Family Therapy

Family therapy involves members of a nuclear family or stepfamily and, in some cases, members of the extended family (e.g., grandparents, etc.). A therapist or team of therapists conducts multiple sessions to help families deal with important issues that may interfere with their functioning as a family and in the home environment.

Family therapy is based on Family Systems Theory, in which the family is viewed as a living organism rather than just the sum of its individual members. Family therapy evaluates family members in terms of their position or role within the system as a whole. Mediation and conciliatory interventions are used to help family members get on a collaborative team. The goal is to work out win-win compromises and get the whole family system back on the road to a productive and enjoyable family life again.