A Safe Place to Start a New Journey
At New Leaf Detox in Orange County, we understand that addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it impacts entire families. That’s why family therapy is a vital part of the healing process at our Orange County addiction center. Whether you’re a parent, partner, or sibling, your presence and participation can profoundly influence your loved one’s recovery journey.
Our family therapy services are grounded in evidence-based treatments and delivered by licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), clinicians, and social workers trained in addiction treatment. Through addiction therapy sessions, family members learn how to communicate more effectively, address unresolved conflict, and support each other’s mental health and well-being in a way that promotes long-term healing for the entire household.
Substance use disorders are often fueled by relational stress, past trauma, and breakdowns in communication. For many clients, the family system has been a source of both pain and support. At New Leaf Detox, we believe that addressing these dynamics directly—with guidance from a professional family therapist—can lead to deeper, more sustainable recovery outcomes.
Family therapy helps:
Including loved ones in the treatment plan doesn’t just benefit the client—it strengthens the entire family’s ability to heal, grow, and support lasting wellness.
Each family therapy session at New Leaf Detox is tailored to the specific needs of the client and their loved ones. Sessions are facilitated by our skilled mental health therapist with years of experience in substance use, mental health issues, and family systems.
Depending on the family’s goals, sessions may include:
Whether in-person or through telehealth (when appropriate), therapy services are delivered in a safe space where each family member is treated with compassion and respect.
When one family member struggles with substance use, the entire system often suffers. Parents may feel guilt, partners may carry resentment, and siblings may experience confusion or fear. In some cases, untreated mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, or ADHD exist alongside addiction, further complicating family dynamics.
Family therapy provides an opportunity to address these co-occurring issues in a constructive and collaborative way. Through psychotherapy, clinicians help families:
By treating the emotional and relational wounds that addiction leaves behind, we make space for healing not just the individual—but the entire family system.
While New Leaf Detox specializes in detoxification and residential care, we integrate family therapy into both levels of treatment whenever clinically appropriate. During detox, therapy sessions may be limited to psychoeducation or brief family check-ins, especially as clients begin stabilizing.
Once clients transition into residential treatment, more in-depth family counseling can begin. Families often participate in therapy sessions alongside the client, learning how to:
Therapists work closely with case managers and clinicians to ensure each family’s involvement is meaningful, trauma-informed, and aligned with the client’s overall treatment plan.
Family therapy isn’t just about venting feelings—it’s a structured process designed to help families rebuild. At New Leaf Detox, common themes in family counseling include:
These topics are addressed with care and clarity, allowing family members to move from confusion to connection, and from frustration to empowerment.
Romantic relationships are often deeply affected by addiction. Couples may experience betrayal, emotional distance, or role confusion—especially if one partner has been in the position of caretaker or enabler.
Our family therapy approach can include couples therapy when appropriate. Led by licensed clinicians, these sessions focus on:
For many couples, therapy becomes a turning point—not just in the recovery journey, but in the overall health of the relationship.
In some families, the client is a teenager or young adult, and the addiction may have surfaced during adolescence. In these cases, our family therapists are specially trained to work with both the individual and their parents or caregivers to ensure developmentally appropriate interventions.
We also support parents of adult children, as well as siblings who may feel forgotten or overwhelmed. Every family dynamic is different, and our therapy services are always personalized to ensure everyone feels seen and heard. We also recognize that some families may have neurodivergent members—such as children with autism, ADHD, or social-emotional challenges—and tailor therapy accordingly to promote inclusion and mutual understanding.
At New Leaf Detox, our family therapy sessions are grounded in research and clinical best practices. Some of the therapeutic modalities we use include:
To address negative thinking and behavioral patterns within the family
To strengthen attachment and emotional security
To explore how roles and interactions reinforce substance use or conflict
To ensure sessions are sensitive to past experiences of harm
To help family members and clients process trauma stored in the nervous system
Our Orange County rehab is not a quick-fix treatment center. We believe in slowing down, listening deeply, and designing family therapy that actually leads to meaningful change.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Our therapists work hand-in-hand with your clinical team to provide seamless care
No interns or entry-level facilitators—just qualified LMFTs and social workers
Every session is trauma-informed and emotionally supported
Family therapy is not an afterthought—it’s a core part of our treatment plan
Whether your family is dealing with long-held resentments or recent crises, we create a space where healing can finally begin.
Addiction can isolate and divide—but recovery has the power to bring families closer. At New Leaf Detox in Laguna Niguel, we invite you to begin again. Whether your loved one is entering detox, already in residential treatment, or navigating life after care, our family therapy program can help rebuild the foundation you’ve all been missing.
You don’t have to do this alone. Let our licensed professionals guide you through the conversations, boundaries, and breakthroughs that lead to lasting change. We offer therapy sessions in-person at our treatment facility and work closely with families across Orange County, including Irvine, Tustin, and the surrounding Southern California area.
Reach out to our admissions team today to learn more about our family therapy offerings. Call now or fill out our confidential form—because healing your loved one means healing your family too.
Call us today and one of our specialists can help you get started. We will give you the information you need to begin your recovery.
