Family life can be one of our greatest sources of joy, and one of our deepest sources of stress. We help families move through conflict, disconnection, and life's hardest transitions with empathy, clarity, and practical tools for lasting change.
Family therapy is a specialized form of counseling that helps family members improve relationships, resolve conflicts, and better understand one another. Our approach helps families see how their interactions and responses to each other can shape the overall family dynamic. We gently explore patterns of behavior, unspoken rules, and emotional cycles that may be contributing to tension, and work together on building new, more effective ways of relating based on empathy, openness, and shared responsibility.
At McCullough Family Therapy, our licensed therapists work with families across Lakewood, Littleton, and throughout Colorado to identify the cycles that create friction and to build new, healthier ways of connecting. We create a shared space where every voice is heard and every perspective is honored.
Family therapy is grounded in systems theory: we look at how relationships function as a whole rather than isolating individual problems. When one person in the family is struggling, the whole family feels it. When the system heals, everyone benefits.
Strengthening the whole family system, so each member can feel more heard, connected, and supported.
Family therapy can be beneficial at any stage of life. You don't need to be in a crisis to benefit. It is especially helpful when:
Conversations turn into arguments or silence, and the topics that matter most keep getting avoided.
Divorce, blending families, relocation, a new diagnosis, or loss can all disrupt a family's sense of stability.
Emotional or behavioral issues and signs of anxiety or depression often benefit from whole-family involvement.
Family therapy helps the whole household understand and support their loved one without burning out.
If your family keeps having the same arguments, or the same silence, family therapy provides a structured, neutral process for breaking those cycles and building something different.
Many families come to us proactively. You don't have to wait for a breaking point to start building something stronger.
Every family is different, so your experience in therapy will be uniquely tailored to your needs. Here is a general idea of what to expect across the arc of treatment.
In your first one to three sessions, your therapist spends time getting to know your family: its history, structure, strengths, and the specific concerns that brought you in. Everyone has a chance to speak, be heard, and feel respected. Together, you will identify what success looks like.
This is where the core work happens. Your therapist helps your family identify the recurring patterns and emotional cycles that have been getting in the way. You will practice new communication strategies and build a shared understanding of what each family member actually needs.
As your family makes progress, sessions shift toward consolidating gains and preparing for what comes next. Families often discover deeper understanding, improved emotional bonds, and new strengths they didn't know they had.
Sessions available in person in Lakewood, Colorado, and via telehealth throughout the state.
Our team includes licensed and trained therapists who specialize in family systems work. Each clinician brings a warm, individualized approach to every family they serve.
Nathan works with families navigating high-conflict situations, court involvement, and relational rupture. His approach is trauma-informed and built around each family's specific circumstances, without judgment or a one-size-fits-all script.
Dr. Sanchez is a Clinical Psychologist and Reunification Therapist with extensive experience working with diverse families. He brings a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to family therapy, with clinical interests in reunification, trauma-informed care, and meaningful family connection.
Camryn specializes in family and relational therapy, offering compassionate support for families navigating change and conflict.
Samantha works with families across a range of presenting concerns, with a focus on building practical communication skills and emotional attunement between family members.
Our full team includes additional licensed therapists and clinicians.
Meet Our TeamMcCullough Family Therapy is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and serves families throughout the Denver metro area and across the state through secure telehealth sessions.
3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 435
Lakewood, CO 80235
Serving Lakewood, Littleton, the Denver metro, and surrounding communities.
Secure online sessions available to families throughout Colorado.
Same evidence-based approach as in-person sessions, with added flexibility for families managing complex schedules or multiple locations.
We offer a free initial consultation so you can connect with a therapist before committing to the process.
Insurance: We are an out-of-network provider. We have partnered with Mentaya to help you submit out-of-network claims for reimbursement. Some of our clinicians do accept Medicaid, though they do not always have openings. Medicaid is not accepted for court-ordered services. Learn more about our rates.
Questions? Call 303-551-9214.
We are passionate about helping families reconnect and heal. Our therapists are warm, skilled, and deeply committed to your wellbeing, and each is required to be actively pursuing advanced training and certifications to ensure the highest level of care. We take the time to understand the unique makeup of your family and use evidence-based practices that empower each member to feel seen, valued, and supported.
We believe in lasting change, not quick fixes. Our work together is about building a foundation of trust and resilience that will carry your family forward, long after therapy has ended.
When one person in a family is struggling, the effects are often felt by everyone. That is why our family therapy services bring the whole family into the work. By creating a supportive space for everyone in the room, we help you move forward as a healthier, more connected team.
Book a free consultation online, call us, or submit an inquiry via our contact form. We will help you find the right therapist for your family.
Family therapy can help with a wide range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, frequent conflict, parenting struggles, sibling issues, life transitions such as divorce, relocation, or loss, and the impact of mental health or behavioral concerns on the family. It is also a great option when families feel emotionally disconnected or want to strengthen their relationships proactively.
Not necessarily. Who attends each session depends on your family's unique needs and goals. Some sessions may include everyone, while others may focus on just the parents, siblings, or specific individuals. We will work together to determine the best format to support meaningful progress.
No. Our therapists are neutral guides who create a safe, nonjudgmental space for each family member to be heard. They help your family understand each person's experience, identify patterns that are no longer working, and build healthier ways of relating. The goal is shared understanding, not a verdict.
Yes. When one person in a family is having a hard time, it often affects the entire household. Family therapy provides support for that individual and for other family members who want to understand what is happening and learn how to help. Healing is often more effective when the whole family is involved.
Duration varies significantly depending on the complexity of the concerns, the family's goals, and how consistently the family can attend sessions. Many families see meaningful progress within 8 to 16 sessions. Some come for a short series of sessions to work through a specific challenge; others benefit from longer-term support. We will discuss what makes sense for your family and adjust as needed along the way.
Our therapists draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Strategic Family Therapy, among others. Your therapist will draw from approaches suited to your family's specific needs and goals. You can learn more about the full range of modalities we use on our therapy modalities page.
Yes. We have a team of therapists who specialize in helping families navigate divorce and co-parenting issues. We offer family mediation services, high conflict family therapy, co-parenting therapy, and PCDM services. Our therapists help reduce conflict between parents, maintain stability for children, and build communication structures that function across two households.
Getting started is simple. Schedule a free initial consultation through our website, call our office at 303-551-9214, or use our online contact form. During your consultation, you will connect with one of our therapists, share what is bringing you in, and decide together whether family therapy and which of our therapists is the right fit for your family.
McCullough Family Therapy is a licensed counseling practice in Lakewood, Colorado, serving individuals, couples, and families throughout the Denver metro area and across Colorado. Athena McCullough, MA, LPC, LMFT, is the Owner and Clinical Director.
We offer in-person sessions at our Lakewood office and telehealth throughout Colorado. Free initial consultations are available.
3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 435, Lakewood, CO 80235
303-551-9214 | connect@mcculloughfamilytherapy.com
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. McCullough Family Therapy does not provide crisis services.
