Family Therapy in Edmonton
Family Therapy
Families can experience periods of stress, transition, conflict, or disconnection that affect how family members communicate and relate to one another. Family therapy provides a structured setting to explore these experiences together with a psychologist.
At Driven Psychology, family therapy is adapted to the relationships, developmental stages, circumstances, and concerns of the people involved. The psychologist works collaboratively with family members to understand different perspectives and identify appropriate goals for therapy.
Families may consider psychological support when navigating:
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Communication difficulties
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Recurring conflict
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Parenting concerns
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Changing family roles
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Differences in expectations or boundaries
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Separation, divorce, or blended-family transitions
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Stress affecting relationships within the family
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Significant life or family transitions
Who participates in family therapy may vary depending on the concern, treatment goals, ages of family members, and clinical appropriateness.
These examples are not exhaustive and are not intended to provide a diagnosis.
Reasons Families May Seek Therapy
Family therapy may involve exploring patterns of communication and interaction, family roles, expectations, boundaries, emotional responses, and how individual experiences affect relationships within the broader family system.
Depending on the family’s circumstances and the psychologist’s approach, sessions may focus on developing greater understanding between family members, identifying recurring patterns, strengthening communication, clarifying roles or expectations, and considering different ways of responding to conflict or change.
The psychologist will discuss who should participate in therapy and how appointments may be structured based on the family’s circumstances and treatment goals.
What Family Therapy May Involve
Family appointments may be available:
In Person · Virtual · Combined Format
Availability varies by clinician.