Family Conflict

What we learn from our own family affects our sense of self and seeps into our partnerships, work, and child-rearing. Solid individual or couples' therapy involves values clarification, trust and commitment, developing positive feelings towards oneself and our partner, sharing in life achievements, and conflict resolution skills. Insight isn't the cure, but it's where action begins.

I have worked with families that have high conflict. I have worked with the children of divorce and the parents with co-parenting.

I believe we are hardwired to seek affirming and intimate bonds with others. Conflict with parents, partners, children, siblings, and extended family can cause significant stress and unhappiness. I can assist in developing communication skills, healthy boundaries, conflict resolution techniques, and relationship scripts. The goal is to establish relationships with others that are fulfilling and allow for personal growth.

Some of my favorite work to do is family therapy, where everyone is committed to understanding one another, and transforming their relationships toward connection and equity. I particularly enjoy working with parents and children to resolve pain points in the relationship and develop new ways of communicating.

Conflict happens when people who love each other miscommunicate. Couples and family therapy can help you strengthen your relationship by understanding conflict patterns and learning new skills.

I am trained in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.

You are safe here. I get it. I'm an adult with ADHD and mom to five fabulous kids, four of whom also have ADHD and other neurodiversities. I've lived through chaos, self-doubt, massive insecurity, depression, anxiety and so much more on my journey to becoming an LMSW. You are not alone and you are not crazy. You have ADHD. I can help.

I have a lot of experience helping families increase their ability to communicate and feel a greater degree of connection. Often, once we understand and acknowledge the valid places our feelings are coming from, this enables the conversation to turn from conflict to communication. Everyone has a role to play and some valuable to bring to the table. My role is to help build on the connection that is already there

Relationships can be tricky things sometimes, but they can also be the most valuable thing in our lives. I am skilled in working with families from a systems perspective to access the resources they need to meet basic needs of families, then build a strong relational foundation on which positive and fulfilling relationships can be built and maintained. From sibling friendships, to partnerships, to parent-child relationships, I want to help you navigate the waters to thrive.

All families go through transitions & as these relationships are often longer term if not lifetime relationships it's important to learn how to adapt & change within them. What was once true of a dynamic in one phase of life may not remain to be true. Adaptability is important. Quite simply if you do not set realistic expectations of these dynamics then you'll likely be experiencing years of hurt & resentment. Built up & unreleased resentment is toxic.

I believe when family members come to therapy one thing is lacking... Communication! While I was in graduate school, I was taught to work with the whole family system not just one family member at a time. When the whole family unit can be heard in a safe place, healing can begin.

I have many years of experience with conducting family therapy and creating healthy ways to address family conflict and improve communication.

Facing challenges in relationships and feeling disconnected is tough. I want you to know that you're not alone in this. Together, we can explore these issues and find ways to bridge the gap between you and your loved ones. Let's work on understanding your needs, improving communication, and rebuilding those vital connections. You deserve to feel valued and connected in your relationships, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Are you struggling to be seen or heard in your family? Do you wish you had more positive ways of interacting with your loved ones? Would you like to find new strategies for parenting your child or connecting with your teen? My work with families centers around reducing conflict and deepening connections throughout the family system by helping increase family members' capacities to communicate wants, needs, and feelings and helping create a family culture of openness and respect.

Helping couples work through couple conflict and family conflict.

Therapy for family conflict involves identifying underlying issues and fostering understanding among family members. It aims to promote healthier dynamics, improve conflict resolution skills, and strengthen relationships through open dialogue and structured interventions tailored to the family's needs. Addressing conflicts requires empathy, active listening, and compromise to foster understanding and strengthen familial bonds.

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