Family Counseling

Family counseling addresses challenges that affect the family unit and the needs of each person in it. You don’t have to be blood relatives to be a family unit.

At Bluegrass Mental Health, an experienced independent provider guides you through discussions to help each individual communicate their needs, cope with challenges, and build stronger relationships.

When should I pursue family counseling?

Family counseling may provide important support and guidance if you’re going through communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, and recurring conflicts in your closest relationships.

The independent providers at Bluegrass Mental Health provide a safe, confidential space to work through problems so you can all be heard and understood when your family faces difficulties like:

• Academic or social issues
• Big changes, such as relocation, unemployment, or the death of a loved one
• Blaming or scapegoating others
• Emotional problems
• Frequent misunderstandings
• Significant behavioral changes or problems
• Struggling with substance use disorders
• Trouble expressing feelings or needs

If you’re working to integrate a blended family, your provider can help you avoid or overcome roadblocks as you navigate complex feelings and changes.

What can I expect from family counseling?

The independent providers at Bluegrass Mental Health tailor your plan to address your family’s needs and work to improve your communication. In a nonjudgmental environment, you can express yourself and listen to loved ones without interruptions or distractions. Your provider may:

• Ask each family member to share their challenges, concerns, and hopes
• Help clarify words and feelings to avoid misunderstandings
• Gently demonstrate the impact of words and actions
• Suggest healthy ways to cope with challenges and adjust behaviors

At Bluegrass Mental Health, your family works together to make lasting, positive changes. In addition, meeting consistently can help improvements stick. 

Your provider will tailor meeting frequency to your circumstances and needs. It’s typical to schedule weekly meetings to build momentum and address urgent challenges, and then taper off gradually to maintenance sessions to check in with your most precious relationships.

You can improve your family’s connections and understanding for greater joy in the future. To begin family counseling, call Bluegrass Mental Health or book your appointment online today.