Family Therapist
NYC & LA
“It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them.”
Real Conversations for Real Families
Families are complicated—and that’s an understatement. Whether you’re dealing with long-standing family conflict, adjusting to new relational dynamics, or navigating deeply personal issues like queerness, gender identity, or generational trauma, therapy can be a space to untangle, rebuild, and reconnect.
I specialize in working with adult families—siblings, parents and adult children, blended families, or chosen families—who are ready to confront tough dynamics with compassion, clarity, and courage.
My Approach
I bring over a decade of advanced training to our work together, including a four-year post-graduate certification from the Ackerman Institute for the Family. My style is collaborative and impartial. I don’t take sides—I help uncover patterns and guide you toward insight and resolution.
Core Theoretical Frameworks:
Ackerman Relational Approach (ARA)
Narrative Family Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Open Dialogical (OD)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What We Can Work On Together
Family therapy can address both surface-level stressors and deeply rooted issues. Some of the most common areas I help families with include:
Family & Sibling Conflict
Divorce and Separation
Co-Parenting Strategies
Queer and Trans Family Issues
Relational Trauma
Blended Family Integration
Family Secrets and Unspoken Tensions
Parent–Adult Child Dynamics
Every family is different. Some want support for a single moment of crisis; others benefit from consistent, structured sessions to create long-term change.
What to Expect from Family Therapy
Initial Intake: We start with an intake session (up to 60 minutes) where I meet with the family to understand dynamics, concerns, and shared goals.
Standard Sessions: Most sessions are 50 minutes and occur weekly to maintain momentum.
Extended Sessions: For families with three or more members, I recommend 90-minute sessions to give everyone space to be heard.
Virtual + In-Person Options: I offer family therapy both in-person (NYC regularly, LA every few months) and online for those joining from multiple locations.
Why Work With Me?
✔️ Specialized Training
Ackerman Institute graduate with deep expertise in family systems and relational therapy.
✔️ Efficient & Relational
I offer clear, structured sessions that respect your time and emotions.
✔️ Safe for All Voices
Whether you’re the one who suggested therapy or the one who resisted it, you’ll be heard.
✔️ Bicoastal, Flexible Access
I see clients in NYC, LA, and virtually—so you can include loved ones no matter where they live.
“Come in, relax, and let’s work on your issues together. You deserve to be happy—and happiness deserves your attention.”
FAQs
Can we all join from different places?
Yes. I regularly work with families spread across cities or time zones.
Will you take sides?
No. My role is to support understanding across perspectives, not to choose winners or losers. My goal is fairness, honesty, and forward movement.
How long will this take?
Every family is different. Some see shifts in just a few sessions. Others benefit from a longer process, depending on the nature and depth of the challenges.
Do you work with chosen or queer families?
Absolutely. As someone deeply experienced in LGBTQ+ dynamics, I welcome families in all forms.
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Ready to begin? You don’t need to have all the answers—you just need a safe space to explore them.