Lisa Rogers provides the tools and expertise for individuals and families that are dealing with estrangement, parental alienation, unhealthy communication, sibling conflict and other family challenges or conflict. In-person therapy is available in multiple locations in NYC (Manhattan).
Virtual counseling is a wonderful, convenient option for busy or geographically distanced relationships. All parties of your group must be based in these select states: NY, NJ, TX, CA, FL, GA, IL, and VT.
What is Family Estrangement?
Estranged family refers to a situation where a family relationship has broken down, and one or more members have intentionally created physical or emotional distance from another. Family estrangement is common between adult children and their parents or between adult siblings. This separation often involves limited or hostile communication and can arise from unresolved conflict, clashing values, or past trauma. Estrangement may develop gradually over time or occur suddenly, and its intensity and duration can vary greatly.
Coping with Family Estrangement is Challenging
Family relationships are a unique blend of history, camaraderie and complexity. Adult siblings and parents can often find themselves grappling with various challenges that strain their relationships and end up pushing each other away.
- Is your childhood history influencing your relationship patterns today?
- Do you have trouble understanding each other's communication styles?
- Has changing worldviews or lifestyle caused trust issues?
- Do you have unresolved resentments from the past?
- Have religious or cultural issues caused a rift?
- Have parental and adult sibling dynamics cast a shadow on your interactions?
How a Family Estrangement Therapist Can Help
A therapist like Lisa Rogers can help you and your adult family members understand the factors that contribute to issues within your relationship. By addressing these underlying causes, you can work towards building more fulfilling and harmonious relationships with your adult siblings and parent.
Online therapy between family members is a great tool for busy schedules, varied timezones and accessibility.
Some people come on their own. Others come as a family, and then every family member taking part must be present for the initial intake meeting. Reconciliation is not always the goal. Understanding what happened, and building the skills to manage it, is. Here is what to expect from virtual therapy with adult family members.
Who Family Estrangement Therapy Is For
Parents Estranged from an adult child
Your child has gone quiet and you may not know why. Lisa helps parents work through the grief and guilt and get ready for contact if a door opens. Read her guide to therapy for estranged parents.
Adult children estranged from a parent
Stepping back from a parent is rarely a quick decision. Therapy gives you room to sort out what you need, set boundaries you can hold, and decide whether reconnecting is right for you. Start with adult children of emotionally immature parents.
Adult Siblings who have drifted apart
Old roles and old resentments can keep brothers and sisters apart for years. Lisa works with siblings on their own and together, including siblings in different states. See how adult sibling therapy rebuilds the bond.
Frequently Asked Questions about Family Estrangement
Ready for Family Estrangement Counseling?
Contact Lisa Rogers today for counseling that will help your relationships move forward.
Convenient licensed counseling (video or phone) is available for groups that are dispersed across state lines. All parties of your group must be based in these select states: NY, NJ, TX, CA, FL, GA, IL, and VT.