Family Therapy in Dallas
Support for families working through change, conflict, or distance
A space where each person is heard and stuck patterns can begin to shift.
Our Approach
Families move through hard seasons — a separation, a loss, a child who’s struggling, or years of tension no one quite knows how to name. What often happens is that everyone starts talking past each other, and the harder each person tries, the further apart the family drifts. Family therapy looks at how the family functions as a whole rather than treating one person as the problem to be fixed. At our Dallas practice, our therapists create room for difficult conversations to happen safely, so each member can be understood and the family can find a way forward together. Meet our team of family therapists.
Family Therapy Sessions
Family Session — 50 minutes
Sessions are shaped around what your family needs right now — whether that’s easing conflict, rebuilding trust, adjusting to a new family structure, or supporting someone who’s struggling.
- Fully Licensed Clinician: $185 per session
- Associate Clinician: $165 per session (sliding scale available based on need)
- Graduate Level Intern: $80 per session (sliding scale based on need)
We also offer independent providers in-network with select insurance plans, including Aetna, United Healthcare (UHC), and BCBS. Contact us to inquire about in-network options or out-of-network reimbursement support.
What We Work On
- Recurring conflict and communication breakdowns
- Parenting differences and co-parenting after separation
- Blended family adjustment
- Supporting a child or teen who is struggling
- Grief, loss, or illness affecting the whole family
- Rebuilding trust after a betrayal or rupture
- Adult siblings navigating caregiving or family decisions
What to Expect
Family therapy at PATH is:
- Collaborative — no one is treated as the problem to be fixed
- Flexible — who's in the room can change as the work progresses
- Paced to your family — there's no one-size-fits-all timeline
We’ll talk at the outset about who should attend. Sometimes that’s the whole family from the start; sometimes it makes sense to begin with the parents, or a parent and child, and widen from there. Some families also benefit from individual therapy alongside family sessions.
A Gentle Note on the Process
You don’t all need to agree that therapy is a good idea in order to begin. It’s common for one person to be more ready than the others, and that’s a workable place to start. Progress often shows up quietly — a conversation that doesn’t escalate, someone staying at the table a little longer.
Important Note
Family therapy is not a substitute for individual mental health treatment when one member has needs that require separate, individualized care. Your therapist may recommend individual sessions alongside family work when appropriate.
Families can find their way back to each other.
Therapy offers the space and tools to help.
FAQ
Does everyone in the family have to attend?
No. We’ll talk through who should be in the room, and it often changes over the course of therapy. Some sessions include the whole family, others focus on a smaller group.
What if one family member doesn't want to come?
That’s common, and it doesn’t have to stop you from starting. We can begin with whoever is willing and work toward including others when the time feels right.
How is this different from individual therapy?
Individual therapy focuses on one person’s experience. Family therapy looks at the relationships between people — the patterns, roles, and communication habits that shape how the family functions together.
Do you work with blended or co-parenting families?
Yes. Blended family adjustment and co-parenting after separation are two of the most common reasons families come to us.
How long does family therapy usually take?
It varies. Some families come for a specific concern and finish in a few months; others stay longer. We’ll discuss what makes sense for your situation early on.