Therapist in Des Moines

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Family Therapy

What does family therapy look like?

Family therapy often emphasizes the importance of communication in building healthy relationships among family members. Effective communication can help resolve conflicts, promote understanding, and strengthen bonds. During therapy sessions, families are encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings openly, listen actively, and practice empathy.

Overall, effective communication is a foundational element in family therapy. It helps create deeper connections, promotes healing, and ultimately leads to more harmonious family interactions. We will work together to practice and prioritize these communication skills, so your family can navigate the challenges and strengthen the relationships.

Therapy Techniques:

Structural Family Therapy

Structural Family Therapy (SFT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the interactions and patterns within a family system. The primary goal of SFT is to identify and change the family structure, which can often contribute to dysfunctional behaviors and conflicts.

SFT has been particularly effective for families facing issues such as marital conflict, adolescent behavioral problems, and family conflicts resulting from external stressors. By focusing on the family as a system rather than solely on the individual, Structural Family Therapy aims to facilitate meaningful and lasting change within the family dynamic.

Couples Counseling

Parenting support/education and counseling