Counseling

Family Counseling

Support for families navigating behavior, transitions, and connection.

Happy Family - Family Counseling - Esther Davis Counseling | Marriage and Family Therapy, New Brighton MN

About this service

New strategies to help your family thrive.

I am here to help. Let’s be real — family is just difficult sometimes. It can bring out the absolute best in us, and at other times the absolute worst.

Unless we make intentional decisions to parent our children differently than we were parented, we’ll likely repeat the same mistakes. Many of us were never shown how to parent most effectively, and there is always more to learn.

If your strategies just aren’t working anymore, or you wish you could enjoy your children once again, I’d love to come alongside your family to develop new strategies and help you reach your goals.

How I can help

Whether you’re experiencing…

Adoption issues

Behavior issues

Academic problems

Discipline strategies

Children becoming adults

Enjoying time together

At a glance

Session details

Format

In person or telehealth

Session length

About 50 minutes

Intake session

$200–$270

Ongoing sessions

$175–$225

Getting started

A gentle, easy process

01

Free Consultation

We start with a free 15-minute call to talk through what’s bringing you in and see if we’re a good fit.

02

Intake Session

Our first session is about your story and goals — together we shape a plan that feels right for you.

03

Ongoing Counseling

We meet regularly and move toward your goals at a pace that fits your life.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Who comes to family counseling?

Whoever is part of the challenge and the solution — that might be parents and children together, a subset of the family, or different combinations across sessions.

Do you work with teens and children?

Yes. I work with families across ages and tailor the approach to who’s in the room.

What issues does family counseling help with?

Communication, parenting strategies, behavior concerns, big transitions, blended-family dynamics, and reconnecting after conflict.

Is family counseling covered by insurance?

Often, when there’s a mental health diagnosis. We’ll review your coverage during the free consultation.

Let’s begin

Not sure if it’s the right fit?

A free 15-minute consultation is a relaxed way to talk it through — no pressure, no commitment.