Ways We Help
Family Therapy
When a teen or young adult is struggling, family conversations can become tense or stop altogether. Family therapy looks at how each person experiences the situation and how you respond to one another.
Who This Is For
We work with families of teens and young adults facing conflict, communication difficulties, or a family member's mental health concerns. Families supporting a loved one with mood or psychosis-related symptoms are welcome to ask about care.
- Parents and teens
- Families of young adults
- Support around mental health
Focus of Care
What We Work On
Parent and Teen Communication
What each person means, and what the others actually hear.
Family Conflict
Repeated arguments and the responses that make them harder to stop.
Mental Health Concerns
The effect of mood changes or unusual experiences on family life.
Changing Roles
Changing expectations as a young person becomes more independent.
How We Work
We believe people do better when they attend to their relationships and cultivate their own strength. Family sessions may examine a recent argument, give each person time to describe it, and practice a clearer request. We draw on approaches that fit the concerns being discussed.
- EFT
- Solution-focused therapy
- Mindfulness-based approaches
What Can Shift
A family might work toward asking for support more directly, responding to distress with less argument, or agreeing on a specific expectation at home. We review those goals with the people involved, recognizing that family members may notice change differently.
What Sessions Look Like
Family appointments are 50 minutes, in person at 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, or through telehealth anywhere in California.
We talk about who needs to be part of the conversation. One interaction can give us plenty to work with, without covering every family difficulty at once.
Fees in Brief
Individual, couples and family sessions are 50 minutes. We are in network with many plans and provide superbills for out-of-network benefits. Contact us for rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Comes to Sessions?
Not everyone needs to attend every meeting. During the consultation, we talk about the concern, the goals, and whose perspective would help us understand it.
Can One Parent Start Alone?
Yes, a parent can ask about parent-focused support. We can talk together about whether teen or family sessions might also be useful.
How Does Privacy Work With Teens?
We talk about privacy and parent involvement when care begins. Parents and teens can ask how information is handled so everyone understands the arrangement.
Related Support
You May Also Want to Explore
Parent-focused work, teen sessions and psychosis-focused care offer different ways to discuss a family concern. A parent might want time to examine their responses, while a teen may need to describe school or unusual experiences in their own words. We can talk about how these options relate to the family conversation you are considering.
Your family doesn't need to agree on every detail before calling. A free 15-minute phone consultation can start with what is happening at home.
Start With a Conversation