Using primarily a Family Systems theoretical orientation, we will evaluate your family system as a whole and also look at the subsystems contained within the family.  One of my favorite pioneers in family therapy is Virginia Satir.  When asked the question, “Why family therapy?” She answered simply, “Because it deals wtih family pain.”  

Yes, this is true.  We all start this life with a family, one we don’t get to choose, and this family influences every aspect of our life. It impacts our identity formation and our ability to form and maintain healthy relationships.  Yet, every family is made up of imperfect individuals also impacted by the previous generation and life’s complications.  Sometimes we don’t even realize we are exhibiting signs of dysfunction because this is the way we have always known to function.  Our role as family therapists is to see the family from an unbiased lens and help families develop stronger and healthier attachment bonds and new skills to maintain loving relationships.