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Discover how starting family therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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.
Thriveworks family therapists in Richmond, VA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thriveworks therapists in Richmond, VA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
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.
We may love our family members, but that doesn’t mean these relationships are a piece of cake. Sometimes, we run into conflicts with family and struggle to maintain healthy relationships. This is perfectly normal, but sometimes resolving conflicts requires a little professional help. Fortunately, the family therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom), specialize in helping families work through challenges and restore health and happiness in their relationships.
If your family could potentially benefit from working with a family therapist or psychologist, reach out to Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom) today. We partner with the best of the best: mental health professionals who have worked hard to gain skills, knowledge, and experience helping to restore and repair families. These family therapists are happy to offer you the guidance and support you need. Give us a call at (804) 980-7242 to schedule an appointment when you are ready.
Family therapy is a type of therapy specifically designed to help families address a wide range of issues that they may experience. A family therapist’s ultimate goal is to improve familial relationships and the overall health of a family. Common problems that arise among family members include those that stem from major life transitions and the development of mental illnesses. In some cases, family therapy is supplementary, and in other cases it is the primary form of treatment.
Many types of families can benefit from family therapy, especially if they are in the middle of a stressful or taxing situation. Here are some common stressors and source of conflict that cause families to begin therapy:
The family therapists at Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom) would love to work with you and help to repair your relationships.
Family therapy is led by licensed therapists: licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) to be exact! These professionals have unique skills, training, and experience helping families. Other professionals—for example, social workers and psychologists—also utilize family therapy techniques if they have completed family therapy training.
This form of therapy is often short-term. Typically, families go for an average of 9 sessions. That said, sometimes families go for longer, as it depends on their needs and goals for therapy. In addition, every session can vary in terms of what you work on as well as who attends. Don’t worry, your Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom) family therapist will walk you through the process.
Is there a conflict that is a major stressor for your family? Are your closest relationships at risk? Consider working with a family therapist at Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom). One of our family experts will use their skills, knowledge, training, and experience to help you and your family members work through the conflict at hand.
To set up a family therapy appointment, give Thriveworks Richmond, VA (Shockoe Bottom) a call at (804) 980-7242. A scheduling specialist will assist you with the easy process, which will involve introducing you to our premium benefits. These benefits include extended hours, including evening and weekend sessions, as well as a flexible 23.5 hour cancellation policy. Additionally, we accept most major insurance plans.
We look forward to the opportunity to help you and your family build better relationships. Reach out to us when you’re ready to schedule a family therapy appointment or to hear more about our services.
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