Family Systems

I am trained systemically, which means that even in my work with individuals I am supporting clients in their exploration of the relational influences around them. This includes current relationship dynamics, but also the environment in which they grew up in, as well as potential intergenerational influences. Reach out for more information!

I am adept with working with in family and the complicated patterns of behavior that can exist between members. I am particularly adept at help adult parent/adult child estrangement - helping the parent understand why a child would choose estrangement, and working towards healing that relationship.

Families are complex systems with unique dynamics. At Relationships For Better, we specialize in understanding these intricacies, taking a practical approach to help families communicate better, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their bonds. Our method is holistic, considering each member's perspective while working towards a harmonious family environment, equipped with actionable solutions for everyday challenges.

General systems theory emphasizes that a group, family, or even individual cannot be wholly explained by looking at just one part or one angle of influence. We are not simply a combination of our circumstances, the same way that it is limiting to consider a single perspective. Yams is trained in considering the intersection of identities, communities, and overall society on the issues that arise in therapy and helping you navigate that web.

Family systems therapy is a powerful approach that focuses on understanding and improving the dynamics within a family. By looking at the family as a whole, this therapy helps identify patterns and behaviors that may be causing stress or conflict. It's especially beneficial because it not only addresses individual issues but also strengthens family bonds, promotes better communication, and fosters a supportive environment.

My approach to therapy is warm, non-judgmental, collaborative, and conversational. The theoretical orientations I generally work from include family systems, structural and symbolic experiential. Furthermore, I often incorporate additional concepts and approaches to best meet the needs of my clients. I use multiple modalities of counseling, teaching, learning, and healing and incorporate various psycho-social-educational models within a culture and gender-sensitive framework.

My degree from LIOS/Saybrook University includes a focus in Systems Therapy. The Family Systems we are exposed to during our development informs how we look at the world, our sense of ourselves, and how the two interact. Our Family System especially informs our behavior, and learning more about how that works, and how to change our interactions with and perspectives on our family unit helps lead to change in our own behavior.

My work focuses on building impactful relationships. Family Systems theory is a lens through which I view treatment. I have taught university graduate-level courses centered on the application of family systems theory. I received specialized training as a marriage and family therapist, received additional training in postgraduate school, presented at national conferences on family systems dynamics, and have over a decade of experience working with families in clinical settings.

When dysfunction and chaos characterize the atmosphere in the home everyone suffers. Children feel it is their fault the family is out of control and often try to meet their needs on their own, while other family members are preoccupied. Creating a safe space for our family and learning tools to set boundaries gives family members time to reduce their stress and tension. Therapy offers an opportunity to relearn and unlearn ways of relating that no longer serve us.

I use a style that focuses on the things and relationships in our lives that bring meaning. Here we look at what brings us joy and what brings us distress. This helps us see what we have used to create meaning and purpose in our lives.

Dr. Babinski serves individuals, couples, teens, and families. When meeting with any of the patients mentioned, she believes that our problems do not occur in a vacuum. We are social creatures and it is often in our relationships with others, or even our relationship with ourselves that issues arise. Discussing these different relationship systems builds a foundation for creating awareness, coping skills, and solutions for the unique challenges people want to overcome in therapy services.

After extensive training in Bowen Family Systems theory, I am able to help patients work through complicated family dynamics and bring healing to those relationships. Work in this theory also focuses on developing a patients sense of self, giving folks a greater sense of well being empowerment.

We all come from somewhere. I'm here to help you learn more about where you came from, so you can be informed about ways to overcome your present and future challenges. Many of our current challenges, insecurities and negative beliefs about ourselves elf, come from growing up. Using a person centered and family systems based approach, I'd love to help provide you with tools and insights for you to continue to grow into the most authentic version of you.

Understanding family patterns can help us understand how we got to where we are today. Along with attachment theory, I use family systems to help clients build a picture of their past so they understand who they are in their relationships today, and can make choices about how they want to grow in relation to themselves and others.

Through advanced training in Family Systems Theory, we explore your family of origin to examine long held beliefs and behaviors that have structured how we form relationships with ourselves and others. Assessing Adverse Childhood Events gives us insight into the psychological and sometimes physical ailments that can derail us in creating healthful well-being. So, “Tell me about your childhood” isn’t just a Freudian cliche, it helps identify those maladaptive beliefs that no longer serve us.

We are all embedded in various systems--from our family of origin, to our current relationships, to schools, society and more. Understanding the weblike nature of our existence is crucial to addressing individual suffering and aspirations. Cybernetics, systems theory, offers an invaluable way of helping to change/heal.

The family system is one of my favorite systems to work with in therapy. I enjoy understanding how families work and seeing how the needs of one family member can have an effect on another. It is one of the most enjoyable things when I am able to help a family resolve conflicts and discomforts of their family once I understand how their system works. I am a therapist who can help a family unfold some of their struggles and learn to coexist in a healthier and happier way.

We all view the world through a certain lens. How we were raised in our family of origin affects how we view ourselves and others around us. It affects how we show up in the world and we interrupt our world. When we are aware of how the environment we grew up in affects us we can learn to grow from the ways we are living that are harmful to us or that are detrimental to our growth and fulfillment.

I work with families dealing with communication challenges, attachment difficulties, issues of self esteem, school and social difficulties, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, family dynamics and changes in family structures. My job is to learn about the dynamics and about the goals you have. From there, we will together find a way that gives you the best results.