Family Therapy
Family relationships can be deeply meaningful — and also deeply challenging. Stress, life transitions, communication breakdowns, or ongoing conflict can affect how family members relate to one another and function day to day. Family therapy offers a supportive space to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate challenges together.
Family therapy focuses on understanding family dynamics, patterns, and roles, while helping each member feel heard and supported. Sessions may include the full family or specific combinations of caregivers and children, depending on goals and needs.
Family therapy may help when families are experiencing:
Ongoing conflict, tension, or frequent arguments
Communication difficulties or misunderstandings
Parenting challenges or differing parenting styles
Behavioral or emotional concerns impacting the family system
Transitions such as divorce, blending families, grief, or relocation
Stress related to school, mental health, or life changes
Feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or “stuck” as a family
Our approach to family therapy includes:
Creating a safe, respectful space for open communication
Helping families understand patterns that contribute to conflict or disconnection
Strengthening emotional awareness and empathy between family members
Teaching practical communication and problem-solving skills
Supporting caregivers while keeping the child or family’s overall well-being at the center
Family therapy is not about assigning blame — it’s about fostering understanding, collaboration, and connection. With guidance and support, families can develop healthier ways of relating, improve communication, and move forward together with greater clarity and confidence.
Meet our Family Specialists
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Katie Drake, LAMFT