Parent + Family

Therapy & Coaching

Providing practical tools that help parents and children improve family life through stronger relationships, better communication and healthier behavior patterns.


Families are where we first learn about love, connection, and belonging—but they can also be places of complexity, challenge, and growth. At Tend Therapy, we believe that when parents feel supported, children and families thrive. Our approach to parent and family therapy is both practical and relational, offering compassionate guidance alongside actionable tools to help families strengthen relationships, improve communication, and create healthier dynamics.

Family therapy isn’t just about addressing struggles—it’s about fostering resilience, understanding, and deeper connections. Whether you’re navigating the push-and-pull of parenting, adjusting to a blended family, working through a painful transition like divorce, or simply looking for ways to cultivate more balance and ease in family life, we are here to help.

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Tend to your family.


  • Feel overwhelmed by family life and want a professional sounding board to sort through struggles.

  • Experience frequent power struggles around rules, responsibilities, screen time, bedtime, or sibling conflicts.

  • See behaviors in their children they’d like to better understand and address.

  • Are facing the complexities of a blended family or navigating the painful transitions of divorce.

  • Feel disconnected from their tweens, teens, or young adult children and struggle to communicate in meaningful ways.

Who We Support

We work with families in all their forms, including parents, caregivers, co-parents, couples, and individual family members. Therapy can provide support for those who:

  • Want to improve relationships with parents, siblings, or other family members but aren’t sure how.

  • Long to be the best parent they can be but feel uncertain about how to move forward.

  • Are part of an LGBTQ+ family and want support in navigating identity, inclusion, and family dynamics.

  • Are managing differing views on faith and values and want to approach them with respect and understanding.

  • Are struggling with estrangement and want to process grief, set boundaries, or explore the possibility of reconnection.


Our Approach

Every family is different, and there is no single roadmap to creating harmony at home. Our work together is tailored to your family’s unique needs, with an emphasis on practical strategies, emotional awareness, and lasting change. We draw from research-based approaches to help parents manage challenges like anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral struggles in their children; support families through major life transitions; and create parenting strategies that align with their values and goals.

For divorcing or separated parents, we provide guidance to protect children from conflict, establish healthy co-parenting relationships, and support emotional well-being through transition. For blended families, we help create intentional plans for connection, communication, and respect. Whether working with a single parent, a couple, or the entire family, we focus on fostering understanding, resilience, and a deeper sense of belonging.

What to Expect

Sessions typically last 50 to 55 minutes, and the length of therapy depends on each family’s goals and circumstances. Some families find what they need in just a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support over time. There are no pre-determined number of sessions—only a process that unfolds at the pace that feels right for you.

At Tend Therapy, we believe every family deserves the opportunity to invest in their well-being. Whether you’re working through a specific challenge or simply want to cultivate a more connected and intentional family life, we are here to support you.

If you’re interested in exploring parent or family therapy, we’d love to connect. Reach out to start the conversation.

  • Lisa Pisha

    MS, LMFT
    Founder + Therapist

  • Angela Michalak

    MA, LCPC
    Partner + Therapist

  • Carrie Thayer

    MS, LMFT- Individual, Family
    and Couples Therapist

  • Deborah Grizzell

    Individual Adults
    and Couples Therapist

  • Katie Dawson

    Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Pam Caine

    MA, MSW
    Parent + Family Therapist

  • Brooklyn Miller

    Clinical Intern + New Client Coordinator