Family can be really tough on us, in my experience alcohol only makes it worse, in my case it was the root of the issue.
Therapy can be very beneficial, we are all different, I know in my case learning coping and healing skills is what keeps me sober and may of the issues in my past I talked out with professionals are no longer an issue. I tend to be more of a try it and see what happens person, give it a chance and if it doesn't work, then move on.
All the best
Andrew