Family Therapy · Free 30-Minute Phone Consultation
Family therapy that helps you
heal together at home.
Reduce conflict and rebuild trust at home. Most families notice early shifts in 4 to 6 sessions. See us in Rutherford, NJ or meet online for family therapy in NJ, NY, and CT via secure telehealth.
Blended families · Co-parenting · Inclusive care · Licensed clinicians
"Dionne demonstrated a remarkable balance of fairness, directness, and empathy. Her compassionate listening ensured we felt heard and never judged. Her thoughtful questions encouraged meaningful self-reflection. We gained clarity and practical tools that strengthened our family."
Family Therapy Clients, NJ · Communication & RepairRequest your free consult
Free consultations available Mon–Fri, 1–3 PM ET. We'll call within 24 hours — usually much sooner.
Prefer to call?
(732) 201-6325 Mon – Fri · 9 am – 7 pm ET
How it works
Family therapy in 4 focused steps.
Short, collaborative, and focused on change. In-person in Rutherford, NJ or by telehealth across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
Connect & clarify
Share what's happening at home and what a better week looks like. We confirm goals and fit on a free 30-minute call.
Assessment
Meet as a family — and when helpful, briefly one-on-one — to understand strengths, stressors, and the patterns driving conflict.
Tailored plan
Set goals and cadence together, often weekly to start. Choose two skills to practice between sessions — not theory, just what works.
Practice & sustain
Practice tough talks and repairs. Apply CBT and DBT skills at home, track wins, and maintain the plan as life shifts.
Private • HIPAA-compliant • No travel required
The team
Meet the therapists who'll work with your family.
Every clinician is fully licensed in New Jersey and trained in family-systems work. We'll match you with the right fit on your free call.
Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Dionne Frank, LCSW
CBT · DBT-informed · Doctoral-level training
LCSW and doctoral-level therapist helping parents, couples, and families strengthen their relationships — especially when things feel stuck.
In-person (Rutherford, NJ) & Telehealth · NJ, NY, CT
Therapist
Caitlyn Snyder, LSW
Trauma-informed · CBT · DBT · DVRT Certified
Trauma-informed therapist from Rutgers helping teens through older adults move from surviving to thriving — especially through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
In-person (Rutherford, NJ) & Telehealth · NJ, NY, CT
Therapist · 7 Years Experience
Sheanny Vazquez, LSW
CBT · DBT · ACT · Strengths-Based · Bilingual EN/ES
LSW with 7 years helping children, adults, and families build practical tools for anxiety, behavioral challenges, and life transitions.
Telehealth primary · NJ, NY, CT & Limited in-person (Rutherford, NJ)
What changes at home
Family therapy outcomes.
Practical, skills-based care that helps families reduce conflict, communicate clearly, and feel more connected at home.
Calmer days, better listening
Use simple scripts to pause, take turns, and be heard without blowups.
Repair after disagreements
Repeatable steps to de-escalate, apologize, and move forward together.
Roles, boundaries, routines
Predictable structure so everyone knows what to expect — and what they're responsible for.
Kids feel safer and seen
Validating language, age-appropriate choices, and routines that make home feel steady.
Caregiver teamwork
Align on rules, consequences, and shared support so you feel like a team — not opponents.
Confidence that lasts
Weekly check-ins and small wins that stick beyond the session.
Common reasons families come to us
What we help families with.
Communication breakdown, blended-family adjustments, parent-teen conflict, intergenerational patterns, life transitions, and grief — every family is welcome.
Request a free consultAnxiety
Panic, social anxiety, generalized worry, health anxiety
Depression
Low mood, motivation, seasonal, postpartum, burnout
Couples Therapy
Communication, trust, pre-marital, conflict, major decisions
Family & Co-Parenting
Blended families, conflict, parenting alignment, co-parenting
Life Transitions
Career stress, identity, grief, self-esteem, major decisions
Teens & Young Adults
School stress, anxiety, identity, social challenges, first-time therapy
Parenting Support
ADHD strategies, routines, connection — individual & group sessions
Families who did the work.
Compassionate care, practical tools, steady change — here's what working together has looked like.
Dionne is an absolutely amazing therapist — and an even better human being. She helped me immensely through multiple losses. Her calm, caring presence and direct, honest guidance made all the difference. She truly cares.
Dionne has demonstrated a remarkable balance of fairness, directness, and empathy. Her compassionate listening ensured we felt heard and never judged. Her thoughtful questions encouraged meaningful self-reflection. We gained clarity and practical tools that strengthened our marriage.
Living Optimally has been exceptional. Dionne creates a safe, comfortable space, offers specific and practical feedback, and holds you kindly accountable. Sessions are well-prepared and engaging, scheduling is flexible, and the tools we practice have led to real, positive change.
All testimonials are anonymized to protect client privacy.
Coverage & fees
Investment in your wellbeing.
We accept most major insurance plans in New Jersey. Not sure about your coverage? We'll verify it on your free consultation call — no hold music, no runaround.
Session details
HSA and FSA cards accepted. Superbills provided every session for out-of-network reimbursement filing.
Frequently asked questions
Questions families ask first.
Quick answers about family therapy in NJ, NY & CT — insurance, telehealth, and who needs to attend.
At our office in Rutherford, NJ. Telehealth is also available across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut — useful when family members live in different homes or can't travel together.
Most families notice early shifts within 4 to 6 sessions of weekly work — often faster for one specific issue, longer (3–6 months) for deeper patterns. We set a clear pace together in the first session and adjust as you progress.
Whoever is part of the dynamic you want to change — and is willing. Often that's two parents and one or more children, but it can also be siblings, adult children, grandparents, or co-parents in separate households. We'll discuss the right configuration on your free call.
Yes — secure, HIPAA-compliant video for families across NJ, NY, and CT. Telehealth is especially helpful for divorced or co-parenting families when members live in different homes, or when scheduling everyone in one room is hard.
Couples therapy focuses on the partnership between two adults. Family therapy widens the lens to include children, parenting dynamics, sibling relationships, blended-family adjustments, and intergenerational patterns. Many families benefit from a mix — we'll help you choose the right starting point.
That's common — especially with teens or reluctant partners. We can start with the willing members, build trust, and invite the holdout in when it feels safer. Real change in one part of a family system shifts the whole system, so progress is still possible even if not everyone joins right away.
Yes — Aetna, Horizon BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE in NJ. Family therapy is billed at $275 / 50–60 min if out-of-pocket; we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. We'll verify your coverage on the free call.
You don't have to figure this out alone
Ready to restore connection at home?
Request your free 30-minute family consultation. Choose telehealth across NJ, NY, and CT, or in-person in Rutherford, NJ. We'll reach out within 24 hours — usually the same day.
(732) 201-6325 · Mon – Fri, 9 am – 7 pmOr email us: info@livingoptimallytherapy.com
Request your free consult
Free consultations available Mon–Fri, 1–3 PM ET. We'll call within 24 hours — usually much sooner.
Or call us directly
(732) 201-6325 Mon – Fri · 9 am – 7 pm ET