Support for families navigating conflict, transition, and change
Families can feel stuck when communication breaks down, conflict becomes entrenched, or relationships grow distant over time. You may be facing caregiver stress, estrangement, divorce, aging-related changes, or long-standing patterns that feel impossible to shift.
Family therapy offers a space to slow things down, understand one another more clearly, and work toward healthier ways of relating.
Dr. Carolyn Cole provides family therapy for adults and families in Beachwood, Shaker Heights, Cleveland, and nearby communities, with telehealth available across 40+ PSYPACT states.
How I Work
Family therapy focuses on understanding patterns, roles, and emotional dynamics within the family system. With over four decades of experience, I help families navigate difficult conversations with greater clarity and respect.
Our work may include:
Improving communication and reducing conflict
Navigating caregiving roles and aging-related stress
Addressing family estrangement or long-standing tension
Supporting families through divorce, separation, or loss
Creating clearer boundaries and expectations
I work in a calm, structured, and balanced way so that each voice is heard and the family can move forward with intention.
Who I Work With
I support families experiencing:
Family conflict or estrangement
Caregiver stress and role strain
Parenting challenges with adult children
Divorce, separation, or blended family transitions
Aging-related family dynamics
Communication breakdowns
Long-standing relational tension
FAQs
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This depends on the situation. Sessions may include multiple family members or shift over time.
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My approach is thoughtful, direct, and grounded in helping families understand patterns and build healthier ways of relating.
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Yes. Many of my clients are adult children navigating caregiving, role changes, and the emotional strain that comes with supporting a parent. Therapy gives you space to breathe, sort through complex feelings, and make decisions that feel grounded and sustainable.
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Absolutely. Whether you’re considering reconnecting or simply trying to make sense of what happened, I help families approach these situations with clarity, compassion, and realistic expectations. We move at a pace that feels safe and intentional.
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I’m not in-network with insurance, but many clients receive partial reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits. I provide coded invoices (superbills) you can submit directly to your plan, and I’m happy to help you understand what your coverage may include.
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Yes, depending on licensing guidelines and clinical appropriateness.
Let’s talk
Get in touch today for a free consultation. Let's talk and see if it's a good fit.
