Family Counseling
Family counseling helps families navigate challenges together, building stronger relationships and healthier communication for a more positive future.
What Is Family Counseling?
Family counseling helps families navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. Through guided conversations and evidence-based strategies, families learn to work through conflict, build resilience, and move forward with greater understanding.
When Should You Consider Family Counseling?
Family counseling may be right for you if one or more family members are experiencing:
- Poor communication among family members
- Withdrawal from normal activities
- Acting out of character or not functioning as usual
- Severe emotional reactions
- Difficulty coping after a traumatic event
- Substance use concerns within the family
Counseling provides a safe space for families to address these issues together and find healthier ways to connect.
What Can I Expect During a Session?
Your counselor will begin by getting to know your family as a unit and identifying goals for treatment. Sessions are designed to help families develop:
- Problem-solving skills
- Healthy coping strategies
- Better communication techniques
Approaches may vary based on your family’s needs, but the goal is always to foster understanding and healing.
How Long Does Family Counseling Last?
Family counseling is often shorter than individual therapy. The duration depends on the goals you set with your counselor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get my family help?
The first step is to start with an assessment. If you have 60 minutes available now, you can speak with a counselor over video for an assessment (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm).
To schedule an appointment, call, chat or book your spot online.
Do you offer transportation?
Yes, to qualifying patients. Each of our locations is also located near a main bus route for patient convenience. If you are regularly unable to make it to your appointments because of lack of transportation, please let us know.
How do I pay for care?
Signature Health accepts:
- Medicaid
- Traditional Medicare
- Some Medicare Advantage plans
For patients without insurance, we offer a sliding fee scale program for those who qualify. This means payment is based on your income and household size. We can also help get new patients set up with Medicaid. See a list of accepted insurances.