Family Therapy in Bergen County
Family therapy in Englewood, NJ with Dr. Lisa Barrows, a New Jersey licensed psychologist, for parents, teens, and children working through conflict, a teenager's withdrawal, divorce, or a blended household. Sessions run 45 to 50 minutes after a 60-minute intake, in person or by telehealth anywhere in New Jersey. It starts with a free 15-minute phone consultation.
The tension at home has become the background noise of your daily life. Maybe your teenager has stopped talking altogether. Maybe a major transition — a divorce, a move, a new family member — has disrupted the equilibrium. Maybe the arguments between siblings have escalated beyond normal rivalry into something that concerns you.
Family therapy does not require everyone to be on the same page coming in. It only requires a willingness to show up.
What to Expect
Initial Consultation
A phone call to discuss the family dynamics, who should be involved, and what the family hopes to achieve.
Family Assessment
An initial session to observe interaction patterns and gather perspectives from each family member.
Setting Goals
Collaboratively defining what healthier family functioning looks like for your specific household.
Working Through Patterns
Sessions focused on communication, boundaries, and the specific tensions driving conflict.
Building Forward
Reinforcing new family dynamics and creating sustainable patterns for long-term stability.
Who This Is For
- Your teenager has become withdrawn or defiant
- Your family is adjusting to a major transition — divorce, relocation, loss, or a new family structure
- Siblings are in constant conflict
- You need a neutral space to work through family dynamics that have become entrenched
- Parenting disagreements are creating tension in the household
- A child’s behavioral issues are affecting the whole family
If your child is also struggling academically, a psychoeducational evaluation can provide answers and a concrete plan for school support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Family therapy often begins with the whole family, but we may recommend shifting to include specific family members as treatment progresses. The goal is to address the dynamics that affect the family as a whole while respecting each member's experience.
Children as young as five or six can participate in family therapy, though the approach is adjusted based on developmental stage. We use age-appropriate techniques to help younger children engage in the process.
Yes. Blended family transitions are one of the most common reasons families seek therapy. We help families navigate the complex dynamics of step-parenting, sibling integration, loyalty conflicts, and household adjustments.
Ready to take the first step?
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and learn whether Fort Lee Psych is the right fit.