Family Therapy - New York Psychological Wellness, PC

Family in a pinch?

Jody Smith* was always feeling very anxious and upset – always on edge. The stress in her home was at an extreme level. As the mother of three teen-aged children, she felt that life had gotten out of control.

It was impossible for any two of the five members of the family to be in proximity with one another without an argument breaking out. Forget about getting them all together in one room.

Family meals had become a distant memory – each member of the family secreting themselves behind a closed door.

Camaraderie? What’s that?

They needed help!

The stimulating factor to family discord can be any number of things.

Johnny, the oldest child, could be struggling in school. He didn’t want to tell his parents – and definitely not his siblings.

The parents might just have a drink with dinner – or they might be having a lot more – every night. This could be covering up domestic issues that neither want to talk about.

Amy, the middle child, may have just been diagnosed with an eating disorder.

If elderly parents have moved into the home, a completely new dynamic has been introduced – that will take getting used to by all family members.

Finding the issues – and solutions

Family therapy is a way to help reduce tensions in the household, build communication skills, resolve conflicts and improve relations amongst and between family members.

Sessions may address issues such as parenting, finances, marital disputes, mental illness of one or more family members, addictions and more.

Family counseling sessions may include all members of the family or just a few – it depends on the problems and the cooperation of the members.

Rediscover the feeling of family. Reach out.

*fictitious names based on an actual patient and family