Court-Involved Families

I am specially trained to provide therapy to families who are currently or recently involved in court-related proceedings, such as divorce or child welfare cases.

Family Therapy for Parent-Child Contact Problems (also known as Reunification Therapy)

This therapy is designed to support a parent in reuniting with a child with whom they have lost contact or connectedness due to varied circumstances, including but not limited to an open child welfare case or divorce proceedings. I begin this family work by establishing safety, boundaries, and hopes for each participant. All family work must begin with establishing safety for all members, so we may spend significant time developing an understanding of what makes each individual feel emotionally and physically safe. Sometimes we utilize formal assessment measures to explore what a parent’s parenting strengths and areas for growth are, so that I can provide more directed intervention and we can measure progress across time. Often treatment involves a combination of repairing past ruptures in the relationship and establishing a new sense of connectedness, trust, and delight in one another. We accomplish these tasks through therapeutic activities that are evidence-based and also tailored to meet the needs of the particular child and parent dyad. For younger children, this will mean activities that to them look and feel like ordinary play, and for older children and teens, activities will align with the pastimes they enjoy (writing, art, performance, sports, etc.).

Fees for Court-Involved Therapy Services

Court-Involved Family Therapy: initial intake sessions: $360/hr

Court-Involved Family Therapy: collateral contacts, document review, document preparation, and treatment planning: $200/hr

Court-Involved Family Therapy: ongoing regular sessions: $330/hr

Late evening and weekend appointments are occasionally available and involve an additional fee.