Family Conflict

Experiencing occasional conflict is very common, even in the closest of families. Sources of everyday conflict are typically things like miscommunication or misunderstandings. Serious, long-term conflicts can arise from things like substance abuse, financial problems, marital problems, a birth, a job change, or a big move. Whether the source of a families discord is major or minor, ongoing conflict can cause a lot of stress. Allowing conflict to linger and fester can cause lasting damage to familial relationships. If you and your family are experiencing ongoing conflicts, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s family conflict experts today.

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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.

— Carly Friedman, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in San Antonio, TX

Can members of the family grow and develop as individuals, yet support each other... now and in the future?

— David Day, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Tustin, CA
 

Family conflict to me is all about a few main themes: communication, most of all, and HOW we communicate with each other and have been communicated with; how families are the first production or play we learn in life, to use theatre language, and how the values, priorities, caring, we do (or do not) learn then are crucial to how we see things later in life; how families are frequently the last people to see or accept change and growth and relate to that change and growth.

— T.Lee Shostack, Clinical Social Worker in , MA

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.

— Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones, Psychologist in Durham, NC
 

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.

— Thomas Wood, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bayside, WI

In my role as a family-based therapist at Child Guidance Resource Centers, I served the Philadelphia community through intensive home- and community-based family therapy for children and adolescents displaying social, emotional and behavioral disorders and for their families from 2019-2022. I am deeply committed, personally and professionally, to delivering culturally competent treatment to underserved populations in the community.

— Jesse Smith, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
 

We all exist in families, whether they served us well or not. Wrestling with the experiences and patterns of our family may be the most important way we grow into our own place in the world. The intergenerational world of families is my passion and expertise. I am trained to think about family as a deeply unique but common human experience that can be better understood and explained using Family Systems Theory.

— Lynne Silva-Breen, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Burnsville, MN

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.

— Kathryn Willis, Therapist in , WA
 

We are trained to consider presenting issues from a contextual family systems lens and are always considering complex intergenerational trauma and other family dynamics in our work with all clients- whether you come to therapy with your family or as an individual.

— Sprout Therapy PDX, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, OR

Family of origin pain can feel like the deepest wound, chosen family conflict can feel like a never-ending complexity. I work with families to strengthen connection, communication, and build shared values and understanding.

— Nic Sutherland, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, OR
 

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.

— Ally Doering, Marriage & Family Therapist in Brentwood, TN

I have specific monthly training that focuses on family systems, family conflict, relationship issues, and mental health. My Master's program was Marriage, Family, and Couple Counseling. I have a history of working in Family Based Services and Addiction.

— Abigail Muir, Licensed Professional Counselor
 

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

— Angeline Baucom, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Carlsbad, CA

A family is its own ever-changing, living unit that is deeply impacted by all its members. When one member of the family is struggling, all members feel it & even the smallest change can throw off relationships, create frustrations & disappointments. While I welcome families of all sizes/identities, typically I work in "dyads" (two people) to help parents+teens, romantic couples and adult family/friends improve communication, understanding & to reconnect with love and support.

— D. Hope Tola, MA, NCC, LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Boulder, CO
 

Family compositions are marked by changes and transitions over time. Often, an outside, neutral perspective can help shake things up in a direction of positive growth. My approach is collaborative and process-oriented, helping family members to better understand one another and discover new tools to tackle the changing landscapes of life together.

— Jen Davis, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Seattle, WA

I am trained in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.

— Amy Markley, Therapist in Chicago, IL