Family Therapy
Family therapy in New York & Florida to support connection at home
When one person in a family is struggling, everyone feels it. Family therapy offers a structured, supportive space to understand each other’s experiences, improve communication, and work together toward a calmer, more connected home.
- • Online family therapy for New York & Florida residents
- • Support for parenting, child and teen anxiety, and family conflict
- • Therapists trained in evidence-based approaches for children, teens, and adults
We support families navigating
- Child and teen anxiety, OCD, and mood changes
- Big emotions, outbursts, and behavioral challenges
- Parenting stress and co-parenting differences
- Communication breakdowns and recurring conflicts
- Life transitions, grief, and changes in family roles
- Impact of trauma, OCD, or depression on the family system
What is family therapy?
Family therapy focuses on the relationships between family members—not just one person as the “problem.” Together, we look at patterns of communication, roles, and reactions that might be keeping everyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood.
Our therapists work to ensure each family member has space to share their experience while also helping the family function as a more cohesive, supportive team. We’ll slow down tense interactions, build empathy, and develop new ways of interacting at home.
Depending on your needs, sessions may include the whole family, parents and a child, or different combinations of family members over time.
Common goals in family therapy
- Reducing tension, yelling, or withdrawn silence at home
- Helping children and teens feel safer sharing what’s really going on
- Supporting parents in responding more effectively to big emotions
- Improving routines around homework, bedtime, and screens
- Finding shared language to talk about anxiety, OCD, or trauma
- Creating a sense of “team” rather than everyone feeling on their own
We’ll collaborate with you on who attends which sessions and how to set up therapy in a way that respects each family member’s needs and boundaries.
What to expect in family therapy with us
Family dynamics can feel complicated and tender. Our therapists aim to create a space where no one is “the bad guy” and everyone’s perspective matters. We’ll help you slow down reactive moments and practice new ways of responding—together.
You don’t have to come in with perfect answers. Our role is to help you better understand what’s happening in your family and experiment with changes that make everyday life feel more manageable.
1. Listening to each family member
We start by hearing from adults, kids, and teens about what’s been hard and what they hope will feel different at home. Everyone’s experience is important data.
2. Mapping out patterns
Together, we identify cycles—like repeated arguments, shutdowns, or power struggles— and how each person’s reactions influence the others.
3. Practicing new responses
We’ll practice concrete strategies in session: using calmer language, taking breaks, validating feelings, and setting boundaries that are clear and respectful.
4. Supporting change between sessions
Your therapist may suggest simple “home experiments” so you can try new patterns in real life and then adjust together in therapy.
Common reasons families seek therapy with us
Families come to therapy for many reasons—sometimes after a clear crisis, and sometimes simply because daily life has started to feel harder than it needs to be.
- Frequent arguments or tension at home
- Kids or teens struggling with anxiety or OCD
- Trauma, loss, or major life changes
- Sibling conflict and rivalry
- Anxiety that affects the whole household
- Depression or withdrawal in a parent or teen
- ADHD-related challenges (focus, routines, school)
- Differences in parenting styles or limits
- Blended families, step-parent roles, and co-parenting
- Grief after a death, separation, or move
- Supporting a family member with OCD, BFRBs, or PTSD
- Wanting a calmer, more connected family atmosphere
“What if my family doesn’t want to come to therapy?”
It’s very common for one person to be more ready for therapy than others. You might be a parent unsure how your child or teen will respond, or a family member who feels like the “only one” who wants things to change.
We can start by meeting with whoever is willing—even if that’s just one parent or caregiver. Often, as small shifts happen and the process feels safer, other family members become more open to participating.
Common questions
- Do all family members have to attend every session?
- Not necessarily. Your therapist will collaborate with you on who attends when, based on your goals, ages of children, and what feels most supportive.
- Is family therapy only for “big problems”?
- No. Many families start therapy to prevent patterns from getting worse or to get extra support during stressful transitions like moves, new siblings, or school changes.
- Can my child also have individual sessions?
- In some cases, a combination of individual and family work is most helpful. We’ll discuss options and make a plan that feels clinically appropriate and respectful to all.
Support for your whole family, not just one person
If your home has started to feel tense, chaotic, or disconnected, family therapy can offer structure, skills, and support. We’re here to help you navigate hard moments and build a more understanding, resilient family system.