Family Therapy
The same argument three times a week. A teenager who has stopped talking, or only talks in anger.Two households trying to parent one child. A diagnosis that changed everyone’s role, not just one person’s.Family therapy works on what happens between people – which is usually where the change has to happen.
What families come to us for
Most families arrive with one of these. Often more than one at the same time.
You do not all have to agree that therapy is a good idea for it to help. Usually one person makes the call and the others come to see what it is.
How we work
Family work at Bend Mental Wellness is anchored by our founder, Edgar Julian Caballero, LPC, whose training includes structural and systems approaches, with several of our associates also taking family work.
Who is in the room changes as the work goes on – the whole family, the parents alone, a teenager on their own. That is a clinical decision we make with you, not a fixed rule.
Seeing us
We work with families that include teenagers and adult family members. We do not provide therapy for young children, and we are glad to point you toward a child specialist if that is what you need.
Family sessions are available by telehealth anywhere in Oregon, and in person in Bend and Portland through our providers. Most major insurance plans cover family therapy – details on our Billing & Insurance page, or contact us and we’ll check your coverage.
We do not do custody evaluations, parenting assessments, reunification therapy, court-ordered reports, or letters for court. Those require a forensic evaluator, which is a different role from a treating therapist. If your situation is court-involved, we would rather tell you that now than after an intake.
Common Questions About Family Therapy
Does the whole family have to come?
No. Often one person makes the call and we start there, then bring others in as it makes sense. Not everyone has to agree that therapy is a good idea for it to help.
What if my teenager refuses to come?
That is common, and it is not a dead end. We frequently start with the parents on their own. Changing how the adults respond often changes what the teenager is responding to.
Do you see young children?
No. We work with families that include teenagers and adult family members. For younger children we are glad to point you toward a child specialist.
Can you do a custody evaluation or write a letter for court?
No. We do not provide custody evaluations, parenting assessments, reunification therapy, court-ordered reports, or letters for court. Those require a forensic evaluator, which is a different role from a treating therapist.
