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14,458 people sought family therapy help in North Carolina in the last year

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What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

Common approaches to family therapy include systemic family therapy and structural family therapy. These approaches help families identify the dynamics between each of the individuals in the family and develop positive communication and parenting skills to address any concerns within the family dynamics.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

Tools commonly taught during family therapy include:

  • Parenting skills: These skills are designed to help parents meet the communication needs of their children while respecting boundaries and maintaining expectations.
  • Emotion-focused communication: This skill helps the individuals in the family express their emotions, needs, and concerns related to the family dynamics in a way that promotes understanding and shared goals.
  • Psychoeducation: When one or more members of the family are experiencing mental health concerns, psychoeducation can help the other members of the family system understand the individuals' experiences and assist them in identifying strategies to support the individuals experiencing the mental health concerns.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy?

Families often show that they are making meaningful progress in family therapy when all members are able to communicate their emotions and needs in sessions, express understanding of the other family members' needs, and report increased positive interactions and communication outside of therapy sessions.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement family therapy?

Families can supplement their time in family therapy by setting aside intentional quality time to practice the skills discussed between sessions. This may include practicing the communication skills discussed, planning activities to do together, utilizing supportive strategies, etc.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

Families that are preparing to start family therapy may want to consider the following questions and bring their answers to the first session:

  • How would I describe the relationship that I have with each member of the family?
  • What are some of the strengths that we have as a family?
  • What dynamics would I like to see change in our family?
  • What behaviors am I contributing to the concerns I have about the family?
The goal of family therapy is to help every member of the family feel heard, understood, and respected while developing a system of interactions that best meets every member's needs. By reflecting on these questions and coming to the session with a curiosity to hear each family member's experience, you can best equip yourself to start the journey of working toward the family's shared goals in therapy.

Starting Family therapy

What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in Raleigh, NC usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in Raleigh, NC offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

Need more help deciding?

Mental Health Help for Families in Northeast Raleigh, NC

Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC is proud to offer family therapy. Our counselors and therapists are leaders in their field, helping to prove that therapy can be crucial to the happiness of our relationships with our family members. If you and your loved ones are going through a tough spot and need some help navigating your challenges, consider working with us. To schedule your first appointment, give our office a call and one of our scheduling specialists will help you get set up.

What Is Family Therapy? What Can We Expect?

As we have briefly discussed, family therapy is designed to facilitate healthy communication between you and your loved ones. The ultimate goal of family therapy is to walk away with past issues resolved, current challenges eliminated, and a mental toolbox full of problem-solving tips. 

When you start working with a Thriveworks family therapist in Northeast Raleigh, NC, they will design a plan that will best help you and your family members resolve your problems and improve your relationships. To do this, your therapist will work to understand each of you on a deeper level to pinpoint what areas might need the most help. Then they’ll utilize various therapeutic techniques and methods to help you achieve things such as: 

  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Established familial rolls
  • Stress and anger management techniques

Family therapy is often short-term. This means that a lot of families are able to finish within an average of 9 sessions. Sometimes it does take a little longer to make the progress you need, and that’s okay too! There is no rush or time limit on getting the mental health help you need.

Family Therapy: Tackling All Issues

The goal of family therapy is to achieve happiness by eliminating past, present, and future conflicts. There are many reasons why families might choose to go to therapy. Some of the more common reasons we see include: 

  • Behavioral problems in children
  • Mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder
  • Grief and loss
  • Divorce or separation 
  • Lack of communication 
  • Disagreements in values 
  • Sibling rivalry 
  • Trauma 
  • Learning disabilities in children 
  • Major life changes like moving to a new area 
  • Unbalanced familial duties when caring for another family member

If the specific challenge you’re facing isn’t listed above, don’t think we can’t help you. It just would be impossible to list every challenge our therapists can help you work through!

Start a Relationship with a Family Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC

It’s essential to have healthy relationships with those who are closest to us. This can take a lot of work, mutual respect, and challenging, but healthy, conversations. If you’re ready to put the past behind you and move forward for the betterment of the family unit, start with Thriveworks in Northeast Raleigh, NC.

At Thriveworks, we pride ourselves on being client-focused. You can be sure that every step of the way, you’ll be provided with exceptional care. When you’re ready, simply give our office a call or click over to our online booking system. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances. You and your loved ones can live in harmony. We’re ready to help you thrive.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Raleigh therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
Read more I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
June Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Read more Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Harley Dec 2023
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★★★★★
I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Read more I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Northeast Raleigh Sep 2021
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★★★★★
Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Read more Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Read more I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Read more Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh is off of Highwoods Blvd. We are across the street from Highwoods Park KinderCare, and down the road from Taco Bell.

Phone number

(919) 822-8270

Languages spoken by NC providers

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