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Family
Therapy

Being part of a Black family in America can be beautiful—and it can also be incredibly challenging. We love deeply, and our instinct to protect one another can sometimes make it difficult to communicate openly, set flexible boundaries, or manage emotions in healthy ways. Add the weight of systemic pressures and generational patterns, and even the closest families can find themselves struggling to stay connected. The good news? You don’t have to navigate these complexities alone. Seeking support is already the first step toward healing.
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Navigating Family Transitions Together
At Meaningful Emotion, we help families through major life transitions—whether it’s parents learning how to connect with their teens, young adults navigating independence, or grown children repairing relationships with parents. We specialize in working through intergenerational trauma, cultural identity struggles, and the stress that comes with adapting to different stages of life.
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Using education, practical tools, and systemic interventions, our therapists work collaboratively with your family to address unique needs and create lasting change. Whether you’re facing conflict with a teenager, trying to co-parent effectively, or healing from longstanding family wounds, we focus on helping you communicate more clearly, build empathy, and strengthen resilience.
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Common Areas We Address

• Relational conflict between family members

• Parent coaching and support

• Co-parenting dynamics

• Intergenerational trauma and healing

• Boundaries and healthy communication

• Navigating divorce as a family unit

• Coping with chronic or terminal illness

• Substance use issues affecting the family

• Behavioral challenges in children and adolescents

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Our Approach
We believe families heal best when seen as a whole. That means we typically don’t see children alone for most concerns—because behavior often reflects broader family dynamics. Our therapists bring parents and caregivers into the process, ensuring changes are supported across the system. In cases of trauma-focused work with children, a parent or trusted caregiver is always included in part of the process to provide safety and continuity.
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Investment in Your Family’s Well-being
Session rates vary depending on the therapist’s level of licensure:

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT): $200 per 60-minute session

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA): $150 per 60-minute session

• Marriage & Family Therapy Intern: $75 per 60-minute session

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Ready to Start?
Family therapy offers the chance to heal, reconnect, and grow stronger together. If your family is ready to begin this journey, contact us to schedule your first session.