Family

Therapy

Family therapy provides a supportive space to address conflict, improve communication, and strengthen relationships across generations. At Life Lab, sessions are designed to help family members understand one another, navigate challenges, and build more effective ways of working together.

Family therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective, improving communication, and practicing new strategies together to shift unhelpful patterns and strengthen relationships. Treatments include:

Approaches and Frameworks

DBT for Families and Family Connections

Adapted from DBT, this approach helps families reduce conflict, regulate emotions, and communicate more effectively. Families learn concrete skills like validation and problem-solving to support both the individual and the system as a whole.

→ Learn More About CBT at the APA

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy (CBFT)

Focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful interaction patterns while teaching skills to improve communication, coping, and conflict resolution. CBFT is effective for a wide range of family difficulties, including mood, anxiety, and relational stress.

→ Learn More About DBT at the Behavioral Techn Institute

Behavioral Parent Training (BPT)

A well-researched approach for reducing disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents. BPT teaches parents strategies like consistent limit-setting, positive reinforcement, and collaborative problem-solving to improve family dynamics.

→ Learn More About DBT at the Behavioral Techn Institute

Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) for Families

Helps families strengthen their ability to “mentalize,” or understand each other’s inner thoughts and feelings. MBT improves empathy and reduces misunderstandings, making it especially helpful when conflict and emotional reactivity dominate family interactions.

→ Learn More About DBT at the Behavioral Techn Institute

What to Expect

Family therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective, improving communication, and practicing new strategies together to shift unhelpful patterns and strengthen relationships.

  • Provide a space where each member feels heard and respected

  • Identify patterns of conflict or misunderstanding

  • Develop skills for communication and problem-solving

  • Strengthen supportive connections between members

The number of sessions varies depending on the family’s needs, ranging from short-term focused work to longer-term support.

Working Together

If you’re considering therapy, I offer a free consultation to talk through your goals and answer any questions.