Families

Families are interconnected systems, and when one person is struggling, the effects are often felt throughout the family. Family therapy provides a collaborative space to understand the relationships, communication patterns, roles, expectations, boundaries, and experiences that influence how family members relate to and support one another. Families may seek therapy when navigating conflict, estrangement, changing family roles, caregiving responsibilities, chronic or serious illness, major transitions, or the challenges of supporting a family member living with significant mental illness. The goal is not to identify one person as “the problem,” but to understand what is happening within the broader family system, create space for different perspectives, strengthen communication and healthy boundaries, and help family members find healthier ways of remaining connected while also caring for themselves.