Family Counseling Services in Smyrna, TN.

As I work with teen clients, I also will work with parents of my client, your/their child. While your teen is my client, it is important to work with the parents and at times the whole family as a "system" in the process. I will explain how I work with your teen, and keep a parent or both parents "in the loop" and "involved in the process" of the therapeutic journey. It is also important for parents to be aware of when a teen client is in harm's way.

Family dynamics can be complex, and conflicts can create barriers to communication and connection. In family therapy with me, we'll address the underlying issues that contribute to tension and miscommunication. Together, we'll create a safe and supportive environment for open dialogue and understanding. By fostering empathy and empathy among family members, we'll work towards resolving conflicts, building stronger bonds, and cultivating a nurturing home environment. Whether you're dealing with parenting challenges, sibling rivalries, or generational gaps, family therapy can help you navigate through difficulties and create lasting positive change.

As a marriage & family therapist for 30 years I've helped many individuals & couples deal with complex issues and strained relationships with: * parents * in-laws * siblings * teenage children * adult children Issues may include: * resolving conflict * reaching forgiveness and rebuilding trust * negotiating differences and different expectations * setting healthy boundaries

People do not exist in a vacuum. They are part of a family system. Whether that system is traditional, non-traditional, blended or any number of other descriptions, the individual is impacted by the family system and the system is impacted by the individual. As a result, the best method of addressing issues is with as much of the family system as possible. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) my education and experience is focused on the family system. Let’s work together on your families concerns.

There is not one template to tell any family exactly how to fix their problems. Families get healthier as individuals in the family become healthier, and visa versa. Sometimes personality conflicts exist that can be improved by simply understanding the enormous differences in how varying personality types interpret life and events.. Other times there are much deeper issues ranging from character disorders, neurosis, personality disorders, past abuse, etc. While the dynamics can sometimes feel daunting, a mood of compassion and hope from a skilled therapist can set the tone for improvement in what might have seemed a hopeless situation.

Brian approaches hurting relationships with great hope, based on a knowledge of the ways to intervene with couples and families that have been found to be most effective. Beyond mere behavioral training and communication techniques, he uses the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy to go deeper into the core of clients' hurts, fears, desires, and hopes.

Family therapy can make all the difference when you cannot seem to find creative solutions to the elephant in your family room! I like to use different combinations of sessions to make family sessions effective and meaningful. My office is in a home zoned commercial, so the space feels comfortable and not clinical. I use mind mapping and other visual techniques to help everyone see what I see and move to a better place.

Families are made of complex relationships. Each member of the family brings a unique perspective and plays a role in the family system. We are trained to facilitate healthy communication between family members and get to the heart of your concerns. We make sure every family members feels heard and valued in the therapy room, and utilize evidence-based interventions to resolve your familial conflicts.