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Family Therapy in Carlsbad

Support for Families Navigating Stress, Conflict & Growth

Therapy for children, teens, parents, and families navigating stress, conflict, transitions, and growth.  When family life becomes overwhelming—whether from behavior struggles, emotional dysregulation, school issues, or co-parenting stress—you don’t have to figure it out alone. At New Growth Counseling in Carlsbad, we help families heal together so everyone can thrive.

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Expert Therapy For People Who Expect Results.

Expert counseling and therapists serving Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Leucadia, La Costa, Encinitas, and San Diego County.

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What Family Therapy Can Help With

Family therapy helps you restore connection, improve communication, and navigate difficult transitions with strength and clarity. Whether you’re dealing with childhood anxiety, parenting struggles, or the aftermath of divorce, we create a space for healing and understanding.

Family therapy can help with:

Behavioral issues in children and teens
Sibling rivalry or resentment
Emotional shutdowns, outbursts, or withdrawal
Co-parenting challenges after separation or divorce
School-related stress, academic struggles, or bullying
Navigating ADHD, neurodiversity, or social anxiety
Supporting grieving children after loss or trauma
Launching young adults and managing changing family roles

You don’t have to keep struggling. Healing starts when families are supported, not judged.

Take the first step towards a healthier and happier life. Share your concerns with us and let's embark on a journey of growth and healing together. Schedule a free consultation today.

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When to Consider Family Therapy

Family therapy supports emotional regulation, resilience, and connection. It’s helpful when children are acting out, withdrawing, or struggling in school—and it’s also for parents who feel overwhelmed, ineffective, or emotionally triggered by their child’s needs.

You may benefit from family therapy if:

Your child or teen is acting differently and you’re unsure why
Parenting feels reactive, exhausting, or emotionally overwhelming
You’re trying to co-parent peacefully but keep hitting conflict
Your family has experienced grief, trauma, or a major life change
Sibling conflict is affecting the entire household
Your child has special needs or a diagnosis like ADHD, and you need support adjusting parenting strategies

Family therapy helps everyone feel heard—and teaches families how to work together, not against each other.

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Client Success Stories

REVIEW FROM:

A.L. - parent of a 5th grader

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“My daughter was shutting down at school and withdrawing at home. After a few sessions, she started opening up again—and I feel like I have tools now to support her in a real way.”
REVIEW FROM:

J.K. - divorced parent of three

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“Co-parenting was tearing us apart. We couldn’t even have a civil conversation. Now we’re finally working together instead of against each other—for our kids.”
REVIEW FROM:

T.S., mother of a child with ADHD

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“I was an anxious parent who didn’t know how to help my neurodivergent son. My therapist helped me feel competent again. We’re in a much better place as a family.”
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How Family Therapy Works at New Growth Counseling

Family therapy doesn’t always mean everyone sits in the same room at the same time. In fact, the most effective healing often happens when we focus on one relationship at a time—whether that’s parent to child, sibling to sibling, or partner to partner. Therapy is customized to your family’s unique situation and evolves as your needs change.

Here are the different ways family therapy may be structured, depending on your concerns:

Individual therapy for kids or teens – Older children and adolescents often need a private space to explore emotions, stress, identity, or trauma. This is especially helpful when they’re withdrawing, acting out, or facing bullying, anxiety, or school stress.
Play-based therapy for younger children – Young children typically express themselves through play, not words. Play therapy helps them feel safe while gently exploring big emotions and family dynamics.
Parent-child sessions – These help improve communication, rebuild trust, and repair ruptures in the relationship. They’re especially effective when a child avoids or resists their parent, or when conflict is escalating.
Parent-only sessions – Sometimes the most impactful change comes when parents work on their own triggers, stress, or parenting approaches—without the child present. This can also support healthier co-parenting in blended or separated families.
Flexible combinations over time – Therapy may begin with one focus (like helping a struggling teen), but expand to include parent support or sibling sessions as the situation evolves.

Whatever the structure, the goal is the same: a stronger, more connected family system where everyone feels supported.

Why Families in Carlsbad Choose New Growth Counseling

We don’t just treat symptoms—we build healthier family systems. At New Growth Counseling, our therapists are trained in trauma-informed care, child and adolescent development, parenting dynamics, and evidence-based therapies that support growth across the entire family.

What makes us different:

Deep expertise in child counseling, parent coaching, and adolescent therapy
Utilizing Family Systems Therapy
Specialized support for neurodiverse kids and ADHD-related challenges
Therapists trained in EMDR, IFS, CBT, and family systems models
Co-parenting support that respects both households
A team that collaborates weekly to enhance care for every client

You won’t just feel supported—you’ll feel understood.

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What to Expect in Family Therapy at New Growth Counseling

Your therapist will meet your family where you are—sometimes that means starting with the child or teen, other times it begins with parents. We help everyone find their voice while also guiding families back to connection and shared goals.

Here’s what family therapy may include:

Initial intake with parents to understand concerns, history, and goals
One-on-one sessions with children or teens when appropriate
Parent-only coaching sessions to improve support at home
Family sessions that strengthen communication and understanding
Skills for emotional regulation, behavior management, and self-expression
Tools for navigating transitions, boundaries, and co-parenting decisions

We help families work through their stuck points—and grow closer in the process.

Our Team

Our team is dedicated to providing you with the help you need with the results you desire. With a combined many decades of experience in counseling and therapy, our team aims to partner with you towards a better future.

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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT

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Bryson Greaves

Licensed MFT

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Anne James

Associate MFT

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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT

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Bryson Greaves

Licensed MFT

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Anne James

Associate MFT

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Andrea Morinoue

Associate MFT

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We Are Board, Licensed Therapists & Associates

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • General Questions
  • Insurance Questions
  • Good Faith Estimate

We provide both in-person counseling in Carlsbad and secure telehealth options for maximum convenience.

Many people have insurance plans that reimburse them for payments made to out-of-network providers – New Growth is an out-of-network provider. New Growth does not accept insurance, does not bill insurance companies, nor file claims. If you decide to see one of ur therapists, you pay the fee discussed at the beginning of therapy and seek reimbursement by filing a claim directly with your insurance company. We provide a monthly “super bill” that has the necessary information for you to complete your claim.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care may cost. Since we do not accept insurance, New Growth is required to provide an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your New Growth therapist for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

It is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, relationship issue, or diagnosis. Psychotherapy is talk-therapy and involves an ongoing conversation that involves the participation of one or more people for the sake of achieving a goal or goals. In relationship counseling (couples or parent-child), it is impossible for a therapist to know each person’s motivation to creating change—people in distress often feel uncertain about how they wish to proceed at times and their ambivalence affects the length of therapy. Since the therapist relies on people’s motivation and follow-through as necessary components to achieving treatment goals, the therapist cannot predict how long therapy will take. The same is true for individual counseling which often involves inner conflicts that pull a person in more than one direction at once. The therapist cannot make choices for an individual, and so relies on that individual’s free will to achieve an outcome—the therapist cannot predict how long that will take.

While the “No Surprises Act” requires a good faith estimate, the above discussion illustrates how difficult that is to provide. However, all of our therapists reveal their hourly fee before therapy begins. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider(s), nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here.

Good Faith Estimates are not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist. You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue treatment at any time.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Can I use my insurance?

Yes, if you have a PPO plan that will reimburse you for visits to out-of-network providers.

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Start Your Journey Towards Healing

Speak with our Intake Specialist

Taking the first step into therapy can feel overwhelming. Our dedicated intake specialist will listen to your needs then connect you to the right therapist.

  • We’ll get to know you and what you’re looking for.

  • You’ll receive expert guidance on the best next step.

  • No commitment required—just a conversation to help you move forward.

Address 1
3088 Pio Pico Dr.  Suite 203,  Carlsbad, CA 92008

Address 2
7946 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 310, La Jolla, CA 92037

(760) 494-4394 (fill out the nearby form to get the quickest response)

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