Session by session
Family sessions
A parent, a teen and sometimes a sibling, in one room. Here is what a session is, and what it is not.
Who it helps
Families who want to change how they talk to each other at home: the same argument on repeat, a teen who has gone quiet, a house with new people in it.
What sessions look like
Fifty minutes, in the office or by video. Kenyatta hears each person in turn, then helps the family try one different way of handling one hard moment before the next session.
The method
Structured conversations with a counselor who keeps the turns fair. Kenyatta explains what she is doing and why, and the family can say no to any exercise.
What this is not
Not a place to decide who is right, and not a custody evaluation. Kenyatta does not write letters for a court case. For a crisis, call or text 988.
How long and how often
Kenyatta sets the pace with the family. A family session does not replace a teen's own sessions, and there is no set number of either.
A parent or guardian pays, or the plan is billed. Your fee is given in writing before you start.
Questions
Three questions about this
Does my teen have to come to every family session?
Kenyatta plans each one with the family. A teen who is not ready can sit one out, and the family decides together.
Can brothers and sisters come?
Yes, when it helps. Kenyatta asks the family who needs to be in the room.
What if one parent does not want to come?
Parents can come together or take turns. Kenyatta does not take sides, and a parent can also use a session of their own.
Start with a message
A parent or guardian writes first. Kenyatta answers within one business day.