Everyday life & relationships
Family therapy & parent support
Thoughtful support for communication, changing roles, and understanding what different family members need.
When everyday family life feels complicated
A teen wants more independence. Parents disagree about how to respond to a difficult moment. Siblings feel misunderstood, or a major change affects everyone differently. Family therapy can offer a shared place to discuss selected concerns, while parent sessions can focus on the adults’ questions and responses.
Dr. Tina Halabian offers family therapy and parent support, primarily through telehealth in California and New York. Who participates, the goals of the work, and whether virtual sessions are appropriate are discussed before starting.
Possible starting points
Communication & changing roles
Making room for different perspectives, discussing expectations, and navigating independence or new responsibilities.
Parenting teens & younger children
Understanding school-related concerns, emotional needs, and practical ways to respond at home.
Other concerns may include sibling relationships, tension around routines, or transitions that change family life. A shared conversation does not require every family member to describe the situation in the same way.
Parent sessions and family sessions serve different purposes
Parent sessions provide space for caregivers to discuss their concerns, understand a child or teen’s needs, and consider practical responses. Family sessions bring agreed participants together to work on shared concerns. If a child or teen also receives individual therapy, discuss how these pieces fit together and what privacy agreements apply.
Children are seen virtually only when clinically appropriate, with parent involvement or parent sessions as needed. The consultation is a chance to discuss developmental needs, the home setting, and whether another format or provider would be more suitable. This practice does not currently offer psychological testing or comprehensive assessments.
Common questions
Does everyone in the family need to attend?
Not necessarily. Describe the concern during consultation so Dr. Halabian can discuss an appropriate format and who might participate.
Can we talk about family expectations and culture?
Yes. Family meanings, language, identity, and expectations can be part of the work. Therapy is available in English and Farsi; your family’s own experiences guide the conversation.
What should we ask before beginning?
Ask about participation, consent, privacy, how information is shared between family and individual sessions, and where each participant will be located during telehealth appointments.
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A place to talk it through
Dr. Tina Halabian offers individual, couples, and family therapy, primarily through telehealth for clients located in California or New York at the time of sessions. Available in English and Farsi. Accepting new clients.
Request a free 15-minute consultationSession format, frequency, availability, and current fees can be discussed directly during consultation.