started with a Thriveworks therapist today.
Does Family Therapy Work?
Family therapy at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA can help families find practical solutions to their problems, which may include any of the following:
- Postpartum depression
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Bedwetting
- Grief
- Financial stress
- Marital stress
- Juvenile delinquency or crime
- Constant conflict
- Emotional or verbal abuse
- Chronic illness
- Caregiver burnout
- Anorexia or bulimia
- Behavioral problems (acting out)
Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) at Thriveworks can also help families identify areas where one family member may benefit from individual counseling. In these cases, it’s important to talk through the issue as a family and show all family members how they can support recovery, but the person suffering directly from the issue may need some one-on-one counseling.
What Does a Family Therapy Session Look Like?
Marriage and family therapy sessions are group therapy sessions that include the relevant parties in a therapist-guided discussion about a family’s strengths and weaknesses, among other topics. Family counselors at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA usually begin sessions by asking each individual what their goals are for therapy.
Clients give a variety of responses, but here are some goals that family therapists hear about more frequently:
- Reconciliation and healing
- Increasing rapport
- Reduction in conflict and tension
- Forgiving, or asking for forgiveness
- Establishing healthy boundaries
- Managing anger
- Build trust in each other
- Explore misunderstandings
- Find support
Support Your Loved Ones with Family Therapy at Thriveworks in Berkeley, CA
Call the Thriveworks Berkley office today at (510) 544-8907 or book online to get started. Our collaborative approach, blending evidence-based practices and compassionate care, aims to empower you. Scheduling an appointment with Thriveworks isn’t just seeking help; it’s a proactive step towards a more fulfilling life, supported by dedicated professionals.
