Our therapists provide family therapy in Bellingham, WA

Family Counseling in Bellingham, WA—Therapists and Counselors at Thriveworks

Your family has likely experienced its fair share of highs and lows. Disagreements, bickering, and tension are natural, but sometimes, these hard times can persist and strain your family relationships. If your family is facing challenges, know that there is hope for resolution.

The licensed professionals at Thriveworks in Bellingham, WA, understand the complexities of family dynamics and are prepared to help you today. Call our office at (360) 526-6856.

What Problems Can Family Counseling Help Solve?

Family therapy is designed to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and help families work through difficult times. Whether your issue feels too complicated or too small, our professionals have helped countless families with a range of problems, from mild to severe and short-term to chronic. Common issues that bring families to therapy include:

• Breakdowns in communication and respect
• Prolonged conflict
• Big changes or life transitions
• Divorce or separation
• Lack of boundaries
• Dealing with financial strain
• Loss or grief
• Substance abuse
• Mental illness
• Parenting disagreements
• Behavioral problems
• Acclimating to a step-family dynamic

While family therapy typically involves multiple family members, not everyone needs to attend every session. If you’re concerned about who should participate, you can start with a one-on-one session to explain your situation and identify a course of action that makes sense for your family. Thriveworks in Bellingham, WA, also offers online options for sessions via phone or video chat to accommodate everyone’s schedules.

Types and Benefits of Family Therapy

The type of therapy you receive will depend on your family’s specific issues and goals. Family therapy tends to be short-term but is designed to provide long-term solutions. Common types of therapy used in family sessions include:

• Family Systems Therapy: Treats the family as a unit, addressing communication patterns and conflicts within the group.
• Supportive Family Therapy: Creates an open environment for discussing problems and building trust, understanding, and empathy.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on changing unhealthy thought patterns that negatively impact moods, behaviors, or family relationships.
• Psychodynamic Therapy: Uncovers underlying problems to reduce conflict and help families work through difficulties openly.

All these approaches aim to foster closeness and understanding within the family. Over time, clients learn to practice empathy, communicate effectively, and work through issues collaboratively. Our licensed mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Bellingham, WA, are here to guide you every step of the way.

Begin Working With a Thriveworks Professional in Bellingham, WA

The mental health of your family is just as important as physical health. Give us a call today at (360) 526-6856 to set up an appointment with one of our counselors or therapists at Thriveworks in Bellingham, WA.