Family therapy services in 44074: Oberlin, OH. Relationship and couples counseling.

When working with children and youth, the therapist cannot ignore the family system in which the child lives. I work with parents in multiple ways to help support youth in treatment, which may include separate parent sessions, co-parenting sessions, systemic family therapy, or Filial Therapy, a play therapy practice that coaches and guides parents in special play sessions with their child to decrease unwanted behaviors, improve relationships and communication, increase the child's emotional vocabulary, and increase the child's self-esteem.

My approach to family therapy is grounded in the principles of Structural Family Therapy, where I engage all key family members to collaboratively explore the underlying dynamics and structures within the family unit. This therapeutic process aims to identify the existing patterns and roles that have shaped the family's interactions. The primary benefit of family therapy is to facilitate a restructuring of these dynamics in alignment with the family's collective goals and aspirations. By working together to redefine roles and improve communication, we strive to create a more harmonious and cohesive family system, enhancing overall family functioning and well-being.