Family Counseling
Our family counseling program will help your family work through issues and build stronger relationships for a positive future.
Major life transitions, mental health concerns, or substance use disorders are just a few reasons a family might seek counseling. The ultimate goal of family counseling is to build positive communications to solve whatever problem they are experiencing.
When should I seek family counseling?
If a member or members of your family are experiencing the following signs/symptoms, family counseling may be right for you:
- Poor communication among family members
- Family members withdrawing from normal activities
- Family members acting out of character and not functioning as “normal”
- Severe emotional reactions among family members
- A traumatic event occurs and family members have a difficult time coping
- Substance abuse problems among family members
How do I make an appointment?
Please call any of our offices to schedule an appointment:
- Ashtabula - (440) 992-8552
- Willoughby - (440) 953-9999
- Maple Heights - (216) 663-6100
- Beachwood - (216) 831-6466
- Painesville - (440) 853-1501
- Lakewood - (216) 766-6080
Click here for walk-in hours and availability.
For new patient assessment appointments, you can also schedule by:
- Live chatting a member of our patient services team during business hours
- Completing our online registration and picking your visit date/time (right now, this is only available for telehealth assessments, or if you want to come in person to Ashtabula or Beachwood)
For more information about services offered at each location, please refer to our locations page.
What insurance do you accept?
Signature Health accepts:
- Medicaid
- Traditional Medicare
- Some Medicare Advantage plans
For patients without insurance, we offer a sliding fee scale program for those who qualify. This means payment is based on your income and household size. We can also help get new patients set up with Medicaid.
See a full list of accepted insurances.
How long does family counseling last?
Family counseling is typically shorter in duration than individual counseling. Sometimes, as few as nine sessions are required. The duration of treatment depends on the goals set by the counselor.
What can I expect during a family counseling session?
During a family counseling session, the counselor will get to know the family as a unit and will establish goals for treatment based on the issues that are presented. The approach may vary depending on the goals set, but all family therapy sessions are designed to help families form problem-solving, coping, and better communication skills.