Family Therapy

In my work with families, I adopt a systemic, strength-based, and non-pathologizing approach, recognizing that challenges arise from relational patterns affecting all members. Families seek support not because they are broken but because they want to become more skilled at addressing the natural challenges within their dynamics.

​

Each family member shapes and is shaped by the family’s patterns, whether helpful or harmful. Rather than seeing difficulties as failures, I help families uncover the underlying needs expressed through their interactions, bringing awareness to dynamics that perpetuate tension. Together, we explore healthier ways of relating to foster deeper connections and effective communication.

​

Unprocessed grief and intergenerational trauma often lie beneath the surface of family dynamics, subtly influencing behaviors and emotions in ways that aren’t always recognized. Grief from loss, life transitions, or unmet expectations can manifest as tension, withdrawal, or conflict. Similarly, trauma passed down through generations can create patterns of fear, avoidance, or disconnection. I guide families in bringing these hidden influences to light, creating space for healing by allowing emotions to be safely expressed and honored.

​

By uncovering these patterns, families gain insight into how past experiences impact current relationships and can begin to break cycles of unresolved grief and trauma. This process opens the door to new ways of connecting and growing together.

I believe families already have the strengths needed for change. My role is to help them identify and build on these resources, fostering resilience and transformation. Change in even one part of the system can ripple through the family, enhancing their ability to move forward with empathy and care.

​

While I honor each individual’s needs, I also hold space for the family as a whole. I provide guidance on boundaries, roles, and transitions, helping families develop the skills needed to grow and thrive. My goal is to empower families to cultivate emotional flexibility and relational competence, equipping them to meet future challenges with confidence, connection, and hope.

​

Family sessions are scheduled for a minimum of 75 minutes and can be longer to allow time for  necessary feelings to emerge, for meaningful exploration, open dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving.

​