Family Therapy in Overland Park, Kansas
Services available virtually throughout the state of Kansas
Have you been caught off guard by the challenges of navigating adult parent-child relationships?
Do you have a child or teenager whose problematic behaviors are causing strife & disruption for the entire family?
Are you tired of all the fighting, yelling, and explosive emotions in your household, and longing for better ways to connect and express love?
Have you tried individual therapy for yourself or other family members, and yet you feel like it’s just not enough?
Family is the source of many of our deepest wounds.
But they can also become a place where we experience healing.
I won’t lie to you.
It can be difficult to find a therapist who is not only comfortable with the complexity and intensity of family dynamics, but also competent in helping a family restore relationships, or build healthy relationships for the first time.
Family therapy often gets overlooked in favor of individual therapy for each family member, but…
There is something irreplaceable about getting everyone in a room together to address family dynamics in real time.
It’s the most effective way to help you learn how to connect, navigate conflict, repair hurt, and forge a new path forward as a family unit.
I work with families across a broad spectrum, from helping parents who are trying to manage a teen or child’s struggles with truancy, legal issues, or behavior problems, to guiding adult children and parents through the emotional challenges of allowing evolving relationships to heal and grow.
I use a combination of approaches in family therapy, including:
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
A focus on attachment
Motivational interviewing (MI)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Narrative approaches
I don’t approach family therapy looking to blame one member of the family for all the problems, and I’m not there to “fix” the troublemaker.
For me, the family as a whole is my client.
When one person in this interlocking system acts out, they may draw a lot of negative attention—but it’s a symptom of a system that’s out of balance, and often the best way to resolve it is to heal the whole system.
So whether you’re the one carrying the weight of blame for your family’s struggles, or whether you’re feeling helpless to make your family members change, I promise I’m not going to take sides.
I would love to talk more with you, to help you decide if this is a good fit for your family.
Specialties
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Brain Injury Recovery
Offering specialized support for individuals and their families who have been impacted by the aftermath of a brain injury or medical trauma.
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Family Therapy
Helping families navigate complex dynamics, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships with one another.
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Couples & Pre-Marital Therapy
Helping couples improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust after infidelity, and prepare for a healthy, lasting marriage.
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Grief Therapy
Providing gentle support and guidance, helping individuals navigate the journey of grief and loss after a significant life change.
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Near Death Experiences
Having a near death experience can bring on wonder, awe, confusion, or shame. Explore and process it in a place of safety.
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Anxiety and Depression Therapy
Anxiety and depression often come together. Learn coping skills to calm your nervous system and work towards hope and peace.
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Medical Trauma
Supporting individuals as they heal from the emotional wounds of medical trauma, rebuild trust in themselves and their care, and create a meaningful life beyond illness.
