Every child deserves the opportunity to have a positive relationship with both parents. When factors have disrupted a parent-child bond, it may be time to bring in a third party to help with the family dynamics and the unique needs of the child.
Conjoint therapy — also commonly called reunification therapy — is built to teach and support family members in rebuilding bonds with structure, care, and realistic pacing.
“Reunification work is patient work. The goal is not a single reconciliation moment — it is a durable, age-appropriate relationship.”
How the work is structured
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Child or children first
Dr. Kanaventi meets with the child or children separately to understand their experience and perspective before any reunification work begins.
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Estranged parent
Individual sessions with the estranged parent identify strengths, the nature of the relationship, and the parenting skills that will bridge the divide.
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Primary parent
Meeting with the primary parent is essential — improved communication and support across the family system is part of what makes the work hold.
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Joint sessions, paced appropriately
Joint sessions begin when the clinical picture supports it — never rushed, never dictated by external pressure alone.