FAMILY  THERAPY

Family therapy (also called family counseling) can make all the difference for families locked into unhealthy roles and patterns. It can improve family dynamics and communication, reduce conflict, and transform dysfunction and tension into support, laughter, and love.

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At Summit Psychological Services (SPS), families can get the help they need. Many of our therapists are experts in the following issues that often affect families. Please keep in mind that this is not a complete list. If your family needs help with an issue you don’t see here, don’t hesitate to call us.

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• Marital problems

• Divorce; custody issues

• Remarriage; blended families

• Adoption

• Death; bereavement

• Illness; disability

• Job loss

• Financial problems

• School problems

• Emotional and verbal mistreatment

• Physical abuse

• Sexual abuse

• Neglect

• Communication problems

• Conflict

• Anger

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Impact of addictions and substance abuse

• Eating disorders; weight management; compulsive overeating

• Relocation

SPS offers these methods of helping families:

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• Family therapy

• Testing and evaluation

• Child and adolescent therapy

• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Structural and Strategic Family Therapy

• Parenting

• Horse-Powered Growth and Learning (horse-assisted programs)