Experiencing occasional conflict is very common, even in the closest of families. Sources of everyday conflict are typically things like miscommunication or misunderstandings. Serious, long-term conflicts can arise from things like substance abuse, financial problems, marital problems, a birth, a job change, or a big move. Whether the source of a families discord is major or minor, ongoing conflict can cause a lot of stress. Allowing conflict to linger and fester can cause lasting damage to familial relationships. If you and your family are experiencing ongoing conflicts, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s family conflict experts today.
Without realizing it, you and your family may all be seeing and trying to solve different parts of the same problem. You may have even begun mistakenly thinking that your loved ones (or you) ARE the problem. Families that haven’t “joined around the problem” experience something best described in the Indian parable, The Six Blind Men and the Elephant. My job is to help you see through each other’s eyes, so you can work together.
— Jon Rodis, Licensed Professional Counselor in Gold Canyon, AZFamily Conflict can happen when family members have different views or beliefs that clash. Peaceful resolution depends on negotiation and respect for the other person’s point of view. Effect communication is key.
— Heather Landry, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lafayette, LAI have completed training to work with families and provided family therapy for over a year.
— Haylee Heckert, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sioux Falls, SDMost of us were born into a group of people we did not necessarily choose for ourselves but who nevertheless will have a lasting impact on us, for better or for worse. I work with individuals and families to disentangle unhelpful dynamics while focusing on healthier bonds and boundaries.
— Rebekka Schleier, Mental Health Counselor in Nyack, NYIt is difficult to heal when someone from our families may cause us to resort back to unhealthy relationship patterns. I like to explore family dynamics, as a way to assess relationship patterns. One's placement in their family can often tell a story about their relationship with themselves, and relationship with others.
— Melanie Kohn, Therapist in Chicago, ILI am a systemically trained family therapist and I work with families with a wide variety of concerns, including: -family communication problems (arguments, silent treatment, etc) -unhelpful family dynamics -stress related to life/family transitions -navigating a family member's OCD/anxiety/other mental health diagnosis I utilize systemic family therapy modalities including Narrative Therapy, Bowenian Family Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (AFBT).
— Ashley Lanier-Pszczola, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Kennesaw, GAWhen a couple is experiencing a divorce, other members of the family are affected. Divorce is a transitional period for all family members involved, especially children. Divorce necessitates a reorganization of the family regarding proximity (both physical and emotional), boundaries, roles, expectations and rules. It can be helpful to have intentional conversations about these changes as a family to promote emotional health, adjustment, and healing.
— Arielle Fettman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, ORI help clients navigate through conflict centering their values and helping them recognize system level dynamics so that can decide which patterns they would like to hold on to and which they would like to evolve.
— Chessie Snider, Professional Counselor Associate in Seattle, WAFamily relationships are complex and meaningful. I have worked with many clients to support them in understanding how those relationships are impacting them now and how they would like to move forward with them.
— Nathalie Kaoumi, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Tustin, CASome of my favorite work to do is family therapy, where everyone is committed to understanding one another, and transforming their relationships toward connection and equity. I particularly enjoy working with parents and children to resolve pain points in the relationship and develop new ways of communicating.
— Nic Sutherland, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, ORAre your identities (e.g., gender identity, sexual orientation) causing friction or distance in family relationships? Have you felt torn between loyalty and seeking autonomy from your family? Have complicated family relationships caused longstanding wounds? Are you a "cycle-breaker" in the family? Are you needing help navigating very different values and perspectives held by family members? Together, we can explore the nuances and complexities of your circumstances, and help you find alignment.
— Jonathan Lee, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CAGrowing up in a family with toxic dynamics can have profound effects on one’s emotional and psychological well-being. Families shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and understand the world. When these early relationships are marked by criticism, neglect, manipulation, or control, they can leave long-lasting wounds that impact self-esteem, trust, and one’s ability to form healthy relationships. Together we can help you heal, build healthier boundaries, and foster self-compassion.
— Taylor Simon, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in San Francisco, CAWe are trained to consider presenting issues from a contextual family systems lens and are always considering complex intergenerational trauma and other family dynamics in our work with all clients- whether you come to therapy with your family or as an individual.
— Sprout Therapy PDX, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, ORI believe that we are made up of the stories of our pasts, but that our pasts do not freeze us in time. My hope is that we can examine how our past experiences, particularly those from our childhood, affect our lives today. From here we can move forward and find ways to integrate and heal from our past.
— Cillian Green, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Evanston, ILFamily Conflict can happen when family members have different views or beliefs that clash. Peaceful resolution depends on negotiation and respect for the other person’s point of view. Effect communication is key.
— Heather Landry, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lafayette, LAStruggling with relationships with family members, family or origin or someone close to you? Maybe you have a toxic or abusive family member? Family conflict can be distressing and make you feel alienated. Let me help you navigate these issues and create a plan so that you can have the peace and valuable relationships you deserve!
— Lauren Butcher, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Greenville, TXFamily relationships can be a source of both support and stress, especially when dealing with trauma, boundaries, or estrangement. I work with clients to navigate complex family dynamics, rebuild healthy communication, and address past wounds. Together, we’ll explore ways to foster connection, set boundaries, or find peace in situations where conflict may feel overwhelming.
— Emily Rowe, Clinical Psychologist in Raleigh, NC