Family Therapy in Saint John, Fredericton and Across New Brunswick Virtually
Family therapy is designed to improve communication, resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships within families. It can be especially helpful when families feel overwhelmed, stuck in negative patterns, or are dealing with life changes such as illness, mental health challenges, substance use, unemployment, moving, ageing, divorce, trauma or grief.
By working together with a skilled family therapist in Fredericton or Saint John, families can address issues like communication breakdowns, behavioural problems, and emotional struggles. Family therapy can use various techniques rooted in attachment theory, psychoeducational, CBT & more.
Therapy for a struggling family can make a difference. When it feels like the issues in your family are too big for you to handle and aren’t getting better, it may be time to see a family therapist. We can help you find new ways to manage struggles, conflicts and challenges.
How we can help
Some of the things that family therapists can help with are:
Conflicts between family members
Substance abuse or addiction
A family member’s mental illness
Financial problems or disagreements about money
Problems in school
Difficulties between siblings
Children’s behaviour problems
Caring for a family member with special needs
Issues with extended family members
A family member’s illness or a death in the family
Infidelity
Separation or divorce
Blended family
How to plan for shared custody of children
who we can help
Family therapy can benefit families of any age facing challenges like:
Mental or physical illness
Parenting concerns
Fostering or adoption
Separation or divorce
Struggles with conditions like OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, or addiction
We offer in-person family therapy in Saint John and Fredericton as well as online family therapy.
How Family Therapy Works
Family therapy provides a safe space for family members to express their feelings, share experiences, and improve how they communicate and interact. It can be especially useful when family dynamics contribute to one person's difficulties, or when one individual's struggles affect the entire family.
Family therapy encourages everyone to use their strengths and feel supported, fostering positive changes in relationships and overall well-being.
During therapy, the therapist may:
Encourage each person to share their hopes and experiences while listening to others
Clarify individual beliefs, values, and needs to foster better understanding
Help families stop blaming and begin collaborating on positive changes
Discuss the impact of words and actions on others
Facilitate conversations about challenges
Support families in working through their goals
Family therapy is flexible and can range from a few sessions to longer-term treatment, depending on the family's needs. Therapists may also meet with individuals or suggest other treatments, such as medication, in combination with therapy.
How much does family therapy cost?
Sessions with a registered social worker (RSW) or licensed counselling therapists (LCT) are $140 for 50 minutes.
Our counselling fees are not covered by Medicare but are covered by many extended health insurance plans.
Our clinic has therapists who are either registered social workers (RSW) or Licensed Counselling Therapists (LCT).
You must check your specific plan for what you have coverage for, as coverage is different for each policy. Verify that your plan covers counselling/therapy with a MSW, RSW or LCT. Your insurance may state you have coverage for clinical counsellor or psychotherapist, which would cover LCT or social worker.
We also offer direct billing with many different insurance companies, which allows you to keep more money in your pocket. We can direct bill Blue Cross, Veterans Affairs (VAC), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Canada Life, Claim Secure, Chamber of Commerce, Work Safe, NIHB, Department of Social Development, and more provided your plan is set up for direct billing. Your are still responsible for any co-pay amounts at the time of service.
Is family therapy covered by insurance?
About Laura Gatien & Associates
At Laura Gatien & Associates, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to mental health treatment, offering clients access a diverse team of professionals with various expertise and specialties who learn from and can refer to one another. We take a holistic approach to treatment and believe everything makes perfect sense in the context of your life experiences.
Quality care is very important to us as a team, and we ensure this is upheld through regular clinical meetings, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, as well as using evidence-based frameworks. This helps us provide you with the best care for your individual needs so you can make progress sooner.
Our clients benefit from shared resources that exist within a team and the peace of mind that they are not just working with an individual, but are part of a broader mental health community learning and growing together.
We prioritize accessibility and availability of services, providing limited wait times and evening appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. We will regularly ask for feedback on your experience here so we can continue to improve.
Our Family Therapists
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Ashley Delahaye
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Natalie MacLaggan
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Ricky McIntyre
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Sacha Hamming
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Lee Jacobs Robinson
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Megan MacLeod
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Mary MacKinnon
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Jennifer Fraser-Furrow
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Elizabeth Mayne
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Brandon Joly
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Lori Park-McLean
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Julie MacCallum
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Kelly Lourenco
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Ready to Resolve Your Family’s Issues?
We are accepting new clients for family therapy in Fredericton, Saint John and across New Brunswick. Let us help you strengthen your family’s bond.