Family Therapy

Are you going through a significant life change, dealing with a serious illness, or facing mental health challenges or substance use issues? Perhaps you're navigating marital difficulties or experiencing conflicts in your relationships. In such cases, family therapy can be a valuable resource to help address communication barriers, boundary issues, and crises.  
 
The concept of "family" has evolved beyond just blood relations, marriage, or adoption. It now encompasses the various close connections that shape our lives, regardless of biological ties or legal bonds. Given the crucial role these relationships play in our overall well-being, family therapy can be beneficial in addressing various challenges that impact family dynamics.  
 
Engaging in family therapy can enhance communication skills, equip you with coping strategies for tough situations, and provide fresh perspectives on underlying issues. At Family Therapy Associates, our therapists are dedicated to helping you and your family navigate conflicts and foster stronger, healthier relationships. We recognize that everyone's journey is different, and our goal is to create an environment where you feel understood and supported as you work through your experiences. Let us assist you in finding the right therapist to guide you on your path to healing. 
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More About How Family Therapy Can Help From WebMD: 
How Can Family Therapy Help? 
Problems in your family can affect all areas of family members' lives. You and your loved ones might notice trouble cropping up at work, at school, or in everyday interactions with other people. 
When it feels like the issues in your family are too big for you to handle -- and aren't getting better -- it may be time to see a family therapist. They can help you find new ways to manage struggles, conflicts, and challenges. 
Some of the things that family therapists can help with are: 

• Conflicts between family members 

• Substance abuse or addiction 

• A family member's mental illness 

• Financial problems or disagreements about money 

• Problems in school 

• Difficulties between siblings 

• Children's behavior problems 

• Caring for a family member with special needs 

• Issues with extended family members 

• A family member's illness or a death in the family 

• Infidelity 

• Separation or divorce 

• How to plan for shared custody of children ​

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Additional Resources:
Active Listening: Communication Skill | Worksheet | Therapist Aid
Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Communication | Worksheet | Therapist Aid
Assertive Communication | Worksheet | Therapist Aid
What are Healthy Boundaries? | Video | Therapist Aid

The ultimate goal of family counseling is to improve family functioning through mutual trust, communication and conflict resolution skills.
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