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Online Family Therapy In California

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Struggling with Parenting Stress? Online Family Therapy Can Help.

Parenting a complex or challenging child can feel overwhelming. If your child is neurodiverse, gifted, or adopted, traditional parenting advice may not apply. Online Family Therapy provides expert guidance to help you navigate emotional and behavioral challenges—so you can strengthen family relationships and create more peace at home.

I’m Abby, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience, specializing in helping parents and families understand the nervous system’s role in behavior. Using interpersonal neuroscience and polyvagal theory, I’ll help you identify the root causes of emotional stress and teach practical tools to strengthen regulation, connection, and a sense of safety in the parent-child relationship.

With the flexibility of telehealth family therapy, you can receive expert support from anywhere in California, without the stress of travel or waiting rooms.

How Online Family Therapy Can Support Your Family

  • End Power Struggles and Foster Connection. If every request turns into a battle, there’s a deeper reason. Power struggles aren’t just about behavior—they’re often nervous system responses to stress. In Online Family Therapy, you’ll learn how to shift from conflict to collaboration by regulating your own emotions first—so you can parent with confidence and clarity.

  • Improve Communication and Strengthen Emotional BondsWhen conversations escalate or break down, it’s often because emotional safety is missing. Virtual family therapy helps you recognize communication patterns, reduce reactivity, and build deeper, more connected relationships with your child, teen, or partner.

  • Resolve Family Conflicts with Greater UnderstandingOngoing family tension can leave everyone feeling disconnected. In remote family counseling, you’ll learn how fight, flight, and freeze responses show up in family interactions. By understanding and regulating stress responses, you can de-escalate conflicts and bring more calm to your daily life.

  • Support Your Teen or Young Adult Through Life’s TransitionsAdolescence and early adulthood bring big changes. If your teen or adult child is struggling with independence, emotions, or relationships, internet-based family therapy provides a safe space to strengthen your relationship and help them develop emotional regulation skills for life.

Why Choose Online Family Therapy?

  • Convenient and FlexibleWith California family therapy online, you can attend sessions from home—eliminating the stress of commuting or rearranging your schedule. Therapy fits into your life, making support more accessible.

  • Secure and PrivateSessions take place on a HIPAA-compliant platform, ensuring confidentiality and security for you and your family.

  • Proven, Effective ApproachUsing science-backed strategies from interpersonal neuroscience and polyvagal theory, web-based family counseling helps you create meaningful, lasting change—without outdated parenting techniques or generic advice.

How Online Family Therapy Works

  1. Schedule Your Consultation. Call (626) 755-4059 to book a free, hour-long phone consultation. We’ll discuss your concerns and decide if digital family therapy is right for you.

  2. Join Your Virtual SessionAt your scheduled time, click the secure Doxy.me link—no downloads required. You’ll meet with me in a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted session from your phone, tablet, or computer.

  3. Start Transforming Your Family DynamicWe’ll work together to create practical, neuroscience-based solutions that bring more peace, connection, and clarity to your family relationships.

Take the First Step Toward a Calmer, More Connected Home

Parenting a complex child can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Online Family Therapy provides expert guidance, practical strategies, and the support you need to create a more peaceful, connected home environment.

Call Abby at (626) 755-4059 today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward transforming your family’s relationships and well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Online Family Therapy

What is Online Family Therapy, and how does it work?

Online Family Therapy is a convenient way to receive expert therapy from the comfort of your home. Using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, I meet with families virtually to help them navigate challenges, improve communication, and build emotional resilience. Sessions are structured just like in-person therapy, offering personalized strategies based on interpersonal neuroscience and polyvagal theory to strengthen your family’s relationships.

Who can benefit from Online Family Therapy?

Families facing challenges such as:

  • Parenting a challenging, complex, neurodiverse, gifted, or adopted child.

  • Frequent power struggles, emotional outbursts, or meltdowns.

  • Communication breakdowns between parents, children, or siblings.

  • Teenagers or young adults struggling with independence or emotions.

  • Navigating life transitions, co-parenting, or blended family dynamics.

If your family is feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in unhealthy patterns, remote family counseling can help.

Is Online Family Therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Yes! Research shows that telehealth family therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions. In fact, many families prefer the convenience, flexibility, and comfort of meeting from home—where they feel more at ease. By integrating nervous system regulation techniques, therapy can create real, lasting change, even in a virtual format.

How do I prepare for an Online Family Therapy session?

  • Choose a quiet, private space with minimal distractions.

  • Use a computer, tablet, or phone with a strong internet connection.

  • Test your webcam and microphone before the session.

  • Have a notebook handy for key takeaways and insights.

Sessions are easy to access—just click the secure link I provide, and we’ll begin. No downloads or tech headaches required!

Can my child, teen, or adult child join Online Family Therapy sessions?

Absolutely. Depending on the situation, sessions may include individual time with parents or sessions with the entire family. We’ll structure therapy in a way that best supports your family’s needs.

How long does Online Family Therapy take?

Every family is different. Some see meaningful changes within six to twelve months, while others benefit from ongoing support. During your free consultation, we’ll discuss your family’s needs and develop a plan that feels right for you.

Is Online Family Therapy only for California residents?

Yes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, I can only provide therapy to families residing in the state. If you live elsewhere, I may be able to offer parent coaching or referrals to trusted professionals in your area.

How do I get started with Online Family Therapy?

Call Abby at (626) 755-4059 to schedule your free, hour-long phone consultation. We’ll discuss your concerns and determine if digital family therapy is the right fit. If we decide to move forward, we’ll set up a session and begin your family’s journey toward deeper connection and healing.


Compassionate psychotherapist providing Online Family Therapy in California, seated in front of a bamboo partition. She has white hair, glasses, and a welcoming smile. A Robin's nest image is mounted on the partition, symbolizing warmth, safety, and family connection.My Motto: I help parents become the healers in the home.


What Others Are Saying

Abby is an expert in strengthening family identity, fostering connections, enhancing communication, and cultivating a thriving family culture. With her extensive experience, she equips parents with effective tools to address challenging behaviors in their children, empowering them to navigate parenthood with confidence and love. I highly recommend connecting with a heart-centered practitioner who is passionate about seeing positive results. "

Brandon Drake

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