Service

Family Therapy

Structured support for communication, relationships, coping and family recovery.

By appointment

Family Therapy focuses on interaction patterns, communication, coping, boundaries and the ways behavioral-health or substance-use concerns affect the family system. Depending on the clinical situation, sessions may involve spouses, parents, adult relatives or other significant supports, with appropriate consent and confidentiality arrangements.

Who may benefit

  • Families affected by addiction or recovery
  • Families experiencing communication or relationship strain
  • Relatives supporting someone with behavioral-health needs
  • Families preparing for continuing care after treatment or stabilization

What the service may include

  • Family assessment and shared goals
  • Communication and problem-solving work
  • Education about mental health and addiction
  • Boundary and support planning
  • Family recovery and relapse-support planning
  • Caregiver coping strategies
  • Coordination with individual treatment when authorized

What patients should expect

  • Clear explanation of who the patient/client is for the service
  • Consent and confidentiality boundaries
  • Collaborative family goals
  • Structured sessions focused on identified needs
  • Referral to individual or other services when appropriate

Typical pathway

  1. Referral / Intake
  2. Consent & Participation Plan
  3. Family Assessment
  4. Goals
  5. Family Sessions
  6. Progress Review
  7. Maintenance / Discharge

How this fits with other services: Closely linked with Addiction Recovery Treatment, Relapse Prevention, Continuing Care and Individual Psychotherapy.

Scope & safety

Confidentiality and information-sharing boundaries should be explained carefully whenever multiple family members or an identified patient are involved.

Relevant FAQ

Common questions

Where should a new patient start?

A new patient can begin with the relevant assessment or Central Intake. The goal is to identify the appropriate service rather than requiring the patient to diagnose the problem independently.

Does Therapy House provide emergency care?

No routine website or outpatient appointment should be presented as emergency hospital care. Acute medical or psychiatric emergencies require the appropriate emergency/hospital service.

Can I book if I am unsure which service I need?

Yes. The website should provide a 'Not sure which service I need' option that routes the visitor to Central Intake rather than forcing a clinical self-selection.

Not sure where to start?

Start with Therapy House Central Intake. We can help identify the appropriate starting point based on your concerns and service needs — you do not need to diagnose yourself.

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