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At LifeStance Health, our therapists offer both in-person and online appointments services for families.
We connect you with Licensed Clinicians who match your needs and goals.
Your Clinician performs a thorough evaluation and develops a personalized treatment plan.
Your Clinician maintains a proper level of care through therapy sessions while staying connected with your support system. If appropriate, your clinician can refer you to a psychiatric clinician for evaluation and medication management.
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What is Family Therapy?
Family therapy (also known as family counseling), is used to help everyone involved to deal with a difficult period, a major transition, or the mental health challenges of a family member. This type of therapy aims to address the psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues that cause family problems.
What Can Family Therapy Help With?
Family therapy can help improve relationships with partners, children, and other family members. People often go into family therapy to address specific issues such as marital or financial problems, conflict between parents and children, and the impact of substance abuse or mental illness on their family. Specific issues often addressed include:
- A family member’s illness or death
- Parent separation or divorce
- Communication difficulties among family members
- Caring for a family member with special needs
- Behavioral problems at home or school
- Issues with extended family members
Different Types of Family Therapy
There are several types of family therapy. A few that you might encounter include:
What Type of Techniques Are Used in Family Therapy?
Techniques used in family therapy focus on improving communication and collaboration, developing emotional awareness, and helping people accept things they cannot control. Some of the techniques that may be used fall into these categories:
What Should We Expect During Family Therapy?
Your therapist will begin the process by identifying the issues that are causing problems in your family. They will work with you to formulate a plan of treatment and propose ways to meet the treatment goals you set. From there it is a matter of communicating, learning, and committing to change.
For virtual sessions, the process is the same, but you may want to consider where you will do your sessions. We suggest choosing a quiet and private space where everyone can easily participate and feels free to join the conversation.
Benefits of Family Therapy
The benefits of family therapy can include:
- Gaining a better understanding of each other
- Improving communication skills
- Stopping conflicts before they happen
- Learning important coping skills
- Reducing chronic stress and anxiety
Online Appointment Options for Family Therapy
When appropriate, online appointments can serve as an additional way for psychiatrists and therapists to provide mental health services to those who cannot come into their offices for in-person appointments. An online appointment is conducted online via your computer, phone, or tablet.
