Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)
An evidence-based, whole-family approach — especially effective for teens.
What is MDFT?
Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) is an evidence-based approach that works across four areas at once — the teen, the parents, the family as a whole, and the systems around them (like school) — to create lasting change. It’s especially effective for families navigating an adolescent’s behavior, substance use, or mental health.
How it can help
- Parent–teen conflict
- Adolescent substance use
- Behavioral challenges
- Family communication
- Reconnecting at home