There are many reasons why families choose to seek counselling as a unit. Often times, they need help understand, addressing, and overcoming an issue that is too emotionally complex for them to resolve in their own. Family therapy is beneficial for families who need support tackling: - ADHD - Anger. - Anxiety disorders - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Big or unexpected life changes. - Communication issues. - Conduct disorder. - Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). - Divorce. - Eating disorders, such as anorexia. - Grief. - How to cope with an acute or chronic illness of a family member. - Intimacy issues. - Mood disorders - Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). - Personality disorders - Physical or emotional trauma. - Schizophrenia. - Strained relationships between family members. - Stress. - Substance use disorder. - The death of a loved one. Any issue that is affecting the functionality of your family unit can be addressed in family therapy. It is often beneficial to have difficult conversations in a neutral environment where a mental health professional can help mediate and direct the flow of communication.