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Families go through seasons — some full of laughter and growth, others full of change and uncertainty. Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, navigating adolescence, adjusting to college goodbyes, or caring for aging parents, transitions can bring out everyone’s best and most tender spots. Even the most connected families can find themselves talking past each other or feeling stuck in old communication patterns that just don’t seem to work anymore.

Family therapy offers a space to slow things down, build understanding, and strengthen connection before tension turns into distance. Together, we’ll explore what each person needs to feel heard and valued, practice communication that actually lands, and create a stronger foundation for the road ahead. Because families aren’t meant to be perfect—they’re meant to keep growing together.

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What Family Therapy Really Looks Like

If you’re picturing a cozy office with just enough chairs for everyone—yep, that’s about right. Family therapy isn’t about calling anyone out or digging through every tough moment; it’s about learning how to understand and reach for each other in new ways. Through Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and colleagues, we’ll explore how each person fits into the family system, and how to make that system work for you instead of against you.

In family therapy, parents (or caregivers) get support to step back into their role as the wiser, stronger, more emotionally grounded guides—because kids and teens feel safest when adults lead with confidence and care. We’ll also work on keeping alliances balanced, helping everyone know where it’s safe to lean and where healthy boundaries belong. Change tends to happen when the adults come together with a shared goal, and for single parents, that means having the therapist right there to support and validate your efforts as you lead your family forward.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about practicing connection, repairing when things get messy, and learning how to show up for each other in ways that feel supportive, real, and lasting.

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Goals of Family Therapy

At its heart, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) helps families find their way back to connection. The process isn’t about pointing fingers or fixing one person—it’s about untangling the patterns that keep everyone feeling stuck and helping each member feel seen, safe, and supported.

Using the principles of attachment science, we’ll look at how your family’s interactions can shift from reactive or disconnected moments toward patterns of emotional safety and responsiveness. That means supporting parents in reclaiming their role as the steady, secure base—the “stronger and wiser” ones who can lead with calm and care even when things get tough. Together, we’ll work on understanding what’s underneath behaviors, seeing them through the lens of attachment needs and fears, and helping family members reach for each other rather than away.

Over time, families begin to experience more open communication, stronger alliances, and genuine emotional closeness. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s creating lasting patterns of connection that help your family weather life’s inevitable ups and downs.

To learn more about the Emotionally Focused Family Therapy model developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. James Furrow, and Dr. Gail Palmer, visit efft.org.

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Let's Work Together!

Working with families is some of my favorite work. I love helping parents and kids find safety within themselves and with each other—especially when life or communication starts to feel a little tangled. In our sessions, we’ll create space to touch on the hard stuff in a way that feels safe and manageable, with me as your neutral third party to help keep things from feeling too overwhelming.

I bring honesty, warmth, and a no-nonsense approach to every session. You can expect transparency, support, and a steady presence to help your family find clarity and connection, even in the messy moments. It’s completely normal to need extra support at times—no one is meant to do this alone. If your family is ready to rebuild trust, strengthen connection, and grow together, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

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Time Commitment

Family therapy begins with a 90-minute intake session so we have time to hear from everyone, understand what’s been happening, and create a plan that feels manageable for your family. After that, follow-up sessions are 50 minutes and can include the whole family or just part of the system—whatever best supports the work we’re doing together.

Every family’s process looks a little different. On average, families notice meaningful shifts within 8–12 sessions, though some continue longer as they deepen communication and connection. Think of this as a general guide, not a rule—each family’s pace and goals are unique, and we’ll move at a rhythm that fits yours.

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Investment

Family therapy is an investment in your family’s well-being and future connection. The initial 90-minute intake session is $325, which gives us time to understand your unique dynamics, gather everyone’s perspectives, and set goals together. Ongoing 50-minute sessions are $215 and may include the whole family or a smaller group, depending on what best supports your progress.

I know that therapy is a financial commitment, and I take that seriously. The work we do together is designed to strengthen communication, repair disconnects, and build a sense of safety and teamwork that carries far beyond our sessions. When families learn to communicate with openness and compassion, life at home feels lighter, calmer, and more connected—and that ripple effect touches every part of daily life.

Family therapy is about creating change that lasts. It’s an investment not just in getting through hard moments, but in learning how to thrive together for years to come.

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Connection

At the heart of this work is connection—the kind that brings warmth back into your home and helps everyone feel heard, understood, and valued. Family therapy creates a safe space to slow things down, rebuild trust, and find your way back to one another. Together, we’ll move from reacting to understanding, from chaos to calm, and from disconnection to deeper closeness.

If you’ve been longing for more peace in your home or feeling stuck in the same cycles, this work can help you get back to enjoying your family—and each other—again. This is the place where healing begins and connection grows.

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My Approach to Family Therapy

Every family has a story—and I believe each story deserves the chance to be understood and rewritten with more connection and compassion.

In our first 90-minute intake session, I meet with your family to get a sense of how things feel at home. This time allows everyone to share their experiences, frustrations, and hopes, and for me to observe the unique ways your family interacts. We’ll walk through moments of conflict, talk about how they affect each of you, and identify the areas you’d like to focus on most. Together, we’ll clarify your goals and outline a plan for how we’ll work toward them.

From there, we move through a structured but flexible process. I typically begin with a parents-only session to strengthen your foundation as a team and help you respond to your children with greater confidence and empathy. Then, we often move into focused relationship sessions—individual meetings with certain family members to help repair or deepen specific connections.

These focused sessions may include:

Parent–child sessions, where we slow down the patterns that create disconnection and work on feeling seen and heard by one another.
Sibling sessions, where brothers and sisters can practice healthier communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust.
Extended family sessions, which might include step-parents, grandparents, or other caregivers who play a significant role in the family system.

Each of these sessions gives us space to explore emotional needs, unspoken hurts, and the ways each relationship fits into the broader family dynamic.

In our ongoing family sessions, we continue weaving those individual threads back into the whole—building safety, improving communication, and helping each member feel more supported and connected. My goal is to create a space that feels safe enough to face the hard things, yet structured enough to keep it all manageable.

Family therapy is where healing starts to take root, and where you begin to see each other with fresh eyes again.

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Our first meeting (90-minutes) gives everyone space to share their story and for me to get a sense of your family’s rhythms, communication styles, and goals. Together, we identify the areas where you most want to see change and begin building a roadmap for our work.

Next, we meet with just the parents or caregivers. This helps strengthen your partnership as a leadership team and gives space to explore your own experiences and patterns that shape family interactions. The rest of our sessions will bit 50-minutes unless otherwise necessary.

Depending on what’s happening in your family, we may hold one or more focused sessions. These might be parent–child meetings to rebuild safety and trust, sibling sessions to work through conflict, or meetings with extended family members who play a key role in your home life.

We’ll come back together as a family to practice new communication skills, process emotions in a supportive way, and continue strengthening the bonds between everyone. These sessions keep progress moving forward and help you carry new patterns into daily life.

Once you’ve reached your goals, some families choose to schedule periodic sessions for continued growth or support during new life transitions.

Rates & Commitment

Family therapy is an investment in your relationships, your home life, and your family’s future well-being. This work creates space to slow down, understand each other more deeply, and strengthen the bonds that hold your family together.

Session Rates:

Family Intake Session (90 minutes) – $325 Our first meeting gives us the time to understand your family’s dynamics, gather perspectives, and set meaningful goals for the work ahead.
Ongoing Family Sessions (50 minutes) – $215 These sessions support continued growth, repair, and connection—whether we’re meeting as a full family, with parents only, or in focused relationship sessions.

Cancellation Policy: Your time is reserved specifically for you and your family. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made within 24 hours of your appointment will be charged the full session fee.

Payment Information: All sessions are out-of-pocket, and I do not bill insurance directly. I accept credit cards, which can be securely stored in your client portal for easy processing. Cash or checks are also accepted. If you would like to use your out-of-network benefits, we can discuss providing a superbill during our first session for you to submit to your insurance company.

Therapy is a commitment—of time, energy, and care—but it’s one that can truly change the way your family experiences life together. Each conversation, insight, and shared moment in session becomes part of your family’s ongoing story of growth and connection.

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Take the First Step

You don’t have to stay stuck in the same patterns or feel like every conversation turns into chaos. With the right support, your family can find your rhythm again—one built on safety, understanding, and connection. The first step is simply reaching out. Together, we can start the work of turning small moments of disconnection into opportunities to grow closer, communicate better, and enjoy each other again.

Because I help you turn your family chaos into family connection—and it all begins with a single conversation.

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