Family Counseling

Family counseling is a type of therapy where a licensed counselor works with two or more family members together to address conflict, communication breakdowns, or other challenges. At WPA Counseling, sessions are structured to give everyone a voice while providing evidence-based tools to rebuild trust and improve how your household functions.

Family therapy can help with sibling rivalry, parent-child conflict, teenage defiance, estrangement, grief, blended family adjustment, communication issues, and the emotional ripple effects of mental health conditions like anxiety or depression within the home.

Individual therapy focuses on one person's thoughts and experiences. Family counseling brings multiple members into the room — or virtual session — so patterns in the relationships themselves can be identified and changed. Both approaches can be used alongside each other.

Yes. WPA Counseling accepts most major insurance. Your first appointment is free, so you can get started without worrying about upfront costs. Contact our care team to verify your specific coverage.

Yes. WPA Counseling offers online family therapy sessions throughout Pennsylvania. Telehealth sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform and are available to families in Irwin, Penn Hills, and across the state.

Every family is different. Some families see meaningful progress in 6 to 8 sessions; others benefit from ongoing support. Your counselor will work with you to set goals and recommend a session frequency that fits your situation and schedule.

Not necessarily. While joint sessions are the core of family therapy, your counselor may recommend individual sessions for specific members at certain points. The structure is flexible and depends on what is most helpful for your family.

This is a common concern. Our counselors are experienced in working with reluctant teens. They can work with parents first to build a foundation, use indirect techniques, and gradually bring the teen into the process in a way that feels safe and non-confrontational.

WPA Counseling has two locations: 8700 Pennsylvania Ave., North Huntingdon, PA 15642 (near Irwin) and 665 Rodi Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (Penn Hills). Online sessions are available to families across Pennsylvania.

Getting started is simple. You can call 724-296-2242, text 724-617-5260, or fill out the Get matched form on our website. Our care team will match you with a counselor who is the right fit for your family's needs. Your first consultation is free.