Family Therapy

Family therapy in Minnesota for parents, children, teens, and families experiencing conflict, communication challenges, stress, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties.

Quick Facts

Who We Help: Parents, children, teens, couples, and families navigating relationship and communication challenges

Conditions Treated: Family conflict, parenting stress, communication issues, trauma, grief, life transitions, emotional disconnection, and boundary concerns

Therapeutic Approaches: Family systems therapy, CBT, trauma-informed therapy, parenting support, and evidence-based counseling

Session Types: Family therapy sessions, parent support sessions, and telehealth family counseling

Session Lengths: Varies based on family needs and treatment goals

Care Options: In-person family therapy and online counseling across Minnesota

Locations: Brooklyn Center, Eagan, Golden Valley, North St. Paul, and Shakopee

Insurance: Major insurance plans accepted including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medica, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Healthcare

Strengthen Familial Connection & Understanding

Family therapy is a collaborative approach designed to strengthen family connections, improve communication, and address challenges within the family dynamic. Whether dealing with conflict, navigating major life transitions, or supporting a loved one through mental health struggles, working with one of our family therapists provides a safe space for all members to express themselves and work toward shared goals.

This type of therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each family, focusing on improving understanding, fostering empathy, and creating healthier patterns of interaction. By addressing issues collectively, families can build resilience and strengthen bonds, creating a supportive environment for everyone involved.

Are you experiencing any of the following in your relationship?

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Frequent arguments among family members.

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Parenting difficulties and confusion

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Struggles to navigate major life changes together.

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Challenges coping with grief, loss, or trauma.

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A breakdown in trust or mutual respect.

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Difficulty setting or maintaining healthy boundaries.

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Feeling disconnected or isolated within your family.

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Unequal participation in family roles or responsibilities

What Is Family Therapy?

Family therapy is a collaborative form of counseling that helps improve communication, strengthen relationships, and address emotional or behavioral challenges within the family system. Therapy provides a supportive space where family members can express concerns, improve understanding, and work toward healthier patterns together.

At BHSI, family therapy is personalized to the unique dynamics, goals, and experiences of each family.

How Can Family Therapy Help?

Family therapy helps families navigate conflict, parenting challenges, emotional disconnection, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. Sessions focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, strengthening emotional support, and developing healthier ways of interacting.

Therapy can also help families better support loved ones experiencing mental health concerns or behavioral difficulties.

Transform Into The Best Version of Yourself

Strengthened emotional bonds and connections

Enhanced understanding of each other's perspectives

Better conflict resolution strategies

Rebuilding trust and reliability within the family

Address and heal unresolved family trauma

Fostering a more supportive family environment

How Family Therapy Works BHSI

1. Initial Consultation

Your therapist learns more about your family dynamics, concerns, communication patterns, and treatment goals.

2. Family Assessment

Sessions help identify relational challenges, stressors, emotional needs, and areas for growth within the family system.

3. Building Communication Skills

Therapy focuses on improving listening, emotional expression, conflict resolution, and mutual understanding.

4. Strengthening Relationships

Families work together to rebuild trust, establish healthier boundaries, and create more supportive interactions.

5. Ongoing Support and Growth

Treatment evolves alongside your family’s needs, helping support long-term connection and emotional wellness.

Personalized Therapy For Your Unique Family

Our family therapists recognizes that every family has its own unique dynamics, challenges, and strengths. By taking a personalized approach, the therapy process is tailored to the specific needs and goals of your family. Therapists work to understand your family’s history, communication patterns, and relational dynamics to create a customized plan that fosters growth and healing. This individualized focus allows each member to feel seen and heard, promoting a deeper understanding of one another and addressing issues in a way that aligns with your family’s values and experiences. Personalized family therapy helps create a roadmap to overcome challenges and build a stronger, more connected family unit.

FAQ

What issues can family therapy help with?

Family therapy can help with communication problems, parenting stress, conflict, grief, trauma, emotional disconnection, behavioral concerns, and major life transitions.

Who attends family therapy sessions?

Sessions may include parents, children, teens, siblings, caregivers, or other family members depending on the goals of treatment and family dynamics.

Is family therapy only for families in crisis?

No. Family therapy can benefit families looking to improve communication, strengthen relationships, navigate transitions, or build healthier patterns before problems become more severe.

Do you offer online family therapy in Minnesota?

Yes. BHSI offers both in-person and telehealth family therapy services throughout Minnesota.

How long does family therapy last?

The length of therapy varies depending on the family’s goals, concerns, and progress over time.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. BHSI accepts many major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medica, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Healthcare.