what is family therapy?

What Is Family Therapy? Miriam Galindo

Introduction• A licensed clinical social worker and clinical psychologist, and

registered play therapist, Dr. Miriam Galindo possesses more than 20 years of experience in dealing with family-related conflicts. Dr. Miriam Galindo is also trained to conduct family therapy sessions.

Family therapy, otherwise known as family counseling, aims to help families settle their disagreements through better communication and collaboration. Willing family members can choose to consult a licensed therapist, who can be a psychologist or a social worker.

Treatment plans involve therapy sessions designed according to specific family concerns, such as marital conflicts, or a serious illness or addiction.

Family Therapy•When a couple encounters marital conflicts,

family counseling can address important issues that the two fail to recognize. Additionally, when a member of the family needs to battle a serious illness or fight an addiction, family therapy can enlighten other family members about the effects of the illness or the consequences of the addiction. This way, families can better understand the struggles that the person is dealing with and make better-informed decisions regarding day-to-day problems.