Family therapy<span>, also referred to as </span>couple and family therapy<span>, </span>marriage and family therapy<span>, </span>family systems therapy<span>, and </span>family counseling<span>, is a branch of </span>psychotherapy<span> that works with </span>families<span> and couples in </span>intimate relationships<span> to nurture change and development. It tends to view change in terms of the </span>systems<span> of interaction between family members. It emphasizes family relationships as an important factor in psychological health.</span>
