Family therapy services in Kensington, Philadelphia. Relationship and couples counseling.

I love when children/teens and their parents all come in together. Some worry it will be awkward but I make a point to have it be relaxed and conversational. I help parents understand the social culture and stressors impacting their kids' lives, as well as help them express their concerns in ways that don't feel like lectures to their kids. In turn, I help kids to articulate their struggles in ways that their parents can appreciate and empathize with. Respect and responsibility is an important part of any work I do with families, and helping parents to balance their expressions of compassion with their need to hold their kids accountable is always part of the conversation.

I have been performing family counseling for over 10 years. I believe that finding a way to take accountability without shaming family members is essential for growth within the family system. Parents often do the best that they can in raising their children, but should be able to recognize areas where they may have failed their children. In my experience, establishing boundaries within the family unit is imperative to creating healthy individuals and families.

In family counseling family members develop healthy ways of communicating and responding to one another to create and establish an atmosphere of trust and emotional safety. Family members learn to identify their own needs, increase sensitivity to the needs of others and interact in ways that build trust. Family counseling is conducted in an atmosphere of respect and dignity for all.