Brief Family Therapy Services

Geared toward youth aged 6-18, and their families, referred to by Probation Department or Child & Family Well-Being.

Brief Family Therapy Services (BSFT^®) is a family-centered treatment program designed to improve parent-child interactions, develop conflict resolution skills, build upon parenting skills, and increase communication between family members by:

Focusing on the family system rather than the individual alone;
Identifying and changing maladaptive interaction patterns;
Emphasizing engagement, joining, and restructuring family relationships;
Actively involving caregivers and youth in treatment; and
Often delivered in home or community-based settings to reduce barriers to participation.

Ultimately, the goal of BSFT^® is to transform interactions from conflictive to collaborative, from anger to love, from negative to positive, and from habitual to proactive.

Take the Next Step

Email [email protected]

Call (858) 321-6097

What you will see from BSFT^®

Improved family communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Improved family cohesiveness, collaboration, and bonding.
Reduction in negative attitudes and behaviors.
Improved self-identity and self-control.
Increase in healthy social relationships with peers.

Structure & Duration

Typically, 12-15 sessions
Sessions are weekly – 60 to 90 mins
Treatment is goal-oriented and time-limited
Length may vary slightly based on family needs & engagement

Location & Hours

We provide services throughout San Diego County with convenient hours for working families including evenings and weekends

Family home setting (primary option)
In the community—library, school, community center, county offices, etc. any confidential place that is convenient for the family
JFS Office locations in Mission Gorge & Kearney Mesa