Family Therapy In Oxford, CT

At Mountain Laurel Wellness, we help families reconnect, communicate more effectively, and heal together.

At Mountain Laurel Wellness, we understand that families are systems—and when one part of the system struggles, everyone can feel the impact. Whether you're facing conflict, communication breakdowns, or navigating a life transition, family therapy provides a space to heal, grow, and move forward—together.

Our experienced, trauma-informed therapists work collaboratively with families of all kinds to address challenges, build stronger relationships, and promote healthier dynamics at home..

How Family Therapy Can Help

  • Improve Communication
    Learn how to listen, express emotions, and resolve conflict in ways that foster understanding and connection—not division.

  • Strengthen Family Bonds
    Rebuild trust, deepen emotional connections, and create space for each family member to feel seen and heard.

  • Navigate Life Transitions
    Whether it's divorce, remarriage, relocation, loss, or adolescence—family therapy helps guide you through change with care and stability.

  • Support Through Mental Health Challenges
    When one family member is experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or an eating disorder, therapy can help the entire family support healing without blame or shame.

  • Create a Safe Space for All Voices
    We work to ensure every family member, no matter their age or role, has a voice in the process.

What to Expect in Family Therapy

Family therapy sessions at Mountain Laurel Wellness are guided by your family’s specific needs and goals. We may meet with the whole family, or work in smaller groupings (such as parents only, siblings, or one-on-one check-ins) as part of a larger therapeutic process.

Our therapists draw on evidence-based approaches such as:

  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

  • Structural and Systems Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • DBT Skills for Families

Why Choose Mountain Laurel Wellness for Family Therapy?

  • A collaborative, strengths-based approach to supporting the whole family

  • Deep experience with complex family systems and blended family dynamics

  • Specialized training in trauma, eating disorders, and adolescent mental health

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive care

  • Evening and telehealth appointments available for convenience

  • A compassionate team that prioritizes connection, not correction

Our Therapists are Here to Help

Families go through hard times—but with the right support, healing is possible. Whether you're a parent trying to reconnect with your teen, a family navigating grief, or a blended household figuring out how to function as one, family therapy can be a powerful first step.

At Mountain Laurel Wellness, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.