Dysfunctional family therapy in Denver
Take the first step towards healing and gain clarity about your family dynamics.
Are you feeling lost or confused by the dynamics within your family?
At My Denver Therapy, we understand the profound impact a dysfunctional family system can have on your emotional well-being. We know it takes courage to acknowledge these challenges, and we’re here to offer a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.
If you’ve been searching for “dysfunctional family therapy in Denver,” wondering if there are ways to resolve childhood trauma with family members or set healthy boundaries as an adult child with your parents, you’ve found a compassionate and experienced team of family therapists ready to guide you.
Understanding dysfunctional families
Dysfunctional families are more common than many realize. They’re characterized by patterns of behavior that disrupt healthy communication, emotional support, and individual growth.
These patterns can stem from various factors, including unresolved trauma, substance abuse, mental health issues, or learned behaviors passed down through generations.
- Prevalence: Research suggests that a significant percentage of individuals grow up in dysfunctional family environments. While exact figures vary, studies indicate that a large portion of the population experiences some form of family dysfunction.
- Impact on Mental Health: Individuals from dysfunctional families are at a higher risk for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
- Intergenerational Trauma: Dysfunctional patterns often repeat across generations, highlighting the importance of breaking the cycle.
What defines a dysfunctional family system?
Dysfunctional families often exhibit some or all of the following characteristics:
- Poor Communication:
- Lack of open and honest dialogue. Passive-aggressive behavior. Criticism, blame, and name-calling. Inability to express emotions constructively.
- Lack of Empathy and Support:
- Dismissal of feelings and needs. Absence of emotional support and validation. Competitive or undermining relationships.
- Unclear or Inconsistent Boundaries:
- Enmeshment (lack of individual identity). Intrusive or controlling behavior. Lack of respect for personal space and boundaries.
- Role Reversal:
- Children taking on adult responsibilities (parentification). Parents relying on children for emotional support.
- Control and Manipulation:
- Using guilt, threats, or manipulation to control others. Gaslighting (making someone question their reality).
- Substance Abuse or Addiction:
- Creating chaos and instability. Leading to neglect and abuse.
- Unresolved Conflict:
- Avoiding or suppressing conflicts. Engaging in destructive arguments.
- Abuse (Physical, Emotional, or Sexual):
- Creating a climate of fear and trauma. This is the most extreme form of dysfunction.
We understand that recognizing these patterns in your own family can be painful. But it’s also the first step towards healing. Our therapists specialize in helping individuals and families:
- Identify and Understand Dysfunctional Patterns: We’ll help you gain clarity about the dynamics within your family.
- Develop Healthy Communication Skills: Learn to express your needs and feelings effectively.
- Establish Healthy Boundaries: Create clear and respectful boundaries to protect your well-being.
- Heal from Past Trauma: Address the emotional wounds caused by dysfunctional family experiences.
- Break the Cycle: Learn strategies to prevent repeating dysfunctional patterns in your own life and future relationships.
- Individual Therapy: Work through your personal experiences related to your family dynamic.
- Family Therapy: Work as a family to create new healthy patterns.
Choose family therapists who can help
- Experienced and Compassionate Therapists: Our team is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
- Tailored Treatment Plans: We understand that every family is unique, and we create personalized treatment plans to meet your specific needs.
- Convenient Location in Denver: We offer a comfortable and accessible therapy space.
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Meet our therapists
My Denver Therapy is one of the largest therapy private practices in Colorado with many of the best, most requested mental health therapists in the Denver Metro area.
As a therapist-owned practice with over 100 years of combined experience, we care about seeing our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We’re one of the only therapy practices in Colorado with licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who actively see new clients in person and online.
Whether you’re an adult, teen, young adult, couple, or family, our inclusive therapist team is built to specialize in clients of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, and life experiences.
Our practice started with one therapist in a shared office suite, but we’ve grown to help thousands of people in Colorado by providing in-person therapy at our conveniently located Denver Metro area counseling offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, and Lone Tree, plus online therapy for clients throughout Colorado. Because of the way our team works and has grown over time, our therapists also provide consultation for other therapists and private practices throughout the Denver Metro area.
Our therapists provide some of the most innovative, effective, and in-demand forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, and IFS. We also have more therapists trained in Ketamine-assisted therapy, EMDR, and more teen therapists and young adult counselors than nearly every other private practice in Denver.
We know that our clients want to find the best therapists in Denver, so our team includes therapists of different ages with a wide range of backgrounds, specialities, and experiences to help you find the right fit. We’ll match you with one of our therapists who is the best for your goals, location, budget, schedule, and what you want to work on to help you get started quickly.
We’re out of network for insurance, Tricare, and are unable to take Medicaid or Medicare, but most of our therapists’ rates are lower than the local and national averages for therapy. Also, we don’t charge separate intake or administration fees or charge more for specialized therapy methods like EMDR.
All of our therapists take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth.
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