Family and relationship therapy at Villa Treatment Center offers residential, and telehealth options. Licensed therapists work with couples, parents and children, and extended family on communication, conflict, intimacy, life transitions, and addiction-related family dynamics. Most major insurance is accepted, and admissions answer 24/7.
Who Family And Relationship Therapy Is For
Family and relationship therapy at Villa is the right fit when communication has broken down, a relationship has shifted under stress, or a family is working through a member’s recovery, mental health diagnosis, or major life change. Sessions work for adults and children, married and unmarried partners, blended families, and extended family systems.
Common reasons people start therapy with us:
- Couples and partners working through communication breakdown, conflict cycles, infidelity recovery, intimacy issues, or pre-marital concerns
- Parents managing teen behavioral problems, parent-child conflict, or co-parenting after separation
- Families with a member in addiction recovery, where sessions focus on rebuilding trust, setting healthy boundaries, and breaking enabling patterns
- Families navigating a mental health diagnosis in a parent, child, or partner: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD
- Extended family, including grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, who are part of the support system
- Families in transition through divorce, blended family integration, grief, or major relocation
A diagnosis or a crisis is not required to start. Many couples and families begin therapy as preventive work.
How Sessions Work at Villa
Therapy at Villa runs in three formats, chosen based on the family’s situation.
Therapy Sessions
60 to 90 minutes, weekly or biweekly, at our Woodland Hills facility. Most families attend for 3 to 6 months depending on goals; specific length varies case to case. Couples therapy, parent-child sessions, and extended family meetings all run through this format.
Residential Family Therapy
When a family member is in our residential addiction or mental health program, family sessions are part of the treatment plan. Residential stays typically run 30 to 90 days; specific length varies case to case based on clinical need. Family sessions during the stay happen on-site during family visit days or by video, depending on geography.
Telehealth
Secure video sessions for families where schedules, distance, or one member’s mobility makes in-person hard. Same licensed therapists, same session length, same insurance coverage.
A typical first appointment runs 90 minutes and covers each member’s perspective, the family’s goals, and a recommended schedule. Not every session needs every person present; some weeks are couple-focused, some are full-family, and some are individual work that supports the family work.
Therapies and Modalities Offered
Our family and relationship therapists are licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), with the approach matched to the specific issue.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for partners working through anxiety, depression, or thought patterns affecting the relationship
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples rebuilding emotional connection, particularly after infidelity, prolonged distance, or addiction
- Family Systems Therapy for families where patterns repeat across generations or where one member’s behavior is shaped by family dynamics
- DBT skills training for families managing emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, often when a family member has BPD, addiction, or trauma history
- Trauma-focused therapy for couples or families where past trauma shapes current relationship patterns
- Parent-child therapy and parenting skills work for families with teens or children navigating behavioral or emotional challenges
The program is medically reviewed by Dr. Courtney Scott, MD, our medical director.
How Family Therapy Supports Addiction and Mental Health Recovery
When one family member is in residential treatment for addiction or a mental health condition, family therapy is one of the strongest predictors of long-term recovery, and also one of the most undertreated parts of care. Villa builds family sessions into every residential treatment plan rather than offering them as an optional add-on.
In addiction recovery, the work focuses on:
- Rebuilding trust that was damaged during active use
- Identifying enabling patterns that unintentionally sustain addiction
- Setting healthy boundaries that support recovery without creating isolation
- Communication skills the family can use during high-risk moments
- Education about addiction so family members understand what their loved one is going through
In mental health recovery (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD), family therapy helps the people closest to the person understand what symptoms look like, what helps, what does not, and how to support recovery without absorbing the symptoms themselves.
Insurance, Cost, And Admissions
Villa Treatment Center is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross of California, Health Net, and MHN, and works with most other major carriers on an out-of-network basis. Family therapy and couples therapy are typically covered under the behavioral health benefit. Residential family therapy is included in the residential treatment day rate.
Verification takes 15 minutes by phone or 24 hours by online form. Self-pay rates and payment plans are available, and admissions can walk through what your specific plan covers and what your out-of-pocket costs would be on the same call.
To start: call (818) 639-7160 or use the insurance verification form. Same-week appointments are usually available for telehealth; residential intake depends on bed availability.
Serving Woodland Hills And The San Fernando Valley
Villa’s facility sits on Hood Drive in Woodland Hills, about a mile north of the 101 and accessible from Calabasas, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, West Hills, Canoga Park, Reseda, Van Nuys, and the broader San Fernando Valley. Telehealth extends services across Los Angeles County for families who cannot make the drive.
For families coming from outside the area for residential treatment, family sessions during a member’s stay run in person on visit days and by video the rest of the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does family therapy in Woodland Hills take?
Most families work with us for 3 to 6 months at weekly or biweekly sessions in our Woodland Hills office or by telehealth, though specific length varies case to case. Couples therapy is often shorter, sometimes 8 to 12 sessions for a specific issue. Residential family therapy runs the length of the family member’s residential stay, typically 30 to 90 days.
Does insurance cover couples therapy in Woodland Hills?
Family therapy sessions at our Woodland Hills facility typically run 60-90 minutes, depending on the specific program and treatment goals. We structure our sessions to give families enough time to address important issues while maintaining focus and effectiveness. Most families attend weekly sessions for 3-6 months, though the duration can be adjusted based on individual progress and needs.
Can extended family attend sessions?
Family therapy plays a key role in addiction recovery by fixing broken relationships and teaching better ways to communicate. At The Villa Treatment Center, we help families understand addiction’s impact, develop coping skills, and create a strong support system. Our programs focus on healing past hurts, setting healthy boundaries, and building trust between family members.
Do you offer therapy for life transitions and intimacy issues?
Yes. Our therapists work with couples and individuals on life transitions including divorce, retirement, empty nest, grief, and career changes, and on intimacy concerns, both emotional and physical. Sessions can be individual or couple-based depending on what fits the situation.
Can I do family therapy by telehealth?
Yes. Secure video sessions are available for outpatient family, couples, and individual therapy. Same therapist, same session length, same insurance coverage as in-person sessions.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can call (818) 639-7160 or fill out the insurance verification form to start. Most insurance plans do not require a referral for behavioral health services, though a few do. Admissions can confirm during verification.
What if only one family member wants to start?
Individual therapy is a valid starting point, and many families begin this way. Individual sessions can shift to couple or family work later if the rest of the family becomes ready.