Family Therapy

"The power of Empathy: I'm in it with you. I'm not here to fix you.
I'm not here to feel it for you. I'm here to feel with you and let you know you are not alone."
-Brene Brown

Families are diverse and each family has a unique story to tell. Families have variations in structure, roles and responsibilities, communication styles, attachment styles, and biological and environmental patterns. Individuals and their "symptoms" cannot be fully understood without the integration of family systems and family of origin work, as it molds who we are and colors how we view and experience the world.

Family relationships facilitate change. Research shows that our attachment styles with our caregivers shape our interpersonal relationships in adulthood; in how we communicate, resolve conflict, and reach for and connect with others. Family is powerful and essential. Secure attachment and relationship with our loved ones provide confidence, capacity to help heal devastating wounds, and embellish our sense of connection to the larger world. Each member of the family brings a refreshing and meaningful perspective that can facilitate authentic growth and healing.

 

Common Presenting Issues:

  • Family Conflict

  • Child and Adolescent Depression/Anxiety/Suicide

  • Teen Issues (Social Media, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety)

  • Blended Family & Stepfamily Issues

  • Stepparent-Stepchild Conflict

  • Divorced Parents & Co-Parenting

  • Parenting Education

What to expect in Family Therapy:

Family Therapy entails exploration of your family of origin and close interpersonal relationships. Family Therapy provides an opportunity for family members to feel heard, accepted, and understood. Family Therapy provides a safe and confidential place for family members to share their emotions and perspectives. Family therapy creates room for family members to engage in empathic and active listening, which helps nurture the existing injuries and raw emotions. Family therapy instills hope and encourages family members to work together to seek solutions that best fits each members’ needs.