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995 people sought family therapy help in Delaware in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a family can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Family therapy

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 , DE 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 , DE 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?

What would family be without petty fights about who gets to pick what’s for dinner or what TV show you’ll watch tonight? What would family be without poking a little fun at one another every now and then? What would family be without the bickering and the teasing? Besides, under these petty fights and jokes is a solid, strong foundation of love—right?

It’s normal for family members to fight or disagree. In fact, there’s nothing wrong or unhealthy about fighting or disagreeing from time to time. However, there is a right and wrong way to resolve these arguments. The right way involves talking patiently and openly about your differences. The wrong way involves shouting at, belittling, and talking down to your loved ones.

In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future.”

–Alex Haley

In family therapy, families learn how to properly resolve their arguments and differences. Families also work on building a stronger foundation for their relationships, one that can better withstand the conflicts that arise over time. In addition, family therapy can help families work through painful, traumatic, stressful, and otherwise difficult times. If this sounds like a service that your family could benefit from, consider scheduling family therapy at Thriveworks Delaware. Our counselors operate completely online. This means that they meet with their clients in a virtual setting, via telephone or video. Either way, they find success in helping the families that they meet with find resolution, strengthen their foundation and bonds, and work through specific challenges.

But Can Family Therapy Help My Family?

The family therapists at Thriveworks Delaware Counseling are qualified, skilled, experienced, and caring counselors. Here at Thriveworks, our mission is to help people live happy, successful lives and we set out to accomplish this mission by setting our clients up with the best of the best mental health professionals. These professionals can help your family work through:

  • Substance abuse or addiction
  • Behavioral issues in children
  • Mental health concerns
  • Separation and divorce
  • Grief and loss
  • Financial problems
  • Differing views

If you can think of it, it’s on this list. In other words, the family therapists at Thriveworks Delaware are confident that they can help your family, regardless of the specific challenge you are encountering. We know that it might feel insurmountable to you, but trust us—our therapists and counselors are committed to helping people and they want to help your family build happier, stronger relationships. They’ll use their skills and their training and their experience in the mental health field to help your family get to where you want to be.

Family Therapy: How Will It Work? What Will It Look Like?

Family therapy at Thriveworks Delaware can help families make important strides and improvements in their relationships with one another. Our counselors have experience working with a wide range of families, from those who are struggling due to financial strife, a mental illness, differing opinions or values, and more. The challenges that we might face with our family members are many and varied. Fortunately, the family therapists at Thriveworks Delaware are able to help and support you in a wide range of difficult situations.

How exactly will a family therapist help? The specifics of therapy will all depend on what your family has going on. So, for example, if it is differing opinions or values that have brought you into family therapy today, your family therapist will help you and your loved ones communicate better. They will focus on equipping you with essential communication tools and mediate any tough conversations. If your family has something else on your plate, your family therapist will make an informed decision about which techniques and approaches to therapy will best help you and guide your family in the right direction.

Schedule Online Family Therapy with Thriveworks Delaware

We believe that online family therapy will make a major difference in your family’s life. Even if you aren’t struggling with a major challenge at the moment, Thriveworks Delaware family therapists can help you prepare for future conflicts and deepen your relationships with one another.

If you’re interested in scheduling an online family therapy appointment at Thriveworks Delaware, you’ll just need to call our office! Our scheduling team will be happy to help you. Know that new clients often have their first session within a day or two of their call. This fast scheduling and turnaround time is just one of many perks at Thriveworks Delaware Counseling!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Delaware

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware | PPO HMO

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Self-pay costs at
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Phone number

(302) 703-0979

Languages spoken by DE providers

  • English

Support Hours

Monday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 7:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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