The Family Intensive Institute

Our family intensive experiences are unique in that they are provided by two licensed mental health professionals working together to better identify and address longstanding patterns of behaviors within families in a supportive environment.

Family members may be struggling with: depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, self injury, personality disorders, oppositional behavior and more.

Family enjoying life

What We Provide

We are dedicated to promoting the compassionate care of individuals and families. We firmly establish the principles of Aligned Attachment Therapy within families, providers and institutions; thus preparing the way for those in need to heal in relationships through experience.

Attachment based

Family focused

Experiential and hands on

Tools and skill building

Available, responsive and secure environment

Multi-generational approach

What Is A Family Intensive?

An intensive is a ten hour in-person family experience that includes parents and teenage or young adult children.

The intensive is designed to help you tune into current family dynamics, allowing you to overcome obstacles to personal and relational security.

We are dedicated to promoting the compassionate care of individuals and families. We firmly establish the principles of Aligned Attachment Theory within families, providers, and institutions; thus preparing the way for those in need to heal in relationships and through experience.

Our Philosophy

We believe that healing occurs in relationships and through experience. When families are out of alignment and relationships feel insecure, unhealthy behaviors emerge and create long-standing patterns of interactions that create disharmony in the home. These individual and family issues must be addressed within the context of the family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I am already in therapy?
We want to collaborate with your current therapist in the preparation for your intensive and share any information with them that will help you continue your therapeutic progress.
Can a family intensive be done virtually?
In general, no. Although there may be extenuating circumstances that would make that possible.
Can this be done in my home state?
Intensives can only be done in the state of Texas at this time.
Do you provide individual therapy?
We do not provide individual or family therapy for those that participate in the intensives.
What are the ages you work with?
Our clients are families with children who are 12 and older.
Do you work with insurance?
We do not.

Contact Us

Helaine Sandler

Email
Helaine@familyintensiveinstitute.com
Phone number
(818) 917-4861

Kevin Randall

Nikki Garza