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 Orlando, FL 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 Orlando, FL 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 Orlando, FL—Therapists and Counselors
Family. They are by your side as soon as you start your journey in this world. They are the ones who know how to push every one of your buttons, make you laugh, know every bit and piece about you. However, sometimes that can hurt you or make you feel alone. No family is perfect, and all families encounter some shape or form of challenges over the years.
Luckily, family therapy can help you and your family overcome past situations and learn the tools you need to move forward in a healthier, more harmonious light. At Thriveworks Orlando Counseling, a team of dedicated family therapists is readily available to help you achieve those things. If you feel like you and your family could greatly benefit from family counseling, call our office at (754) 400-5514 to get started.
Is My Family a Good Fit for Family Therapy?
There are so many reasons why a family might consider seeking the help of a professional to work through their unique challenges. Some of the more common reasons why someone may seek out family therapy are:
- Loss of a family member
- Empty nest
- Diagnosis of a chronic illness
- Addiction or substance abuse
- A member of the family with a mental health disorder
- Financial strain
- Marital conflicts
- Parenting challenges
No family is a stranger to some of these more common challenges. However, if your family is going through something that is not on the list, don’t worry! At Thriveworks Orlando Counseling, our licensed psychologists can help you and your loved ones through so many of life’s challenges.
How Does Family Therapy Work?
Once you have made the decision to seek family therapy at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling, you will be set up with a counselor who will help you every step of the way. During your initial sessions with a family counselor, each member of your family will discuss the different concerns and goals they have. It is important to hear what each person has to say in order to get a bigger picture idea of how to resolve and achieve what you set in place. Once your therapist has all of the information they need, they will then create a unique plan of care that is specific to you and your family.
We understand how hard it can be to stay together as a family through hardships and that getting back to a better place can be hard after life throws us curveballs. Therapy will help you:
- Understand that every member of the family needs a voice
- Listen, not just hear, what others are saying in order to ease tension and improve communication
- Come up with a compromise to the conflict that feels right to everyone involved
And much, much more!
Schedule an Appointment with a Family Therapist at Thriveworks Orlando, FL
Being a family can be challenging, but finding the right balance can make all of the difference. If you are ready to work through life’s challenges as a family and come together in a more positive light, then Thriveworks Orlando Counseling is here to help.
Our office does not have a waitlist and we can often see you within the same week of your initial call. To schedule your appointment, visit our online booking system or call (754) 400-5514 to be connected with a scheduling specialist. In addition, we offer online counseling services to provide you and your family the additional ease of having your appointment from wherever you choose. If you have any additional questions about family therapy or our other services, we would be more than happy to help.
Don’t wait any longer to get the help you need. Let’s work together through this journey.
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