FAMILY THERAPY
Restoring Peace, Connection, and Balance to Your Home
Family therapy is at the core of McCaskill Family Services. When your family is struggling to get along, daily life can feel overwhelming. Perhaps parental conflict, separation, or divorce has shaken your family’s foundation. Maybe differing parenting styles, behavior challenges with strong-willed children, or the stress of caring for aging parents are creating constant tension under your roof.
If you are going to bed exhausted and feeling hopeless about the future, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Our experienced family therapists in Plymouth, MI, and Brighton, MI, are here to help you rebuild trust, improve communication, and restore harmony to your home.
Hands-On Coaching for Real-Time Results: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Traditional talk therapy relies on verbal reflection, but young children express their stress through behavior, not words. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment that transforms how parents and young children connect by working in the moment.
Rather than telling you what to do after a difficult day, PCIT provides live, active coaching. As you play with your child, your clinician provides direct, step-by-step guidance into an earpiece, helping you master specialized techniques to diffuse defiance, build emotional regulation, and strengthen your bond on the spot.
We offer virtual therapy that fits your family’s schedule.
Bring expert family counseling directly to your living room with flexible, evidence-based virtual therapy tailored to your household’s unique needs. Through secure online sessions, our clinicians help families resolve conflict, improve communication, and rebuild connections—no commute required. Plus, as certified PSYPACT providers, we offer seamless telehealth care to families located across participating states.
FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we have answered the most common questions our Plymouth, MI & Brighton, MI family therapists receive so you can feel confident and informed every step of the way.
How much does family therapy cost, and do you take insurance?
The cost of family therapy varies based on session length and the specific needs of your family. We are a recognized out-of-network provider with BCBS of Michigan, so we can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement upon request. Contact our administrative team today to review our self-pay rates before your first session.
For more information about our billing & insurance policy, click here.
What issues can family therapy help resolve?
Family therapy helps families navigate a wide variety of relational challenges, including:
- Parent-Child & Teen Conflict: Improving communication, addressing behavioral concerns, and managing school stress.
- Major Life Transitions: Navigating divorce, co-parenting, blended family integration, moving, or grief.
- Behavioral & Mental Health Support: Supporting a family member managing anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD.
- Chronic Argumentation: Breaking negative communication cycles and rebuilding broken trust.
What is the difference between family therapy and couples counseling?
While couples counseling focuses specifically on the romantic relationship and dynamic between two partners, family therapy looks at the entire household or multi-generational system. Family therapy often includes children, teens, siblings, or extended family to address challenges affecting the broader household ecosystem.
What if a family member refuses to come to therapy?
It is very common for one or more family members to feel reluctant about therapy. You can still begin family therapy even if everyone isn’t on board. Shift in a family system often starts with just two willing members—or even one parent. Working with the members who are ready can still create positive ripple effects throughout the entire household.
What actually happens during a family therapy session?
In your first session, your therapist focuses on building a safe, neutral space where everyone feels heard. We’ll discuss current challenges, communication patterns, and your family’s goals. Future sessions involve active discussion, boundary-setting exercises, and learning actionable tools to resolve conflict at home. The therapist acts as a neutral guide, not a judge or referee.
Our main mission at McCaskill Family Services is strengthening the family by effectively using empirically-supported approaches.
Our Locations
PLYMOUTH OFFICE
Parkview Professional Building
409 Plymouth Road
Suite 250
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 416-9098
Serving Plymouth, Canton, Livonia, Northville, and Western Wayne County
BRIGHTON OFFICE
Grand River Annex
2040 Grand River Annex, Suite 300
Brighton, MI 48114
Phone: (810) 224-1676
