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715 Florida Avenue South
Suite 307
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Office: 952-544-6806
Hours: Monday -Thursday 8 AM - 9 PM Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
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Family therapy Family therapy, also referred to as couple or relationship therapy, and family counseling, is a branch of psychotherapy that works with families and couples in relationships to nurture change and development. It emphasizes family relationships as an important factor in psychological health. What the different approaches to family therapy have in common is a belief that, regardless of the origin of the problem, and regardless of whether the clients consider it an "individual" or "family" issue, involving families in solutions is often beneficial. This involvement of families is commonly accomplished by their direct participation in the therapy session. The skills of the family therapist include the ability to influence conversations in a way that emphasizes the strengths, wisdom, and support of the wider system. Family therapy uses a range of counseling interventions including:
The number of sessions depends on the situation, but the average is 5-20 sessions. A family therapist usually meets with several members of the family at the same time. This offers the advantage of changing the ways family members perceive relationships as well as interaction patterns in the family. Back
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Behavioral Modification |
Child Therapy |
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
DBT Skills Groups for Adults |
Anger Management |
Couples Therapy |
Interpersonal Therapy |
Biofeedback |
Family Therapy |
In-Home Skills/Therapy (Not available with all insurance) |
