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Family therapy, also known as family counseling or family systems therapy, is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on families and couples in intimate relationships to promote change and development. This approach views change in terms of the systems of interaction between family members, and it tends to involve families directly in the therapy session to catalyze their strengths, wisdom, and support. With its roots in the 1950s and 1960s, family therapy has evolved over the years, incorporating various schools of thought, including [[structural-therapy|structural therapy]], [[strategic-therapy|strategic therapy]], and [[narrative-therapy|narrative therapy]]. Today, family therapy is recognized as an effective treatment for a range of issues, from [[anxiety|anxiety]] and [[depression|depression]] to [[substance-abuse|substance abuse]] and [[relationship-problems|relationship problems]]. According to the [[american-association-for-marriage-and-family-therapy|American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy]], over 50,000 marriage and family therapists are practicing in the United States alone, with many more worldwide. With its emphasis on collaboration, empathy, and understanding, family therapy has become an essential component of modern mental health care, offering a unique and powerful approach to promoting healthy relationships and personal growth. As noted by [[virginia-satir|Virginia Satir]], a pioneer in the field, 'the family is a system, and the system is a family.' This perspective has been influential in shaping the development of family therapy, which continues to evolve and expand its reach, with applications in fields such as [[social-work|social work]], [[psychology|psychology]], and [[education|education]].