Family Therapy in Lakewood, Colorado and online across CO, MO & NY

I bring over 20 years of experience working with children and families across a range of settings, including trauma-informed care, children’s services, crisis support, and inpatient mental health. My work has included high-stakes situations, supporting families navigating intense conflict, safety concerns, and significant life transitions. I have specific experience and specialization in high-conflict divorce and working with families navigating litigation, as well as supporting reintegration and complex family dynamics with structure, clarity, and care.  I am trained in both traditional and creative approaches, including creative arts and drama therapy, which allow families to explore challenges and build new patterns in a safe, neutral space.

I support families who are navigating:

• Ongoing conflict, tension, or communication challenges

• Parent-child relationship struggles

• Big emotions within the family that feel hard to manage

• Life transitions (new baby, divorce, blending families, changes in roles)

• High-conflict dynamics or co-parenting challenges

• Reintegration after time apart or disrupted relationships

• Stress that impacts the whole family system

• Wanting stronger connection, understanding, and balance at home

Think of family therapy as a space where we slow things down and get curious together. Instead of talking at each other (or shutting down), we create room to listen, understand, and try new ways of connecting. It’s less about “fixing” someone and more about finding your way back to each other.

Family therapy begins with individual sessions for each family member so that we can build trust, establish rapport, and better understand each person's unique perspective. Once that foundation is in place, we'll come together for family sessions, where we'll take our time to get used to being in therapy together and go at a pace that feels comfortable for everyone.

Every session is a little different. We might:

• Talk through a recent challenge

• Practice new ways of communicating

• Use creative activities to explore feelings

• Slow down a tough moment and look at it from a new angle

It’s collaborative, flexible, and tailored to your family.

Then we’re probably in the right place.

Families are complex, and emotions can run high. Therapy gives you a supported space to move through those moments in a way that feels safer, more contained, and ultimately more productive.

You are a huge part of the process.

Parents often walk away with new insight, language, and tools that make day-to-day interactions feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more connected.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some families come in for support around a specific challenge, while others stay longer to build deeper patterns of connection. We’ll figure out what feels right for you.

I bring a mix of warmth, curiosity, and creativity into the room. That might look like play, storytelling, or gently exploring what’s happening beneath the surface—always with the goal of helping your family feel more connected, understood, and supported.

No.  It is out of the scope of my role as a therapist to make recommendations regarding custody or visitation, or any other questions that deviate from my role as a therapist.

As noted in the Fees and Investment page, my fee for family therapy is $250 per 50-minute session. However, for  reintegration and court-involved therapy, the fee is $300 per hour, reflecting the additional time and coordination these cases often require. This may include communication with other professionals, documentation, and consultation to most effectively support your family throughout the process.

Yes I do.  For more information, please see the Therapy for Children and Therapy for Perinatal Women & New Moms pages.  If you are unsure whether you are looking for individual therapy or family therapy, you can schedule a free consult here and we can discuss what would best meet yours and your family’s needs.