1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite O-75, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Jersey Behavioral Health 856-856-4499

Therapy we offer

Family therapy in Cherry Hill, NJ

Mental health struggles affect the whole family. Healing can include them too.

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What is family therapy?

Build understanding, not blame

When someone is struggling with their mental health or substance use, the people around them feel it too. Worry, conflict and confusion can build up at home, even when everyone means well.

Family therapy brings you and your loved ones together with a licensed therapist to understand what is happening, communicate better and build a home that supports recovery.

Supporting recovery at home in South Jersey

For families in Cherry Hill, Marlton and surrounding communities, the hardest questions often come between appointments: how to respond to withdrawal, set a boundary, or offer help without taking over. Sessions can turn those questions into shared expectations and more constructive conversations.

Family does not have to mean only relatives. Discuss whom you want involved, your privacy preferences, and whether joint sessions feel safe. Learn how family support can connect with care for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, with participation guided by your needs and consent.

Family and mental health by the numbers

23.1%
of U.S. adults lived with a mental illness in the past year, and each one has people who love them. [1]
53 million
Americans are unpaid family caregivers, more than 1 in 5 adults. [2]
TIP 39
is SAMHSA's federal guide on using family therapy in substance use treatment. [3]
50 states
license marriage and family therapists as mental health professionals. [4]

How family therapy helps

  • Talk without fighting

    Learn ways to say hard things so they can actually be heard.

  • Understand the condition

    Help loved ones learn what depression, anxiety or addiction really feel like from the inside.

  • Set healthy boundaries

    Replace enabling, guilt and blame with clear, caring limits.

  • Support the supporters

    Give caregivers space for their own stress, worry and burnout.

  • Protect recovery at home

    Plan together for triggers, warning signs and what to do if setbacks happen.

  • Every plan is personal.

    You'll build coping skills, emotional regulation and relapse prevention strategies.

What family sessions look like

Every family is different, but sessions usually follow these steps.

  1. Getting to know you

    Your therapist learns about your family, your goals and what feels hardest right now.

  2. Choosing who joins

    You decide which loved ones to invite and what you are comfortable sharing.

  3. Guided conversations

    The therapist keeps sessions safe, fair and focused, so everyone gets heard.

  4. Practicing new skills

    Try new ways to listen, ask for support and resolve conflict.

  5. Planning for home

    Leave with a shared plan to keep progress going after treatment.

Clinically reviewed

  • Reviewed by Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP, Clinical Director
  • Based on peer-reviewed research and national guidelines
  • Delivered by licensed New Jersey clinicians
  • Sources listed at the bottom of this page

Where we offer family therapy

Family sessions can be part of your plan in our Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program and Virtual IOP, at our Cherry Hill office or by secure telehealth anywhere in New Jersey.

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Conditions we treat

What family therapy can help with

  • Depression

    Help family understand low mood and how to support you.

  • Anxiety

    Break cycles of reassurance and avoidance at home.

  • Co-occurring disorders

    Rebuild trust and support recovery from substance use.

  • Trauma

    Create a safer, steadier home environment.

  • Bipolar disorder

    Spot early warning signs together.

  • Grief and life changes

    Cope with loss and transitions as a family.

Approaches we use

Woven through both group and individual sessions.

  • Family psychoeducation

    Learn the facts about a diagnosis and how to help.

  • Communication skills

    Listening and speaking tools that lower conflict.

  • Structural and systemic work

    Look at roles and patterns that keep problems going.

  • Couples sessions

    Focused support for partners when it fits your plan.

Insurance we work with

We work with most major plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon BCBSNJ, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Optum. We'll verify your benefits for free, usually the same day.

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  • Harvard Pilgrim insurance logo
  • UMR insurance logo
  • Horizon BCBSNJ
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Beacon
  • Compsych
  • Health Net
  • Independence Administrators
  • Carefirst

Getting started

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Contact our Admissions Team 24/7 or fill out a brief online form to verify insurance and begin the process.

  2. 2

    Complete a pre-screen

    We'll assess your needs and match you with a personalized treatment plan developed by licensed professionals.

  3. 3

    Start healing

    Schedule your initial intake evaluation and meet your treatment team, often within 24 hours of reaching out.

Frequently asked questions

What is family therapy?

Family therapy is a type of counseling where a therapist meets with you and the people closest to you to improve communication, ease conflict and build support for recovery.

Who can join family sessions?

Anyone you consider family: parents, partners, adult children, siblings or close friends. You decide who is involved.

Does my whole family have to come?

No. Even one supportive person can make a difference, and family members can join by secure video if they live far away.

Will my family hear everything I say in individual therapy?

No. What you share in individual therapy stays private unless you choose to share it or there is a safety concern.

Can family therapy help with substance use?

Yes. Involving family is a well-established part of substance use treatment and is especially helpful for co-occurring disorders.

Where do you offer family therapy?

Family sessions can be part of your plan in our PHP, IOP and Virtual IOP programs. Our admissions team can explain how it fits your care.

Sources

  1. [1] National Institute of Mental Health. Mental Illness statistics. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness
  2. [2] National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. Caregiving in the U.S. 2020. https://www.caregiving.org/research/caregiving-in-the-us/caregiving-in-the-us-2020/
  3. [3] SAMHSA. TIP 39: Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Family Therapy. https://store.samhsa.gov/product/tip-39-substance-use-disorder-treatment-and-family-therapy/pep20-02-02-012
  4. [4] American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. About Marriage and Family Therapists. https://www.aamft.org/About_AAMFT/About_Marriage_and_Family_Therapists.aspx

Treatment can be life changing. Reach out today.

We'll verify your benefits for free and schedule a confidential assessment.

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In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or dial 911.

Clinically reviewed by Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP, Clinical Director. This page is for information only and is not medical advice.

Jersey Behavioral Health · 1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite O-75, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Serving Cherry Hill and South Jersey

Our Cherry Hill office is an easy drive from towns across Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties, and our virtual IOP is open to adults anywhere in New Jersey. Clients come to us from: