Family Therapy
Support for communication, conflict, and navigating change as a family.
Work together to better understand one another, work through conflict, and create a more stable, supportive dynamic within your family.
Why attend family therapy?
Families can be complex. When tension, conflict, or disconnection builds, it can affect everyone, even if it shows up through one person.
Family therapy offers a space to understand what’s happening within the family system, improve communication, and begin to shift patterns that are impacting day-to-day life.
How Family Therapy Works.
Families can be complex. When tension, conflict, or disconnection builds, it can affect everyone, even if it shows up through one person.
Family therapy offers a space to understand what’s happening within the family system, improve communication, and begin to shift patterns that are impacting day-to-day life.
What do Families Come in For?
Families often come to therapy for:
Ongoing conflict or tension at home
Communication breakdowns
Parenting challenges or differences in approach
Supporting a child or teen who is struggling
Major life transitions or changes
Blended family dynamics
Feeling disconnected or overwhelmed as a family
Logistics.
60 Minute - 90 Minute - 2 Hour sessions available
In-Person and Online appointments available
Flexible schedule: Evening and Weekend appointments available
Services available in Alberta (with Registered Psychologist) and across Canada (with Canadian Certified Counsellor)
Why Come to Carbon?
Led by Registered Professionals
Grounded in family system and relational dynamics
Focused on patterns, not just individual behaviour or roles
Developmentally informed when working with children and youth
Collaborative and non-blaming
Our Calgary Therapists
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Angelo Sison
Registered Psychologist
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Angelica Janik
Registered Provisional Psychologist
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Michael Grisonich
Registered Provisional Psychologist
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Joe Seddon
Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Megan Flynn
Registered Social Worker
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Masha Wazny
Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Tim Maxwell
Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Jacqueline Gowans
Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Stephanie Orr
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Start with a Consultation
We offer a complimentary consultation to help you determine whether family therapy feels like a right next step.
FAQ
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Who attends family therapy sessions?
This depends on the situation. Sessions may include the whole family or specific members, depending on what’s most helpful.
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What if one family member doesn’t want to come?
This is common. Therapy can still be useful with the members who are willing to participate, and often shifts in one part of the system impact the whole family.
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Is family therapy focused on one person or the whole family?
The focus is usually on the relationships and dynamics within the family, rather than placing the problem on one individual.
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Can family therapy help with conflict between parents and children?
Yes. It can help improve communication, reduce conflict, and create a better understanding of each person’s role and experience within the family.
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What if sessions feel tense or uncomfortable?
That can happen, especially early on. Therapy provides a structured space to work through difficult conversations more productively.
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How long does family therapy usually take?
It varies depending on the complexity of the situation. Some families see shifts relatively quickly, while others benefit from ongoing work.