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 Tempe, AZ 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 Tempe, AZ 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.
Need more help deciding?
If your family is experiencing challenges, consider speaking with your loved ones about attending family therapy. Therapy deals with more than monumental mental health issues such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. Therapy can help individuals and families seeking help with everyday struggles and long-term grievances. This can be anything from self-esteem issues in children to changes in the marriage between parents and guardians.
If you and your family are ready to explore therapy, please reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Tempe, AZ. Our experienced family therapists are ready and waiting to assist you in resolving conflicts with civility and care.
Common Reasons Families Consider Attending Therapy
No matter what challenge you’re facing with your family, family counseling may be able to help provide clarity and guidance. At its core, family therapy focuses on conflict resolution through communication and engaged listening. Your therapist will be able to help you develop long-term techniques that include active listening, mindful questioning, and reflective self-assessment. These techniques will help you manage current problems as well as problems that may arise in the future.
Sessions with your Thriveworks counselor will be structured to address specific issues and help strengthen family relationships. Every family is unique and different families seek help for different reasons. Some of these reasons include:
- Behavioral problems in children
- Financial strain
- Mental illnesses
- Separation or divorce
- Major life changes
- Substance abuse
- Individual or group trauma
- Differences in parenting styles
- Dealing with grief
How Family Therapy Sessions Can Help
Seeking family therapy isn’t always easy. Not every family member may want to attend, and setting up an appointment that fits everyone’s schedule may seem daunting.
But mental health and familial harmony are just as important as physical health and self-care. Deciding to seek family counseling is ultimately for the health of the entire family unit. With online therapy options such as video and phone counseling, scheduling an appointment that works around everyone’s busy lives is easier than it used to be.
Should you and your loved ones decide to attend a Thriveworks therapy session, you can expect to:
- Improve your communication skills
- Focus on anger and stress management
- Strengthen your trust
- Work on cooperative problem-solving
- Engage in active listening
- Learn to be reflective
- Develop coping skills
Schedule a Family Therapy Appointment at Thriveworks in Tempe, AZ
If you’d like to strengthen your family’s relationships, please reach out to us here in Tempe, AZ. Our family counselors are available for evening and weekend sessions. In-person and online counseling services are available, and new clients are often able to see a provider within the week of contacting us.
With everything that goes on in the world, home deserves to be a safe space where we can have meaningful, long-lasting relationships. Call Thriveworks Counseling in Tempe, AZ to begin strengthening your family’s ties.
