Trauma-Informed Family Therapy
Family Therapy for Complex Relationship Dynamics
Heal Family Relationships. Break Old Patterns. Move Forward.
You may be feeling…
Drained by blowups or emotional shutdowns
→ Manage conflict without losing yourselfPulled by a controlling or emotionally-immature family member
→ Break the push-pull and create healthy boundariesUnsure how to set boundaries
→ Say no with clarity and confidenceHeartbroken by estrangement
→ Grieve, heal, or reconnect safelyStuck in generational patterns
→ Heal wounds so your children don’t carry the same pain
Families can be our greatest source of love and our deepest source of pain. When relationships are marked by control, emotional immaturity, estrangement, or unresolved trauma, it can feel nearly impossible to speak openly or connect without conflict.
Whether you’re navigating painful communication patterns, parent–child estrangement, intergenerational trauma, emotionally-immature parents, difficult in-laws, or tension between siblings or partners, therapy provides a supportive space to untangle unmet needs, unspoken pain, and patterns of misunderstanding that keep families stuck.
My Approach
I provide trauma-informed family therapy that prioritizes emotional safety, respect, and accountability. In our sessions, each person’s voice is heard, and old wounds begin to heal, not through blame, but by understanding and shifting long-standing patterns.
I use evidence-based approaches including:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Family Systems Theory
Gottman Method conflict skills
EMDR and somatic therapy
Trauma/PTSD-informed care
I help families recognize patterns that need to change and move toward healing.
I Help Families:
Identify the emotional needs behind conflict
Repair broken bonds and rebuild trust
Communicate without shame or defensiveness
Set healthy, respectful boundaries
Make room for grief, growth, and reconnection
I work with all family systems, including teens and parents, adult children and their parents, siblings, blended families, co-parents, and estranged relatives.
Special Focus Areas
Many of the families I work with are coping with:
Estrangement or cutoff relationships
Narcissistic family dynamics
Adult children of emotionally immature or neglectful parents
Reunification after periods of distance or no contact
Blended family tension
Complex grief or past abuse
Intergenerational trauma
Family conflict related to identity, boundaries, or lifestyle differences
This work can be challenging, but it can also be deeply liberating. Even when not all family members choose to participate, therapy can help break destructive patterns and create clarity, peace, and new ways forward.
What to Expect
I offer a flexible, compassionate process tailored to your family’s unique needs. We may meet with the whole family, subsets, or individuals at different times, depending on what is most likely to support healing. I work collaboratively with you to define goals and set the pace.
Family therapy is available in person at my Round Rock, TX, office, conveniently located near North Austin, Pflugerville, and Cedar Park. I also offer virtual sessions across Texas for families navigating long-distance relationships or logistical barriers.
Ready to Begin Healing?
If your family relationships feel heavy, painful, or stuck, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone. Therapy offers a path toward clarity, connection, and emotional freedom, whatever that looks like for you.
Schedule a free consultation today. Let’s talk about how I can support your family in moving forward with compassion, boundaries, and hope.
FAQ: Family Therapy for Complex Relationship Dynamics
What types of families benefit most from therapy?
Trauma-informed family therapy supports a wide range of families, including blended families, multigenerational households, co-parents, adult children with aging parents, estranged relatives, and families navigating step-parenting challenges. Families struggling with conflict, emotional distance, or unresolved trauma often find therapy especially valuable.
Can family therapy help when one member is resistant?
Yes. Even if one family member is hesitant, therapy can provide tools to reduce conflict, improve communication, and create safer interactions. Sessions may start with individual or smaller group meetings to build trust before engaging the full family.
How soon will we see results in family therapy?
Every family is different. Some notice improved communication and reduced conflict within a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support to rebuild trust and repair emotional bonds. Progress is guided by your family’s unique needs.
Do we need to attend every session together?
Not always. Effective family therapy often includes a combination of full-family sessions, parent–child sessions, sibling sessions, or individual check-ins, depending on what will best support healing and relational growth.
Is therapy confidential if we include children or teens?
Yes. Trauma-informed family therapy respects privacy while balancing legal and ethical responsibilities. Teens and children can share openly in a safe, nonjudgmental environment, with guidance on what is shared in family sessions.
How do we handle conflict during sessions?
Therapy provides structured, emotionally safe ways to address conflict, including evidence-based strategies from Family Systems Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method techniques. The goal is mutual understanding, not blame.
Locations & Accessibility: Trauma-Informed Family Therapy in Texas
In-Person Family Therapy in Round Rock, TX
I provide trauma-informed family counseling in Round Rock, conveniently near North Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and surrounding areas. Local families benefit from a private, welcoming office space for safe and supportive therapy sessions.
Virtual Family Therapy Across Texas
For families unable to attend in person, I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online family therapy across Texas. This allows access for families in Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth (Plano, Frisco, Arlington, Irving), Houston (The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland), San Antonio (New Braunfels, Schertz, Boerne), Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Amarillo, Waco, College Station/Bryan, Midland–Odessa, Tyler, Longview, and the Rio Grande Valley.
Accessibility & Flexibility
Family therapy sessions are tailored to your schedule and family needs, including weekday, evening, and virtual options. Whether navigating intergenerational trauma, parent–child estrangement, or complex sibling dynamics, families across Texas can access professional support from the comfort of home or in a nearby office.