Adult Family Therapy in Tacoma and across Washington & Utah

Nurture yourselves, so you can grow together.

Pain travels through families until someone is brave enough to face it. 

Maybe you've noticed you and your loved ones are tip-toeing around each other, trying to dodge any potential conflicts. It’s much easier to just keep things “relaxed” to avoid creating drama, but it feels like all of your family members are drifting further apart. 

You’re longing to bridge the gap.

Holidays and family gatherings are getting more and more strained, awkward, and stressful, with hurtful comments and inevitable arguments. These times together feel stiff and conversations stick to the surface because you’re all avoiding the deeper stuff.  

There is hope for healing and reconciliation.

Everyone has complicated family dynamics, but when you can’t even seem to enjoy one another anymore, it might be time to make some more intentional changes. Please know that you're not alone in these struggles and I believe in your ability to get through this. We can work together to rebuild those connections and find healthier ways to communicate in a space where you feel heard and understood.

You can learn how to thrive within your family relationships.

How it works

This process is all about setting goals.

Maybe you want to improve communication, rebuild trust, or just find a way to connect again. It will look different for everyone, but there’s usually a common goal in wanting to repair previous hurt and renew family connections. Once we've got those goals in sight, we’ll look into untangling the patterns that are holding you back.

Each family member plays an active role in this healing journey.

I believe in getting everyone involved. Think of me as your mediator, helping you navigate the heated discussions and guiding you toward healthier ways of communicating. We'll pay close attention to emotional cues and work to understand why your relationships are suffering, and how you got here.

It’s okay to have complicated feelings about your family.

I'm here to help you recognize and express all of your feelings in a way that's direct and respectful. Yes, they can be messy and uncomfortable, but the only way you’ll grow together is by facing them head-on. As you learn to be vulnerable, relationships will start feeling less like walking on eggshells and more like a strong, stable bond.

Sometimes we'll all sit down together and hash things out as a group. Other times, we might break off into smaller groups, depending on where the support is needed most. Therapy for families is all about getting you from where you are now to where you want to be, one step at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This can look different for each family. Sometimes sessions will be with everyone in the room and sometimes I’ll work with smaller groups of 2 or 3, depending on which relationships need support. As we get started, we can discuss what process will work best for your family depending on what challenges you want to address.

  • Families may consider family therapy if they are experiencing difficulties in their relationships, communication breakdowns, conflicts, or challenges. This may be impacting their relationships to a point where it feels like they have difficulty being around one another and can’t express their feelings openly.

  • Yes, family therapy can be beneficial for families navigating divorce or separation. These situations usually focus on clearer communication, co-parenting strategies, and addressing the emotional impact of the transition on all family members.

  • Definitely! Families come in all sizes and dynamics — all are welcome here. Therapy can help blended families address unique challenges like integrating stepfamily members, navigating co-parenting relationships, and fostering unity within the family unit.

  • Generally, I work with young adults, adult children, and parents. I do not work with children under the age of 12.

  • I am an out of network provider when the relationship carries the diagnosis. I do not provide superbills when one person in the family is the Identified Patient. Please see the FAQ page for more detailed information.

Fostering mutual growth & reconciliation.

Take the first step toward healing together as a family.