Family therapy services in 62065: Michael, IL. Relationship and couples counseling.

As families change over time, patterns of relationships are created to cope with stress, fear and dissonance. Often these coping strategies cover up the real issue which inevitably creates more distance. I see families as the foundation of our society and it is my passion to help empower and equip them with the tools and abilities to create a new path instead of retreading the existing one.

When there is a disconnect with the ones we love most our whole world seems off. Together I can help you strengthen the connection with your family by exploring the deeper wants and needs of each individual and then guiding more effective communication. All of us just want to be heard and understood. Our work will help you more fully understand your loved ones and also feel more understood by them. This creates more compassion and builds trust which are crucial for a loving bond.

There’s nothing that can bring us quite as much joy--or, at times, as much pain--as our families. Family therapy can be extremely effective because as family members offer their “take” on the problem, they indirectly become part of the solution. The families I work with often enjoy better communication with each other and a new-found mutual respect and appreciation. They also enjoy passing these things along to the next generation.