Understanding Your Family’s Needs
Families face many challenges that can create strain and emotional distance. Issues like communication breakdowns, ongoing conflicts, and navigating life changes—such as divorce, grief, or blending families—can feel overwhelming. Our Family Counseling services provide the support needed to navigate these challenges, helping families rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a healthier, more connected home environment.
What to Expect from Family Counseling

Family counseling offers a safe space where each family member can express themselves openly and be truly heard. Our sessions focus on building understanding and addressing family dynamics. Here’s how our counseling can help your family:
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Strengthen Communication: Learn practical ways to express feelings, listen actively, and understand each other’s needs.
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Resolve Conflicts: Address underlying tensions and find new ways to handle disagreements, creating a more peaceful and supportive home.
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Navigate Life Changes: Gain tools and support to manage transitions like divorce, loss, or adjusting to new family dynamics.
Whether you’re seeking to rebuild trust or simply looking to connect more deeply as a family, our therapy sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs.
How Our Family Counseling Works
Our approach meets your family where you are, offering a structured plan that addresses your unique challenges and goals. Here’s what our process looks like:
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Initial Consultation
We start with a comprehensive consultation to understand your family’s dynamics, challenges, and goals. This allows us to create a customized plan that directly addresses your needs.
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Family Dynamics Assessment
During the assessment phase, we work to understand your family’s unique communication styles, key issues, and each member’s hopes. This insight allows us to focus on the areas that matter most to you.
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Counseling Sessions
Through guided therapy sessions, we help each family member develop communication skills, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger emotional foundation. Sessions are collaborative and practical, equipping you with tools that you can use outside of therapy.
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Practical Follow-Up Strategies
As therapy progresses, you’ll leave with a clear, actionable plan to maintain positive changes. This includes effective communication techniques, trust-building exercises, and strategies for sustaining harmony in the home.


Why Choose Us for Family Counseling?
Each family’s journey is unique, and our services are tailored to meet your specific needs. Here’s why families in Marietta choose us for family counseling:
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Experienced Family Therapists
Our highly trained therapists bring years of experience in family and adolescent counseling. We specialize in helping families overcome communication barriers, rebuild trust, and navigate challenging transitions.
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Personalized Approach
We focus on understanding your family’s unique dynamics and goals. Our counseling sessions are fully customized to foster growth and connection in a way that works best for your family.
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Supportive, Confidential Environment
We provide a judgment-free, safe space where each family member can feel heard, valued, and respected. We create an atmosphere of safety and trust, allowing everyone to share openly and honestly.
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Our goal is to help you find a path toward a more connected and harmonious future, together.
What Families Are Saying
Here’s what families have experienced through our family counseling
Laura
Christina is an incredible therapist who combines deep empathy with expert insights. She makes you feel safe, understood, and truly cared for.
Her compassionate approach helped us open up and find real progress in our family dynamic.
Kim
Christina’s warm and inviting space, paired with her professionalism and understanding, makes therapy a transformative experience.
Her guidance has been invaluable in our journey toward a more connected and peaceful family.
These stories reflect the real changes families experience through our services. We’re here to help you achieve similar results.
Who We Help
Our Family Counseling Program is designed for families who are:
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Facing parent-teen communication and conflict challenges.
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Navigating significant transitions, like divorce, grief, or blended family dynamics.
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Coping with mental health issues that impact the family, such as anxiety or depression.
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Seeking ways to reconnect and build a stronger, more resilient family bond.
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If you’re ready to take the next step toward a harmonious family life, we’re here to support you.

Common reasons teens and families utilize counseling:
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Understanding symptoms and gifts of ADD/ADHD
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History of trauma, due to bullying
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Family conflict that remains unresolved
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Self-harming behaviors, including cutting or disordered eating habits
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Divorce
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Blended Families
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Communication issues within teen and parent relationships
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Peer pressure related to beliefs, substance abuse, or mental health concerns
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Post-hospitalization or residential treatment support
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Suicidal thoughts or concerns
location
Our offices are located at:
4343 Shallowford Rd. Suite 510 Marietta, GA 30062
support@maverickmarriagetherapy.com
ph (770) 913-6557

Frequently Asked Family Counseling Questions
How many sessions will we need?
Each family’s needs are unique, but many families benefit from a few initial sessions, with follow-ups as needed for ongoing support.
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What if one family member is hesitant about therapy?
It’s common for some members to feel reluctant initially. Our therapists create a welcoming environment and involve each person in a way that respects their comfort level.
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What types of issues can family counseling address?
We work with families on a variety of issues, including improving communication, managing conflict, coping with major life transitions, and supporting family members with mental health challenges.
Where are the sessions held?
Our sessions are conducted in a private, comfortable setting in Marietta, designed to encourage open dialogue and positive progress.