Family relationships can be a source of strength but they can also become strained by misunderstandings, life changes, or emotional challenges. When communication breaks down or stress starts affecting everyone’s well-being, therapy can offer a safe space to reconnect and heal. Whether you’re navigating conflict, mental health concerns, or major transitions, family therapy helps create understanding and restore balance. You might consider seeking support for situations such as:
Pro Tip: Family therapy shifts conflict into connection.
Family therapy creates a safe space to listen, understand, and grow. Common concerns include:
Helps parents and teens talk better, understand each other, and deal with anger, rules, or behavior problems in a calm, caring way.
Supports couples who disagree about parenting or are raising kids after a breakup, helping them work together and reduce stress for the whole family.
Helps stepfamilies handle changes, new roles, and loyalty issues so everyone feels included, respected, and more comfortable in the home.
Supports families with a loved one facing depression, anxiety, or addiction by teaching better ways to talk, listen, and support each other.
Helps families cope with loss, sadness, or emotional pain by creating space to heal, share feelings, and grow stronger together.
Helps siblings or family members from different generations get along better, stop fighting, and build closer, more respectful relationships.
Dr. Christopher Joaquim is a licensed therapist with over 21 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across California, Florida, and Massachusetts.
Holding advanced degrees in counseling and education (EdD, MEd, MS), he specializes in family therapy, helping families navigate conflict, communication breakdowns, and life transitions with compassion and clarity.
Dr. Joaquim combines evidence-based methods with culturally sensitive care to guide families toward lasting emotional connection. He offers both in-person sessions in Los Angeles and Greenacres, FL, and virtual therapy across all three states to make expert support accessible and flexible.
Helps families see and change negative patterns, so everyone works together and feels more connected and understood.
Teaches family members to understand thoughts and feelings, manage stress, reduce conflict, and handle anxiety in healthy ways.
Emotional hurt, building trust, and creating stronger, safer emotional bonds.
Gives parents tools to understand their kids better, handle tough moments, and build a more loving and respectful relationship.
Helps families learn about emotions, triggers, and better ways to talk and listen, so everyone feels heard and supported.
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Therapy serves families in Florida, Massachusetts, and California with flexible options.
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Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about our services.
Family therapy supports parents, teens, blended families, co-parents, and adult siblings facing emotional disconnection, communication challenges, or unresolved conflict.
Yes. Secure, virtual family therapy sessions are available for clients across Florida, Massachusetts, and California.
In-person sessions are currently offered in Salem, Massachusetts, providing a warm, confidential setting for those who prefer face-to-face interaction.
The first session includes an in-depth, compassionate assessment of your family’s dynamics, challenges, and therapy goals.
Duration varies. Some families benefit from short-term therapy, while others engage longer-term. Sessions typically last 50–75 minutes, scheduled weekly or biweekly.
While out-of-network with insurance providers, documentation is available for reimbursement. Sliding scale options may be available based on financial need.
Start by booking a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and learn how therapy can help.
Yes, sliding scale rates may be available based on financial need and can be thoughtfully discussed during your initial consultation.
Payments can be made via ACH bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle, wire transfer, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), cash, or check.
Although out-of-network with all insurers, documentation is available to help clients seek reimbursement.
Yes. According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, over 90% of clients report improved emotional health, and nearly two-thirds see better family functioning. These results show that family therapy can make a real, lasting difference.