Family Therapy
Traci Marando, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
"Family pathology rolls from generation to generation like a fire in the woods, taking down everything in its path until one person, one generation, has the courage to turn and face the flames. That person brings peace to his ancestors and spares the children that follow." -Terry Real
Breaking generational cycles takes courage. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I partner with individuals who are ready to be that 'one person'-the one who turns to face the flames rather than pass them forward. Through insight-oriented therapy rooted in psychodynamic and trauma-informed approaches, we explore the family patterns, attachment wounds, and unconscious dynamics that have shaped your life. This work is transformative-not just for you, but for the generations that follow.
What is the Process of Family Therapy?
Think of your family as having an operating system - invisible rules, patterns, and emotional responses that run in the background. Family therapy helps you see and update that system.
Using psychodynamic and trauma-informed approaches, we explore:
- The “why” beneath the “what” - What drives reactions, not just what the reactions are
- Inherited patterns - Ways of relating, coping, and communicating learned from previous generations
- Emotional triggers - Why certain situations create outsized responses
- Unspoken rules - The invisible guidelines that govern how your family functions
Many families are surprised to discover that their current struggles connect to events or dynamics from years - even generations - ago. Trauma, loss, and pain that were never processed don’t disappear; they shape how families operate today.
As these patterns become visible, change becomes possible. Understanding replaces blame, compassion replaces defensiveness, and families learn to relate in healthier, more intentional ways.
