Family Therapy

You've probably heard the phrase "parenting should be 50/50," usually said with the best intentions, including fairness, balance, and teamwork. But any parent knows that real-life family dynamics don't follow clean, predictable math.

You've probably heard the term "helicopter parenting" thrown around everywhere—from parenting vlogs to everyday conversations with other parents. But helicopter parenting is more than just being an overprotective parent.

Parenting might simultaneously be the most rewarding and stressful job you’ll ever have. While you wouldn’t trade it for the world, there’s no denying that raising children can feel overwhelming, at times.

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues in the world. There’s no denying how strongly it can impact the person dealing with it. It can make you feel hopeless, sad, and struggle with an endless cycle of negative thoughts.

Do you find it easy and natural to communicate with most family members? Maybe you recognize that your communication habits are unique because you’ve seen how other families talk to each other just a bit differently.

Families are made up of unique individuals. No matter how close you are, not everyone is going to have the same way of communicating.

You might not realize it, but chances are you communicate with your family in a very specific way. Spend time around a friend’s family, or even your partner’s family, and you might see that they do things differently.

Separating from a spouse or partner can be difficult on its own. But, when you have children with that person, it tends to make the situation even more complicated.

Toys everywhere, tiny dirty socks in the corner, dirty dishes on the table and a dishwasher full of clean dishes, dust and dirt and clutter all around the house – this house needs a work crew. And there it is, parked in front of the TV, hanging from the porch rail, [...]