Family Therapy in Denver
You're Not Failing, Your Family Is Stuck
Maybe your son barely looks up from his screen. Maybe every conversation ends in slammed doors or cold silence. Maybe you and your partner are arguing about how to handle it, or not talking at all.
You’re worried. Is this normal teenage stuff, or something more? Will he be okay? Will your family survive this?
Here’s what we know: When families get stuck in these patterns, trying harder with the same approach doesn’t work. You need someone who understands teenage boys, sees the whole system, and gives you a real plan, not just “have you tried talking to him?”
Our Denver family therapy center specializes in helping families like yours move from tension to trust, from shutdown to showing up.
When Families Reach Out to Us
We work with families navigating:
- The silent treatment: Your teen has stopped opening up, and you feel locked out
- Constant conflict: Every discussion becomes a battle—grades, friends, screens, responsibility
- Worrying behaviors: Anxiety, depression, gaming addiction, vaping, or withdrawal from activities he used to love
- Co-parenting chaos: You and your ex (or current partner) can’t get on the same page, and your son is caught in the middle
- Blended family friction: Stepfamily dynamics, boundary struggles, and loyalty conflicts
- Major transitions: Divorce, job loss, relocation, death of a loved one, or trauma that’s impacting everyone
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the first step
How Our Denver Family Therapy Works
We Start With Real Assessment
We Use What Actually Works
We combine proven, evidence-based approaches tailored to your family:
- Systemic family therapy to shift the patterns keeping everyone stuck
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to rebuild attachment and trust
- CBT skills for your teen to manage anxiety, anger, or depression
- Communication coaching so you can talk to your son in ways he’ll actually hear
- EMDR-informed strategies when trauma, grief, or past wounds are blocking progress
No theory lectures. Just practical tools you’ll use right away.
Skills Your Family Will Master
- How to have hard conversations without your teen shutting down or exploding
- Repairing after conflict, healthy families aren’t perfect; they recover
- Setting boundaries that your teen respects without constant power struggles
- Reading what’s underneath the attitude, silence, or anger
- Getting on the same page as co-parents so your teen isn’t playing the middle
Build the Life You Deserve
SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST SESSION AND TAKE ACTION TODAY.
What Family Therapy Looks Like
Format: 50–55 minutes weekly or bi-weekly; longer sessions available when helpful.
Participants: We meet together as a family and, when useful, in brief individual or parent sessions to build momentum.
Access: We offer in-person family therapy in 2 Denver locations; near Washington Park/Cherry Creek and between City Park & Capitol Hill.
Why Denver Families Choose Us
Direct, No-BS Approach
We don’t sugarcoat or waste time. You’ll leave every session with clear action steps and tools you can use this week—not months from now.
We Get Teenage Boys (and Their Dads)
Our Denver family therapy practice is designed to engage men and teenage boys who are skeptical about therapy. No shame, no jargon—just real talk and practical strategies. Dads, stepdads, and male caregivers find our approach refreshing and effective.
Coordinated Care When You Need It
With your permission, we work closely with your son’s school counselor, pediatrician, psychiatrist, or individual therapist to ensure everyone is working together in the same direction.
Justin Rountree, LMFT: Experienced Family Therapist in Denver
I help families reconnect when teenage boys have pulled away and everyone’s walking on eggshells.
I specialize in family therapy with households raising teenage sons (ages 12–18), especially when your son has shut down, tension is high, and you’re not sure how to reach him anymore. My approach isn’t about blame or taking sides. It’s about helping your whole family understand what’s really happening, communicate in ways that actually work, and rebuild connection before the distance becomes permanent.
I create a space where everyone feels heard, including young men who usually hate therapy. I help parents get on the same page, teens find their voice without the drama, and families move from constant conflict to genuine understanding.
Whether you’re dealing with everyday tension, major life transitions, co-parenting challenges, or concerning behaviors in your teen, I offer clear guidance and tools your family can use to reconnect.
FAQ
1. How many sessions will we need?
Many families notice traction within 4–6 sessions. More complex situations (trauma, severe mental health issues, high-conflict divorce) may take 3–6 months. We review your progress regularly and adjust the plan together.
2. Can we do sessions online?
Yes, secure teletherapy is available anywhere in Colorado.
3. Is this the same as couples therapy?
Couples therapy focuses on your romantic relationship and partnership. Family therapy looks at the whole system—your relationship as co-parents, your connection with your kids, and the patterns affecting everyone. If you need both, we can help determine the best approach.
4. What if my teenager refuses to come?
This is a common situation. We start with whoever is willing, usually parents, and focus on shifting the dynamics at home. Often, teens become more willing to join once they see changes happening. We also have strategies to engage reluctant teens that work.
Take the First Step Towards Healing
