Family Therapy

I provide family therapy and parent-based SPACE therapy. Please see the My Background and Approach section for more information regarding this specialty.

Develop empathic understanding of all family members perspectives

As a licensed marriage and family therapist I am comprehensively trained in family therapy and systems theory. I have worked successfully and consistently with families for the last ten years.

Integrating family into the work with children and adolescents is key and family therapy is a big part of the work I do. For young people struggling with disordered eating, I am also trained in Family Based Therapy specifically for supporting families in feeding their child.

I work with small and large family systems

Please see the My Background and Approach section for more information regarding this specialty.

We provide therapy services to children, adolescents, and families . We also work with parents in supporting their children.

I have 2 years post masters training in family therapy. I am an approved supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy ( AAMFT). I have been a practicing family therapist for over 30 years. Besides therapy, I have provided supervision, consultation, and training in working with families in various settings both here and abroad

The goals of Reunification Family Therapy, regardless of the jurisdiction, are generally centered around promoting healthy and positive parent-child relationships, facilitating the reunification process, and supporting the well-being of all family members involved. Here are some common goals of reunification therapy: Rebuilding Parent-Child Bonds. Addressing Emotional and Psychological Challenges. Promoting Healthy Communication.Providing Education and Support. Enhancing the Child's Well-being.

Even when working with individuals, it's important to understand family dynamics. We are not completely separate from our families of origin (who we grow up with), despite our best efforts. Family therapists are curious about what you learned from your family about relationships, apologizing, gender roles, sexuality, apologizing, boundaries, and so much more. That doesn't mean every session is about your family, but when it's important we talk about it.

There are various fictions floating around about what it takes to be a perfect family. However, the emphasis on perfect is destructive, because it’s an impossible goal. The point is more to have a loving, well-functioning family where kids are cherished and supported to become thriving, fulfilled adults who themselves know how to have good (not perfect) relationships. This always requires constant adaptation and tinkering. I love working with motivated families!

I have 2 years post masters training in family therapy. I am an approved supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy ( AAMFT). I have been a practicing family therapist for over 30 years. Besides therapy, I have provided supervision, consultation, and training in working with families in various settings both here and abroad

Family therapy can include adult siblings with their parents or teenagers with their parents or adult siblings alone. Through structure-guided conversation, whatever issues have created difficulties in the family, they can begin to heal.

I received formal training in family therapy using a systemic approach. I have experience working with multigenerational families on a variety of issues.

Please see the My Background and Approach section for more information regarding this specialty.