Online Family Therapy in Washington

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Who Is Family Therapy For?

Online family therapy is for any group of people who consider themselves a family—regardless of how you're related or what your structure looks like. I welcome and affirm all families, including LGBTQIA+, adoptive, blended, multigenerational, and chosen families. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or simply want to improve how your family communicates and connects, meeting with a family therapist can provide the support and guidance you need.

  • Communication problems that lead to misunderstandings or tension

  • Parent-child conflict, including discipline, boundaries, and emotional disconnect

  • Blended family challenges, such as step-parenting or adjusting to new roles

  • Sibling rivalry or conflict that’s causing stress at home

  • Marital or couple issues that are impacting the entire family dynamic

  • Life transitions like divorce, relocation, or changes in family structure

  • Grief and loss, including the death of a loved one or miscarriage

  • Mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, or mood disorders

  • Substance abuse or addiction and its impact on family relationships

  • Behavioral problems at home or school

  • Cultural or generational clashes that create misunderstanding or disconnection

  • Trauma and abuse recovery, with a focus on safety, trust, and rebuilding relationships

How Does Family Therapy Help?

As a family therapist, my role is to support every member of your family in feeling heard, respected, and emotionally safe. In our online sessions, we’ll work together to understand your family’s unique dynamics, strengthen relationships, and create a more connected and resilient home environment.

You don’t have to wait for a crisis to begin. Whether your family is navigating conflict, going through a transition, or simply struggling to communicate, online family therapy can help uncover what’s beneath the tension and guide you toward lasting change—together.

What We Work On

  • Improve communication and emotional understanding - Learn active listening, reduce misunderstandings, and create space for safe, honest expression.

  • Clarify roles, boundaries, and expectations - Define healthy family dynamics, especially in blended, adoptive, or multigenerational households.

  • Address harmful patterns and rebuild trust - Break cycles of conflict, favoritism, comparisons, or emotional distance.

  • Support through change, loss, and mental health challenges - Navigate grief, trauma, addiction, or diagnoses with compassion and shared understanding.

  • Strengthen the family system as a whole - Build mutual respect, shared values, and a more secure, connected home environment.

What You Can Expect to Gain

  • Healthier Communication - Family members will learn how to listen with empathy and speak with clarity, reducing misunderstandings and emotional distance.

  • More Respectful Relationships - You’ll create stronger boundaries and mutual respect, making your home feel more emotionally safe and balanced.

  • Tools to Navigate Conflict and Change - From daily disagreements to major life transitions, your family will learn how to move through stress with greater understanding and cooperation.

  • A Stronger, More Connected Family System - With guidance and support, your family can build a foundation of trust, compassion, and connection that lasts—no matter what challenges arise.

Therapeutic Approaches

Every family is unique—and so are the challenges you face. That’s why I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support healing, connection, and lasting change. Whether you're navigating conflict, trauma, disconnection, or major life transitions, the right tools can make all the difference. To the right, you'll find a brief overview of the therapeutic models I use in my work with families. Each one offers a unique path toward better communication, deeper understanding, and stronger, healthier relationships.

  • CBT helps family members recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to conflict or disconnection.

    In family therapy, it can be used to improve communication, reduce reactivity, and help individuals respond more constructively within relationships.

  • Originally developed for trauma, CPT focuses on challenging and reframing beliefs related to past traumatic events.

    In a family therapy setting, it can support individuals healing from trauma while helping the family understand trauma responses and improve relational safety and empathy.

  • DBT blends cognitive strategies with mindfulness and emotion regulation. In family therapy, it’s especially helpful for families dealing with intense emotional conflict or high sensitivity.

    It teaches skills like distress tolerance, nonjudgmental communication, and validation to reduce escalation and promote connection.

  • EFT focuses on strengthening emotional bonds by helping family members recognize their underlying attachment needs and fears.

    In family therapy, it fosters safe, emotionally attuned conversations that help members reconnect and create secure, supportive relationships.

  • IFS helps individuals understand and heal different “parts” of themselves—often protective or wounded inner roles.

    In family therapy, it encourages each member to take responsibility for their internal world, fostering compassion, reducing blame, and promoting deeper understanding between family members.

  • SFT focuses on reorganizing the structure of the family system, including roles, boundaries, and hierarchies.

    It’s particularly useful when families are stuck in dysfunctional patterns. I actively work to realign relationships and establish healthier dynamics.

  • Schema Therapy addresses long-standing patterns and unmet emotional needs developed in early life.

    In family therapy, it helps individuals understand how these patterns impact their roles and reactions within the family, allowing for greater self-awareness and repair in relational dynamics.

  • This non-directive approach emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity.

    In family therapy, it creates a safe, respectful space where each member feels heard and valued, encouraging open expression and personal growth within the family unit.

  • Rooted in attachment theory, this approach helps individuals and families repair relational wounds by addressing early bonding experiences.

    In family therapy, it supports secure attachment by fostering trust, emotional availability, and responsiveness, especially between parents and children or intimate partners.

  • “Mauvia has such a warm, grounded presence that instantly puts people at ease. She brings a thoughtful, down-to-earth approach to her clinical work and genuinely cares about the people she serves. You can tell she’s in this work for all the right reasons—her clients are lucky to have her in their corner.”

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  • “Mauvia listens and genuinely cares. She is warm and approachable. She is also better than others I’ve been to, in that she gives you applicable tools and methods to feel more positive and control in your situation. She is wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone.”

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  • “I have known Mauvia for 10 years. She has a calm demeanor, is a good listener, compassionate and at the same time professional in her approach. She was very helpful assisting family members and knowledgeable in suggesting other resources. I would highly recommend her counseling services.”

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  • “Mauvia is an amazing provider. She is kind, easy to talk to and genuinely cares. She has been able to listen and help me navigate through challenges in the most professional and helpful way. Would recommend 100%!”

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  • “Mauvia Sorensen is kind, professional, and truly listens. She has helped me through more than a few challenges. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for compassionate mental health care!”

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  • “Mauvia is a compassionate and knowledgeable provider who brings warmth and professionalism with every patient. Her dedication to evidence-based care and her calming presence make her a trusted and impactful provider in the mental health space.”

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  • “I’ve been working with Mauvia for nearly eight years and she has helped me in more ways than I can count or list in a review. Through my battles with diverticulitis, then my fight with cancer, and all things in between— Mauvia has been a consistent support in navigating life and guided me in building new supportive cognitive behaviors. There’s no other person I would want to have on my team as I continue to work through all the struggles life has thrown at me.”

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  • “Mauvia is an amazing provider who really shows what compassionate care should be all about! She takes the time to listen and truly understands your concerns, making you feel comfortable and supported during your healing journey.”

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  • “Mauvia, is an exceptional provider who truly exemplifies what compassionate care should look like. Mauvia genuinely listens, takes the time to understand concerns, and creates a safe and supportive environment for healing. Her approach is thoughtful, patient-centered, and filled with empathy. She is deeply committed to the well-being of her patients. Highly recommend!”

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How It Works

Booking your first online family therapy appointment is simple — just follow these three easy steps.

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Schedule a Therapy Appointment

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Develop a Customized Therapy Plan

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Begin Your Journey to Wellness

Ready to start your healing journey? Take the first step towards a better relationship with compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Structural Family Therapy (SFT) is a type of therapy that focuses on the structure and dynamics of a family system. It helps identify unhealthy patterns, roles, and boundaries within the family, and works to realign them in a healthier, more functional way.

  • Yes, in many cases it is. Coverage can vary depending on your provider and plan, so it’s best to check directly with your insurance company. Click here to view accepted insurance plans.

  • Cost depends on your insurance coverage. If you're paying privately, the rate is the same as individual therapy. I’m happy to talk through payment options with you. Click here to learn more about insurance coverage and payment options.

  • Yes, in most cases, Medicaid does cover family therapy. Coverage can vary slightly depending on your specific plan, so it’s a good idea to check with your provider or contact me directly if you have questions about billing or eligibility.

    If you’re ready to book, simply email info@sequimcounseling.com or call (360) 207-4345 ext. 1 to book your appointment