Our family affects who we are and who we become, both for the better and for the worse. We learn our vocabulary, our habits, our customs and rituals, and how to view and observe the world around us.

Anyone seeking healthier, closer family relationships can benefit from family therapy.

Family therapy can help you improve troubled relationships with your  children or other family members. You may address conflict between parents and children, or the impact of substance abuse, chronic/terminal illness, grief and loss or a mental illness on the entire family.  It is designed to help family members solve problems, express thoughts and emotions in a productive manner.  It can also explore family roles, rules and behavior patterns as well as identifying strengths and weaknesses and in turn provide ways of working through these issues.

Common reasons for seeking family therapy include:

• Divorce
• Parent-child conflict
• Problems between siblings
• Domestic violence
• The unexpected or traumatic loss of a family member

Family therapy is necessary to address family issues and heal a family’s wounds. If any of the above scenarios resonate with your family, consider seeking family therapy. Family therapy can be beneficial on many different levels.

Some positive family therapy outcomes are:

• Strategies to develop and maintain boundaries
• A fostered sense of cohesion and communication among family members
• Promotes problem-solving through an understanding of family patterns and dynamics
• Builds empathy and understanding.
• Reduces family conflict

Studies show that family therapy is particularly important for families with members who struggle with substance abuse, eating disorders, and other behavioral issues. When the whole family grows, each member is better off.

If you’re interested in learning about how I can help pull your family back together, contact me today for a free consultation.