How family therapy works?

It is designed to alter the organization of the family so that its members can better deal with their own problems. It can improve communication by altering how family members interact around problems. Family therapy works with the awareness that each human being is not merely an individual, but is also a part of many social groups. A family member’s behavior is influenced by the people in his/her social groups: most importantly parents and siblings.

What makes family therapy unique?

It harnesses the power of the family to heal and solve problems in the family or in the community as a whole. It takes a broader look at problems highlighting the invisible threads that are many times interwoven in a family member’s problems.

Don’t wait until hopelessness sets in!

Many times, we wait for the problem to grow beyond our control. This is especially true with people seeking therapy in general. Addressing problems earlier often averts problems getting larger.

Experience

• Practicing psychotherapy since 1992
• Extensive training in family therapy
• Clinical Instructor in family therapy

Seeking help isn’t always easy

“When should I seek help?”

“Who to choose?”

“What’s involved here?”

“Will it help?”

“My previous experience wasn’t helpful.”

These are just few things that a family may consider in seeking help. That is why I always hold a brief telephone consultation so you and I have a sense whether I might be a good fit. If not, I will try to refer you to someone who is better suited for the problem or issue at hand. I am fortunate to be an associate in a practice, MedPsych Associates, a multi-disciplinary practice specializing in mental health and substance abuse, so there are a lot of options for support for you and your family.