Almost 25 years experience helping people with addiction, trauma, domestic abuse, anxiety and depression. I am committed to solution focused therapy directed by clients needs, and motivated to help clients move on in as short a time as possible....
Family Systems Therapy is an approach to family counseling founded by Psychiatrist and Researcher Dr. Murray Bowen in the 1960s. It relies on Bowen’s Family Systems theory, which states that systems, like families, consist of parts affected by one another. This structure means that each family member affects the behaviors of others.
Family Systems Therapy aims to identify these interlocking systems that might result in negative relational patterns and address the causes so family members can relate better to one another.
Family System theory posits that every person can benefit from examining the patterns from their family of origin or the family they grew up with during their formative years. For some people, this could include their biological family, their adoptive family, or other key caregivers present in their early childhood.
While most commonly used in family counseling, counselors also can use Family Systems Therapy in individual or couples counseling.
Your therapist will ask questions about your family of origin and might even ask you to complete a genogram, which is a diagram of your family relationships going back as far as possible. The genogram ranges in detail but usually includes names of ancestors and family members, births, marriages, deaths, and sometimes mental illnesses if known. From there, your counselor might ask you to recall your relationships with your parents and siblings.
Family Systems Therapy helps you understand how your family relationships from childhood impact you today. By identifying emotions you experienced when you were younger regarding the way your family dealt with life, you may begin to get more clarity about the patterns you currently maintain while relating to your family, friends, significant other, or other loved ones. Your therapist then will help you establish more positive, adaptive ways of relating to others, which ultimately leads to growth and healing.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Family Systems Therapy
***Accepting New Clients*** ---Available for teletherapy.--- I am trained and experienced in working with a wide range of mental health issues. I have worked with individuals of all ages. These areas include individual, couples/marriage, and family therapy with a focus on the system as a whole to create a strong support system in order to provide optimal success for those involved. Therapy is d...
Lilly Pritchard
San Francisco
California
Lilly Pritchard
San Francisco
California
Are you struggling? Are you feeling you have to withdraw from the world or you've lost some of the spark for living? Maybe you consider yourself unconventional in some way. You may feel like it's hard both to be yourself and to get the support you need, as if the message others are giving is "You can be your authentic self or you can have their compassion and understanding, but you can have bot...
Alicia M. Ovitt, LICSW
Boston
Massachusetts
Alicia M. Ovitt, LICSW
Boston
Massachusetts
My therapy style is flexible and client-centered. I believe that therapy is successful when the client-therapist relationship is strong and the treatment approach is tailored to meet the specific needs of the client. I have found that the ability to apply different theories and to take a holistic approach ensures the best possible therapeutic outcome. I work with older children, adolescents,...
PTSD and trauma resolution (using ART and EMDR), Addiction recovery, as well as couples therapy are among my specialties. I work 12-7 pm and weekends. I worked for 10+ years as a therapist in a highly respected residential treatment center for adolescents with addiction as well as other mental health issues. My experience also includes working with people with extreme stress, depression and...
Alejandro Daniel Pina
Los Angeles
California
Alejandro Daniel Pina
Los Angeles
California
If you feel like a burden, can't share things with the people in your life, or you usually keep to yourself, my practice can support you. Going to therapy and talking about yourself can be really hard, it can stress me out too. I make the first session as easy going as possible. I love helping partners redevelop genuine understanding and empathy for each other. We all have patterns of behavior...
I work with individual adults and couples. COUPLES – Please do not wait until your relationship is in crisis before you contact a therapist. The longer negative, repetitive patterns and cycles of conflict and arguments continue, the harder and longer it takes to heal. Harsh words cannot be taken back. You will save time and money by contacting a therapist sooner than later. INDIVIDUALS – If you...
I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment by providing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a genuine approach in the treatment process. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities in order to meet each individuals unique needs. During my work in the past 11 years, I have been trained to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues, stress, and grief. I also integrat...
Caroline Schultz
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Caroline Schultz
Minneapolis
Minnesota
I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples to live their lives fully and in balance. I work with a variety of clients on abundance of issues. Whether you are a couple who has relationship or parenting issues, or an individual dealing with retirement, loss or job transitions, I am there with you on that journey too. I also have experience and passion working with clients who are...
Are you feeling lonely, sad, angry or unhappy in your relationships? Do you worry about your or someone else's alcohol and/or drug use? Substance Use Disorder often impacts individuals and families in predictable ways and can trap people in destructive cycles of interaction that lead to trauma and persistent feelings of anxiety, loneliness, anger, helplessness, and despair. You are not alone if...
You've tried everything else, why not therapy? You may struggle with panic attacks, racing thoughts, trouble sleeping at night, and inability to focus. Or dread getting out of bed in the morning. Maybe you feel hopeless, helpless, and alone. You struggle to find meaning in life and may even feel suicidal at times. Living with bipolar disorder can feel like a roller coaster. When you’re not...
I am Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling. I earned my B.S. in Psychology from Athens State and M.A. in Community Counseling from University of North Alabama. Prior to private practice, I worked at Riverbend Center for Mental Health, Bradford Health Services, and Alabama Psychiatric Services. I also worked as a missionary in the 9th Ward of N...
PathWaves Therapy LLC
Albuquerque
New Mexico
PathWaves Therapy LLC
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Perhaps you are worried about your adolescent son or daughter's behavior or your family has been experiencing more conflict recently and family members are feeling tired and frustrated. Whatever your needs may be, Illumine Integrative...
My specialty is relationship-based therapy, including couples therapy, marriage therapy, and family therapy. I understand relationships are messy and complicated. This does not mean they have to be stressful and full of conflict. Through attachment and skills-based modalities, I approach therapy with a hope-focused perspective. I believe therapy can give you the confidence to create fun,...
Katherine L Ross
Chicago
Illinois
Katherine L Ross
Chicago
Illinois
I help children, families, and adult individuals live up to their fullest potential and connect to their authentic self. I have great compassion for familial and societal pressures that clients experience. I assist in defining who my clients aspire to be rather than what is expected of them. Together we will explore ways to increase self esteem, self respect, and self worth. I tailor my...