Medical Family Therapy in the Twin Cities, MN, Region

When patients and their families face the crisis of illness, they are often thrust into a complex and overwhelming health care system at a time when they feel most vulnerable. Navigating medical decisions, emotional upheaval, and disrupted routines can leave families feeling isolated and unsure of where to turn. At Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center, we offer medical family therapy (MedFT) in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, area, to support and guide you during these difficult times.

What Is MedFT?

MedFT is grounded in systems theory and uses a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to help patients and their families cope with the challenges that accompany physical health problems such as chronic illness, acute trauma, or disability. At Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center, our experienced clinicians work collaboratively with patients, families, and health care providers, including physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals, to enhance communication and promote whole-person healing.

Focus of Medical Family Therapy

By addressing the interconnected needs of the whole person and their support system, our treatment plans are tailored to the unique experiences of each family and may include:

• Supporting the day-to-day functioning of both the patient and their family
• Improving coping skills for managing acute or chronic symptoms
• Facilitating productive communication with medical teams
• Cultivating acceptance of long-term or incurable conditions
• Encouraging sustainable lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise
• We pay close attention to the interplay between medical conditions and emotional well-being, recognizing that:
• All biological issues carry psychosocial implications, and vice versa
• Illness impacts the emotional and relational life of the individual
• Family dynamics shift in response to physical health challenges
• Chronic conditions often result in complex, multifaceted stressors

Medical Conditions We Commonly Address

Our therapists are experienced in supporting individuals and families facing:

• Dementia (including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia, cognitive impairment)
• Congestive heart failure
• Asthma
• Various forms of cancer
• Kidney transplant recovery and adjustment
• Thyroid disorders
• Lupus
• Stroke and post-stroke adaptation

If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health concerns related to a medical condition, we’re here to help you reconnect, adjust, and move forward together.

Guiding You With Empathy & Care

 At Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center, we offer compassionate medical family therapy in the Twin Cities, MN, region. If you’d like to work with our experienced therapists, please reach out to schedule an appointment.