Family Therapy in Los Angeles – A Conversation With You, The Parent
Hey there. If you’ve landed on this page, chances are you’re tired, overwhelmed, and wondering if things will ever get easier at home. Maybe you're caught in daily power struggles, feeling like you’ve tried everything—but nothing sticks. I get it. I’ve walked this path both professionally and personally.
I'm Abby, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and family therapist with more than 30 years of experience helping families like yours—families with kids who are intense, sensitive, brilliant, quirky, neurodivergent, and often misunderstood. Either way, you are just plane exhausted. You are not alone—there is help.
If your child is gifted or twice-exceptional (2e), you may also find support on my Family Counseling for Gifted/2e page—where we embrace your child’s complexity, not pathologize it.
“Is There a Family Therapist Near Me Who Gets It?”
That’s the question many parents ask when they finally decide to reach out. You don’t need another cookie-cutter parenting tip or behavior chart. You need someone who understands the nervous system, who sees beneath the behavior, and who can guide you in making home a place of healing again.
If you’re looking for hands-on tools grounded in brain science to help you shift your parenting from chaos to connection, explore my Parent Coaching services based in brain science.
Through Online Family Therapy in California—and especially for those looking for a Family Therapist in Los Angeles—I help parents learn how to:
End power struggles with regulation, not punishment
Rebuild connection after years of conflict or hurt
Shift from reactivity to responsiveness using brain-based strategies
Whether you're looking for Family Counseling Near Me or searching specifically for a Los Angeles Family Therapist, you’ve found a place where understanding and real change can begin.
This Isn’t Just About Your Child. It’s About You, Too.
Sometimes, parents need space to focus entirely on their own healing. If you're looking for a space just for you, take a look at my Online Parent Therapy page—where the work is all about supporting you as a parent.
You may feel like you’ve lost your confidence as a parent. You second-guess every decision. You're afraid your relationship with your child is slipping away.
In our work together, I won’t just focus on your child—I’ll focus on you. On your nervous system. On your regulation. Because when you feel steady, your child begins to feel safe. And safety is the foundation for everything else.
I use tools from interpersonal neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and trauma-informed care. But more importantly? I’ll meet you with compassion. No blame. No shame. Just real support and therapy for families who’ve tried everything.
Why Online Therapy Works (Especially for Families Like Yours)
Maybe you’ve been trying to find a Family Therapist Near Me, but every in-person appointment feels like one more logistical nightmare. California Family Therapy done online removes those barriers.
No driving across town with a screaming kid
No awkward waiting rooms
No racing home in traffic
We meet in the comfort of your own home, through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. That means more ease, more flexibility, and more opportunities to integrate Family Therapy in Los Angeles into your daily life—no matter where in the state you are.
“But Will This Actually Help My Family?”
Here’s what I can tell you: Families I work with begin to feel hope again. They start to understand their child’s behavior through a new lens—not as defiance, but as communication. And from that shift, real change begins.
Whether your child is dealing with ADHD, giftedness, autism, or emotional dysregulation—I’ll help you become the steady presence they need. For deeper support specific to I offer Family Counseling for ADHD and Neurodiversity—where we get beneath the behavior to support your child’s nervous system and your connection.
Adoptive families often carry invisible layers of grief and disruption. Learn more about my Post-Adoption Services to support healing for both you and your child.
I even work with co-parents navigating life after divorce—especially when parenting continues to feel like a battlefield. If this sounds familiar, visit my page on Co-parenting Therapy to learn how we can build collaboration and calm, even when you're no longer together.
If your family has been shaped by trauma, I offer Online Family Trauma Therapy to help you rebuild safety, trust, and regulation at home.
Let’s Talk First. No Pressure.
If you're still reading, maybe you're feeling a spark of hope. Or maybe you're skeptical, and that’s okay too.
To get started. we will have a brief screening phone call and if it feels right, we will schedule an hour-long, free phone consultation to see if we are a good match for therapy. This is my offering to you, at a time when you are struggling the most.
Book a free Discovery Call: Click here
Together, we’ll explore how Online Family Therapy in California—whether you're searching for the Best Family Therapist in Los Angeles or just looking for someone who understands—can help your family reconnect, regulate, and find its way back to calm.
My Motto: I help parents become the heales in the home.
Looking for a different kind of support? I also offer:
Parent Coaching Grounded in Brain Science
Online Parent Therapy in California
Post-Adoption Services: Online Family Therapy to Support Adoptive Parents
Co-parenting Therapy Near Me: Online Support for Divorced Parents
No matter your family’s story, there’s a way forward.
FAQs (Let’s Keep It Real)
What actually happens in family therapy?
We talk. We slow down. We notice nervous system patterns and practice new responses. I help you understand your child’s inner world—and your own.
Can we really do this online?
Yes. It’s easier than you think, and most families find it even more effective because they’re in their natural environment. That’s one reason why California Family Therapy online has become such a lifeline.
Is this only for Los Angeles families?
Nope! I work with families across all of California. Whether you're in LA, San Diego, Sacramento, or a small rural town—I’m here for you as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experienced Los Angeles family therapist.
Can my child or teen join the sessions?
Absolutely, if it makes sense to do so. Sometimes I work just with parents, sometimes the whole family. We'll figure out what works best.
What can I do while I am waiting for therapy to start?
Listen to this podcast by my mentor, Robyn Gobbel, about how to decide if your child needs individual or family therapy. Get a feeling for how we will work together. You can listen here.
How do I get started?
We will have a brief screening phone call and if it feels right, we will schedule an hour-long, free phone consultation to see if we are a good match for therapy. This is my offering to you, at a time when you are struggling the most.
Book a free Discovery Call