LMFTs are more likely to treat issues in marriage and family dynamics. LPCs treat mental health issues that may be rooted in a variety of causes, though some LPCs will work with clients who have mental health issues stemming from familial or spousal causes.

Privacy Concerns. For some families, the idea of sharing personal problems with a therapist and among other family members can raise privacy concerns. Members might feel their personal boundaries are being compromised. This can be particularly challenging for adolescents or individuals who value their privacy highly.

One of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses on the interactions between family members and how these interactions shape the family's structure.

Sometimes we may be asked to evaluate multiple siblings in a family. This is not a problem if there is no expectation of providing treatment. If treatment is indicated, one may be forced to pick between sibs unless one opts for family therapy.