Home -Based Family Therapy
I see parents and caregivers as a part of the solution - you are just as much the client as your child!
What is your approach?
I practice Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), which is a holistic, systems-oriented approach where I’m looking at more than just your child’s outward behaviors. I will take a holistic approach accounting for your family’s values, culture, lifestyle, etc. My goal is to help you find realistic and sustainable solutions that work for YOU. I am not there to shame or blame but to understand and help you get to the root of the problem.
In additional to thorough assessment, we will work on discipline and structure, attachment, co-parenting, and emotion regulation. School observation and collaboration can take place if relevant. Family outings are encouraged and planned with intention. ESFT is the roadmap, but my treatment approach also includes CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, therapeutic art, yoga, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Why is this a home-based service?
Many reasons! Primarily, I think it is invaluable to observe someone in their natural environment, and what’s more natural than hanging out at home? I also have the experience. I practiced community-based therapy in Pittsburgh with adults for 4.5 years, meeting them in their homes and communities, including but not limited to taking people to medical appointments, providing job coaching, and being a part of 24/7 crisis support team.
I did similar work in Philadelphia with families from 2021 - 2025. I’ve baked with families in their kitchen, held yoga classes in living rooms, supported parents during IEP meetings, met families at the park - ESFT is flexible and therefore can be highly personalized. I truly love it and think it’s a unique and effective way to support families.
Who is this service for?
Children 5+, adolescents, and their families. Specifically, families who feel like they have tried everything and don’t know where to turn. Your home might feel chaotic, or your child’s behaviors have reached a point of a safety concern. The same difficult patterns and dynamics are on repeat. Tantrums, conflict, putting out fires at every turn. You want to stop the cycle and find a way to take hold of your household and find tools that actually work and are sustainable.
What is the investment?
Initial consultations will allow me to learn more about your family’s needs and whether this service might be a good fit. Pricing is offered on two tier levels - basic and investor. Basic is the standard fees while investor allows you to pay more if you can afford it, to help supplement lower cost services for those who need it. I think of it as “Robinhood style” and it’s my way of prioritizing accessibility, a core personal and professional value of mine. Traveling to you is also a part of this, and my flat rates for travel are included in costs.
Service available starting January 2027. Email or fill out an interest form to inquire about getting on the waitlist.
What will it be like?
Sessions happen in your home, where your family spends the most time and feels most comfortable. Your home does not need to be neat or perfect, I promise!
Seeing your child with the people who matter most helps me understand what is really going on. I look at everything that affects your family, not just your child’s behavior. That includes your routines, your relationships, and your family’s culture, beliefs, and values.
Family sessions often include games and activities. Therapy doesn’t have to be serious all of the time, so expect some fun too. Individual sessions with just your child or just you may feel more like traditional talk therapy.
Letting someone into your home takes trust. I take that seriously, and I will always do my best for your family.
What is the commitment?
Treatment can last a few months to a few years. How long depends on what your family is dealing with and the progress you make together. I will tell you what I see and what I recommend at every step, so you always know where things stand and what comes next. My goal is for your family to reach a point where you no longer need me.
Sessions are once a week at your home. They last 1.5 to 2 hours, usually on a weekday evening or late Saturday morning. Sometimes I may suggest an extra weekly video session for parents or caregivers.
Still have questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out! I’d love to hear from you.
