Help for Family Issues, in Reno

Family difficulties are incredibly disruptive. Help for family issues helps to develop healthy relationships, where everyone feels loved, supported, and emotionally connected. We treat family issues with a specialized type of therapy.

Our therapists in Reno do EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy). This type of therapy focuses on stopping unhealthy communication patterns, improving how parents and children interact, and creating new ways to connect that help everyone feel safe and secure.

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Family Therapy
Family life can often lead to cycles of misunderstanding, emotional hurt, and conflict. Challenges within the family may include:

  • Parent-Child Relationship Struggles: Emotional distance or ongoing conflict between parents and children can disrupt family harmony, often stemming from difficulties in understanding each other’s needs.
  • Families with Adult Children Families with adult children can face unique challenges, such as navigating shifting roles, managing boundaries, or addressing lingering conflicts from earlier stages of life. We provide support to help families develop healthier communication patterns, foster mutual respect, and strengthen relationships as they evolve over time.
  • Blended Family Dynamics: Integrating new family members can be complex, with tension arising as roles and expectations shift, impacting the family’s ability to connect and support each other.
  • Sibling Conflicts: Rivalries and misunderstandings between siblings can lead to prolonged tension, affecting the overall family atmosphere and relationships.
  • Communication Issues: Struggles with communication can prevent family members from feeling heard, valued, or supported, often escalating into recurring disputes.

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Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW with family therapy expert, Gail Palmer at a training in Reno
Family Therapy expert, Gail Palmer: training therapists in Reno