Family Therapy

“If only that one family member would…”

Like dominos, if one person in the family has a problem, it affects the whole family.

Often, some family members think there is no problem. Other family members think they have the ‘solution’ to the problem – but they don’t see the whole picture.

A triggering event sometimes sends the family out of control. That could be a death, substance use issue, trauma, or divorce, to name a few.

Whatever it is, chaos seems to be the new normal.

How family therapy can help…

Family therapy can provide a space where each person can feel heard, understood, and validated. This does not necessarily solve the problem(s) but creates an openness for ideas of possible solutions to flow, respectful communication to exist, understanding of one another, and greater commitment to working together to tackle all the issues.

Family therapy can help deal with core issues stressing your family to its breaking point. Strategic and structural family therapy is brief therapy geared toward restoring family stability and function.

It is also the goal to rebuild the family in their shared values, principles, and commitments they hold precious. Often, these must be defined so that each family member recognizes and agrees with what the values and principles are.

No more ‘pointing fingers.’

It is not the goal of family therapy to determine if the situation is anyone’s fault. It is to determine where things are within the family and meet individually and as a unit to find solutions.

The whole is only as strong as the weakest link – family therapy helps analyze which links need to adjust to fit into the whole.

We’ll put the health of the family unit first and move forward to bring new vitality, shared love, and genuine enjoyment within the family.

Please contact me at (707) 339-8235 to begin your family’s journey to a new whole.