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 New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT 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.
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Family Therapy in New Haven, CT—Family Therapists, Counselors
Know that every family goes through ups and downs. Sometimes to get to a better flow of being, it takes the help of an outsider. Family therapy can offer the support and guidance you need to jump over hurdles, learn how to communicate better, and love harder. Thriveworks Counseling has a team of licensed family therapists in our New Haven, CT office who enjoy helping families get the help they need. They also have the tools you need to come together and gain control of balance once again. If you are ready to get you and your family some individualized help, reach out to our office today (203) 586-4264.
Why Start Family Therapy?
Is there a lot going on in your family right now? Do you feel overwhelmed and unable to talk about your feelings? Are another family member’s actions hurting the whole family unit? Take a moment to consider these questions and reflect on what may be going on in your life. If you feel like there is something that you all could benefit from learning, changing, or moving on from, consider working with a family therapist. Here are a few examples of why clients have started seeking help at Thriveworks Counseling:
- Overbearing parenting that has resulted in rebellious, unruly children
- Particular hard times such as losing a job, moving to a new state, or missing out on an opportunity
- Tension or hostility among family members
- Hormonal changes in a teenager that may contribute to tension in the home
- Marriage conflicts such as infidelity, lack of trust, or intimacy problems
- Family members with unmet needs
- Taking on the burden of caring for a sick, elderly, or disabled family member without divvying up the work
- Neglect, addiction, or abuse with a member of the family
- Behavioral disorders like ADHD
- Eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and more
What Is Family Therapy Like?
Because there are so many reasons why you may be interested in seeking professional help, your therapist will craft a unique plan of action that is specific to you and your loved ones. Together, you will learn how to work together, resolve issues, and communicate more effectively. For example:
- You can learn how to better express to your sister why it upsets you that she hasn’t helped out with your sick did. You might also learn that your sister is dealing with other issues in her personal life and that’s why she’s been absent.
- Your mom can learn how to manage her stress and properly ask for help when she needs it.
- You and your husband can learn compromising techniques to implement with your sons who bicker. They may even work out some of their unresolved issues during therapy as well.
- Lastly, you and your husband can work out a plan of action when it comes to upkeep with the house. Your therapist can help you express why you’d like your husband to take a small step back from work to help out more at home.
If you feel like your family could benefit from working with a family therapist, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven, CT today.
Scheduling Family Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven, CT
When you are ready to start making change, call to schedule an appointment with one of our caring family therapists at (203) 586-4264. When you schedule an appointment with us, you will be connected with a scheduling specialist who can help you find the best time and date for you and your family.
We understand how hard it can be to get everyone together and over to an appointment. That’s why we also offer online counseling. Whatever method you choose, just know that we are here and ready to help you thrive.
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