The Marriage & Family Institute
Areas Of Support
Academic Anxiety
Do you feel overwhelmed by school expectations, worried about grades, or unable to stay focused when it matters most?
Academic anxiety can show up as perfectionism, fear of failure, test anxiety, or struggles with concentration and motivation. It often makes even simple assignments feel impossible and can impact your confidence, sleep, and overall well-being. Whether you’re a student facing pressure or a parent watching your child struggle, therapy can help you understand the root of this stress and learn effective tools to manage it. With the right support, you can build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and approach school with more clarity and calm.
ADHD
Do you feel a sense of restlessness or find it difficult to stay focused on tasks? Are you forgetful, distracted, or struggling with time management or organization?
ADHD can be debilitating and impact your ability to function day-to-day. It can affect all areas of life from social to academic to careers. Therapy can help you gain practical skills and learn strategies to manage your symptoms. If you are ready to regain control of your life, get in touch with The Marriage & Family Institute.
Anxiety
Is anxiety keeping you from living the life you want?
Anxiety symptoms can feel like excessive worry, dread, or fear. It can cause muscle tension, sweating, and trouble sleeping, and is often associated with a sense of disconnection from things you once enjoyed. Therapy can help you manage your anxiety with the right tools, strategies, and support you need to better understand and cope with your feelings. We can help you gain control and feel relief, so you can get back to living your life.
Autism
Do you or your child find it challenging to navigate social interactions, sensory experiences, or changes in routine?
Autism can impact how you experience the world—how you process emotions, connect with others, and move through daily life. Whether you’re looking for support as a parent or seeking tools to better understand yourself, therapy can help. Our compassionate therapists provide a safe, understanding space to explore neurodiversity, build on strengths, and develop practical strategies for everyday challenges. Together, we can help foster connection, communication, and confidence.
Communication & Boundary Setting
Does saying no make you uncomfortable or lead to ruminating thoughts?
Setting boundaries in your personal and professional lives can be challenging and overwhelming. It can feel uncomfortable to say ‘no’ or to establish limits with others. This is particularly common if you tend to avoid conflict and have people-pleasing tendencies. When you fail to set boundaries, you are prioritizing the needs of others rather than yourself. This can lead to feelings of overwhelm, resentment, and a deep sense that you are being taken advantage of.
Boundaries are an important part of any healthy relationship, be it with yourself or others. Therapy can help you learn to set boundaries in a way you feel confident about. Together, we can explore the root causes of why it is difficult to set boundaries and develop skills and strategies to set healthy boundaries in the future. Learn to say ‘no’ with confidence.
Codependency
Do you find yourself excessively relying on others for emotional or psychological support and have difficulty saying no? Do you have difficulty with self-esteem and find your identity in the approval of others?
Recognizing codependency is the first step towards healing. At the Marriage and Family Institute, we use a variety of modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, and individual counseling can help individuals develop healthier relationships and coping mechanisms. Support groups, such as Codependents Anonymous (CoDA), can also provide valuable community and support. Developing self-awareness, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care are crucial steps in overcoming codependency. Our therapists use a combination of these approaches tailored to the individual needs of each client. The goal is to empower clients to develop a strong sense of self, form healthy relationships, and lead fulfilling lives free from the constraints of codependency.
Coparenting
Is navigating parenting with a co-parent leaving you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck?
Co-parenting can be one of the most challenging journeys, especially when communication breaks down or conflicts arise. It is natural to struggle with balancing your children’s needs while managing the dynamics of a former or current partnership. Therapy can help you build healthier communication strategies, set consistent boundaries, and create a more stable, supportive environment for your family. Together, we will help you move from conflict to collaboration so you can prioritize what matters most: the well-being of your children.
Depression
Have you lost some or all of the joy you used to experience?
Depression symptoms can manifest as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy or interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Physical symptoms can include changes in appetite, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. Emotionally, depression can leave you feeling isolated and alone. Therapy can be helpful in treating depression by providing support, understanding, and coping strategies. Therapy can help you experience improved mood, increased motivation, and a greater sense of hope and wellbeing.
Discernment Counseling
Are you feeling uncertain about whether to stay in your relationship or move toward separation?
When a relationship reaches a crossroads, emotions can feel overwhelming and confusing. Discernment counseling is designed for couples who are unsure about the future of their relationship and need a structured, supportive space to gain clarity. Rather than focusing on fixing problems right away, this process helps each partner reflect on their experiences, understand patterns that led to this point, and make a thoughtful, informed decision about next steps. With guidance, you can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and intention—whatever path you choose.
Dissociative Disorders
Do you often feel disconnected from reality or having difficulty staying in the present moment? Do you have previous trauma that has not been processed?
Dissociative disorders can cause you to feel detached from yourself/your body, lead to a feeling that what is around you is unreal or distorted, lead to confusion around your identity, or result in memory loss or gaps in memory. You may feel emotionally numb and have difficulty expressing your emotions. Although there are various causes of dissociation, it is commonly experienced in response to stressful situations, abuse, and trauma. Therapy can help you process traumatic experiences, provide you with the tools and skills to manage dissociation, and learn to identify your sense of self. Find your way back to reality with the help of The Marriage and Family Institute.
Family Mediation
Are ongoing conflicts making family conversations feel tense, exhausting, or unproductive?
When disagreements escalate or remain unresolved, they can strain relationships and create ongoing stress within the family. Family mediation provides a calm, structured environment where everyone has the opportunity to be heard and understood. With the support of a neutral mediator, families can work through conflict, improve communication, and develop clear, workable agreements. This process helps reduce tension, create mutual understanding, and move forward in a way that feels fair and respectful for everyone involved.
Grief & Loss
Are you struggling to move forward after a loss or finding that your grief can feel like too much to handle on your own?
Grief and loss can be overwhelming and can bring up a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion. It’s common to feel isolated and disconnected from the people around you. Therapy can help you manage those feelings and work through them in a safe environment. You can explore why you feel the way you do, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and ultimately take the steps to move forward at a pace that works for you. You don’t have to face your pain alone, we can help.
Infidelity
Did you discover that your partner may be having an emotional or physical affair? Have you found it difficult to trust your partner or find yourself ruminating about previous conversations or interactions with others?
Infidelity can have numerous negative effects on a relationship, affecting both partners emotionally, psychologically, socially and even financially.The impact varies depending on the individuals involved, the nature of the infidelity, and the overall dynamics of the relationship. These negative effects highlight the profound and multifaceted impact of infidelity on a relationship, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and professional support in addressing and potentially overcoming these challenges. Infidelity can be one of the most challenging issues a relationship faces, but with effort, communication, and professional guidance, some couples can overcome it and emerge even stronger.
Physical, Emotional, Or Sexual Abuse
Has your experience with abuse kept you from living with any type of normalcy?
The effects of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can be devastating and far-reaching. Victims of this type of trauma often experience feelings of guilt, shame, depression, anger, fear, and isolation. They may also have difficulty trusting others or forming intimate relationships. All these challenges can make it difficult to cope with day-to-day life.
Therapy can be a powerful tool for helping you heal from abuse. We can provide a safe space for you to process difficult emotions and experiences, and we can help create strategies for managing anxiety, developing self-esteem, and forming healthier relationships. When you’re ready to take the first step towards healing – we can help.
Premarital Counseling
Are you looking to build a strong foundation before saying “I do”?
Preparing for marriage is more than planning a wedding. It is about creating a future built on trust, communication, and shared values. Premarital counseling offers a safe, supportive space to explore important topics like conflict resolution, financial planning, family dynamics, and future goals. Our therapists use proven frameworks to help you and your partner deepen your connection and feel confident stepping into the next chapter of your lives together. Investing in your relationship now can lead to a stronger and more fulfilling marriage.
Relationship Issues
Are you struggling to reconnect or build a stronger relationship? Are you having difficulty resolving conflict or forming healthy attachments with others?
Relationships can be complicated and sometimes leave us feeling lost and alone. You may be struggling with communication difficulties, trust issues, conflicts, or feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner. These challenges can impact your daily life, causing feelings of sadness, frustration, and anxiety.
Therapy can offer you a supportive and safe space to work through your challenges, develop healthy communication skills, build trust, and address conflicts in a constructive manner. Therapy can help you set healthy boundaries and offer the tools and support you need to create the connection you crave.
Trauma Abuse Recovery
Have you experienced emotional, physical, or psychological harm that continues to impact your daily life?
Trauma can leave deep wounds that affect your sense of safety, trust, and connection with yourself and others. You may feel stuck in cycles of fear, self-doubt, or numbness. Healing is possible. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, our therapists create a safe space for you to process your experiences, reclaim your story, and rebuild a sense of empowerment and peace. Together, we will work at your pace to restore your sense of self and help you move forward with resilience and hope.
Trauma & PTSD
Is a past event in your life keeping you from moving forward?
Trauma can cause symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, hypervigilance, and feelings of anxiety, guilt, or shame. Emotional and physical responses to trauma can impact daily life and relationships. Therapy can help individuals who have experienced trauma process their experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms. With therapy, you may experience a greater sense of control, improved relationships, a stronger sense of self-worth, and a renewed sense of hope for the future.
Therapy can provide the support you need to navigate these challenges. We can help you find greater balance in your life, recognize your personal strengths, and gain clarity on how to best address difficult situations you might be facing.
Academic Anxiety
Do you feel overwhelmed by school expectations, worried about grades, or unable to stay focused when it matters most?
Academic anxiety can show up as perfectionism, fear of failure, test anxiety, or struggles with concentration and motivation. It often makes even simple assignments feel impossible and can impact your confidence, sleep, and overall well-being. Whether you’re a student facing pressure or a parent watching your child struggle, therapy can help you understand the root of this stress and learn effective tools to manage it. With the right support, you can build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and approach school with more clarity and calm.
ADHD
Do you feel a sense of restlessness or find it difficult to stay focused on tasks? Are you forgetful, distracted, or struggling with time management or organization?
ADHD can be debilitating and impact your ability to function day-to-day. It can affect all areas of life from social to academic to careers. Therapy can help you gain practical skills and learn strategies to manage your symptoms. If you are ready to regain control of your life, get in touch with The Marriage & Family Institute.
Anxiety
Is anxiety keeping you from living the life you want?
Anxiety symptoms can feel like excessive worry, dread, or fear. It can cause muscle tension, sweating, and trouble sleeping, and is often associated with a sense of disconnection from things you once enjoyed. Therapy can help you manage your anxiety with the right tools, strategies, and support you need to better understand and cope with your feelings. We can help you gain control and feel relief, so you can get back to living your life.
Autism
Do you or your child find it challenging to navigate social interactions, sensory experiences, or changes in routine?
Autism can impact how you experience the world—how you process emotions, connect with others, and move through daily life. Whether you’re looking for support as a parent or seeking tools to better understand yourself, therapy can help. Our compassionate therapists provide a safe, understanding space to explore neurodiversity, build on strengths, and develop practical strategies for everyday challenges. Together, we can help foster connection, communication, and confidence.
Communication & Boundary Setting
Does saying no make you uncomfortable or lead to ruminating thoughts?
Setting boundaries in your personal and professional lives can be challenging and overwhelming. It can feel uncomfortable to say ‘no’ or to establish limits with others. This is particularly common if you tend to avoid conflict and have people-pleasing tendencies. When you fail to set boundaries, you are prioritizing the needs of others rather than yourself. This can lead to feelings of overwhelm, resentment, and a deep sense that you are being taken advantage of.
Boundaries are an important part of any healthy relationship, be it with yourself or others. Therapy can help you learn to set boundaries in a way you feel confident about. Together, we can explore the root causes of why it is difficult to set boundaries and develop skills and strategies to set healthy boundaries in the future. Learn to say ‘no’ with confidence.
Codependency
Do you find yourself excessively relying on others for emotional or psychological support and have difficulty saying no? Do you have difficulty with self-esteem and find your identity in the approval of others?
Recognizing codependency is the first step towards healing. At the Marriage and Family Institute, we use a variety of modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, and individual counseling can help individuals develop healthier relationships and coping mechanisms. Support groups, such as Codependents Anonymous (CoDA), can also provide valuable community and support. Developing self-awareness, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care are crucial steps in overcoming codependency. Our therapists use a combination of these approaches tailored to the individual needs of each client. The goal is to empower clients to develop a strong sense of self, form healthy relationships, and lead fulfilling lives free from the constraints of codependency.
Coparenting
Is navigating parenting with a co-parent leaving you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck?
Co-parenting can be one of the most challenging journeys, especially when communication breaks down or conflicts arise. It is natural to struggle with balancing your children’s needs while managing the dynamics of a former or current partnership. Therapy can help you build healthier communication strategies, set consistent boundaries, and create a more stable, supportive environment for your family. Together, we will help you move from conflict to collaboration so you can prioritize what matters most: the well-being of your children.
Depression
Have you lost some or all of the joy you used to experience?
Depression symptoms can manifest as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy or interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Physical symptoms can include changes in appetite, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. Emotionally, depression can leave you feeling isolated and alone. Therapy can be helpful in treating depression by providing support, understanding, and coping strategies. Therapy can help you experience improved mood, increased motivation, and a greater sense of hope and wellbeing.
Dissociative Disorders
Do you often feel disconnected from reality or having difficulty staying in the present moment? Do you have previous trauma that has not been processed?
Dissociative disorders can cause you to feel detached from yourself/your body, lead to a feeling that what is around you is unreal or distorted, lead to confusion around your identity, or result in memory loss or gaps in memory. You may feel emotionally numb and have difficulty expressing your emotions. Although there are various causes of dissociation, it is commonly experienced in response to stressful situations, abuse, and trauma. Therapy can help you process traumatic experiences, provide you with the tools and skills to manage dissociation, and learn to identify your sense of self. Find your way back to reality with the help of The Marriage and Family Institute.
Grief & Loss
Are you struggling to move forward after a loss or finding that your grief can feel like too much to handle on your own?
Grief and loss can be overwhelming and can bring up a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion. It’s common to feel isolated and disconnected from the people around you. Therapy can help you manage those feelings and work through them in a safe environment. You can explore why you feel the way you do, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and ultimately take the steps to move forward at a pace that works for you. You don’t have to face your pain alone, we can help.
Infidelity
Did you discover that your partner may be having an emotional or physical affair? Have you found it difficult to trust your partner or find yourself ruminating about previous conversations or interactions with others?
Infidelity can have numerous negative effects on a relationship, affecting both partners emotionally, psychologically, socially and even financially.The impact varies depending on the individuals involved, the nature of the infidelity, and the overall dynamics of the relationship. These negative effects highlight the profound and multifaceted impact of infidelity on a relationship, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and professional support in addressing and potentially overcoming these challenges. Infidelity can be one of the most challenging issues a relationship faces, but with effort, communication, and professional guidance, some couples can overcome it and emerge even stronger.
Physical, Emotional, Or Sexual Abuse
Has your experience with abuse kept you from living with any type of normalcy?
The effects of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can be devastating and far-reaching. Victims of this type of trauma often experience feelings of guilt, shame, depression, anger, fear, and isolation. They may also have difficulty trusting others or forming intimate relationships. All these challenges can make it difficult to cope with day-to-day life.
Therapy can be a powerful tool for helping you heal from abuse. We can provide a safe space for you to process difficult emotions and experiences, and we can help create strategies for managing anxiety, developing self-esteem, and forming healthier relationships. When you’re ready to take the first step towards healing – we can help.
Premarital Counseling
Are you looking to build a strong foundation before saying “I do”?
Preparing for marriage is more than planning a wedding. It is about creating a future built on trust, communication, and shared values. Premarital counseling offers a safe, supportive space to explore important topics like conflict resolution, financial planning, family dynamics, and future goals. Our therapists use proven frameworks to help you and your partner deepen your connection and feel confident stepping into the next chapter of your lives together. Investing in your relationship now can lead to a stronger and more fulfilling marriage.
Relational Issues Therapy
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in the same patterns with your partner, family members, friends, or loved ones?
Relational issues can impact how you communicate, set boundaries, handle conflict, and feel connected to the people who matter most. Whether you are navigating tension, disconnection, trust concerns, or recurring misunderstandings, therapy can help you better understand your relationship patterns and develop healthier ways of relating. Our compassionate therapists provide a supportive space to explore your experiences, strengthen communication, and build more secure, fulfilling connections.
Relationship Issues
Are you struggling to reconnect or build a stronger relationship? Are you having difficulty resolving conflict or forming healthy attachments with others?
Relationships can be complicated and sometimes leave us feeling lost and alone. You may be struggling with communication difficulties, trust issues, conflicts, or feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner. These challenges can impact your daily life, causing feelings of sadness, frustration, and anxiety.
Therapy can offer you a supportive and safe space to work through your challenges, develop healthy communication skills, build trust, and address conflicts in a constructive manner. Therapy can help you set healthy boundaries and offer the tools and support you need to create the connection you crave.
Trauma Abuse Recovery
Have you experienced emotional, physical, or psychological harm that continues to impact your daily life?
Trauma can leave deep wounds that affect your sense of safety, trust, and connection with yourself and others. You may feel stuck in cycles of fear, self-doubt, or numbness. Healing is possible. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, our therapists create a safe space for you to process your experiences, reclaim your story, and rebuild a sense of empowerment and peace. Together, we will work at your pace to restore your sense of self and help you move forward with resilience and hope.
Trauma & PTSD
Is a past event in your life keeping you from moving forward?
Trauma can cause symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, hypervigilance, and feelings of anxiety, guilt, or shame. Emotional and physical responses to trauma can impact daily life and relationships. Therapy can help individuals who have experienced trauma process their experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms. With therapy, you may experience a greater sense of control, improved relationships, a stronger sense of self-worth, and a renewed sense of hope for the future.
Therapy can provide the support you need to navigate these challenges. We can help you find greater balance in your life, recognize your personal strengths, and gain clarity on how to best address difficult situations you might be facing.
Social Anxiety
Do you constantly worry about how others perceive you or replay conversations in your mind afterward? Do social interactions—even simple ones—feel exhausting, intimidating, or even terrifying?
Social anxiety can show up as self-consciousness, fear of embarrassment, avoidance of social situations, overthinking during conversations, or feeling physically overwhelmed when interacting with others. It may affect school, work, friendships, dating, and even everyday tasks like making a phone call or ordering food. With therapy, you can gain tools to quiet self-criticism, develop confidence, and learn how to engage with others more comfortably and authentically. You don’t have to feel trapped by fear — with support, you can experience more ease, connection, and confidence in social settings.