Family Therapy

Family Therapy

When most people think of therapy, they think of one person lying on a couch talking to a therapist about their problems. However, family therapy is a type of therapy that involves the entire family. Family therapy can be used to help families communicate better, resolve conflict, and improve relationships.

Our Family Therapist:

Dr. Angela Dover, PhD

Psychologist

Melanae Soos, LSW

Social Worker

Cyrene Kafer, LPC

Counselor

Dustin Vacha, LPCC-S

Counselor

Abby Moore, LSW

Social Worker

Jessica Holland, LPCC-S

Counselor

What is family therapy?

Family therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on family dynamics and building healthier interactions within the family system. It can be helpful if you or someone in your family has a relationship or financial problems, marital problems, or a mental health condition. Family therapy can help improve communication and problem-solving skills. It won’t necessarily resolve every conflict you and your family encounter, but it may help you develop healthier coping skills.

How Can Family Therapy Help?

Family therapy can help by providing a space for family members to openly communicate with each other. It can also help families to resolve conflict and improve relationships. Family therapy can be beneficial for families who are dealing with difficult life transitions, such as divorce or the death of a family member.

What are the benefits of family therapy?

There are many benefits of family therapy. It can help families to communicate better, to resolve conflict, and to understand and support each other. It can also help families to cope with difficult life changes and events. Family therapy can help improve relationships within the family and make the family stronger. Some additional benefits of family therapy include:

1. Improving communication within the family

2. Addressing dysfunctional interactions

3. Reducing the risk of some mental health conditions

4. Improving family dynamics and relationships

5. Helping families deal with major life changes

Types of Family Therapy

There are many different types of family therapy, but all aim to improve communication and relationships within the family. Common approaches include structural family therapy, strategic family therapy, and systemic family therapy. Each approach has its own unique techniques, but all seek to help families better understand and resolve their challenges.

There are several types of family therapy, each approach has its own unique techniques, but all seek to help families better understand and resolve their challenges some types of family therapy are:

Family systems therapy

Family systems therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps family members understand and change the way they interact with each other. This type of therapy can help families resolve conflict, improve communication, and build stronger relationships.

Functional family therapy

Functional family therapy (FFT) is a type of short-term therapy that focuses on helping families identify and change the behaviors that are contributing to the problems they are experiencing. FFT is based on the idea that families are systems, and that changes in one part of the system can impact other parts. This means that therapists work with families to help them understand how their behaviors are impacting the family system and then work together to make changes. FFT has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of problems, including delinquency, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

Narrative family therapy

Narrative family therapy is a type of therapy that uses stories to help families understand and resolve their problems. In this type of therapy, the therapist and the family members work together to create a story about the family’s problem. The therapist then uses this story to help the family members understand their own roles in the problem and to find new ways to solve it.

Family Psychoeducation

Family psychoeducation is a type of therapy that helps ohio families to understand and cope with the mental illness of a family member. It can be an effective treatment for families who are struggling to deal with the impact of mental illness. Family psychoeducation can help families to communicate better, understand the illness, and develop coping strategies.

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What are the goals of family therapy?

The main goal of family therapy is to improve communication and problem-solving within the family. This can be done by exploring family dynamics and psychopathology, and by mobilizing family strengths and resources. Family therapy can also help to understand and handle special family situations and create a better functioning home environment.

Things to Consider Before Family Counseling?

Before you begin family counseling, there are a few things to consider.

First, is everyone in the family committed to attending counseling sessions and working on the issues? If not, it may be difficult to make progress.
Second, what are the goals of counseling? What do you hope to achieve? Be sure to communicate these goals to your counselor.
Third, what is your budget for counseling? Counseling can be expensive, so it’s important to know how much you can afford to spend.
Finally, what is the schedule like for counseling? Can everyone attend at the same time? Or will you need to schedule separate sessions?

Keep these things in mind when considering family counseling.

What To Expect

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