Therapy
Family Therapy
When a household is stuck in the same fights, struggling after a change, or worried about one member, family therapy works on how everyone fits together.
Why work as a family
One person's struggle affects everyone, and everyone's habits affect that person. Family therapy looks at patterns: who steps in, who backs off, what happens after an argument. Small shifts in those patterns often help more than focusing on one person alone.
Families come in for
- Parent and child conflict
- Parenting a child with ADHD, autism or behavior concerns
- Blended families and step-parenting
- Separation, divorce and co-parenting
- A family member's illness, addiction or loss
- Cultural and generational differences, including immigrant families
How sessions work
- 1.
Who attends
Sometimes everyone; sometimes parents first, then children.
- 2.
Mapping patterns
Understanding how the family handles stress, conflict and closeness.
- 3.
New routines
Practicing new ways to talk, set limits and repair.
- 4.
Follow-through
Small homework assignments that fit real family life.
Parent training
Parent training teaches skills to decrease unwanted behaviors and increase the behaviors you want to see. It is practical and can make a big difference quickly, especially with young children.
Families who speak more than one language
Our clinicians work in Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati and Bengali, which helps when grandparents or extended family are part of the conversation.
Family therapists
Dr. Sunetra Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed School Psychologist
Therapy and Clinical Supervision
Michelle Mitchell, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Couples, Family and Individual Therapy
Kamau Richard, LPC‑S
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families
Nikki Holmes, MEd
LPC Associate
Therapy for Children, Teens and Families
Questions
Does the whole family have to come every time?
No. Your therapist will suggest who should attend each session.
Can we do family therapy online?
Yes, many families join by video from different rooms or homes.
The first family session
Your therapist will want to hear from each person, including children, in a way that fits their age. Expect questions about daily routines, who handles what, and what a better week would look like. You will leave with one or two concrete changes to try.
What changes
Families often report calmer evenings, fewer repeated arguments, and more confidence that parents are on the same page. Children notice the difference when rules are clear and consistent.
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Book family therapy
Call 832-876-3232 to plan who should come to the first family session, or request a time online.