Online Family Therapy in Washington
Safe. Affirming. Fully Online.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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