Family therapy is a way of resolving conflict through a systemic lens. Much like in couples therapy, it is most effective when participants approach with a willingness to examine their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, in order to see how it may be impacting the functioning of the family unit.

Family therapy emphasizes the interconnectedness of each person, operating under the principle that what happens to one family member happens to the entire family. When one dynamic changes, the entire system will change. For this reason, it is usually important for most or all of the family to be present in each session.

Your therapist will work with the unit as a whole to help improve and strengthen awareness and understanding, communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and family bonds. He or she will also work to ensure that every family member gets a chance to feel heard and understood by the others. Over time, families will notice reduced conflict and more positive connections in the home.