Family Therapy in Houston, TX

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Family Therapy

In Houston, TX

Real Support for the Reality of Family Life.

Healing Lane Therapy offers family therapy in Houston, TX for families who feel stuck in painful cycles; constant arguments, icy silences, or the exhaustion of walking on eggshells. Our Houston family therapists specialize in BPD family dynamics, parent-teen conflict, high-conflict couples, and major family transitions. We work with families in-person in Houston and via telehealth across Texas.

We can help with:


Houston families we commonly work with:

  • Families with a teen or young adult in crisis; refusing school, self-harming, or pulling away completely

  • Parents supporting a child or partner with a BPD diagnosis who need guidance on how to respond without making things worse

  • Families navigating a loved one's substance use disorder, whether in early recovery, active use, or somewhere in between, who need support in setting boundaries and rebuilding trust

  • Blended families navigating step-parenting, loyalty conflicts, and new family rules

  • Families going through divorce who want to minimize harm to children and keep communication civil

  • Adult children and aging parents trying to renegotiate roles and expectations

    If your family fits one of these situations, a family counselor in Houston at Healing Lane Therapy can help you move from reactive to responsive.

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Mary Duran and Gabriela Trevino - Houston Therapists specializing in BPD, trauma, and substance use disorders

WHY WORK WITH OUR TEAM

A Steady Team for When Things Feel Shaky.

Bringing your family to therapy is a brave step. We understand the vulnerability it takes to invite a stranger into your home life—parents often worry about being blamed, while teens often worry about being ganged up on. Our team is made up of real people who understand that family dynamics are messy and that no one acts their best when they are hurting. We don’t sit in judgment of your struggles; we sit with you in the fire. We offer a neutral, steady presence that ensures every voice is heard, creating a space where you can finally stop fighting and start understanding.

We don’t just look at the "identified patient"; we look at the whole picture. Our team specializes in the unique mechanics of family relationships across the lifespan. From helping parents navigate the rocky transition to having young adult children, to supporting families impacted by substance use or high-conflict diagnoses, we have specialists who can handle the intensity without getting overwhelmed.

Family therapy requires more than just listening, it requires a roadmap. We use active, evidence-based approaches, including DBT skills for families, mentalization-based Therapy, and attachment work, to help you de-escalate conflict in real-time. We don’t just watch you argue; we interrupt the pattern, providing the structure and feedback necessary to build a new way of relating.

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Our Family Therapists

Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC - Houston based therapist specializing in BPD and substance use disorders

Mary Duran, LCSW, LCDC

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Gabriela Trevino, LCSW - Houston based therapist specializing in BPD and trauma

Gabriela Trevino, LCSW

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Tayler Duden, LCSW - Houston based mental health therapists

Tayler Duden, LCSW

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FAQs about Family Therapy

  • Not necessarily. Family therapy often starts with parents or primary caregivers alone, then brings in other members once there is a shared framework. We tailor the format to what will be most effective for your specific situation.

  • The terms are often used interchangeably. Family therapy typically refers to a structured, evidence-based approach with a licensed therapist addressing relationship patterns and communication. Family counseling is a broader term that can include similar work. At Healing Lane Therapy, our therapists are licensed clinical social workers with training in relational and systemic approaches.

  • Family therapy sessions are typically scheduled for 50 minutes and are $250 per session.

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