Question

Saleem has been seeing a therapist because she cannot adjust to her new husband's children from a previous marriage. Although she dearly loves her husband, she feels awkward and embarrassed in front of the children. The therapist suggests that she bring her husband and his children with her to the next session so she can see them interact. Saleem is probably seeing a ______.

Answer 1

(...) Saleem is probably seeing a family therapist.

Family therapy is a form of treatment that is designed to address specific issues affecting the health of a family. It is used to help a family through a difficult period of time (a major transition or mental/behavioral health problems). In this type of therapy problems cannot be successfully solved without understanding the dynamics of the group. In family therapy, the term “family” does not necessarily mean blood relatives.

A therapist is a licensed mental health professional that helps clients improve their lives (cope with various challenges), develop better emotional skills, and reduce symptoms of mental illness.