You Can Create a Harmonious Family Life.

Many families reach a point where the relationships feel strained. Maybe arguments are constant and leave everyone feeling misunderstood. Maybe you are trying to make sense of a family member’s mental health challenges or their recovery journey. Perhaps the bond between parent and child feels fragile or broken. Or maybe your family is in the midst of divorce and everyone is struggling to adapt.

Whatever has brought you here, know this: your family relationships can change and heal.

We help families slow down, listen to each other in new ways, and work through what is keeping them stuck. We create a supportive and psychologically safe space where every voice matters. Together, we will uncover the patterns that are fueling conflict, strengthen communication, and begin to repair and rebuild the family connections that everyone longs for.

Our Approach

We are a team of marriage and family therapists that offer a systems and relational approach to working with families. We helps families better understand one another, resolve conflict, and restore trust. We tailor the process to each family, focusing on strengthening emotional bonds, improving communication, and finding practical ways to move forward together.

We work with families across a wide range of concerns—including conflictual relationships, challenges related to mental health, behavior, and recovery, strained parent-child dynamics, and navigating separation or divorce. Whether you are seeking peace in daily life, clarity in roles and boundaries, or healing after painful experiences, our work together is designed to meet your family’s unique needs.

What to Expect from Family Therapy

We believe therapy works best when it feels safe, clear, and collaborative. Your therapist will not judge. Instead, they will help you understand what is happening beneath the surface of your family’s conflicts and guide you toward more connected, supportive relationships.

You will have space to:

• Understand and shift patterns that keep conflict repeating

• Learn new ways of listening and communicating

• Explore how mental health or addiction impacts the family system

• Support children and parents in repairing trust and rebuilding closeness

• Navigate transitions such as divorce, blending families, or launching young adults

• Develop strategies for working together rather than against each other

Sessions are typically 50 minutes and are available in person at our Encinitas office or virtually throughout California. Many families come weekly at first and then adjust to less frequent sessions once progress is underway. Longer sessions may be available if that better supports your family’s goals.

Who We Work With

Family therapy might be a good fit if:

• Your family is caught in cycles of conflict

• A child, teen, or parent is facing significant life challenges and the family needs support in navigating this together

• Divorce or separation is straining family dynamics and you want everyone adjust with care

• Parent-child relationships feel tense or disconnected

• You want to learn new skills for communicating

• Loss has triggered arguments and despair among family members

• You are blending families and need support

Our therapists are affirming, culturally responsive, and experienced in working with complex family structures. We see families with children living at home, as well as those in which all family members are adults, living independently.

Our Team

We are devoted to helping couples and families thrive. All of our therapists are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. We are passionate about supporting families and continuously invest in learning, growing, and staying current with the most effective approaches in the field. You can expect warmth, clarity, and support from each of us. We are here to help your family reconnect in ways that feel meaningful and lasting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if some family members don’t want to come?
It’s common for one or more members to feel unsure about family therapy. We understand this. Although it is ideal for all family members to attend the first appointment, it is OK if we start with one or two family members. Depending on the family dynamics present, we can be flexible with who attends family therapy throughout the process. Often, once sessions begin and family members see that the process is helpful and supportive, others choose to join. Other times we may find that family therapy is most effective with just two members of the family.

How long will we need therapy?
Some families come for a short time to address a specific concern. Others stay longer to rebuild trust, adjust to life changes, or support ongoing recovery and healing. We will check in regularly to make sure therapy is meeting your family’s needs.

Will you take sides?
In family therapy, your family is our client. Our role is to support the health of the family system as a whole. We help each member feel heard, take responsibility where needed, and find new ways to connect.

What ages do you work with?
Generally the youngest age we work with is age 12.

Ready to Begin?

Whether you are navigating conflict, coping with mental health challenges, healing parent-child relationships, or adjusting to divorce, family therapy can help you move forward together. Contact us to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. We will help you connect with the therapist who is the best fit for your family.