One of the biggest issues that into a family’s life, when divorce or separation happens, is that family relationships become strained. This can happen, not only between the individuals divorcing but also amongst the siblings or between parents and children.
Since I have a background in mediation, my style is very direct and solution-oriented. If you are challenged by your family relationships, instead of developing long estrangements, take some time to work out your feelings with your loved ones so that you can at least get along and collaborate.
Family therapy is helpful for addressing a crisis or transition within the family. Whether it’s dealing with a developmental stage a child is going through, handling the effects of divorce, working through the grief that comes from the loss of a parent or child, coping with the transition that involves a family member who is coming back home after being institutionalized, or understanding mental illness within the family, I can help a family group find solutions to problems that are causing them distress.