Strengthen your bond & get back to being on the same team.
FAMILY THERAPY IN-PERSON IN PLANO + ONLINE ACROSS TEXAS
It feels like you’re constantly tiptoeing around your partner or kids, unsure of how to talk about anything besides what’s for dinner without triggering an argument (and even that ends in a fight sometimes).
The constant tension makes it hard to feel relaxed or connected in your own home. You might find yourselves stuck in a cycle of miscommunication, where every attempt to talk turns into a shouting match, or someone storming off and slamming a door resulting in the silent treatment for days. It’s like no one is really hearing each other, and instead of finding solutions, everyone ends up frustrated, hurt, and feeling isolated.
It’s not just the arguments that hurt, though. You’ve noticed the distance between you growing for a while, as everyone seems to retreat into their own corners, wrapped up in their own lives. You might barely know what’s going on with each other anymore, and even when you try to come together, it feels forced or awkward. The resentment from past conflicts still lingers beneath the surface, unresolved and unspoken. You may find yourself wondering, “How is this my family? We don’t even know each other.”
It often feels like you’re just going through the motions—handling daily tasks, managing your kids, but without any real emotional connection. You want to be close, to spend time together, but you can’t seem to get on the same page. Maybe you’re struggling to set clear boundaries, or maybe things feel too rigid to leave room for understanding or flexibility. Either way, it’s hard to feel like you’re a team when you’re all moving in different directions, carrying your own burdens in silence, alone.
Maybe, as a family, you’ve experienced…
A major life change—like divorce or a long-distance move—that’s redefined “normal”
Disagreement over how to parent, what the roles of each family member should be, or the rules of the household
Confusion related to doing things differently for your kids than what you received from your own parents
Difficulty implementing rules with consistent consequences and rewards
A death, loss, or traumatic event that’s been difficult to cope with
Differing values or beliefs causing tension or arguments that seem unresolvable
A generational disconnect related to technology or social media that’s caused misunderstandings
Being stuck in a cycle of unresolved conflicts, walking on eggshells, and resentment that ultimately leads to more conflict
Family therapy can help you understand each other’s perspectives & build the future on a foundation of true empathy, understanding, & connection.
MEET OUR THERAPISTS WHO SPECIALIZE IN ANXIETY + STRESS
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Dr. Kristina Dingus Keuhlen, PhD, LMFT-S
Founder of North Texas Family Therapy, PLLC
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Bianca Javery, MS
LMFT-Associate
Supervised by Dr. Kristina Dingus Keuhlen, PhD, LMFT-S -
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Anna Pavlisova
Pre-Licensed Professional
OUR APPROACH
Providing the right tools, a non-judgmental space, & healthy insights.
In our work with families, we see each member as a vital piece of a larger puzzle. Every family has its own set of spoken and unspoken rules, roles, and dynamics, and these patterns influence how the family functions as a whole. We approach therapy by looking at the entire system, rather than just focusing on one individual. By working together to improve communication, trust, and mutual respect, your family can connect on a deeper level and grow together.
Family therapy can help foster a sense of familial autonomy, accountability, and cohesion that shifts the dynamic from chaos to calm. When you start to learn, understand, and accept that there are multiple realities, perspectives, and truths for each individual who helps to create the whole family unit, there is space for everyone to feel seen, heard, valued, and important.
When you come to therapy, we offer a supportive environment where everyone’s voice matters.
We’ll take time to explore the unique dynamics within your family, from the way decisions are made to how emotions are expressed. Through evidence-based techniques, we guide families in developing healthier communication skills, setting clear boundaries, and learning to navigate conflicts with confidence. Whether we’re talking about day-to-day routines or deeper-rooted patterns, our goal is to foster an open space where everyone feels heard and valued.
Often, families carry beliefs and behaviors from previous generations that might no longer serve them. We help you explore your family’s history to better understand how these inherited patterns shape your current dynamics. By challenging perspectives that may be keeping your family stuck, we support you in finding new ways to relate to each other. Together, you’ll build stronger relationships that honor the individual strengths of each family member, while creating a more harmonious and fulfilling connection as a whole.
Family therapy can help with…
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Better understand everyone’s intentions, let go of resentment, feel safe expressing feelings, and forge a deeper bond.
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Process what you’ve been through together and get the closure you’ve been missing.
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Learn to set boundaries, communicate respectfully, and disagree without blowing up or fighting.
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Problem-solve as a unit with the goal of prioritizing your connection over being right.
Restore connection & get back to treasuring your time as a family.
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faqs
Common questions about family therapy
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Family therapy is a space where family members come together to work through challenges and improve communication with the help of a family therapist. It's a way to understand each other better, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, healthier connections.
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Family therapy involves everyone sitting down to talk openly about what's going on, with a therapist guiding the conversation. Together, you'll explore different perspectives, look at patterns in the family dynamic, and learn tools to help you connect and support one another in a more positive way. Family therapists are trained to look at the family as a unit as the client while taking into consideration how each individual plays a role.
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The number of sessions can vary depending on your family's needs and goals. Some families find they only need a few sessions to work through a specific issue, while others might benefit from a longer process to address deeper or ongoing challenges.