Help the family hear more than the argument
Family Therapy by video across California.
When Family Conversations Turn Into Arguments
A conversation about dinner, school or a household rule can quickly become the familiar family fight. Each person may feel they are reacting to someone else, and the original issue gets lost.
Family therapy can offer a place to look at the pattern with the people involved. Shoreline lists Emily Chen, Misty Goldenberg and Aidé Merito for family work by video across California.
Maybe this sounds familiar
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Everyone expects the conversation to go badly.
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One person gets blamed for the whole pattern.
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Rules are discussed only during conflict.
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You want a different way to speak as a family.
01 · Understand
Bring more than one perspective
Family members can experience the same moment differently. A therapist can help make room for those accounts without requiring everyone to agree on one version before the work begins.
You can start with a recent example and what each person wishes had gone differently. The purpose is not to identify a single family member as the problem. It is to consider interactions, needs and the changes the family wants to work toward.
02 · Practice
Clarify who should participate
A family inquiry does not automatically mean every relative will attend every session. Discuss who is seeking support, the ages involved, consent and any circumstances that affect whether joint sessions are appropriate.
Your therapist can explain the format and how video participation would work. If there are safety concerns or legal proceedings, disclose that privately and ask about scope. Therapy should not be assumed to provide custody recommendations, court evaluations or mediation services.
03 · Choose Your Next Step
Start by discussing the people involved
Emily Chen, Misty Goldenberg and Aidé Merito are listed for family support. Explain who is seeking care and the broad concern so the practice can discuss fit, availability and participation.
For Spanish-language family sessions, ask about Aidé. Do not assume every service or clinician is interchangeable. Your consultation can clarify the scope before an ongoing appointment is arranged.
A therapist who fits you
These clinicians offer the related service. Availability and the right approach for your situation are part of the consultation.
Fees in brief
We are in network with Aetna (PPO and EPO plans only), Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Blue Shield of California. Not every clinician is in network with every plan.
Seeing someone out of network? We provide superbills you can submit for reimbursement.
Rates and insuranceLicensed therapist
$180
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Associate therapist
$150
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Questions before you begin
Can adult family members seek family therapy?
Shoreline describes family support for children, teens and adult family members. Explain who would participate so the practice can check clinician fit and availability.
How do I ask about this service?
Tell the practice the broad kind of support you are seeking, your language preference and whether you have a clinician in mind. Fit, availability and any fee or insurance arrangement need to be confirmed before an appointment.
A small first step
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss provider fit, availability and the next step. Keep personal and health details out of an ordinary website inquiry. Ongoing sessions are offered by video within California.
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Make room for a different conversation
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation. We'll help you consider provider fit and next steps.