Family Counseling Services · Austin, TX

Therapists Specializing in Family Counseling

At Austin Family Counseling (AFC), we are dedicated to helping families of all kinds build stronger, healthier relationships. Whether your family includes young children, adult children, or spans multiple generations, we recognize that every family is unique. Our therapy process is tailored to meet the needs of each family member while supporting the family as a whole. From co-parenting and blended families to LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous families, we are here to support you on your journey.

Finding Strength Through Life's Challenges

Ready to Strengthen Your Family Connections?

Constant family tension can make it feel as though peace is out of reach, but with support, it’s possible to restore harmony and strengthen your family relationships.

  • Do you and your co-parent, partner, or other caregiver often disagree on how to raise or care for your children?

  • Is your child’s challenging behavior affecting the harmony of your home?

  • Are you balancing the roles of parent, partner, and individual and feeling pulled in too many directions?

  • Is there conflict between parents or caregivers in your household, making co-parenting or shared decision-making difficult?

  • Do you long for a more peaceful and connected home, but feel stuck in patterns of conflict?

How we help

How Family Counseling Can Help

Family counseling can be incredibly effective in addressing a wide range of challenges that families face, no matter their structure or makeup. Whether you’re navigating life with young children, adult children, co-parenting, blended families, same-sex couples, polyamorous families, or any other unique family arrangement, therapy provides the tools and support needed to work through these challenges. Here’s how family counseling can help:

  • Communication & Conflict Resolution

    • Family therapy helps each member communicate more effectively, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and respected regardless of age or role. Whether it's conflict between parents, adult children, or step-siblings, therapy provides a space to resolve differences with empathy and understanding.

  • Strengthening Emotional Bonds

    • Therapy supports the emotional connection between family members, helping build trust, empathy, and mutual respect — no matter your family structure or relationship dynamics.

  • Parenting Support & Navigating Transitions

    • Parents and caregivers of any kind — biological, step, adoptive, or chosen — can learn strategies for healthy boundaries and positive reinforcement tailored to their child's needs. We also help families adjust to shifting dynamics, from life with a newborn to blending families after divorce.

Areas we Address

Find Support and Clarity Through Family Counseling

At Austin Family Counseling (AFC), we offer therapy tailored to the unique challenges adults face, including:

Licensed therapists serving Austin, TX

Meet Our Team

Our licensed counselors bring warmth, expertise, and a genuine commitment to your well-being. We'll match you with the right therapist from day one.

Mae Grant

Infants, Toddlers, Children (6-10), Preteens, Teens, Young Adults (18-30), Adults

Kennedy Lohr

Toddlers, Children (6-10), Preteens, Teens, Young Adults (18-30)

janet mize counseling therapist

Janet Mize

Young Adults (18-30), Adults, Elders (65+)

jennifer sacco lcsw counselor therapist

Jennifer Sacco

Preteens, Teens, Young Adults (18-30), Adults, Elders (65+)

mark steel licensed professional counselor therapist

Mark Steele

Preteens, Teens, Young Adults (18-30), Adults, Elders (65+)

julia terstriep counseling therapist lmft

Julia Terstriep

Children (6-10), Preteens, Teens, Young Adults (18-30), Adults

Emily-Koenig - therapist

Emily Vrana

Toddlers, Children (6-10), Preteens, Teens, Young Adults (18-30)

Holly Barajas

Holly Barajas

Preteens, Teens, Young Adults (18-30), Adults, Elders (65+)

Meet All Our Therapist

We've got the answers for your questions

Have questions about getting started, fees, or finding the right therapist in Austin? We're here to help.

I’m worried the therapist will judge my family.

You’re not alone in feeling this way. Seeking support is a sign that you care about your family’s well-being and are committed to improving your relationships. Therapy is a space for learning, not judgment, where you can gain new tools to help your family thrive.

Family counseling feels like an investment we can’t afford right now.

While therapy is an investment, it’s one that pays off by helping your family build stronger connections and resolve conflicts. The tools and support you gain from counseling can improve communication, manage challenging situations, and create lasting positive changes.

I’m worried about how others will perceive our family seeking therapy.

At AFC, we provide a safe, confidential space where every family is welcomed and respected. Therapy is a positive step toward fostering healthy communication, strengthening relationships, and building a more supportive home environment, no matter your family’s unique structure.