4,988 people sought family therapy help in Michigan in the last year

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What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

Family systems therapy is a successful treatment approach for people seeking family therapy. This method focuses on the individuals in the family and how their relationships are dependent on each other. The systems approach seeks to create meaningful change amongst all the members rather than focusing on only one or two members.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

It is helpful to understand the role of each family member attending treatment. Building empathy and understanding, improving active listening skills, learning reflective listening skills, and fostering more respect through healthy boundary setting are helpful components to family therapy.

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

Families know they are making meaningful progress in therapy when the family begins to function as a more cohesive and happier unit.

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

Family members can practice healthy individual coping skills to improve how each member feels as they work in therapy to improve the functioning of the family unit.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

To prepare for family therapy, a family can talk about common goals, each members needs, and other personal goals, so they have an idea of what they are seeking from counseling.

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 Sterling Heights, MI 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 Sterling Heights, MI 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 Sterling Heights, MI—Detroit Therapy for Families

Family relationships can be some of the most intimate and challenging. If you are in the Macomb area and your family is experiencing difficulties, consider working with a family therapist at Thriveworks Sterling Heights, MI.

Give us a call at (586) 203-3931 to schedule your appointment or learn more about our services.

What Is Family Therapy?

Family therapy is designed to help family members improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. Common issues addressed in family therapy include:

  • Financial problems
  • Relationship issues (e.g., lack of trust)
  • Mental illness
  • Addiction
  • Parenting roles

Whatever challenges your family faces, Thriveworks Sterling Heights family therapists are here to help you navigate and overcome them.

How Can Family Therapy Help My Family?

Your family therapist at Thriveworks Sterling Heights will tailor their approach to meet your family’s specific needs. They will work to:

  • Understand existing problems
  • Equip you with tools for resolving conflicts
  • Teach you how to set and achieve goals that benefit the entire family

While family therapy cannot automatically fix all issues, it provides the skills needed to effectively address and cope with family challenges.

Work with a Family Therapist at Thriveworks Sterling Heights, MI

Every family experiences difficult times, whether it’s dealing with mental illness, adjusting to a separation, or facing other unique challenges. The family therapists at Thriveworks Sterling Heights are trained to help without judgment or bias, offering individualized care for each family’s unique situation.

If your family is going through a rough patch, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Sterling Heights in Macomb County. Call us at (586) 203-3931 to schedule an appointment.

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 Sterling Heights therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • ASR

  • Aetna

  • Alliance Health and Life (HAP)

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Sterling Heights
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

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I appreciate my therapist, she makes me feel heard, she stops my spiriling emotions and asks me direct questions to make me think about what it is I want tp change and what steps I need to take inorder to cause that desired outcome. She offers great opening lines when I struggle to bring up my problems whether it be to her or someone in my personal life
Read more I appreciate my therapist, she makes me feel heard, she stops my spiriling emotions and asks me direct questions to make me think about what it is I want tp change and what steps I need to take inorder to cause that desired outcome. She offers great opening lines when I struggle to bring up my problems whether it be to her or someone in my personal life
Jessica Mar 2025
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Honestly my therapist is great !! She is extremely knowledgeable and is helping me get to the heart of myself so that I can do what I need to do!
Regina Mar 2025
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I appreciate how quickly I was able to make my first appointment and how flexible the providers are. I started off seeing Shelby in person but eventually transitioned to virtual appointments. It was so nice to meet Shelby in person and become more comfortable with her prior to switching to virtual appointments. Shelby is fantastic, she is an attentive listener and never makes me feel like I am wasting her time. I feel very comfortable and validated here!
Read more I appreciate how quickly I was able to make my first appointment and how flexible the providers are. I started off seeing Shelby in person but eventually transitioned to virtual appointments. It was so nice to meet Shelby in person and become more comfortable with her prior to switching to virtual appointments. Shelby is fantastic, she is an attentive listener and never makes me feel like I am wasting her time. I feel very comfortable and validated here!
Mackenzie Mar 2025
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Just the over all sense of safety and understanding I felt.
Jacqueline Mar 2025
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I'm better equipped with tools to handle negative thoughts and emotions as they come up and realize that progress is not a linear process.
Teresa Mar 2025
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Ria is so great! In the short time I have been seeing her, I am feeling much better, I am more productive and also feel more confident in my skills we work through!
Lucy Mar 2025
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Efficient reminders, easy to utilize and caring, effective care from my therapist.
Michelle Feb 2024
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I really needed someone to talk to and didn’t know where to turn. An internet search came up and I found Thriveworks. Best decision I ever made was calling to schedule an appt. The staff is friendly, respectful and discreet. I appreciate Thriveworks so much. Therapy has helped me tremendously. I highly recommended this place.
Read more I really needed someone to talk to and didn’t know where to turn. An internet search came up and I found Thriveworks. Best decision I ever made was calling to schedule an appt. The staff is friendly, respectful and discreet. I appreciate Thriveworks so much. Therapy has helped me tremendously. I highly recommended this place.
Latasha Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Sterling Heights is located at the corner of Utica Road and Triangle Drive. We currently share a building with DAS Architects, among other businesses. Across the street, on the opposite side of Utica Road, is the Sterling Estates neighborhood and La Grand Blvd.

Phone number

(586) 203-3931

Languages spoken by MI providers

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