Family Therapy at Sacramento Mental Health

If there is family trouble that has concerned you since you were a child, your parent, sibling, adult child, or spouse fails to hear you, or your relationship with a family member has become strained, systemic therapy aimed at several family members at once may be the answer you are looking for. Contact Sacramento Mental Health today and learn more about the opportunities family therapy at our facility can offer you and your loved ones.

What Is Family Therapy?

Family therapy refers to psychotherapy that implies the participation of two or more people united by familial bonds.

The therapist works with all family members at once to address a particular issue, demonstrate to the family what measures they can take to support a person with a mental health diagnosis, and explain what behavioral patterns may harm every individual in the household in order to show the family how much healthier and happier their relationship can become.

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Family therapy refers to psychotherapy that implies the participation of two or more people united by familial bonds. The therapist works with all family members at once to address a particular issue, demonstrate to the family what measures they can take to support a person with a mental health diagnosis, and explain what behavioral patterns may harm every individual in the household in order to show the family how much healthier and happier their relationship can become.

Disorders Treated With Family Therapy Near Me

Depression

Your family can be the best source of support as you are trying to get back to normal and leave your depression behind – come to a therapy session with your parents, siblings, or children and figure out what caused you to feel down for so long.

Trauma

The repercussions of trauma may haunt an individual for a long time if the symptoms are neglected – ask your family to accompany you to a therapy session, and you can heal together.

Social Isolation

It is difficult to repair your social skills and prepare yourself for new interactions on your own but when your family supports you, the challenge becomes less frightening. 

Schizoaffective Disorder

The involvement of family plays a major role when an individual showcases the signs of schizophrenia and depression at the same time – working together, the family unit is able to support the patient in their recovery. 

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)

Act quickly after the traumatic incident and undergo treatment with your family, whether several of your relatives have been involved in an accident or you want to rely on your loved ones as you are recovering.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

No matter how old the individual with OCD is, the active participation of their family in the management of their symptoms can be the key to success.

What Are the Benefits of Family Therapy?

Family counseling is a unique form of therapy that has many advantages when compared to alternative methods of treatment – here is why you should opt for this therapy modality:

Sometimes, only one individual in a family has mental health issues – nevertheless, it is highly beneficial to invite family members to join you in a therapy session and show them how they can make your life easier and reduce the manifestations of your disorder.

If you and your relatives are coping with the loss of another family member or you were in an accident together, the symptoms of a mental condition will manifest for all of you at once – work through the trauma with a therapist.

It may be very difficult to bring up an emotional topic especially if one of the family members or several of them are at fault and become aggressive when you ask them to admit it and apologize. Talking about your feelings with a counselor will help you say what you have wanted to say for a long time without pushback.

Many families resort to yelling and arguing when they try to make a point. Instead of emotional abuse, you will learn how to talk to each other with respect, empathy, and genuine interest.

If your relationship with your family worsened, there are ways to repair it and feel as close as you were once – sharing your authentic emotions in the therapist’s office can be the first step towards reconciliation.

Parents of adult children often fail to realize how harmful their pressure can be and how complicated it is for their kids to reject them without hurting their feelings. A counselor will help you set the boundaries to free yourself from unwanted control.

Why Choose Sacramento Mental Health?

Individual Approach

There is no point in applying the same family therapy techniques over and over again – after we learn more about you, your family life, and the problems that may have been present for years and decades, we will search for a one-of-a-kind solution that will suit you best of all. Besides, we can always make adjustments to the treatment plan if your relationship with your family gets better or worse.

Years of Experience

Our specialists know how sensitive the topic of family relationships can be for most people – it is hard to face the hard truths and admit your mistakes whether you attend sessions with your long-term partner or parents who may have hurt you in the past. The experience and knowledge of our therapists will help them navigate the session to make sure every patient feels heard and supported.

Support of Family

Studies have shown that individuals with the most severe mental health issues have a higher chance of bouncing back and returning to normalcy when they have meaningful support from their loved ones. Whether you undergo relational therapy with your spouse, parents, or adult children, their presence and involvement can make all the difference on your path to recovery.

Nurturing Space

It is a serious challenge to open up to basically a stranger, especially when you and your family have been dealing with your personal problems privately in the past. The compassion and respect our counselors showcase during their work will help you feel at ease, talk about the things you have kept hidden for a long time, and be honest and authentic with your relatives.

Sacramento Family Therapist Near Me

The location of the mental health facility is particularly important when it comes to family psychotherapy – while spouses live together and they can arrive at the

center and leave together, there are certain difficulties with planning when parents, children, and siblings have to schedule an appointment and maintain a balance between their obligations and treatment. The map below shows where our clinics are situated – find the one nearest to your houses and workplaces to ensure every family member can travel without a hassle.

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The location of the mental health facility is particularly important when it comes to family psychotherapy – while spouses live together and they can arrive at the center and leave together, there are certain difficulties with planning when parents, children, and siblings have to schedule an appointment and maintain a balance between their obligations and treatment. The map below shows where our clinics are situated – find the one nearest to your houses and workplaces to ensure every family member can travel without a hassle.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you have been dealing with your condition alone for too long and you want to invite your family to join you in counseling, your family is united by a challenging event that affected

Whether you have been dealing with your condition alone for too long and you want to invite your family to join you in counseling, your family is united by a challenging event that affected your communication, or you are hoping to repair your relationship with a spouse with the help of couples therapy, a treatment that involves several family members at the same time can be the best solution. Reach out to Sacramento Mental Health today and rebuild your life for your own sake and for the sake of your loved ones.

your communication, or you are hoping to repair your relationship with a spouse with the help of couples therapy, a treatment that involves several family members at the same time can be the best solution. Reach out to Sacramento Mental Health today and rebuild your life for your own sake and for the sake of your loved ones.

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FAQ’s

The answers to your questions

What is the purpose of family therapy?

The therapist and their patient – in this case, two or more patients – get to define the objectives of therapy at the very first counseling session. In most cases, this type of counseling helps families resolve their conflicts and misunderstandings in a healthier way, set boundaries between parents and grown children, and cope with distressing events that affect family units.

Is it necessary to involve family in my recovery?

Mental health care is private by default – it is up to you to disclose the details of your treatment to your family and to let anyone know that you are undergoing treatment in the first place. However, a counselor may suggest inviting your family to a therapy session in case you lived through the same trauma together, or there is an unresolved conflict you can finally bring to an end.

Can counseling help me save my marriage?

When you have a problem with your partner or spouse and neither of you wants to give up on your relationship, therapy can become the solution you have been looking for. Ask the counselor about marriage and family therapy, explore the issues both of you have dealt with, and figure out how to improve your communication.

Do you accept insurance to cover the cost of treatment?

Yes, our facility accepts most insurance plans – our goal is to encourage the patient to continue their treatment, and we understand how crucial it is to make therapy accessible to people whose financial situation may not allow them to pay for mental health care. Get in touch with us when you can to learn more about this payment method and the alternative payment options we offer.

Can my family visit me during residential treatment?

If your mental health condition requires you to opt for an inpatient care program, you do not have to miss your loved ones while you are recovering – we want to accommodate our clients, which is why visitation is recommended. Connect with your family while you are under the supervision of mental health professionals – depending on the way your recovery goes, your counselor may offer you to try family systems therapy together and bring you closer.