Family therapy works to understand and reshape the dynamics of a family system. The systems occurring in a family unit can produce and sustain problematic behaviors in family members.

Family therapy is designed to help families improve their communication, adapt to new and challenging life events, understand and support a family member struggling with an issue, and bring to light and alter the family patterns that inhibit a healthy home environment.

Family therapy often includes an individual meeting with each family member and joint sessions with all or some of the family members.