Family Therapy in El Dorado Hills, CA
Does Home Feel Tense, Distant or Constantly in Conflict?
Every family hits rough patches, but some seasons feel harder than others. Have you noticed any of these patterns at home lately?
Arguments with your teen that end in slammed doors or silence?
A child who seems anxious, overwhelmed or struggling to focus?
Feeling more like roommates than a close, connected family?
Maybe a big change, like a divorce, a blended family, a move or the loss of someone you love, has shaken things up. Or maybe you feel like you're walking on eggshells and don't know how to get back to the way things used to be.
Many Family Struggles Come Down to Feeling Unheard
When family members stop feeling understood, small frustrations can turn into the same painful arguments again and again. Parents feel worn out, kids and teens pull away, and everyone ends up protecting themselves instead of reaching for each other.
Family therapy gives everyone a safe place to be heard, understand one another's needs and start rebuilding trust and closeness.
Have questions about family therapy? Let's connect.
Every Family Goes Through Hard Seasons
Conflict and distance are a normal part of family life, especially as children grow, routines change and stress builds up. What matters most is how your family responds to those challenges together.
Old patterns can be hard to change on your own. With the right support, families can learn new ways of talking, listening and working through problems that actually last.
Therapy Can Help Your Family Communicate and Reconnect
A neutral, caring therapist can help each family member say what they really mean, and help everyone else truly hear it. Together, we'll look at the patterns that keep your family stuck and practice new ways of responding to each other.
Even when things feel hopeless, families can heal, feel safer with one another and enjoy being together again.
Family Therapy Can Help Your Family Feel Close Again
Family therapy is flexible. Depending on what your family needs, sessions may include the whole family, parents on their own, or time with a child or teen individually.
Our family therapists are Christie Coffin, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience, including work in child and family clinics and schools, and Demetri Coffin, PsyD, a licensed psychologist who works with children and adolescents facing depression, anxiety and ADHD.
How We Help Families
We'll tailor our approach to your family. Common reasons families come to see us include:
Parent–teen conflict – Breaking cycles of arguing and shutting down, and finding new ways to communicate and set limits with respect.
Attachment and connection – Rebuilding trust and closeness so family members feel safe turning toward one another.
Life transitions – Navigating divorce, blended families, grief, moves and other big changes together.
Supporting a child with anxiety or ADHD – Helping parents understand what their child is going through and giving the whole family tools that work at home.
Every family is unique, and we'll work with you to create a plan that fits yours.
You May Still Have Some Questions About Family Therapy…
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That's very common. We can start by meeting with parents, and many teens become more open once they see therapy is a place where they'll be heard, not lectured or blamed.
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No. We don't take sides with any one family member. Our focus is on the patterns between you, so that everyone feels respected and heard.
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Not always. Some sessions may include everyone, while others may be with parents or one family member, depending on what will help your family most.
Your Family Can Feel Connected Again
If you're ready to bring more calm, understanding and connection into your home, we're here to help.
Please contact Christie at 530-303-7703 or Dr. Demetri Coffin at 916-542-8665, or use our contact page to get started.
