Family Counseling in Ann Arbor, MI
Family Therapy at Our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Is your family facing challenges? Whether you’re dealing with communication issues, conflict, or emotional struggles, our expert therapists provide evidence-based, confidential, and collaborative family therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. We at Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing are here to help you navigate tough times and build healthier family dynamics.
Common Family Challenges We Help With
Every family faces difficulties from time to time. Here are some common situations where family therapy can help:
- Adjusting to blended family dynamics or stepparents/stepsiblings
- Communication breakdowns between parents, children, or siblings
- Conflicts over household rules, responsibilities, or values
- Life changes such as divorce, a new family member, or relocation
- Behavioral issues in children or adolescents (e.g., defiance or withdrawal)
- Grief and loss, including the death of a loved one or family stress
- Parenting struggles or balancing expectations and support
- Mental health challenges affecting one or more family members
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Offering In-Person and Teletherapy Options For You or a Loved One
How Family Therapy Helps
Family therapy provides valuable support in addressing and overcoming these challenges:
- Improves Communication: Teaches healthier ways to talk and listen, helping reduce misunderstandings and conflicts.
- Resolves Conflict: Helps identify the root causes of issues and guides families to find constructive solutions.
- Promotes Healing: Provides a safe space to process shared emotions, such as grief or stress, and offer emotional support.
- Fosters Empathy: Encourages family members to understand each other’s perspectives and needs.
- Supports Behavioral Change: Provides strategies for addressing problematic behaviors and promoting positive change.
How Family Therapy Works
Family therapy at our Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing is a structured, collaborative, and evidence-based process designed to help your family heal and grow together. Here’s what you can expect:
- Practice Outside of Sessions: We may give your family “homework” to help reinforce new strategies and improve communication at home.
- Initial Assessment: We start by learning about your family’s unique needs and challenges.
- Goal Setting: You’ll work with your therapist to set clear goals and identify the changes you want to see.
- Therapeutic Sessions: Your family will participate in guided discussions, with the therapist creating a safe and open environment for all voices to be heard.
- Ongoing Support: We’ll regularly assess your progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure the best results.
Experienced and Highly Qualified Psychotherapy and Psychological Testing Services
Our Values in Family Therapy
At our clinic, we offer family therapy grounded in our core values:
- Empathy: We ensure every family member feels heard and valued. For example, if a child struggles with school, we foster open communication between parents and child, ensuring mutual understanding.
- Self-Awareness: Family therapy helps members reflect on their behaviors and roles. For instance, a parent may recognize how their stress affects their child and take steps to address it.
- Resiliency: We teach families how to navigate challenges together. For example, during a financial crisis, we guide families in managing stress while staying united.
- Positive Mindset: We focus on solutions and growth. For example, when a teenager acts out, we help the family adopt strategies to encourage positive behavior and emotional well-being.
- Improved Self-Esteem: Therapy boosts confidence and self-worth. For instance, a child’s self-esteem grows as they receive positive reinforcement from parents in a supportive environment.
Get Started Today
Ready to improve your family’s relationships and overall well-being? Reach out today to schedule an appointment. Our expert therapists are here to help you create lasting positive change in your family’s life.
Call Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing at (734) 388-4440 for Family Counseling.
Additional Services Offered at Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing:
- Workaholic Therapy
- Anger Management Therapy
- Anxiety Treatment
- ADHD Treatment
- Teen Counseling
- Life Transitions Counseling
- Pregnancy Mood Disorders Counseling
- Issues at School Counseling
- Loss and Grief Treatment
- Marriage Counseling
- Parental Guidance
- Adult Therapy
- Self-Esteem Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Infant Mental Health Treatment
- Nonverbal Learning Disorders Treatment
- Self Harm Treatment
- Teletherapy
- Gaming Addiction Counseling
- Bullying Therapy
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Career Counseling
- Depression Treatment
- Couples Counseling
- Divorce Counseling
- Executive Function Coaching
- Autism Treatment
- Child Therapy
- Stress Management Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Oppositional/Behavioral Disorders Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion Regulation Therapy
- OCD Therapy
- Evidence-Based Therapy