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What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

A general approach to family therapy would be to explore the family system and how it functions to maintain stability, positive and negative.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

Tools used would include genograms, cooperative family activities to build cohesion, using a “talking stick” and setting ground rules around communication while in session, and seeing each person as both an individual and as a member of the family system as well as how the individual(s) interact with the family system.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy?

Meaningful progress would be seen when the system stabilizes in a way that is respectful and validating for all members of the system and the system supports each individual member in healthy interactions both within and outside of the system.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement family therapy?

Clients can discuss session content in a supportive and constructive way, keep a family journal where each person has the ability and permission to be honest in a respectful way.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

Family clients can discuss goals ahead of time as well as their observations of how each member interacts with the others. They can think about their expectations for outcomes and what they want to achieve.

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 Meridian, ID 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 Meridian, ID 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?

Find Family Therapy and Family Counseling in Meridian, ID

If you’d like to improve communication with your family and heal damaged relationships, the therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Meridian, ID, are here to help. Seeking out family therapy may not be easy, but it can lead to healthier and more fulfilling relationships in the future.

Call our office to schedule a family therapy session today at (208) 504-1377.

When Is the Right Time To Seek Family Therapy?

We provide family therapy sessions for a wide variety of issues, including:

  • Major life transitions
  • Divorce or separation
  • Child-rearing issues
  • Behavioral problems
  • Loss of a loved one
  • Financial problems
  • Substance abuse and addiction
  • Long-term conflicts
  • Infidelity
  • Trauma or abuse

If you feel that family therapy can benefit your family, contact a mental health professional at Thriveworks Counseling in Meridian, ID, to begin working towards a healthier family dynamic.

The Benefits of Family Therapy

Family systems can be incredibly complex. One person’s actions and emotional issues can affect other members of the family in unique ways.

A family therapist will take the time to get to know your family and understand its unique dynamics before determining an effective strategy to move forward. Your childhood years are extremely formative, and issues that begin there can have long-lasting effects well into the future.

These are some reasons family counseling can be productive and healing. Many family members are unaware of times they have wronged one another because effective communication isn’t always easy.

A Thriveworks therapist can make it easier to discuss what you’re feeling, even if you’ve never brought it up before. You may leave sessions with a newfound appreciation of your family, as well as strategies to encourage healthier interactions between family members on a daily basis.

Family Therapy Appointments at Thriveworks in Meridian, ID

At Thriveworks Counseling, we aim to provide easy access to high-quality mental health services. Making appointments for family therapy is easier thanks to our options for both in-person sessions and online counseling appointments.

If you’ve been struggling with family relationships and would like to work with a trained and experienced family counselor, Thriveworks Counseling in Meridian, ID, is ready to help. Reach out to make an appointment today at (208) 504-1377.

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 Meridian therapists and counselors accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross of Idaho | BCBS

  • BrightPath

  • BrightPath Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Self-pay costs at Meridian
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

Hear from our clients

5.0 Thriveworks Meridian reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
I have been meeting with Matt for almost 2 years now, and he's helped me get in touch with myself and understand who I am, as well as provided great tools to apply to my life for future improvement and coping. I have benefited greatly from my regular meetings with Matt and I can't speak highly enough about him as a counselor and psychological mentor.
Read more I have been meeting with Matt for almost 2 years now, and he's helped me get in touch with myself and understand who I am, as well as provided great tools to apply to my life for future improvement and coping. I have benefited greatly from my regular meetings with Matt and I can't speak highly enough about him as a counselor and psychological mentor.
Meridian Jan 2022
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Meridian is located at 26 S Baltic Pl Suite 150, Meridian, ID 83642, off E. Franklin Rd.

Phone number

(208) 504-1377

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