Family is the foundation of who we are. Societies are created around families. This is why when we are struggling within our family, our lives can feel upended. Healing broken families must be a priority, and family counseling is the most effective way to begin that process.
What Are The Typical Reasons To Seek Family Therapy?
No two families are the same, but there are common reasons why families seek out family therapy. Some of the most common reasons are:
Resolving Conflicts
Does it feel like the only communication in your home is fighting? Are you struggling to find ways to connect with your kids? When facing conflicts in the home, they're best solved with the help of a neutral third party, such as a family therapist. Whether you want to resolve issues with your son, daughter, teenage children, husband, or wife, family therapists are the best option. They know which strategies are the best to find solutions to your family issues.
Great Place To Evaluate The Rules Of The Family System
Family functions have rules that enable things to run smoothly and everyone to have some boundaries. A family therapist can help evaluate these rules in a way that will accommodate all the family members and make home feel like a safe and loving place again.
Emotional Problems
Sometimes, emotional issues can create rifts in marriages and families. When a family member feels their emotions are not validated or understood, they may find themselves resentful and distant. A therapist can help a family communicate their emotions in a way that creates understanding and closes that distance. Also, marriage and family therapists can help couples rekindle their love life and gain a deeper understanding of each other’s emotions.
The Disconnected Family Or Lack Of Communication
Communication is important for every family to thrive in most aspects. If there is a lack of communication for a long time, especially among the couples, it could slowly end the relationship unless
a solution is found. When family members understand each other, there is more connection, and interpersonal conflict can more easily be resolved.
The Blended Families
Life is short. We may know this, but when we lose someone we love that truth moves from an empty cliche to a heart wrenching truth. A family therapist can help you process the death or illness of someone you love. Most families find it hard to cope with the changes that occur when one family member is diagnosed with a chronic disease or passes away. Family therapy may help cope with the situation or adjust to the new life changes.
Dealing With Chronic Illness Or Death In The Family
Life is short. We may know this, but when we lose someone we love that truth moves from an empty cliche to a heart wrenching truth. A family therapist can help you process the death or illness of someone you love. Most families find it hard to cope with the changes that occur when one family member is diagnosed with a chronic disease or passes away. Family therapy may help cope with the situation or adjust to the new life changes.
Marital Issues
Couples face numerous marital problems, including infidelity issues, domestic abuse, individual bad habits such as alcoholism or substance abuse, money issues, and more.
A family or couple therapy will get to the bottom of the issues and identify ways to get amicable solutions.
Why Choose Our Family Therapy Services
We are a licensed marriage and family therapy practice based in Texas. We offer guidance and advice on family dynamics, ways to resolve behavioral problems, and having healthy family relationships. We also provide marriage counseling and therapeutic services to the entire family, including the children. Contact us and schedule an appointment with the most comprehensive marriage and family therapy practice in Texas.
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Note: this form is for group therapy session, if you want individual prenatal/postpartum sessions you can book through our normal client portal.
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I am passionate about increasing access to mental health care for mothers and their support system. Utilizing a variety of methods, I will guide you through your prenatal and postpartum journey and give you the tools to heal and be the best version of yourself.
