Landry Family Forensics

There is no question that divorce is one of life’s major stressors, even when children are not involved. Add children into the equation and small conflicts often have a way of magnifying into major battles. Often, parents lose perspective and struggle to focus on what is best for their children when strong emotions take over. Well-meaning family, friends, and professionals may further exacerbate your emotions towards the other parent, leaving you feeling angry, confused, resentful, or fearful for yourself and your children, resulting in major communication breakdowns with the other parent and previously minor irritations amplifying into issues you think are worth fighting legal battles over.

While it is best to stem the emotional overflow of the divorce process early before it gets out of control, this is not possible for all families. When conflict prevents parents from reaching decisions about what is best for their children during and after the divorce process, a mental health professional can be an invaluable resource to help keep the divorce process focused on what is best for the children. As a forensically-trained clinical psychologist, who previously worked as an attorney in the matrimonial and mental health fields, I am particularly qualified to assist families in navigating the stress and emotions that run rampant in high-conflict divorces in order to help them refocus on what is in their children’s best interests. I strive to meet every family where they are at when they walk through my door; understand each parent and child’s perspectives on the family relationships and needs; and provide guidance for healthy changes to the family situation from a thoughtful, evidence-informed, and compassionate approach to my services. Whether you are considering working with me for a court-involved family therapy or you need a forensic evaluation for your family court case, I will welcome the opportunity to listen to your family experience, understand your goals for your changing family, and provide neutral and non-judgmental help as you and your family move forward with your new definition of family.