Family Therapy

Families Evolve, and So Do Their Challenges

Even in loving families, moments of tension, misunderstanding, or distance are inevitable. As life unfolds, new roles, expectations, and wounds can surface — sometimes leaving you unsure how to reconnect. The pain of family disconnection can look like:

• Feeling unseen, dismissed, or misunderstood

• Repeating painful communication patterns

• Struggles between adult children and parents to set or respect boundaries

• Lingering hurt from past events that still shape interactions

• Difficulty navigating changing roles as children grow or parents age

• Emotional distance or tension during family gatherings

• Avoidance of certain topics or people to “keep the peace”

• Feeling responsible for maintaining harmony at your own expense

• Resentment, guilt, or frustration that never quite gets resolved

• A sense of walking on eggshells or not feeling safe to be authentic

• Anxiety, exhaustion, or sadness tied to family interactions

• Worry that the family may never feel close again

Healing family relationships takes courage — and it’s absolutely possible.

Madison Scott works with families