Family and Parenting Counseling
Am I Hurting My Child? Will My Son/Daughter Struggle As An Adult? How Can I Repair Our Relationship?
Every family has some level of dysfunction. Parenting is a lot of work and every child is different. Family counseling provides a road map that is tailored to your child’s specific needs. Let us help you navigate that today.
The most common concerns we address are
Family conflict
Estranged children
Blended family
Co-Parenting
Divorce Recovery
Our approach
Therapy is about so much more than just giving individuals a place to vent and someone to listen to them. Our approach to family counseling is practical, direct, and faith-based.
Our family counseling services offer guidance and support for parents who are seeking to strengthen their relationship with their children.
Whether you’re facing challenges with communication, behavior, or understanding your child’s emotions, our team of therapists are here to help. Start your journey toward a healthier family dynamic with parenting counseling today.
WITH EVERY PARENT WE MEET, WE SEEK TO:
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Build A Safe Relationship
We are non-judgmental and objective. We encourage full honesty and transparency so that you get the most out of your investment.
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Encourage Self-Reflection
We help parents look inward and be honest about what they value and what their priorities are. It is empowering for parents to identify their parenting styles and have full understanding of their parent/child dynamic.
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Set Specific Life Goals
Whether it’s approaching life with more practical tools, coping with their children’s struggles or building stronger families, we help our parents focus on the future.
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Empower Them to Make Changes
We provide guidance, strategies and skills to help parents make the changes they have identified. We give them a safe place to dream, plan, and try something new – as well as – a safe place to share disappointment, struggles and frustration when they face obstacles or setbacks.
Frequently Asked Questions about Family and Parenting Counseling
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What is the difference between family counseling and parenting counseling?
Family therapy involves all family members attending in one room together to heal relationships, address dysfunctional dynamics, and communicate through problems. Parenting counseling focuses on meeting only with parents to help them form a strategy to help their child.
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My partner and I disagree about how to parent. Can counseling help with that?
Can help you identify your parenting style and improve any areas of weakness that are unnatural. Most parenting styles stem from the parents childhood upbringing which can also be addressed.
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Is family counseling only for families in crisis?
Not at all. Most families would benefit from proactive, preventative therapy instead of waiting until there are serious problems occurring to seek help.
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Can we do family counseling online?
Yes, our therapists have done many three way zoom sessions since it can be difficult to get everyone’s schedules aligned.
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Does everyone in the family need to attend counseling, or can the process begin with just one parent?
It is helpful to meet individually with your therapist at least once before putting the entire family into a joint visit.