18758. FAMILY THERAPY. This paper reviews the literature on psychoanalytic approaches to family therapy. The individualistic approach of psychoanalysis must be adapted somewhat in the treatment of families. Nonetheless, the evidence shows that a psychoanalytic approach to the counseling of families can be helpful. KEYWORDS: psychoanalysis psychoanalytic approach family therapy families counseling bowen systems theory. APA Style. 11 pages, 36 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 2,552 words.