Family Therapy
Move through conflict as a family with more understanding and communication, and less reactivity.
Our Approach
Whether you're navigating parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, adolescent tension, or the impact of anxiety or neurodivergence in the household, we provide structured, supportive guidance to help your family function more peacefully.
Dr. Rachel Hughes uses a foundational General Systems Theory model, strategic therapy to shift the stick-in-the-mud feeling of difficult patterns or interactions in your family and pair this with the value-based interventions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you confidently navigate forward for future situations beyond our therapeutic relationship.
We support families with:
Frequent arguments or power struggles
Parent–child conflict
Communication breakdown
Sibling rivalry
Behavioral concerns
Adjusting to divorce or separation
Co-parenting tension
Supporting a neurodivergent child
Family stress related to anxiety, depression, or trauma
We work collaboratively to:
Identify unhelpful relational patterns
Strengthen emotional safety
Build regulation skills across the system
Develop practical communication tools
Create shared agreements and expectations
About
Dr. Rachel Hughes is a dedicated advocate for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ youth and their families, bringing over a decade of experience in family therapy and counseling. Her compassionate approach and personalized strategies have empowered countless families to navigate the complexities of parenting with confidence and understanding. Dr. Hughes is committed to creating inclusive spaces where every child and teen feels valued and supported.
Dr. Rachel is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in Washington State, a PhD in Medical Family Therapy, an AAMFT-Approved Supervisor, and a Therapeutic Game Master.