Family Therapy

Family problems come in all flavors.

You may have a teenager whose nickname should be Grumpy – slamming doors, yelling, giving you the silent treatment, or being an all-around pain.

Perhaps, divorce or marital problems are placing stress on the children or creating increased conflict between parents.

Sometimes, there is a lack of cooperation with one family member appearing to carry the major share of responsibility for keeping the family functional.

Illness, substance abuse, financial issues, significant transitions, problems at school or work, and a host of other problems can alter the family’s dynamics, creating increased stress and conflict.

All in the Family

We are all born into a family, not by choice, and our family influences how we perceive the world, interact with others, and see ourselves.

Family dynamics influence all family members’ lives regarding how they communicate, interact, cooperate, and support one another.

Unhealthy family dynamics can cause a family to become dysfunctional, challenging the well-being of all family members.

Resolving unhealthy family dynamics is a family affair, and family therapy helps open communication and resolve the many problems faced by families.

Family therapy helps improve family dynamics.

Family therapy can include parents, stepparents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members. Any or all these individuals can create problems and threaten family dynamics.

The primary goal of family therapy is to help resolve problems that threaten family dynamics. This form of therapy focuses on improving communication among all family members, giving each individual a forum for expressing their feelings and concerns.

Family therapy helps identify specific problems and implement strategies to resolve challenges.

Family therapy also helps resolve conflict, create understanding among family members, and maintain healthy communication. A goal is to teach everyone cooperative problem solving.

Learn to solve rather than create problems.

Your family is important, yet every family encounters problems and obstacles that can create strife and stress.

Our role as therapists is to provide a safe and open space where all members can communicate and work through problems. Our approach is about intimacy and learning how to resolve issues thoughtfully.

Let us help your family, so you can work through what is causing the dysfunction.

A healthy, cooperative, and functional family pays dividends that can last for generations.