In family therapy, we’ll explore how each person relates to the others

in the room and within the broader context of the family as a whole. The

“therapy unit” might be parents of a distressed child, a parent and child together,

or several family members seeking to stabilize and improve their connection.

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The family members who come into therapy together will each be treated with

respect, and their individual and relational needs will be identified and addressed.

Each person’s concerns, fears, and hopes are honored—including the parts that

are longing for closer, renewed connection and the parts that feel cautious,

ambivalent, or hesitant about opening up to genuine dialogue.

 

We’ll take a stance of curiosity to notice and name patterns, understand how

they developed, and look for opportunities to repair emotional ruptures and

address the issues that led you to seek help for your family or a family member.

The work is oriented toward developing a more reflective way of connecting

and communicating—one that makes room for individual needs while also

attending to parental authority and guidance.

 

For parents seeking support for a teen or young adult, it is especially important

to consider the family and the environment as the primary context for that

young person’s struggles, rather than viewing the child in isolation. My intake

process is designed with this in mind and begins with parents, so we can

begin by framing the family unit as a whole.

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In couples therapy, we aim to explore and address the companionship,

emotional, and sexual intimacy fields of the partnership, honoring where you

are and where you want to be in your relationship. 

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I am certified as a sex therapy informed professional (CSTIP), and will be

able to help you navigate the complex needs of your partnership with

knowledge and competence, so that your relationship can grow.