Who takes part
Family therapy may involve several family members, caregivers, or other important people, depending on the goals and the clinician’s recommendations.
Therapy Formats
Family Therapy
About Family Therapy
Therapy that brings family members together to improve communication, address conflict, and strengthen support.
Michelle Chavez offers family therapy at Prickly Pear Therapy in Rio Rancho. Review the profile below for specialties, populations served, availability, and next steps.
Clinicians offering this format also support concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, and Relationships & Couples. Availability can vary by clinician and service.
Telehealth is available across New Mexico. Availability can differ by clinician, service, and client location.
Review the clinician profile below for current availability and details. Contact Prickly Pear Therapy to ask questions, confirm fit, or discuss next steps.
What to expect from Family Therapy
The people involved, goals, privacy expectations, and session structure can vary. These points help you know what to ask.
How sessions are structured
Therapy that brings family members together to improve communication, address conflict, and strengthen support. Session length, frequency, preparation, between-session work, and whether everyone attends each meeting can vary by practice and clinician.
What to confirm before starting
Ask who should participate, how privacy and communication are handled, what goals fit this format, and whether another format may be recommended.
Clinician offering this format
Family Therapy with Michelle Chavez
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Accepting New ClientsTelehealthOwner & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Michelle Chavez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Prickly Pear Therapy. She provides warm, collaborative care for children, teens, adults, and families, with an emphasis on recognizing each client’s strengths and creating practical paths toward healing and growth.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid Molina Healthcare Presbyterian TRICARE United Healthcare
Questions about Family Therapy
These answers are a starting point. Contact the practice to confirm what applies to your situation and current services.
Who usually participates?
Family therapy may involve several family members, caregivers, or other important people, depending on the goals and the clinician’s recommendations.
What should I expect from sessions?
Therapy that brings family members together to improve communication, address conflict, and strengthen support. Session length, frequency, preparation, between-session work, and whether everyone attends each meeting can vary by practice and clinician.
How are privacy and communication handled?
The clinician should explain how privacy, individual disclosures, records, and communication outside sessions are handled when more than one person participates.
Who offers Family Therapy at Prickly Pear Therapy?
Michelle Chavez is currently connected with this format.
Where is Family Therapy available?
Clinicians currently connected with Family Therapy list in-person care in Rio Rancho, NM. Telehealth is also listed across New Mexico. Availability can vary by clinician and schedule, so review the profiles above or contact Prickly Pear Therapy for a current match.
Can I use insurance for Family Therapy?
Prickly Pear Therapy currently lists plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian, TRICARE, and United Healthcare. Insurance participation can vary by clinician, service, and exact plan, so confirm the clinician’s network status and your benefits before scheduling.
How long are sessions and how often do they happen?
Session length and frequency vary by clinician, service, goals, and clinical need. The practice can confirm scheduling details, and your clinician can discuss the pace that may be appropriate for your care.
Can the therapy format change over time?
Sometimes. A clinician may recommend changing frequency, involving another person, or using a different format when goals or circumstances change. Any change should be discussed with the people involved.
Information sources See the public resources used for the educational foundation
The general educational information on this page was informed by the public resources below. These organizations do not endorse Prickly Pear Therapy, and these links do not replace individualized medical or mental-health care.
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