Blog - Family Counseling & Parenting Support

Structural family therapy (SFT) is a type of therapy that looks at how family members interact with each other. It’s based on how a family is organized and how everyone feels and behaves. By exploring and adjusting these interactions, SFT helps to improve family relationships and support the mental health of each family member.

Thrive Counseling Center is ...

Blending families is no simple task; it requires understanding the complex emotions, expectations, and dynamics that come with merging two separate family units into one. Located in Federal Way, Washington State, Thrive Counseling Center offers in-person and online counseling services tailored to address the intricacies and challenges blended families face.

This guide aims to shed light on some of these challenges ...

Raising a child after a separation or divorce brings with it its own set of complexities and challenges. During such times, parents often find themselves treading the murky waters of conflict, miscommunication, and emotional upheaval. If you're looking to navigate this landscape more effectively, family counseling can be an invaluable resource. 

At Thrive Counseling Center, we provide co-parenting therapy, offering ...

Parenting can be fulfilling and satisfying, but it can also be challenging. Parents are responsible for countless things, including caring for their child’s daily needs, keeping them safe, and helping them develop life skills. What many parents forget, however, is that they are individual people with their own set of needs and goals. 

Sometimes, parents can become so consumed with their ...

Deciding to begin attending any type of counseling can be a big decision, and family counseling is no exception. If you and your family are contemplating starting therapy, our professional team at Thrive Counseling Center is always happy to sit down for an initial consultation to help you decide if we’re the right fit. 

Reasons You Might Need a Family Counselor

Individuals, ...