Family Therapy in Oakville

Rebuild your family foundation. Our registered therapists help families improve communication and resolve deep-seated conflict.

Family therapy at Oakville Therapy uses Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). We help family members understand the "cycles" they get stuck in. For a look at how we support the younger members of your family, see our post on Camp Co.. Our Oakville office provides a neutral, safe space for every family member to be heard.

Our Approach

  • EFFT — transforms negative interaction cycles in the home
  • Attachment-based support — strengthens bonds between parents and children
  • Systemic perspective — addresses the family as a whole, not just one person

What to Expect

  • A collaborative space where every family member has a voice.
  • Practical tools to stop arguments before they escalate at home.
  • Sessions that may involve the whole family or specific parent-child pairs.

Benefits

  • Reduced conflict and recurring arguments
  • Deeper emotional safety and trust within the home
  • Healthier transitions through divorce, blending families, or loss

Who Is It For?

  • Families stuck in frequent cycles of tension or silence
  • Parents and teens struggling to communicate effectively
  • Families navigating major transitions like relocation or separation

Other things we help families with

The people you would be working with

These are the therapists who work with families together.

Drew Watson

Drew Watson

RP (Qualifying)

ADHD · Emotional Dysregulation · Grief & Loss

Karrie Carlos

Karrie Carlos

RP (Qualifying)

ADHD · Anxiety · Emotional Regulation

Stephanie Chimienti

Stephanie Chimienti

RP

ADHD · Trauma · Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

Jodi Rouah

Jodi Rouah

RSW

Clinical Supervision · Perinatal Mental Health · Substance Use & Addiction

Read their full profiles →

Someone else in your family need support too?

You do not need to start over somewhere else. We see children, teens, adults, couples, new parents, and whole families under one roof — so you make one call, and we match each person to the therapist who fits them.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age can kids join?
We typically include children as young as 4 or 5 in family sessions using play-based techniques.

Ready to Get Started?

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation. We will match you with a registered therapist who specializes in family therapy and fits your needs and goals.