ATTENTION: believers in jesus christ
Your Family Deserves Peace,
Not Constant Conflict
Professional family counseling that brings healing, connection, and harmony to your home.
Dinnertime is tense. Siblings fight constantly.
Your teenager won't talk to you. Blended family dynamics are crushing everyone. Addiction, mental illness, or past trauma affects the whole household.
You love your family, but you don't like the way you're living.
Arguments erupt over small things.
Everyone walks on eggshells.
You've tried family meetings, consequences, and rewards—but nothing seems to work.
We help families move from dysfunction to connection, from chaos to peace.
We Help Navigate
Parent-Child Conflict
Constant arguing, disrespect, or inability to communicate without yelling.Sibling Rivalry
Competition, jealousy, or outright hostility between brothers and sisters.Blended Family Challenges
Stepparent relationships, loyalty conflicts, and creating unity from two families.Teen Rebellion
Defiance, risky behaviors, withdrawal, or complete communication breakdown.Addiction Impact
When one family member's addiction affects everyone's mental health and relationships.Mental Health Issues
Depression, anxiety, ADHD, or other conditions creating family stress.Divorce or Separation
Helping children and co-parents navigate life after separation.Grief & Loss
When death, job loss, or major change affects the entire family system.Communication Breakdown
When no one knows how to talk to each other without fighting or shutting down.
Our Family Therapy Approach
Systems Theory + Biblical Family Values
We see families as interconnected systems.
When one person changes, everyone is affected. We help your family:
Identify unhealthy patterns
Improve communication skills
Establish healthy boundaries
Create family rules everyone respects
Build emotional connection and trust
Resolve conflicts constructively
What's Included?
✔️ Family assessment and goal-setting
✔️ Joint sessions with all family members
✔️ Individual sessions when needed
✔️ Parent coaching and guidance
✔️ Practical homework exercises
✔️ Follow-up and progress tracking
What to Expect
First Session (75-90 minutes): Everyone shares their perspective. We identify patterns, strengths, and areas for growth. We establish ground rules for respectful communication.
Who Attends: Typically all household members. Sometimes we meet with subgroups (parents only, siblings only) or individuals to address specific issues.
Session Format (75 minutes): We facilitate discussions, teach communication skills, practice conflict resolution, and assign homework to practice new behaviors.
Duration: Most families see improvement in 8-15 sessions. Some situations require longer-term support.
Ages We Serve
We work with families with children of all ages:
Young Children (5-12)
Teenagers (13-18)
Young Adults (18-25)
Multi-generational families
Special Programs
Blended Family Success Program
8-session structured program addressing:
Stepparent-child relationships
Loyalty conflicts
Creating new family traditions
Discipline consistency
Handling ex-spouse relationships
Teen Communication Intensive
6-session program for parents and teens to:
Rebuild broken communication
Establish mutual respect
Address specific conflicts
Create plans for moving forward
Family Recovery Support
For families affected by addiction, providing:
Education about addiction
Healthy boundary setting
Ending enabling behaviors
Family healing and recovery
Pricing
Sliding Scale Family Therapy
Household Income
Under #30K
$30K - $50K
$50K - $75K
$75K - $100K
Over $100K
Hardship
Per Session (75 min)
$60
$90
$125
$160
$200
$40
Family Programs: Blended Family Success: $800 (8 sessions) Teen Communication Intensive: $600 (6 sessions)
Client Success Stories
"Our blended family was falling apart. The kids hated each other, and my husband and I fought constantly about parenting. Family therapy gave us a roadmap. It wasn't easy, but we're actually functioning like a family now." — The Martinez Family
"My 16-year-old daughter wouldn't speak to me. We went from screaming matches to stony silence. Family therapy opened a door I thought was permanently closed. We're rebuilding slowly, but we're rebuilding." — Karen, Mother of 3
Frequently Asked Questions
What if one family member refuses to come?
Start with those who are willing. Often, the resistant member becomes curious when they see changes in others and eventually joins.
Will you take sides?
No. We remain neutral while validating each person's experience. Our goal is the health of the family system, not favoring any individual.
What if issues are mainly with one person?
We may recommend individual therapy for that person while continuing family sessions. Both approaches often work together.
How do I convince my teen to come?
Frame it as "family counseling" not "your counseling." Emphasize that everyone is working together to improve the family, not fix one person.
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