Family Therapy · For families
When one part of a family struggles, everyone feels it. You can move forward together.
Families are systems, and when one part is struggling, everyone feels it. Family therapy brings members together to improve communication, ease conflict, and support one another through change.
What brings people in
When family therapy helps
Families come in for many reasons. Often it is some mix of the following.
- Frequent conflict that keeps flaring up
- A child or teen who is struggling
- Major transitions like divorce or loss
- Blended-family adjustments
- Feeling disconnected from one another
- Wanting the whole family to function better together
A balanced space where everyone is heard
Your clinician creates a balanced space where each member can be heard, helps the family see the patterns at play, and teaches practical ways to communicate and solve problems.
The focus is on strengthening relationships, not assigning blame, so the whole family can understand each other and function better together.
We can coordinate family work alongside individual therapy for a child, teen, or adult when that serves everyone best.
Our approach
How family therapy works at LodeStone
A whole-picture, coordinated path, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Make room for everyone
Your clinician creates a balanced space where each member of the family can be heard.
See the patterns at play
Together the family names the patterns driving conflict, so the focus shifts from blame to understanding.
Practice new ways to connect
You learn practical ways to communicate and solve problems, aimed at stronger relationships across the whole system.
Not sure where to start? Get answers and we will match you with the right clinician.
We provide this care in person at our Hinsdale and Woodstock offices, and by telehealth across Illinois. We are in-network with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna, Medicare, and United Behavioral Health, and we verify your benefits before your first visit.