Family Therapy and Collateral Counseling

Family therapy is a is a type of psychotherapy that can help family
members improve their communication and resolve conflicts. The therapist uses specialized therapeutic techniques to modify the family structure, their dynamics and interactions that impact the family members’ emotions and behavior.

Collateral counseling is a psychotherapy session with a parent, a spouse, family member, or friend of the client. The collateral is not considered a client, but their contributions and support can be clinically beneficial to a client’s treatment.