Family Therapy
Strengthening understanding across generations
Family relationships can be a source of deep support—and sometimes deep strain. Even in adulthood, old patterns, unspoken expectations, or past misunderstandings can continue to shape how we connect with one another. Family therapy offers space to slow down, listen differently, and make sense of the dynamics that keep you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unheard.
Who I Work With
I support:
- Adult children and their parents
- Adult siblings
- Blended or chosen family constellations
- Families navigating changing roles or long-standing tension
Whether you want to improve communication, repair after conflict, or understand one another more deeply, we work collaboratively to uncover what’s happening beneath the surface.
What We Explore Together
- Emotional patterns across generations
- Long-standing hurt or unresolved conflict
- Communication habits that keep you stuck
- Shifting roles, expectations, or boundaries
- The needs and vulnerabilities each person brings to the relationship
- How the “family system” responds under stress
Sessions focus on curiosity rather than blame, helping each family member feel seen, validated, and understood.
My Approach
I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic perspectives, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and gentle somatic awareness. This blend supports deeper emotional insight, clearer communication, and more grounded, compassionate interactions. We move at a pace that feels safe and collaborative for everyone involved.
Is Family Therapy Right for Us Right NOW?
When Family Therapy Can Help:
- When communication feels tense, confusing, or emotionally charged
- When old patterns or past misunderstandings continue to show up in the present
- When family members want to understand each other’s needs, emotions, or perspectives
- When relationships feel distant and connection is difficult to rebuild
- When roles are shifting due to health changes, aging parents, or major life transitions
- When long-standing hurt needs space to be acknowledged and worked through
- When family members want a more compassionate and sustainable way of relating
When Family Therapy May Not Be the Right Fit:
- When one or more family members are unwilling to participate
- When there is ongoing abuse, coercive control, or safety concerns
- When therapy is being used to assign blame rather than understand the system
- When someone is actively in crisis and requires individual stabilization first
- When a family member is dealing with untreated addiction or severe mental health concerns that need dedicated support before relational work
- When a member is unwilling to engage in respectful dialogue or is attending solely to change another person
What Becomes Possible
Family therapy doesn’t erase the past, but it can help you relate to one another in ways that feel more supportive, honest, and sustainable. With new understanding, families often find pathways toward connection they didn’t realize were possible.