Relationship & Family Dynamics Therapy in Southern California
Building deeper connection, healthy boundaries, and lasting peace in your most meaningful relationships.
Relationships are meant to be a source of safety, warmth, and shared joy—yet they can also bring up our deepest vulnerabilities, miscommunications, and fatigue. Whether you are navigating shifts in your marriage after having children, setting boundaries with extended family, or processing changing dynamics with loved ones, relational strain can feel heavy and overwhelming.
When roles change and stress builds, it is common to feel disconnected, unheard, or trapped in repeating patterns of conflict.
If you are struggling to communicate your needs or maintain peace within your family, please know: you do not have to choose between loving others and honoring your own health and boundaries.
How Relational Strain Shows Up
Family shifts and relationship changes affect how we show up every day. You might be experiencing:
Communication Breakdown: Feeling like everyday conversations turn into arguments, or withdrawing completely to avoid conflict.
Postpartum & Parenting Strain: Navigating differing parenting styles, division of labor, or feeling more like "roommates" with your partner after welcoming a baby.
Boundary Struggles with Extended Family: Difficulty setting or holding healthy boundaries with in-laws or parents without feeling overwhelming guilt.
Resentment & Overwhelm: Carrying the emotional mental load for the family while feeling unappreciated or unsupported.
Repeated Conflict Patterns: Feeling stuck in the same emotional loops and arguments without reaching resolution.
Compassionate, Faith-Anchored Relational Care
In therapy, I provide a safe, neutral, and gentle space to unpack relational patterns and learn constructive tools for real-life change.
Combining evidence-based approaches—such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles, attachment-based insights, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—with a Christian framework, we work to heal disconnects and build healthy relational habits. We will honor your values while guiding you toward healthier communication, mutual respect, and Christ-like grace in your home.
Together, we will focus on:
Improving Communication & Connection: Learning to express needs clearly and listen deeply without getting defensive.
Setting Healthy, Loving Boundaries: Establishing clear boundaries with family members that protect your peace while preserving love and respect.
Navigating Changing Roles: Adapting to life shifts together, whether stepping into parenthood, career adjustments, or new family seasons.
Cultivating Grace & Peace: Breaking toxic conflict cycles and fostering a culture of forgiveness, emotional safety, and mutual support in your relationships.
Convenient TeleTherapy Across California
Working on your relationships and family dynamics should fit seamlessly into your life.
Through online therapy, you can explore your story and reconnect with yourself from the comfort and privacy of your own home—whether you are based in Woodland Hills, the San Fernando Valley, or anywhere across California.
"Peace and connection are possible in your home."
Reach out today to schedule a session or learn more about online therapy for relationships and family dynamics.
All therapy sessions are conducted virtually via telehealth
let's walk toward hope
together
Nadia Siswanto Choe, LMFT | California License LMFT #50343
All therapy sessions are conducted virtually via telehealth
