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.
Does your family struggle to get along? Is there something impacting your relationships with them? Do you feel like there is nothing you could say that would make them actually hear what you want them to hear? Consider these following scenarios to see if you can relate:
You feel like your sibling is taking advantage of your parents. Your sibling works a full-time job, makes good money, yet still expects your parents to pay for things in their life. It stresses you out and you don’t understand why your parents put up with it.
You have to live at home with your parents right now because you lost your job and are searching for a new one. Every night you go downstairs to eat dinner, you somehow manage to get into an argument with your mom or dad over the smallest of issues.
You felt abandoned by your parents when you were younger when they were struggling financially. You barely saw them, and you felt like you had to be your own parent at times. Now that you are older and have a family of your own, your parents have tried rekindling their relationship with you. You are having a hard time opening up to them.
You and your spouse are getting a divorce and it is causing your children a lot of stress. You both don’t want them to see you fighting.
Are you and your family going through something similar to these scenarios? Is there something that you are all going through at you know could be fixed if everyone was able to speak their minds in a safe space? There are family therapists at Thriveworks Salem Counseling who would love to help your family. To get started, just give us a call at (508) 392-4269.
Family Issues: Challenges Addressed in Family Therapy
Family therapy can help families work through a myriad of problems they are facing. There are some common family problems we see clients for which are:
- Mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression
- Divorce or separation
- Behavioral problems
- Parenting issues
- Addiction or substance abuse
- Loss of a family member or loved one
- Financial strain or stress
- Major life changes like starting a new job, moving to a new city, or going to a new school
- Communication problems
- Unruly behavior in children
This is just a short list of concerns that families face. We understand that every situation is unique. You can begin working with a family therapist at Thriveworks Salem Counseling as soon as this week. Our therapists and psychologists are ready to get started as soon as you are. Don’t wait any longer to get the help that you and your family needs.
What Can We Expect at Family Therapy?
The therapists at Thriveworks Salem are licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT). These professionals have the training and knowledge needed to not only understand and empathize with families going through challenges, but give families the tools they need to fix past trauma and overcome future obstacles.
Family therapy is often short-term, meaning you will finish out this process within as few as 9 or 10 sessions. When you begin, your therapist will take each individual family member’s needs and concerns into consideration prior to coming up with a plan of action. It is important to understand the family unit at an individual level to better see where the cracks are.
Each session may vary in terms of what is discussed with your psychologist. They will likely use a range of effective techniques but will always prioritize helping your family build:
- Empathy and trust within each other
- Safe and comfortable relationships
- Effective communication skills
The family therapists at Thriveworks Salem will do their best to help you and your family members work through the problems that are affecting your relationships.
Schedule a Family Therapy Appointment at Thriveworks Salem, MA
Family is important and having a strong, healthy connection with your family is even more so. If you and your family are struggling to communicate or work through your specific challenges, get the help you need to build back up the trust that was once there.
To get started, you can schedule an appointment through our online booking system or by calling (508) 392-4269. We have online and in-person counseling available as we understand how some families might benefit more from one over the other. In addition, we have a wide range of appointment times to include days, evenings, and weekends. We also accept most major insurance carriers and have great self-payment options for those that aren’t covered.
We look forward to helping you and your family thrive!