Family Therapy in Portland, OR
Bring your family together in a supportive setting to improve communication, heal old wounds, and build healthier dynamics for everyone.
Understanding the Process
What Is Family Therapy?
Families are complex systems, and when one member is struggling, everyone feels the ripple effects. Family therapy brings together parents, children, siblings, and sometimes extended family members to address conflict, improve communication, and strengthen the bonds that hold your family together. Our therapists create a warm, nonjudgmental space where every voice is heard and every family member can contribute to healing.
Is This Right for You?
Who Is It For?
Family therapy is for families experiencing conflict, communication breakdowns, or major life transitions such as divorce, blending families, a new baby, relocation, or loss. It is also valuable when a family member is dealing with a mental health concern, substance use, or behavioral issues, and the family wants to understand how to best support them. Families of all structures, including single-parent, blended, adoptive, foster, and chosen families, are welcome.
Your Experience
What to Expect
Sessions are typically 50 to 90 minutes long and may include the whole family or rotating combinations of family members depending on the needs of each session. The therapist will help identify patterns in how your family communicates and interacts, and guide you toward healthier alternatives. Expect a mix of conversation, skill-building exercises, and sometimes creative activities, especially when younger children are involved. The pace is gentle and age-appropriate for all participants.
Areas of Focus
Conditions We Address
Our therapists are experienced in helping with a wide range of concerns. Select a condition to learn more about our approach.
Evidence-Based Methods
Our Approach
We draw on a range of proven therapeutic modalities, tailored to your unique needs and goals.
- Structural Family Therapy
- Strategic Family Therapy
- Narrative Family Therapy
- Bowenian Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about family therapy at Serenity Mind Wellness.
Meet Your Team
Providers Who Offer Family Therapy
Our licensed clinicians are here to support you with compassion, skill, and genuine care.
Marcus Williams
LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Marcus creates a grounded, judgment-free space where clients can explore their struggles and build meaningful, lasting change at their own pace.
Jamie Nakamura
LPC, Registered Play Therapist
Jamie connects with young people through creativity and play, helping children and teens build emotional vocabulary and coping skills in a safe, engaging environment.
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Book a Family Therapy Session
Take the first step toward the support you deserve. Our team at Serenity Mind Wellness is ready to welcome you.