Family Therapy
in-person in San Mateo,
online across California
For over 15 years, we’ve helped families repair.
Our team specializes in bridging gaps, especially when emotions are running high and everyone feels misunderstood.
Are conversations at home starting to feel impossible?
Do small issues quickly turn into big fights?
Does it feel like you’re walking on eggshells around one another?
You’re not alone. Families come to us feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. It’s possible to rebuild.
Conflict feels constant
A teen or parent is in crisis
Grief or loss has fractured connection
Addiction or mental health are concerns
Communication is broken
Parents are lost for what to do next
Everyone feels emotionally shut down
Families Come to Us When
When Life Feels Like Crisis to Crisis, We Help You Reconnect
How Family Therapy With Us Works
Family therapy helps everyone learn to speak the same language again. We create a space where each member feels heard and supported, even when topics are hard.
We focus on both insight and practical skills so changes happen in and outside of our sessions.
Our approach combines:
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Balances emotional expression with containment; gives each family member tools for calm communication instead of emotional blowups.
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Helps identify recurring thought and behavior patterns that feed frustration; supports more effective ways of responding.
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Builds on what’s already working in your family; creates realistic strategies for growth and repair.
Get back to functioning as a team.
We’ll create space to talk about what’s scary without judgment, practice nervous system regulation, and build confidence in your ability to care for yourself as you care for each other.
Our Therapy Has Results
After working with us families report:
Clear, calm communication
Less intense emotional episodes
Understanding between parents and teens
Compassion and validation across family members
Faster recovery after conflict
A shared sense of teamwork
Our goal is to help your family learn, practice, and eventually no longer need us.
Our Family Therapy Team
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![Erica Nelson, LCSW]()
Erica Nelson, LCSW
As a working mom in the Bay Area, I understand the stress families face today. I love watching families rediscover their sense of calm and closeness.
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![Kira Goldenberg, ASW]()
Kira Goldenberg, ASW
I’m passionate about working with kids and helping families strengthen communication during the most important years of growth.
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Lauren Schlezinger, ASW
I help children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges with clarity.
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![Laura Yu, LMFT, LPCC]()
Laura Yu, LMFT, LPCC
My experience includes working in elementary and middle schools. I help parents move from tension and misunderstanding toward connection and trust.
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Reach out through our contact form. We’ll help you get connected to the right therapist for your family’s needs.
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Meet for three sessions to see if our process feels like a fit. We’ll identify goals and create a shared plan for progress.
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We’ll start repairing communication and teaching emotional skills so everyone can feel more connected and supported.