Family Therapy
Family therapy is some of the most meaningful work I do. It is not just about resolving immediate conflict; it is about reshaping the systems we live in so future relationships can grow from healthier soil. When we work with the family system directly, we interrupt cycles of pain, create space for more honest connection, and lay the groundwork for long-term relational health.
Families are complex ecosystems shaped by history, culture, power, and love. In therapy, we slow down to notice how dynamics form: what is spoken and unspoken, how people protect themselves, where roles have hardened, and how nervous systems respond in real time. We name the deeper relational, somatic, and intergenerational patterns that keep families stuck, so new ways of relating can emerge.
Who it is for: I have specialized experience working with blended families, immigrant families, perinatal families, and families navigating the complexities of identity, transition, and change. This can mean supporting families raising queer or trans children, families in which a parent is coming out later in life, or families adjusting to new caregiving roles. I also work with intergenerational households and families navigating cultural, political, or religious rupture.
In addition, I support adult children, siblings, and parents who are finding their way back to one another, sometimes after years of silence, with the hope of building something honest and, perhaps, even friendly on the other side.
How we will work: My approach is informed by training with the Ackerman Institute for the Family and grounded in somatic practices, narrative work, and evidence-based tools. There is no one-size-fits-all path. With structure, clarity, room for warmth and humor, and a willingness to engage, real repair may become possible.