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 Brookline, MA 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 Brookline, MA 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?
At Thriveworks Counseling in Brookline, MA, our family therapists and psychologists are dedicated to helping you develop healthy relationships with your loved ones. Whether you are facing conflict, miscommunication, mental illness, divorce, or other challenges, we are here to support you. Call us today at (617) 934-1974 to schedule your appointment.
How Does Family Therapy Work?
Family therapy focuses on helping families work through interpersonal conflicts and improve the overall health of the unit. It addresses common challenges such as:
- Miscommunication
- Disagreements
- Mental illness (such as addiction)
- Divorce
- Parenting problems
Our family therapists provide a non-judgmental, safe space for your family to talk and work through these issues. If you are experiencing one of the following challenges, family therapy might be right for you:
- Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD
- Loss of a family member or close loved one
- Divorce, separation, or breakup
- Behavioral issues with children and teens
- Financial stress
- Parenting struggles
- Major life changes such as a big move
Qualified Family Therapists at Thriveworks Brookline
Our family therapists are licensed, qualified mental health professionals with unique skillsets, tools, and experience in helping families work through conflicts and improve relationships. Family therapy is often short-term, with many families seeing significant progress in about 10 sessions. However, some families may need more time, and your therapist will create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Schedule a Family Therapy Session at Thriveworks Counseling in Brookline, MA
If you believe your family could benefit from working with a therapist to resolve conflicts or improve relationships, the family therapists at Thriveworks in Brookline, MA are here to help. Call us at (617) 934-1974 to schedule your first session.
Our scheduling team will assist you in setting up an appointment at your convenience. We look forward to helping your family build a healthier, happier future.
