Family Therapy

Family relationships are some of the most important connections in life, but they can also be the most challenging. When a family faces chronic conflict, mental health challenges, or major life transitions, the strain often affects everyone. 

Family therapy addresses these issues by treating the family as an interconnected system. 

We bring family members together in therapy to create space for honest conversations. Family therapy sessions help every voice be heard and promote understanding, empathy, and resilience within your home. In these sessions, parents, children, and couples learn to:

• Communicate more openly and effectively
• Resolve conflicts in healthier ways
• Strengthen emotional bonds
• Build practical skills that carry over into daily life

Addressing complex family dynamics requires specialized training in systemic family therapy. At Alliance Psychology, many of our providers are specifically skilled in these methods, bringing a crucial perspective to your care.

Meet our providers who bring specialized training in helping families navigate complex dynamics. 

• Austin Brunson, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• Kenzie Foulger, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• Maddie Evans, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

• Kinley Martin, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Families seek therapy for many reasons. 

• Parent–child conflict and navigating adolescence
• Marital or couple strain that impacts the household
• Communication breakdowns and persistent misunderstandings
• Emotional distress, such as grief, trauma, or chronic stress
• Major life changes like divorce, remarriage, or moving
• Coping with chronic illness or mental challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders
• Support for neurodivergent family members (Autism, ADHD)
• LGBTQ+ family support to strengthen acceptance, understanding, and connection

Families in Utah County have turned to Alliance Psychology for compassionate, high-quality mental health support. 

• Same-week appointments so you can begin therapy without long waits
• 25+ years serving families across Utah County from our offices in Orem and Spanish Fork
• Large team of PhD-level psychologists, LMFTs, clinical mental health counselors (CMHCs), and PhD candidates
• Telehealth options to make sessions accessible and convenient
• Most major insurance accepted, plus flexible cash-pay options
• Veteran-owned, locally owned private practice, a stable and reliable presence in Utah County

Every family is unique, so therapy is never one-size-fits-all. 

Sessions may include the whole family (parents and children together) or just the couple, tailored to what will help most. Most appointments last up to 60 minutes. 

Here is what you can expect from family therapy sessions. 

When a loved one faces mental health struggles, the whole family is impacted and often wants to help. We know that healing accelerates when the family is an active part of the support system.

Our family therapy sessions can help transform your home into a safe environment and a place of active recovery.

• Create a Safe Environment: Learn to respond to symptoms with understanding, rather than frustration or judgment.
• Respond with Empathy: Learn to respond to symptoms with understanding, rather than frustration or judgment.
• Communicate for Connection: Gain practical tools to talk and listen in ways that validate feelings and strengthen the primary support bonds.
• Empower Lasting Growth: Address family dynamics to ensure the environment promotes, rather than hinders, long-term mental and emotional growth for everyone.

Our providers are trained in multiple evidence-based models and tailor treatment plans to each family’s needs.

• Functional Family Therapy (FFT): Improves parenting strategies and child behavior
• Marriage Counseling / Couples Therapy: Strengthens connection and trust between partners
• Strategic & Structural Therapy: Helps restructure family dynamics and clarify boundaries
• Systemic Family Therapy: Considers cultural, social, and relational influences on your family system
• Psychoeducation: Builds understanding of mental health conditions so families can support one another effectively

Our collaborative philosophy means that if a family member requires specialized support that extends beyond our practice's offerings, we will connect you with trusted providers in the community.

Families who engage in therapy can experience meaningful improvements over time.

• More trust and understanding between members
• Better problem-solving and coping skills
• Reduced conflict and tension at home
• Stronger parent-child and partner relationships
• Greater stability and resilience during life transitions or crises

If tension, conflict, or life stressors are making family life difficult, help is available. Alliance Psychology offers family therapy in Utah County with compassionate providers who understand the realities families face.

Call us today at (801) 224-2313 or complete our online form to request your first appointment.