Family therapy is a form of counseling that helps families improve communication, strengthen relationships, and work through challenges together. Family therapy is integrated into our addiction treatment programs at Painted Grove Recovery because healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Addiction, trauma, grief, or mental health struggles often impact the entire family, not just one individual.

Family therapy brings multiple family members together with a licensed clinician to resolve conflicts, build skills, and create healthier relationships. Sessions offer a safe, structured space where everyone is heard and supported. The goal is to reduce stress, improve communication, and strengthen the family dynamic to support lasting recovery and growth.

Family therapy at Painted Grove Recovery is for more than just families facing addiction. It helps with a wide range of challenges that affect relationships, parenting, and emotional health.

Communication breakdowns, conflict, and family dynamics

Miscommunication and unresolved conflict can create distance and tension. In family therapy, clients learn to listen more effectively, express themselves respectfully, and resolve disagreements constructively. Families also explore patterns of interaction to understand how they impact one another.

Parenting challenges and adolescent behavior concerns

Raising children and teens can be overwhelming, especially when behavioral issues, peer pressures, or developmental struggles arise. Family therapy helps parents and adolescents work together, building structure and empathy. Parents gain tools for consistent boundaries and supportive discipline, while children feel heard and validated.

Relationship stress, marriage conflict, separation, and divorce support

Family therapy can also help couples and families navigate marital strain, separation, or divorce. Therapists provide space for respectful dialogue, co-parenting support, and guidance for managing transitions in a way that prioritizes children’s well-being.

Trauma, grief, and loss

When families face loss or traumatic events, everyone may respond differently. Family therapy helps members process grief together, support each other, and find healthy ways to move forward without becoming disconnected.

Mental health challenges: Anxiety, depression, substance use

When a loved one is managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, or substance use, it can affect the entire household. Family therapy helps members build understanding and develop healthy ways to support each other throughout recovery. While Painted Grove Recovery is not a primary mental health treatment center, we integrate support for these symptoms as part of addiction-focused care.

Some common evidence-based family therapy approaches and modalities include:

• Structural, strategic, and systemic family therapy: Focuses on family roles, boundaries, and patterns of interaction, helping families re-establish healthy balance.
• Bowenian (intergenerational) family therapy: Examines multigenerational patterns that influence current family functioning.
• Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples and families: Helps families and couples strengthen emotional bonds and reduce conflict.
• Cognitive-behavioral family therapy (CBFT): Teaches families to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with healthier behaviors.
• Functional family therapy (FFT) and multisystemic therapy (MST): Practical, skills-based approaches that reduce conflict and improve parenting, especially effective for adolescents.

These modalities are adapted to each family’s needs, providing practical strategies that can be applied inside and outside the therapy room.

Family therapy at Painted Grove Recovery is provided by licensed clinicians who meet the highest professional standards. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for every family we serve.

Our team may include:

• Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who bring compassion and expertise to every session.
• Ongoing professional training to keep our therapists skilled in the most effective, evidence-based practices.
• A commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality, protecting your privacy and creating a safe space for open dialogue.
• Culturally responsive care that honors diverse backgrounds, family structures, and values.

Our team supports you on your unique path toward healing, growth, and connection.

Family therapy is most effective when combined with a range of supportive services. Painted Grove Recovery offers additional programs to enhance family work:

• Individual therapy: One-on-one counseling to address personal challenges and foster growth.
• Group therapy: Professionally guided peer sessions to reduce isolation and build essential skills.
• Co-occurring disorders treatment: Addressing mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously.
• Trauma-informed therapy: Helping individuals heal from past trauma to improve daily life.
• 12-step approach: Incorporating principles from Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous for continued support.
• SMART recovery: Evidence-based tools for managing addictive behaviors.
• Life skills training: Building practical skills for everyday success.
• Relapse prevention: Strategies to maintain long-term recovery.
• Holistic therapies: Exploring mind-body approaches to enhance overall well-being.

These approaches provide a comprehensive foundation for healing and growth, empowering individuals to reclaim their lives. No matter where you are on your journey, remember that recovery is possible, and support is always available.