Family Therapy

Online and In-Person therapy sessions for families

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Overview Of Family Therapy

Family Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps family members build stronger emotional connections and encourages positive changes in behavior. You don’t have to wait until things get really “bad.”

Our approach focuses on the family as a whole and includes different family members like parents, children, siblings, and grandparents. By improving communication and setting boundaries, you can enhance your family’s relationships and create a stronger bond. Turn family stress into trust and misunderstandings into understanding.

Book Therapy Session

All sessions are very private and can be done in person or online, depending on what works best for you.

We offer a safe, friendly, and confidential space for our therapy sessions. Speak with me!

Client Age Focus

Teens

Navigate the ups and downs of adolescence with expert support and guidance.

Adults

Overcome life’s challenges with therapy designed to empower and heal.

Families

Strengthen family bonds and improve communication with compassionate counseling.

How Family Counselling Can Help

In family counselling, I help everyone with open, joint and balanced discussion as each perspective is imperative. Our aim is to help your family communicate better, feel heard, and move forward together with more peace and compassion.

Here are some ways family therapy can help families:

Resolving Conflicts: Family counselling helps find and address conflicts and issues within the family. By looking at each individual’s feelings and experiences, the therapist helps find solutions that work mutually and promote harmony in the family.

Building Stronger Relationships: Family therapy allows family members to develop a deeper understanding among themselves by learning about each other's needs, values, and feelings. This understanding builds empathy, trust, and closer relationships.

Developing Coping Skills: Therapy teaches family members healthy ways to cope, handle problems, and be strong, enabling them to deal with difficulties more effectively.

Promoting Individual Growth: In therapy, individuals see how their growth is connected to the family. By addressing personal issues within the family context, therapists help each family member grow and develop right emotions towards one another.

Addressing Family Dynamics: Family therapy explores the roles, dynamics, and patterns of behaviour within the family system. By recognizing unhealthy patterns, family members can work towards healthier interactions and positive changes in the family.

Types of Family Counselling I Offer

I help families with different kinds of problems like issues between parents and teens, co-parenting, separation, and dealing with past family traumas. If you want to sign up for family counselling today, you can ask for a 15-minute free consultation. We will begin with a consultation to get to know each other, and then I will create a plan for mental health therapy sessions based on your situation.

Professional Marriage Counseling

Strengthen your bond with expert couples therapy. LMFTs help with communication, parenting, finances, and mental health. Start your journey to harmony today.

Systemic family therapy

From romantic bonds to parent-child ties, this therapy explores family roles and the influence of culture, beliefs, and socio-economic factors. It supports your emotional health and personal growth through a holistic lens.

Structural family therapy

Improve family dynamics with structural family therapy. This approach explores relationships, boundaries, and roles to foster better communication and lasting change.

Strategic family therapy

Create positive change with short-term family therapy. Focused on child development, it helps improve behavior by transforming the family environment.

Therapy Treatment Approaches

Attachment Focused Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural

Culturally Sensitive

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Eclectic

Emotionally Focused

Family Systems

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Contact AE Psychotherapy for Family Therapy

Alexandra, a licensed family therapist, specializes in compassionate and supportive family therapy. She is well aware of the challenges that families may encounter and is prepared to provide assistance.

(416) 342-3070

Frequently Asked Questions

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy or counseling, is a form of treatment that focuses on helping individuals improve their mental and emotional well-being. It involves a collaborative process between a trained therapist or counselor and the person seeking therapy.

What are the different types of psychotherapy?

There are various types of psychotherapy, each with its own unique approaches and techniques. Here are some commonly practiced types of psychotherapy:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

How confidential is psychotherapy?

Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of psychotherapy, and therapists are legally and ethically bound to maintain client confidentiality.

Can I do therapy online?

Yes! Online therapy, also known as teletherapy or virtual therapy, allows individuals to have therapy sessions with qualified therapists remotely, using video conferencing platforms or telephone calls.

Is therapy only for people with mental health conditions?

No, therapy is not only for people with mental health conditions. While therapy is commonly associated with addressing mental health concerns, it can benefit individuals in various situations and stages of life. Therapy can provide support, guidance, and personal growth opportunities for anyone seeking to improve their well-being and overall quality of life.

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