Family Counseling

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Find Peace.

Family therapy or family counseling is a form of treatment that is designed to address specific issues affecting the health and functioning of a family. It can be used to help a family through a difficult period, a major transition, or mental/behavioral health problems within a family. Family therapists aim to assist families in improving communication, solving family problems, understanding and handling family situations, and creating a better functioning home environment (Family Therapy, 2017A).

Common Issues Addressed Through Family Counseling

  • Adult Child/ Parent Conflicts

  • Anger

  • Anxiety

  • Blame

  • Boundaries

  • Caregiver Burnout

  • Communication

  • Estrangement

  • Extended Family Interference

  • Family Secrets

  • Favoritism

  • Grief and Loss

  • “Grey” Divorce

  • Life Transitions

  • Mental Illness in Family Member (Treated or Untreated)

  • Interracial/Multiracial Family Problems

  • Separation/Divorce

  • Substance Abuse

  • Trauma

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