There are times when a situation necessitates that the entire family be the focus of treatment. Families will naturally experience a multitude of challenges over the course of time. Most of these situations can be handled within the confines of the family unit. However, every so often, a problem arises that is more than the family can handle on it's own. Family therapy is often a helpful solution in these situations. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have specialized training in this area. I work with families to address these situations in a manner that helps each family member to feel understood, while at the same time providing practical strategies for successful outcomes.

There are a number of areas in which a family may experience some challenges. You and your loved ones might experience trouble cropping up at work, school, or in everyday interactions with one another. When it feels like these issues in your family are becoming too much for you to handle on your own, it may be time to consider family therapy. This form of treatment can help you and your family members find new ways to manage transitions, struggles, and conflicts.

Family therapy can assist to improve troubled relationships with your partner, children or other family members. Specific issues that can be addressed include financial issues, conflict between parents and children, and substance abuse. Family therapy can help family members improve their communication with one another and problem solve more effectively. Family therapy is often short term. It may include all family members or certain subsections of the family. Your specific treatment plan will be tailored to your family's situation. Family therapy sessions teach skills that are intended to deepen family connections and provide tools that will aid in getting through stressful times, even after therapy has been completed.