Culturally-Informed Family Therapy in Dallas & Houston

Strengthen connections, heal generational wounds, and improve communication with culturally-informed family therapy. Expert support for Asian American families, immigrant families, and all family structures.

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What Is Family Therapy?

Family therapy (also called family counseling or systemic therapy) brings family members together to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and heal relational wounds. Unlike individual therapy, family therapy focuses on the relationships and dynamics between family members—how you interact, communicate, and influence each other.

At Intentional Therapy, we specialize in culturally-informed family therapy for Asian American families, immigrant families, BIPOC families, and LGBTQIA+ families. We understand intergenerational trauma, cultural expectations, family hierarchy, and the unique pressures of navigating multiple cultural identities. You won't need to explain why family dynamics are complicated—we get it.

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Communication Breakdown
Arguments, misunderstandings, or family members who've stopped talking
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Cultural & Generational Conflict
Clashes between immigrant parents and American-raised children
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Family Expectations & Pressure
Academic pressure, career choices, marriage expectations, family honor
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Parent-Child Relationships
Mother-daughter conflict, father-son tension, parenting struggles
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Intergenerational Trauma
Patterns of pain passed down through generations
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Family Transitions
Divorce, blended families, moving, illness, empty nest
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Identity & Acceptance
LGBTQIA+ coming out, religious differences, cultural identity
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Boundary Issues
Enmeshed relationships, lack of independence, over-involvement
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Family Roles & Hierarchy
Eldest child pressure, favoritism, rigid roles, power imbalances

How Family Therapy Works

A collaborative process to heal relationships and improve family dynamics

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Initial Consultation (Free 15 Minutes)

We'll discuss your family's concerns, who will attend sessions, and what you hope to achieve. This helps us determine if family therapy is the right fit and match you with the best therapist for your family's needs.

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First Family Session: Understanding Your Story

The first session (usually 60-90 minutes) involves meeting with all participating family members. Your therapist will ask about family history, current challenges, communication patterns, and each person's perspective. Everyone gets a chance to be heard in a safe, moderated space.

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Setting Goals Together

We'll work as a family to identify what you want to improve—better communication, resolving specific conflicts, healing old wounds, or strengthening bonds. Goals are created collaboratively so everyone feels invested.

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Ongoing Family Sessions

Most families meet weekly or biweekly for 50-90 minute sessions. We'll work on communication skills, conflict resolution, understanding each other's perspectives, and changing unhelpful patterns. Some sessions may include all family members, others might focus on specific relationships (like parent-child dyads).

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Individual Sessions (When Needed)

Sometimes family members may need individual sessions to process their own emotions, work through personal challenges, or prepare for difficult family conversations. This is common and helps strengthen the overall family work.

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Progress & Graduation

Family therapy typically lasts 3-6 months, though some families need more or less time. As communication improves and conflicts decrease, sessions may be spaced out. We'll end therapy when your family has the tools to navigate challenges independently.

Who Should Attend Family Therapy Sessions?

✓ Everyone Is Welcome
Family therapy can include parents, children, siblings, grandparents, or any family members involved in the dynamic. The more people participate, the more effective therapy tends to be.
✓ Not Everyone Has to Attend Every Session
Sometimes we'll work with specific family subsystems (e.g., just parents, just siblings, mother-daughter only) based on the issues being addressed.
✓ What If Someone Refuses to Come?
Therapy can still be effective even if one family member refuses to participate. We'll work with those who are willing to create positive changes that can shift the entire family system.
✓ Age Considerations
Children as young as 5-6 can participate in family therapy. For teens and young adults, we often include them in decision-making about their participation.

Looking for Mother-Daughter Therapy?

Ayesha Kadri is our expert in mother-daughter relationships. She specializes in strengthening bonds, improving communication, and navigating generational or cultural dynamics.

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Strengthen Your Family Connections

Work with our expert therapists to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen bonds.

Looking for mother-daughter therapy? Ayesha Kadri is our specialist!

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