“Families grow stronger when they work together.”

Family Therapy

What Is Family Therapy?

Family therapy is when some or all family members meet with a therapist to talk about what’s going on.  Family therapy helps everyone understand each other and work as a team.

Families may come to therapy for:

  • Frequent arguments or conflict

  • Changes in the family (divorce, moves, loss)

  • Behavior concerns with a child or teen

  • Trouble communicating or understanding each other

  • Stress affecting the whole family

What Can I Expect in Family Therapy?

Starting family therapy can feel new or even uncomfortable at first—and that’s okay.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • A safe, respectful space where everyone has a chance to be heard

  • Support with communication, including:

    • Listening to each other

    • Speaking in a calmer, clearer way

    • Understanding each other’s feelings

  • Working together on problems, with a focus on growth instead of blame

  • Learning new skills, such as:

    • Handling conflict in healthier ways

    • Setting boundaries

    • Building stronger relationships

  • Progress over time, with small, meaningful steps forward

Change takes time, and each step matters.

Is Family Therapy Right for Us?

Family therapy may be helpful if:

  • Your family is arguing often or feeling disconnected

  • Communication feels difficult or tense

  • A child or teen is struggling

  • Your family is going through a big change

  • You want your relationships to feel stronger

You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming.

You don’t have to have everything figured out—just be willing to start.

Learn more about Family Therapy

Below you will find several links to help you learn more soon!

Therapists Who Specialize In Working With Families

  • Amy Lilienthal, LLMSW

    SHE/HER

    Come as you are! Let's work together to understand the tough parts of your life and find ways to improve it. Talking to a therapist you trust about your problems can help you learn new ways to deal with them, making you more present with other people and giving your life more meaning.

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  • Jennifer Helsel-Battle, LPC, CCTP

    SHE/HER

    Do you long to have a more fulfilling life? Is something getting in your way, keeping you stuck from truly living life and experiencing joy? Is pain from your past or worries about the future making it hard to enjoy the present? If any of these statements sound like you, I want you to know there is hope! Hello, I am Jen, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. I have worked with children, individuals, couples, and families for over 25 years.

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  • Kim Venema, LPC

    SHE/HER

    I know that coming in to speak with someone can be daunting and scary. “What if I do it wrong? What if it doesn’t work?” These are scary questions, and questions I have asked myself when I have been in therapy. I strive to provide a welcoming environment. I believe that laughter is, maybe not the best, but definitely in the top 5 of medicines. I take my cues from whoever is sitting on the other side of the room from me, or next to me on the floor. But I do it in a manner that still allows you to have some thoughts and reactions challenged, in order for growth to be allowed and seen. I look forward to working with you and celebrating your successes.

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