Family relationships can be some of the most meaningful, and most complicated, connections in our lives. Patterns formed over years or decades can surface during times of stress, transition, illness, or change, leaving families feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. In my practice, family therapy is focused on adults. I work with adult siblings, parents and adult children, and other adult family members who want support navigating communication, boundaries, emotional strain, or long-standing relational patterns. While I also support parents of children through individual parent therapy, family sessions are held with adults only.
Navigating family dynamics and parenting challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already managing your own stress, anxiety, or burnout. As a therapist specializing in online family therapy and parenting support, I understand that even high-functioning families who appear successful on the outside can struggle with disconnection, communication breakdowns, and relationship patterns that no longer serve them.
Who Adult Family Therapy Is For
Adult family therapy may be a good fit if you are navigating:
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Conflict or distance between adult siblings
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Strained relationships between parents and adult children
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Boundary challenges, role shifts, or unresolved patterns from earlier life stages
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Family stress related to mental illness, caregiving, or chronic health concerns
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Transitions such as launching children, aging parents, or changes in family structure
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Some families come to therapy together; others begin with individual work and later choose to include additional adult family members.
What This Work Focuses On
Adult family therapy is less about assigning blame and more about understanding patterns: how stress, emotions, communication, and roles interact within the family system.
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In our work, we may focus on:
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Identifying recurring relational patterns that keep conversations stuck
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Strengthening communication so difficult topics can be discussed more safely
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Clarifying boundaries and expectations within adult relationships
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Supporting emotional regulation during conflict or high-stress interactions
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Repairing ruptures and building greater understanding over time
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My approach is trauma-informed and nervous-system-aware, with attention to pacing, emotional safety, and capacity for change. We explore how individual nervous system activation can contribute to tension and conflict, and how to move through these patterns in ways that support greater regulation and connection.
What Adult Family Therapy is - and is Not
This work includes:
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Therapy sessions with adult family members together
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Support for navigating complex or long-standing family dynamics
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A collaborative, respectful approach grounded in emotional safety
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This work does not include:
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Therapy sessions with children
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Play therapy or behavioral interventions for minors
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Court-mandated or forensic family therapy
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If you’re unsure whether this type of therapy is the right fit, we can talk it through during a consultation.
How This Fits with Other Services
Some clients seek adult family therapy specifically. Others begin with individual therapy or parent support and later choose to include additional adult family members as goals become clearer. We’ll work together to determine the structure that best supports you and your family.
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If adult family therapy isn’t the right fit, we can also talk through other options, including:
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Parent Support (for parents of children of all ages; adult-only sessions)
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Individual Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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If you’re unsure where to start, that’s completely okay. During a free consultation, we can talk through what you’re looking for and decide together which option feels most supportive.
Getting Started and Working Together Online
Adult family therapy is offered via secure telehealth to clients located in PSYPACT-participating states. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your family’s needs and goals.
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If you’re considering adult family therapy and would like to explore whether it’s a good fit, you’re welcome to schedule a free consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What areas do you serve?
As a licensed psychologist, I provide online therapy to clients located in most U.S. states through PSYPACT. This includes Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, among others. If you’re unsure whether I can work with you based on your location, feel free to reach out or check the PSYPACT list.
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Do you work with children or adolescents?
I do not provide therapy directly to children or adolescents. My work focuses on supporting parents and adult family members, including parents of children of all ages and families of adults (such as adult siblings or parents and adult children). If you are seeking therapy for a child, I’m happy to help you think through appropriate referrals while continuing to support you as a parent.
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What does the consultation and intake process look like?
We begin with a free 15-minute virtual consultation. This conversation gives you space to ask questions and helps me understand your goals, so we can determine whether I’m the right fit before you invest time and energy in therapy.
If we decide to move forward, we schedule a 90-minute intake session, billed at my standard 50-minute rate. You’ll complete forms and screening measures in advance so our time together can focus on your specific needs rather than general background questions. After the intake, we review initial impressions and collaboratively outline a treatment plan aligned with your goals.
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How are family sessions structured?
Sessions are flexible and tailored to what’s most helpful. We may meet with adult family members together, work with parents individually for parenting support, or occasionally meet with individual adult family members to address specific concerns. The structure can evolve over time, always with the goal of supporting healthier family dynamics.
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What approaches do you use in adult family therapy?
My work is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and nervous-system-aware. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT and EFT, with attachment- and IFS-informed perspectives, alongside practical skills like communication, boundary-setting, and emotional regulation. I also incorporate polyvagal and somatic principles to help families understand how nervous system activation can contribute to tension or conflict, and how to move through these moments with greater safety and connection.
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What should we expect between sessions?
At times, I may suggest brief exercises or practices to try between sessions—such as communication strategies, reflection prompts, or regulation tools. These are offered as support, not requirements. I understand that life is busy, and we always meet families where they are without judgment.
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I’m not sure which service is the right fit. What should I do?
That’s very common. During the free consultation, we can talk through what you’re looking for and decide together whether adult family therapy, parent support, individual therapy, or couples therapy feels like the best place to start.