Miriam Galindo has worked with children for more than two decades, including eight years as a social worker at Olive Crest in California. Much of Miriam Galindo’s work has focused on family therapy, helping families identify the issues in their lives and improve their mental and emotional health.

Family therapy is one component of mental health treatment and can serve to resolve specific problems in the household, assist with adaptation to a major change, or address issues such as family activities and unity. It can also serve as a supplement for other mental health treatment if one family member is facing another issue, such as addiction or depression. 

The family members who participate can change with each session, depending on the needs of the family as well as the type of issue being addressed. A tailored approach can make it easier for a family to provide support and care for a single family member dealing with a physical or mental illness. Family therapy also makes families generally stronger and helps family members develop communication skills to use within the household.