Family Counseling
Because Recovery Doesn’t Happen Alone
Who This Is For
Families affected by a loved one’s substance use or justice involvement
Parents or caregivers seeking support to reconnect with adolescents in treatment
Loved ones struggling to forgive or understand past behavior
Couples facing the strain of recovery, relapse, or emotional withdrawal
Clients in treatment who want to rebuild trust with their support system
Families navigating trauma, grief, or unresolved conflict alongside recovery
Why Family Counseling Is Critical to Recovery
Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation.
When families are involved — in healthy, informed ways — recovery has a better chance of sticking. But that involvement must be intentional. Without guidance, old patterns can re-emerge, and support can unintentionally become pressure or control.
That’s where we come in.
We help families:
- Learn how to support without enabling
- Set boundaries without rejection
- Address pain without punishment
- Celebrate progress without pressure
What Family Counseling Looks Like at ITG
Clarifying roles, boundaries, and expectations
Exploring how trauma, shame, or distrust have shaped family dynamics
Rebuilding communication tools that reduce conflict and increase understanding
Processing past harm in a space where accountability and empathy coexist
Educating family members on recovery, relapse, triggers, and support strategies
Supporting children or partners who feel confused, neglected, or overwhelmed
Working through reentry-related tension after incarceration
What Makes Our Approach Different
We understand systemic harm.
Families in our community have often been impacted by incarceration, generational trauma, racism, or poverty. These forces shape communication, trust, and emotional survival. We don’t ignore them — we integrate them into how we work.
We make space for everyone.
Whether it’s a parent and teen, an adult child and caregiver, or a blended family trying to figure it out, we approach each system with respect and adaptability.
We work at your pace.
Family healing takes time. We never rush reconciliation or force disclosure. Instead, we create movement through safety, trust, and insight.
We honor cultural values and language.
Our clinicians understand the nuances of community, family pride, religious beliefs, and emotional expression across diverse backgrounds.
How Family Counseling Is Integrated at ITG
Scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or on an as-needed basis
Conducted in-person or virtually
Coordinated with case managers or probation officers when family involvement is court-mandated
Combined with Individual Counseling, Adolescent Services, or Reentry Support for greater impact
