FAQs

Therapy is helpful for everyone because it provides a safe, non-judgmental space to talk, reflect, and grow — not just during difficult times, but also when you’re simply looking to better understand yourself or improve your quality of life. Many people assume therapy is only for those going through a mental health crisis. But the […]

Most individual therapy programs last between 8 and 20 sessions, but the exact duration depends on your specific goals, the complexity of the issue, and your progress in therapy. Types of Therapy Duration Short-Term Therapy (8–12 sessions):Focuses on specific goals like managing stress, coping with a breakup, or addressing mild anxiety or depression. Often uses […]

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to address behavioral, emotional, and relational challenges within families. This therapy is particularly beneficial for families with adolescents facing problems such as delinquency, substance abuse, conduct disorders, or emotional difficulties. FFT focuses on improving the overall functioning of the family by enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, […]

Co-therapy in The Family Crucible refers to the therapeutic model where two clinicians — Dr. Carl Whitaker and Dr. Augustus Napier — work together in the same therapy sessions with a family. This collaborative approach is central to the book and to the treatment of the Brice family, the main case study. What Does Co-Therapy […]

Strategic Family Therapy (SFT) is an approach to therapy that focuses on resolving specific problems within family relationships by altering unhealthy patterns of interaction. It was developed in the 1970s by prominent theorists like Jay Haley and Cloe Madanes. SFT is pragmatic and action-oriented, aiming to create quick, effective change in family dynamics, particularly when […]

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is gaining momentum in the mental health field because it offers a powerful, compassionate framework for understanding the human psyche. At its core, IFS views the mind as made up of multiple “parts” or subpersonalities, each with its own perspective, emotions, and role. This model helps people heal by creating […]

Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) is a specialized form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping couples and families build healthier relationships and improve how they function as a unit. It recognizes that emotional and psychological issues are often best understood and treated within the context of the family or relationship system, rather than just focusing on […]