Family and Couples Therapy

Relationships are essential

For better or worse, relationships make up a big part of our lives and who we are. When they're working, relationships give us a sense of belonging, identity and comfort. But when they're dysfunctional, they can be the source of anger, frustration, and overwhelm. Whether you're seeking family therapy or couples counseling in the San Francisco Bay Area or from anywhere in California, our team of caring, dedicated therapists can help you improve your relationships.

Our team of specialists can help you

  • Build on your strengths as a family system or as a couple

  • Create better systems to help you navigate

    • Finances

    • Parenting

    • Major life transitions like marriage, having children, or retirement

  • Explore your feelings in a safe, supportive environment

Our objective is to utilize and improve current resources and come up with creative solutions to challenging issues. California Center for Change is dedicated to embracing diversity in all of its manifestations and collaborating with all different types of families and couples in ways that are considerate of their needs.

How do I know it's time for family therapy?

When you notice too much tension, unresolved conflicts, or intense negative feelings, it's time to get support with your relationship. Some reasons to reach out for family therapy are

  • Increased arguments

  • Communication breakdown

  • Feelings of estrangement or resentment

  • Lack of emotional or physical safety

  • Impact of mental or physical illness

  • Impact of addiction

  • Loss or death of family member

  • Recent or intergenerational trauma

  • LGBTQIA+ concerns

How do I know it's time for couples counseling?

Conflict is a normal, healthy part of relationships. But if your conflicts aren't resulting in deeper intimacy with your partner, it's time to seek professional support. Some reasons to reach out for couples counseling are

  • Infidelity

  • Unresolved conflicts

  • Competing values

  • Bad communication

  • Lost sense of security

  • Drug, alcohol, or sex addiction

  • Impact of trauma

  • Unsatisfying sex life

  • Conflicts due to racial or cultural differences

  • Conscious uncoupling or breaking up

Everything may be going great in your relationship and you may be seeking support with a new relationship strategy or a major life transition. We can help with

  • Polyamory, ethical non-monogamy

  • Premarital counseling

  • Parenting

  • Introducing and navigating kink, BDSM

How you will benefit from family therapy and couples counseling

Better communication

Imagine communicating your needs, feelings, or boundaries and having them understood by your loved one. We can teach you assertive communication skills, active listening, mirroring, and empathy.

Better boundaries

Once you have a clearer sense of your needs, we can help you communicate your boundaries and navigate any challenges that arise. Healthy boundaries mean feeling safe, secure, and cared for in your relationships.

Empathy and understanding

At the core of any nourishing relationship, is a sense of being seen and heard. We can facilitate deeper conversations that lead to increased empathy and bonding with your family members and your partner.

We’re here to help

Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services.