Understanding Structural Family Therapy: Structural Family Therapy is a therapeutic approach developed by Salvador Minuchin that focuses on understanding and addressing family dynamics and structures. It views the family as a system with interconnected roles, rules, and boundaries. The therapist works collaboratively with the family to identify and modify dysfunctional patterns and promote healthier interactions. Application and Scope of Structural Family Therapy: Structural Family Therapy is applied to a wide range of family-related concerns, including communication difficulties, conflicts, and relationship issues. It's particularly effective for families seeking to improve their interactions and relationships. Structural Family Therapy is relevant for families of all compositions and backgrounds. What to Expect in Structural Family Therapy Sessions: In Structural Family Therapy sessions, the therapist collaborates with the family to observe and understand their interactions and dynamics. The therapist may use techniques such as joining, reframing, and boundary setting to help the family members restructure their interactions and adapt healthier patterns. The therapy focuses on strengthening the family's ability to function more cohesively and adapt to changing circumstances.

Professionals Who Specialize in Structural Family Therapy

Mendel Toron, LCSW

Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified

Trauma & EMDR Therapist

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Deb Hirschhorn

Therapist, Ph.D, LMHC

The Self is in everybody. . . the Self cannot be damaged, the Self doesn't have to develop, and the Self possesses its own wisdom about how to heal internal as well as exteral relationships.

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Shimshon Meir Frankel

Coach

Free yourself from the foreign thoughts and unhealthy behaviors that have been keeping your true self at bay.

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative

Loren Aryeh Leib Ecker

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC-T

The way out is through

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Moshe Norman

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 😃 Humorous

Jodi Engelstein, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, MS

Your goals in therapy will always stand as building blocks for the work we do.

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Eli Kaufman, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Marcy Davidovics

Therapist, LCSW

Become a better YOU!

Chaya Odze

Therapist, Systemic and Family Psychotherapist

I utilize a range of client-led therapeutic techniques designed to encourage greater emotional resilience.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🔥 Energetic
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Simona Noaghiul Yland

Therapist, MD, MPH, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Fully mindful of each moment. ... "You cannot add more minutes to a day, but you can utilize each one to the fullest

Stacey Shapiro, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

As you teach, you learn.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Leah Davidowitz

Therapist, LCSW

If you hear a voice within you say, "you cannot paint.' Then by all means paint. And that voice will be silenced.

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