There are many approaches to psychotherapy and I have had experience applying various theories such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.  I use a theory of psychotherapy as a roadmap to guide me through the process of understanding clients and their problems so as to develop goals for therapy.  My main approach is Family Systems Theory which views an individual or group as its own ecosystem with many moving parts that affect each other. A system is characterized by a group of parts that interact to form a coherent whole.  Changes in one component of a system will affect other components as well as the overall entity.  In family systems therapy, familial relationships, patterns, communication, and behaviours are examined within and beyond the therapy session, allowing the therapist and other family members to observe how certain behaviours could be impacting the family. Systems theory is not only applied to individuals, couples, and families, but also to organizations, communities, or businesses to help groups gain insight into how each member’s role within a group may affect its functionality.