Therapy for Family Relationships in NJ

Support for Complicated Family Ties

Therapy for family relationships offers space to address conflict between parents and adult children, siblings, in-laws or members of blended families. Sessions can focus on caregiving strain, shifting roles, boundaries, estrangement or efforts toward repair. You do not have to agree about everything to begin talking about what each person needs.

Understanding the Patterns

Family therapy can explore the patterns that shape how you communicate, respond to conflict and take on responsibilities. A family systems perspective looks at relationships in context, including roles and expectations that may have developed over time. Our article on family conflict offers another starting point for thinking about these dynamics.

Together or On Your Own

We offer family sessions and individual therapy focused on family relationships. Together, the work may involve slowing down recurring arguments, listening to different perspectives and discussing boundaries. On your own, therapy can help you explore your choices and needs, including when another family member is unwilling to participate or contact feels uncertain. If there has been abuse, violence or threats in the family, joint sessions may not be the right place to start, and your clinician can talk with you about what feels safe.

Clinicians who work in this area

Chandni Patel

LCSW, LCADC

Accepting new clients

Jacob Ventricelli

LAC, NCC

Accepting new clients

Practices under clinical supervision

Andrew H. Kim

LCSW, LCADC

Waitlist for new clients

Dan Juengst

MSW, LSW

Waitlist for new clients

Practices under clinical supervision

Therapy Aligned is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 in an emergency.

In Person in Metuchen and Online Across New Jersey

All four clinicians see clients in person in Metuchen, NJ and by telehealth across New Jersey. Clients must be located in New Jersey at the time of each session. We offer flexible scheduling across all days of the week, including evenings and weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of family relationships do you work with?

We work with adult family relationships, including parents and adult children, siblings, in-laws and blended families. Family sessions can address conflict, communication, caregiving strain, boundaries, estrangement and efforts toward repair.

Can I come to therapy without my family?

Yes. Individual therapy can focus on family relationships even if relatives do not attend. You can explore your own needs, responses and boundaries without requiring another person to participate.

Can therapy help me think through estrangement or repair?

Yes. Therapy offers space to consider estrangement, contact and repair in light of your needs and boundaries. Reconciliation is not a required goal, and therapy cannot promise that another person will change or take part.

Where and when are family sessions available?

Family sessions and individual therapy are available in person in Metuchen, NJ and by telehealth across New Jersey. Clients must be located in New Jersey at the time of each session. We offer flexible scheduling across all days of the week, including evenings and weekends.

How much do family sessions and individual therapy cost?

We are in-network with Horizon BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar, and Medicare. Your cost depends on your plan's copay or coinsurance. Self-pay is $200 per session for individual, couples and family sessions, and self-pay clients receive a Good Faith Estimate.

Therapy for Family Relationships in New Jersey

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