5 Reasons to Start Family Therapy in Maryland
You have noticed that your family is struggling. Communication is getting hard. Behavior is not where you want it to be. You no longer feel like a family unit. You may be wondering - is family therapy right for you and your child? Families are put together in many different ways. And while families can be full of love and resilience, working together as a family unit can be challenging. Below are common reasons families seek mental health support.
5 Reasons to Start Family Therapy in Severna Park, MD
1) Develop family coping skills and problem-solving skills
Feeling like your family comes together as a unit is important. For some families, it can feel like everyone is walking their own path, leading their own lives. Other families thrive in following daily routines and plans when all goes as expected. But when plans change or feelings get hurt, these changes can feel difficult and lead to heated tempers and poor coping. Family therapy at Thinking Tree focuses on assisting young people and families to be the best version of themselves. Our family therapist practices a strength-based approach. And help your family develop the tools you need.
2) Learn strategies to support your child with mood or behavior challenges
Parenting can be challenging. Especially if you child is struggling to cope. Family therapy can help you feel like you have the tools you need to support your child. Learn how to talk to your child. Come together as a unit. Family therapy focuses on identifying, drawing out and amplifying existing strengths and bonds within each family member and the family unit as a whole. And help everyone thrive.
3) Receive parenting support
Whether you are a single parent or part of a parenting team, family therapy can help. Parenting couples can focus on more effectively communicating and co-parenting. Single parents can receive support and counseling to manage stressors and best support their child.
Our family therapist, Aliza Scharf-Bendov, LCSW-C, describes her approach:
I view parents as primary support structures to the family system, like the weight bearing support beams in a building. If their strength or integrity is compromised for any reason (to no fault of their own), the structure of the entire building becomes compromised. I believe parents do the best that they can in the circumstance or situation they find themselves in. At the same time, parents have capacity to grow and heal by trying something new or different they have not had access to for any number of reasons.
4) Adjust to family transitions (e.g. divorce, new sibling, adoption)
Big changes mean big adjustment. And while some families can make a smooth transition, other families need support. At Thinking Tree, we believe in the transformative power of relationships and the power of family bonds. We can help your child and family adjust to life transitions, cope with stressors and thrive as a team.
5) Build resilience as a family unit
Resilient families are characterized by a climate of mutual trust. Where they encourage their members to share a range of feelings, practice empathy, and comfort one another. Resilient families have a flexible structure. This flexibility can allow them to adapt to changes which may come about through crisis or adversity. Our family therapist practices a strength-based approach that seeks to identify and amplify the inherent resilience of families and young people.
Change can happen. Let us help.
If any of the above concerns hit home, it could be time to consider family therapy. We know this may sound like a big step. However, it's often the big steps that help the most.
Our licensed family therapist at Thinking Tree Psychology has helped hundreds of Baltimore area families and couples navigate life’s challenges. Your child and family do not need to feel stuck. Instead, let Thinking Tree support your family. We can help guide you towards healthier relationships, better communication, and more effective coping tools. When life feels messy, our clinicians help young people and their families adjust and thrive.
Begin Family Therapy in Severna Park, MD
You and your child do not need to feel stuck. Family therapy at Thinking Tree can help your child and your family thrive! Our Severna Park therapy office has skilled clinicians who specialize in supporting Baltimore area families. To start your family therapy journey, follow these simple steps:
Meet with one of our caring clinicians
Start helping your child and family thrive
Other Services at Thinking Tree Psychology
Family therapy is not the only service we offer at Thinking Tree Psychology in Severna Park, MD. Our skilled family therapists provide a wide range of mental health services to help your entire family thrive. For example, at Thinking Tree Psychology, we have therapists who can offer psychoeducational testing, anxiety treatment through therapy, therapy for chronic illness, pain management, therapy for young adults, therapy for ADHD. At this time, we are also offering telehealth psychology services as a convenient, safe way to attend therapy. Please visit our therapy overview page to learn more about additional therapy services. For other questions, please visit our FAQ page.