Every family has a story…Every family has pain…
“There is no agony like bearing an untold story.” -Maya Angelou
Family Counseling
Family therapy deals with family pain. In fact, most individual issues are also family issues in some capacity (think of a baby mobile.. all parts are connected and therefore if you shift one, all will shift as a result). Oftentimes, families carry generations of unresolved pain, loss, and trauma. Without repair, family members are likely to unknowingly “pass the pain” onto the next generation. Working with one or two family members can make a noticeable difference; however, the opportunity for healing strengthens significantly when we can work with the whole family. Sometimes it works best to have members do individual therapy to start and then come together as a family. Some family members need more time to warm up to the idea. Some family members resist altogether as a form of denial because the process of confronting the pain is unbearable. Wherever you find your family in their story, we are here to help.
The families who seek our services are often blended and trying to manage boundaries and connect to one another. We also get families who are battling unthinkable losses or addictions and trying to put the pieces back together again.
Our therapists use an eclectic approach in working with families frequently drawing on attachment based and systematic approaches. When working with families, our therapists work to strengthen the connections to create nurture and secure attachments, repair harms, increase effective communication, and foster emotional attunement. Those who complete family therapy report having stronger relationships that enable them to support one another and overcome future challenges.
In family therapy, the family RELATIONSHIP is the CLIENT. Since we are treating the relationship and not an individual with a mental health diagnosis, we are unable to bill insurance for this service. We offer in-person family sessions as well as telehealth sessions. We also offer neurofeedback services for families.