Family Counseling

I believe that working with families is of critical importance. Humans are relational by nature and we are not designed to exist in isolation. As a result, individuals interact with each other in patterned ways. These patterned interactions form the basis for the development of systems which, in a sense, take their own identity.  Often, when an individual is experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties, the problem lies within the system as a whole rather than solely with the individual.

I will work with families to identify boundaries, roles, and relational dynamics that are causing problems in the family system. Once identified, I will work with the family as a unit to make necessary adjustments and find solutions to the problems. I will work with parents and children together and at times may even include members of a third or even fourth generation.  This approach views the problem as existing in the system rather than any one individual and allows the whole family to find healing.