Family Therapy
Wondering what to expect from family counseling?
Family therapy tends to be short-term (6-10 sessions). There is a common belief that therapy is long-term, however family therapy is generally brief, focused, and goal-oriented.
Family therapy is an interactive form of therapy. My approach to family therapy is rooted in systems theory - which includes strategic, structural, and intergenerational models. A systems approach sees the parts of a system in relation to the whole. Family members are seen as emotionally interconnected.
My goal is to guide conversation in a way that allows everyone the opportunity to describe their experiences. Family therapy is not about placing blame on an individual but rather understanding each other’s perspective and creating a plan to improve tension and conflict. Family members learn how to share their thoughts and emotions clearly and respectfully. We may also spend some time identifying and mapping interaction patterns. Whichever intervention we use, the purpose of counseling is to help your family meet challenges and emerge as a stronger unit on the other side.
Family Therapy (for Adults)
Every family is as unique and complex as each of its members. Whether they are blood relatives or your chosen family, the close connections that we have with others are an important part of our life. Counseling can help you:
create new ways of interacting,
change intergenerational patterns,
connect after a difficult experience | loss | period of no-contact,
set important boundaries, and
navigate difficult life transitions.