Family Therapy
Addiction and mental illness happen in families, and recovery does too. We bring the people who matter into the process, with clear boundaries and real tools.
Accredited by The Joint CommissionLegitScript certified4.9 stars from 150+ Google reviewsIn-network with Harvard Pilgrim & Tufts (Point32Health)Why we involve families
By the time someone reaches treatment, the people around them are usually exhausted, frightened, angry, or all three. Patterns have formed: rescuing, monitoring, arguing, avoiding. Those patterns don’t disappear when treatment starts, and without attention they can quietly undermine progress. Family therapy addresses them directly. It’s not about blame; it’s about giving everyone a shared understanding and a better set of moves.
What family sessions cover
- Education on what the diagnosis actually is and what recovery realistically looks like
- Communication skills for conversations that have been going badly for years
- Boundaries: what support looks like versus what enabling looks like, and how to tell the difference under pressure
- Repair of trust that’s been damaged, at a pace that’s honest about how long that takes
- Planning for what happens at home after the program, including what to do if there’s a setback
Who counts as family
Whoever you say. Spouses and partners, parents, adult children, siblings, close friends, chosen family. Sessions can include one person or several, in person or by video, with your consent and at your pace.
Family member looking for help now? Read our guides for families or call (781) 570-5781. We talk with families every day, whether or not their loved one is in treatment yet.
Where you’ll experience it at Forrest
Frequently asked questions
Will my family learn everything I say in therapy?
No. Your individual therapy is confidential. Family sessions are separate, and you decide what’s shared.
What if my family is part of the problem?
That’s common, and it’s exactly why family therapy exists. A clinician in the room changes the dynamic.
Can family members get their own support?
Yes. We can connect family members with community support groups and individual therapists, and our guides page is a good place to start.
Ready to talk? We’re here.
Call us any time for a confidential conversation. We’ll answer your questions, check your insurance at no cost, and help you decide whether Forrest is the right fit — no pressure.