Family Therapy
Family therapy is an evidence-based and widely used psychotherapeutic method that views the family as a system, where all parts are interdependent. This means that when one family member is experiencing difficulties, all members are affected and involved. The aim of family therapy is to foster mutual understanding, emotional support, and closeness within the family. Traditionally, the focus of family therapy is on communication between family members, relationship quality, different developmental crises, and how to cope with them.
More About Family Therapy
Family therapy is suitable both in crisis situations and for addressing long-standing problems. It is also used when mental health issues affect the family system. In the case of children’s or adolescents’ problems, involving the family is an essential step. Family therapy provides a safe environment to express difficult emotions, understand each other’s experiences and perspectives, become aware of each other’s needs, and identify the family’s internal resources—ultimately creating change in relationships and overall life.
Family therapy is primarily conducted in a conversational format, giving each family member the opportunity to express themselves openly and be heard. The therapist uses various techniques to help shift communication patterns, problem-solving approaches, and role dynamics within the family.
The frequency of sessions depends on the nature and urgency of the problem. Sessions can occur weekly or every few months. Ideally, all household members or those involved in the issue should participate. Sometimes therapy may start with just one or two family members, which can still positively impact the whole system—because when one person changes, others inevitably do too. After assessing the situation, the therapist may decide to focus specifically on the couple’s relationship. During the first session, it’s wise to agree on the number of meetings and therapeutic goals.
A typical family session lasts 90 minutes.
Family Therapist
Juuli Puusepp
Juuli earned her master’s degree in psychology from the University of Tartu in 2019 and is currently in her third year of advanced training in family psychotherapy (Level II). She primarily works in a psychiatric clinic under the supervision of a clinical psychologist, treating children and adolescents, focusing on both psychotherapy and differential diagnosis. Juuli works with children, adolescents, and adults, both individually and with entire families.
Her work is mainly based on the systemic family therapy approach, but she has also expanded her expertise through courses in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and introductory cognitive-behavioral therapy. Additionally, she is currently undergoing core training in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and EMDR trauma therapy.
She is a member of the Estonian Association for Family Therapy.
PRICE LIST
Individual therapy session (up to 60 minutes): €75
Couples and family therapy session (up to 90 minutes): €110–150
CONTACT
Juuli Puusepp
juulipuusepp@gmail.com
Studio Tasapisitasakaal
+372 511 4038
stuudio@tasapisi.ee