PTC

Family conflicts arise when \'the family is out of balance\'. I will help your family learn to communicate your needs and work on regaining a sense of connection and communication --you so desire. Whether your family has lost a loved one, a divorce, or parenting struggles...therapy is place where it is safe to process ,listen and speak up --- so that you can begin again.

For many, family relationships can be complicated. And, for those navigating values and expectations from different cultures, family relationships can be even more complex. How to reconcile feelings of love, appreciation, respect with disappointment, resentment, and anger? How to have a relationship with family while maintaining your own sanity and well being?

Working with children and teens has provided me with significant opportunity to meet and engage with families from different backgrounds.

It can be hard to live together under the same roof much less get along. I provide family therapy that can help family members find their voice to advocate for their needs, understand each other, reduce conflict and maybe even help one another like each other again. Family therapy can help you discover the uniqueness of each family member so living together feels natural again.

All families experience transitions and sometimes confront stressful difficulties that seem impossible to overcome. However, families are incredibly resilient and have the capacity to reach deep into their resources and change their negative circumstances, especially with the assistance and support of a skilled counselor. When problems arise, I am dedicated to helping families find their balance.

Family conflict can look many different ways. I have experience working with children and adolescents within their family systems in the form of individual and family therapy. In this setting we comb out reasons for mistrust, role confusion and difficulty blending thus building better pathways for communication and autonomy within the family.

I have experience working with many different types of families, including blended families, LGBTQ families, siblings, and parents with adult children. Divorce, addiction, or major life changes can impact the whole family, and I have found that coming together to address feelings and work on communication can improve relationship satisfaction, as well as give family members a sense of empowerment

There is no such thing as the perfect family, and sometimes we need help to develop healthier relationships with family members. In our work you will better understand the dysfunctional patterns in your family interactions, learn to cope with your emotional triggers, create healthier boundaries, and heal from lasting emotional injuries related to family conflict.

I work with couples facing challenges being in a blended family with step children/stepparents.

My training involves tons of research on conflict: how to do it, how not to do it, and addressing myths that feel counterintuitive but are actually useful. Whether it be with a partner or other family member, research shows there are basic rules that apply to get what you need out of a relationship. I can work with your unique situation to improve relationships. Free phone consultation provided.

Much of my experience has focused on working with families to manage and overcome trauma and/or hardship in their lives at various levels. My work with adolescents and families in crisis has taught me how to help families navigate past barriers. I have extensive experience, education and training working with individuals, adolescents, groups and families in intensive crisis situations.

One of my strongest skills is the ability to listen to many sides of a story and to stay objective. This can be very useful when working with families encountering conflict. Many perspectives enhance my understanding and ability to relate to others\' experiences. Examples of family conflict I have treated: infidelity, past or recent history of military service, remarriage, and mental illness.

Finding the origins of behavior are helpful to changing it. In my work with families, I begin with helping them enhance their understanding of one another\'s frame of reference, which allows for greater empathy when working through conflict. By establishing the meaning behind certain behaviors, strategies can be implemented to better align with the values families want to abide by.

The most formative elements of our lives began with family, whatever shape that has taken. Over time, you may have lost sight of what bound you, or you have found the need to separate from family members in order to find your own voice. Family can stifle independence or support it. Some of the most profound and empowering individual change can come from family therapy.

Families inherently have multiple systems and sub-systems. I work with families to help them understand their unique family system, the roles each member plays, and how these roles are interdependent. I like to have families explore and discover their roles and how they are contributors to the overall system and functionality.

Struggling to communicate with people in your life or with your family? Or maybe drama seems to be attracted to you? Your relationships and ability to have deep connections with others is so important. I’m here to help you navigate those challenges.

I believe that relationship therapy is a joint effort between the individual members of a family system. My philosophy views individuals, families, and couples, from a systemic perspective. That is, we are all wired to have relationship together. I assist families with a variety of tools to help heal their family relationships.

There are no fully \'functional\' families, particularly families of origin. I can work with you to reduce power struggles and conflict with all family members.\n

I\'ve been teaching the class: \'Helping Children Cope With Family Change\' for 4 years as a Parent Educator for Multnomah County Family Court Services. I have met with hundreds of parents in a discussion group format, all of whom are moving through conflict which resulted in a separation or divorce. My approach is to offer practical solutions and experiential exercises to encourage communication.

I have years of experience working successfully with the complex challenges, feelings and binds that arise inside families for children, parents, grandparents, and siblings. I am able to support multiple family members through conflicts. I provide perspective and support at those times when the family is most angry and at odds with one another.

It\'s called Family Therapy—but we know that family can include any human you feel connected to. As Family Therapists we are trained to navigate the various relationships represented in the room and to assist each person in finding their voice.

Much like the work I do with couple and marriage issues, I focus on the patterns of interactions that find families in explosive arguments and struggling to resolve conflict. By creating a safe space, families can learn to express uncomfortable feelings to increase understanding of each other. I seek to provide communication tools that facilitate conflict resolution and reduce blame.

Our family and upbringing have a massive impact throughout our lives and relationships. Nearly all families experience dysfunction at some point, which family therapy can help to address. I have worked with different types of families from single parents, adoption and fostering, to the traditional nuclear family.

Family members often have different views and beliefs that can result in conflict. Family therapy will focus on strengthening the parental unit and establishing boundaries between children and adults. Although therapy may not minimize the frequency of family conflict, it will provide you with structure and tools to successfully handle the conflicts that occur.

Working with families is very close to my heart. For most of us, the family is our most fundamental unit of relationship and community. My work with families draws from Emotionally Focused Family Therapy and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, both of which are based in an attachment perspective.

I have 5 years experience providing counseling for families in crisis or conflict. I take an active and directive role in family therapy - because you learn by doing, I will often instruct family members to complete assignments or interact in new and different ways with one another in and out of sessions so you can maintain the changes you’ve made long after therapy is over.

My work with family conflict is specific. I work with partners of individuals and adult children of individuals who display narcissistic character structure to help you explore and re-find a sense of self and parts of your personality. We may explore current or intended partner or spousal choice; coping with these family issues; and areas which you identify as important.

I am a family systems therapist and am skilled at assisting families in recognizing patterns in their relationship dynamics that lead to conflict and misunderstandings. Often these patterns stem from our family of origin and/or generations of past trauma. I work with families to understand these patterns and help them find new ways of engaging that leads to more fulfilling relationships.

There is not one mold that makes a family. I welcome all configurations of families. I understand that each family is unique with its own set of rules and family roles. As a marriage, couple family therapist I have extensive training on family relationships and family life cycles.

My education and experience is in working with Family issues, and different ways to decrease those family issues.

I see conflict within families as a natural impulse toward eventual health that can get stuck in patterns of pain and blame. With attuned facilitation, strife that may reach back generations can point toward the healing and connection which is the birthright of every family. I emphasize the formation of healthy boundaries and clear communication to support you to build a family culture of health.

Family conflict arises when families get stuck in their communication and interactions. My experience working in home-based mental health provides me with the training to help families shift their maladaptive patterns and meet their individual and family goals.

So often, the patterns of relating we develop in childhood persist in our adult relationships. This can be particularly apparent in our relationships with family. Counseling offers a place to explore those patterns and a space to develop and practice new ways of relating in a meaningful way as families grow and change.

Family conflict often occurs when a couple is having difficulty within their relationship and conversely, family conflict often results in troubles within a couple's relationship. I have a great deal of crisis therapy experience and am able to help you sort out the true source of conflict and create a plan to address it.

I believe that healthy families are the foundation to a happy and successful life. As humans we are ever changing, and as we move through the stages of life we are sometimes faced with unexpected challenges. I work with families to help them understand their unique family system and the roles each member plays, and and how these roles are interdependent.

Working through family communication issues is essential to helping a family become more balanced and in tune with one another\'s needs. Helping to eliminate the chaos and introduce more calm is something that I can help your family achieve.

I have studied and have an understanding of family systems. I believe at a young age we develop values and behaviors that stay with us throughout our life. I specialize in ACA work and use it as a tool to help others heal their past and step out of their roles that were developed as a child.

I believe that problems are best solved through the strength and assistance of family and loved ones. I believe in the resiliency of families. I believe that families can obtain skills to function differently, and to decrease problematic interactions and behaviors. People can change their lives and improve their relationships, regardless of their past, present, or future circumstances.

I have a special compassion for the types of issues that arise for those who have suffered familial trauma or who have struggled being in relationship with their families of origin. My experience in a community clinic was primarily focused on work with clients with a history of familial trauma.

I hold a Master's Degree in Family Therapy. Operating within Family Systems Therapy is a significant piece of my practice. I will work with all parts of a family in order to move towards shift in the entire dynamic. By building awareness of our role in the family and the patterns that exist, positive changes in the ways of relating to each other can occur.

Let\'s face it, family relationships are often challenging! I work with families dealing with a wide range of issues from relational conflict to more severe behaviors that may be impacting family members and the the health of family dynamics.

When addressing family conflict, it can be helpful to get most or all family members for a session to work toward a common goal. Because each family member is impacted by family events, each member can contribute unique ideas about how to address the challenges.\nIn your first session, your counselor will assess your particular family situation and then formulate a plan to meet the goals.

I\'ve worked with couples and families where conflict seems to be tearing the relationship/family apart. I support couples and families to build resilience in the face of these conflicts and use the conflict as an opportunity to grow into themselves more fully. I also come with an unbiased view, appreciating that some conflicts mean an end while others can be an opportunity for transformation.

We are trained to consider presenting issues from a contextual family systems lens and are always considering complex intergenerational trauma and other family dynamics in our work with all clients- whether you come to therapy with your family or as an individual.

Personal issues often effect an entire family unit, and mental illness can be straining for those who love you. Get support from a counselor that understands Family Dynamics and can support change for everybody that makes sense and values each member's perspective.

Sometimes the pressures of the world can affect our family relationships. Busy parents may lose touch with their children and children may be stressed by school, peer pressure, and academic and social expectations. This can lead to conflict in the family. I strive to deeply listen to each member to understand your dynamic and shift to healthier relational patterns that foster love and connection.

Families are messy, glorious business, and every single one is different. Coming from a strong systemic perspective, I hold space for multiple perspectives, and will assist your family in identifying and meeting common goals, working through crisis and conflict, and finding reconnection and new intimacy. We will work to improve communication and closeness in a really compassionate, hands-on way.

Family is the backbone of your identity. It's influenced who you are and helped shaped who you've become, for better or for worse. Conflict with family members can bring up a lot of historical issues and unhealthy relational patterns. I can guide you understanding these patterns and practicing communication skills, while maintaining the relationship with those you value the most.

Family dynamics can be muddled and difficult to manage. I can help you determine what your goals are and get you to a place where there is harmony even in the midst of the impossible.

Our families shape us in tremendous ways. Becoming healthy in our family system requires growth from a place of enmeshment to a place where boundaries are defined and we are able to differentiate from other members. This can be a difficult process, but it's a really good work to engage in.

I facilitate families in increasing their capacity to accept and tolerate differences, a process that must occur prior to increasing the emotional bond. I facilitate family members in identifying and communicating their needs and wants. Conducive to this process is the ability to experience a reasonable degree of conflict relationships and a willingness to believe that relationships can improve.

Our family therapists have gone through specific training on working with families as a whole, not just individuals. Any changes or mental health issues in one person in a family affect the entire family. People don\'t exist in a vacuum! For that reason, family therapists focus on helping your entire family work through conflict around issues such as divorce, blending families, or reunification.

Extensive experience and training in family therapy .