Family & Relational Therapy
Family and relational therapy is designed to address issues that affect the psychological well-being of the family, such as major life transitions, mental health conditions, anxiety and depression, or addiction.
Families dealing with stressful events such as financial hardships, divorce, or the loss of a loved one can find support through therapy. It can be effective in treating mental health concerns that impact the entire family, such as depression, substance abuse disorders, chronic illness, and everyday concerns like communication problems, interpersonal conflict, or behavioral issues in children and adolescents.
Individuals who have grown up with addiction—whether it’s affecting a partner, parent, child, or themselves—often face a range of difficulties. Addiction can deeply affect all aspects of a family, causing issues in work, school, and everyday life. These challenges can become overwhelming, and when it seems like the problems in your family are too much to handle alone, seeking the guidance of a family therapist can help.
Family and relational therapy aims to foster understanding and cooperation among family members to solve problems affecting one or more individuals. By uncovering the root causes of issues, families can learn to support one another, address contributing factors, and work together to cultivate healthier, more positive and constructive behaviors.
A concept that shows up as extreme amounts of dependence on certain loved ones in your life, and for whom you feel responsible for THEIR feelings and actions.
Some, but not all, of the signs, include having poor boundaries, a need to control others, intimacy issues, confusing love and pity, a need to be liked by everyone, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and fixating on mistakes.
Grief is a natural response to any type of loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one, or the loss of health, faith, home, etc. It brings a wide range of emotions like sadness, anger, and confusion, and each person experiences it differently. Grief counseling offers a supportive and safe space to help you navigate these complex emotions, find healing, and move forward at your own pace.
Adjusting to change can be difficult, as even positive life transitions tend to cause some stress. Over the course of a lifetime, a person can expect to experience a significant amount of change. Some of these changes – such as marriages, births, and new jobs – are generally positive, although they may be accompanied by their own unique stressors. Other major life transitions, such as moving, retirement, or entering the “empty nest” phase of life may cause a significant amount of stress. Those who find themselves experiencing difficulty coping with life transitions may find it helpful to speak to a therapist in order to become better able to adjust to changes they cannot control.
Relational difficulties arise when issues within relationships threaten emotional well-being. Conflicts, communication breakdowns, addictions, and unfulfilled needs can create distress, leading to feelings of frustration or isolation. Therapy offers support for individuals or couples experiencing relational challenges, helping them address the root causes of tension, improve communication, and restore emotional well-being. It provides a space to navigate these issues and foster healthier, more constructive connections.
License Number: CAS01-052996
License Number: CCAPP-C13641214