Family Counseling Services in Yucca Valley, CA.

Sometimes real change takes more than an individual - it requires a family. When I think about any problem a person could face as an individual, whether it be a health concern, mental illness, or an addiction, the family can be the single greatest source of support or the single greatest problem. I provide targeted therapy to bolster the support that is the family.

NO INSURANCE TAKEN & IN PERSON SESSIONS IN SANTA CRUZ ONLY FREE 50 min in person, zoom or phone session. The origin of family issues usually begins with the issues the parents or caregivers bring to the families. These are often passed down from generation to generation. Still, there are many cultural forces that can impact children independent of their family relationships - illness, physical or emotional traumas outside of the home, peer relationships, influence of social media. The list goes on. Developing communication, empathy & cooperation skills are essential for creating a healthy family system. I can help restore harmony to your family or create it for the first time:)

Family therapy is often the treatment of choice for families who are confronted with specific crisis situations, (such as death, divorce, illness, or child/adolescent issues). When the family is the client, I assess the way members interact and work to improve communication and problem-solving skills, as well as resolve the current life stressors. Each family member plays a role in the way the family interacts and is seen as a vital participant in both the healthy and dysfunctional styles of interaction. Therefore, in family counseling the goal is to assist each member to work together more effectively to create a more functional family unit.

Most family therapists inadvertently create more chaos through their well-intentioned efforts to assist a family move through a change process. Why? Brains are inherently deregulated (all of us, may I add) and most talking and dialoguing misses brain-centric problems that need more intensive help. Many times the emotional trauma created by years of solving problems ineffectively can wreak havoc on the brain's parasympathetic nervous system, not ever giving the family a break from flight or fight thinking. Contact us for an innovative neuroscience solution to family dysfunction. Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

I can help you gain perspective on the dynamics of family interactions and find healthier ways to bond as a family. The family system is where you can find the love and support you need to deal with your daily struggles, but it does require some effort. I can help you learn to resolve family conflicts and establish stronger family ties through opening up family communication to promote a stronger union.