Family therapy assesses and treats the needs of the family system as a whole.  Family therapy gives family members a chance to talk together with a therapist about problems that involve all family members.  It helps each family member to actually hear the other family member’s point of view.  Family therapy involves counseling sessions with some or all family members, helping to improve communication skills among them.

Family therapy is essential when treating teens with behavioral or emotional problems.  Family therapy can:

§  Improve communication between family members

§  Help both the parents and the teen understand how conflicts can be resolved through improved communication

§  Greatly improve a teen’s chances for success in school and life by creating a strong family bond with positive, constructive communication

§  Help parents re-establish their role as authority figures

§  Create an environment where positive behavioral change is possible

§  Focus on problem-solving techniques that work for the whole family