Does Family Therapy Work?

Exploring statistics on the efficacy and prevalence of Family Therapy in The United States

If you are searching for a family therapist or are in need of couples therapy, you may be asking yourself : will this work? The hard part may be finding a therapist to begin with who specializes in family dynamics and relationship. However, the good news is that family therapy not only works, it tends to get rave reviews. According to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), after treatment 90% of participants report improvement in emotional health. Not only that, but nearly two-thirds of participants report an improvement in physical health as well. At any given time roughly 1.8 million Americans are engaged in some form or another of family therapy. That is 50-fold what was occurring in 1970.

It is important to find a therapist who is a good fit for you and has the experience and background to work effectively with your specific situation. Act now and find a therapist who is right for you.

https://www.aamft.org/About_AAMFT/About_Marriage_and_Family_Therapists.aspx