Parent-child relationships are the foundation from which we develop our sense of who we are, how we fit in the world and what is possible in relationships. Our roles in our family can feel so native they seem impossible to change. But frustration, breakdowns in communication, feelings of being unseen or under appreciated in parent-child relationships can be improved.

When handled with care, family conflicts can foster deeper connection, paving the way for more meaningful understanding and emotional intimacy.

I love supporting parents and adult children to resolve issues that have been long standing, or have arisen as a result of big life changes. Many of my clients come to me for support with communication issues, differences in values that lead to conflicts, or differences in religious beliefs or practices. And, very often these issues become central concerns around big life transitions such as marriage and divorce, babies/grandchildren being born, or end of life considerations and planning.

Others come because the time is right to get support with repairing past wounds. 

In parent-child therapy, we start by learning a framework of communication skills and emotion regulation to build safety in the therapy room so we can address the root of the conflict, rebuild trust and work toward a better relationship.