family therapy

Family therapy involves all or some members of a family unit working through their issues with a counselor. Emotions run high in families, after all these are the people you live with or interact with on a regular basis. Sometimes the issues a family are facing are complex, involving many people within the family, and possibly several generations. Sometimes the effects of unhealed wounds can result in current behavior patterns that are not working. This can be difficult to sort out sometimes without professional help.

The goal of the family therapist is to listen to each family member, and to teach and enhance communication skills. The counselor helps family members find common ground, and helps the family develop and foster trust and respect.