Families can be the medicine

Helping teens through their families

Depression and anxiety are on the rise, and life as a teen is often stressful. When a child struggles, most of us think of individual therapy first, but research suggests family therapy is often more powerful.

A family should be a soft place to land. When there’s tension at home, other stresses get bigger. A loving, connected family can be a strong buffer. I draw on attachment-based family therapy and other proven family models.

Intensive In-Home Family Treatment

For more serious cases where weekly therapy hasn’t been enough, such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, substance use, school problems, or defiant behavior, In-Home Family Treatment (IFT) brings care into your home. At its core it is attachment-based. It aims to reduce conflict, improve communication and behavior, and build closer family bonds.

Parents need support too

Raising a struggling teen can strain a marriage. When parents feel close and on the same team, the whole family steadies. If your relationship is feeling the pressure, couples therapy can help.