Aspen View Mental Health offers structured, evidence-based family therapy in Greeley, CO, integrating loved ones into the treatment process to support recovery from anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.
What is family therapy in a mental health treatment program? Family therapy is a clinician-led therapeutic approach that helps families improve communication, rebuild trust, and understand how mental health conditions affect the entire family system—not just the individual.
Family therapy at Aspen View is fully integrated into IOP and outpatient care, with licensed therapists collaborating closely with the client’s full treatment team to ensure sessions align with individual therapy, group therapy, and overall treatment goals.
This approach helps families develop practical, real-world skills, including boundary-setting, emotional validation, trigger awareness, and supportive communication that strengthens relationships and reduces stress at home.
Aspen View provides inclusive family therapy options for diverse family systems, recognizing chosen family, limited family involvement, or estranged relationships, while still addressing relational patterns in a trauma-informed, compassionate way for clients across Northern Colorado.
Family therapy is more than just a conversation around a table—it’s a structured, therapeutic process that helps loved ones understand one another, rebuild trust, and learn how to support each other more effectively. At Aspen View Mental Health, family therapy is integrated into our broader treatment model as a way to promote deeper healing. Whether someone is struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or another mental health condition, the dynamics within their closest relationships often play a key role in both the problem and the solution.
In our Greeley-based programs, family therapy offers a guided space—led by licensed clinicians—where clients and their loved ones can safely address difficult topics, clarify misunderstandings, and develop healthier communication patterns. It’s not about assigning blame. It’s about building a shared understanding and a stronger foundation for long-term recovery. Through joint sessions, psychoeducation, and sometimes even separate one-on-one meetings, we help families become part of the healing process—not just bystanders to it.
At Aspen View Mental Health, we approach family therapy with the same intention and clinical depth that defines all our programs. Unlike generic family counseling that may focus solely on communication skills or conflict resolution, our sessions are embedded within a larger treatment framework that considers each person’s mental health needs, relational history, and goals for healing. Every session is facilitated by a licensed therapist who specializes in both individual and family systems work—ensuring that each conversation is grounded in safety, structure, and progress.
What truly sets our approach apart is how integrated it is. We don’t treat the client in isolation—we work with the entire support system to promote sustainable change. Our therapists collaborate closely with your full treatment team, so what happens in family therapy is connected to the larger clinical picture. Whether we’re helping families navigate the impact of depression, build understanding around ADHD, or repair trust strained by anxiety or trauma, our sessions are personalized, trauma-informed, and rooted in compassion.
At Aspen View Mental Health, family therapy isn’t an afterthought—it’s an intentional part of the healing process. Within our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), clients receive a blend of individual therapy, group therapy, and family sessions that work together to support long-term growth. While not every client needs the same level of family involvement, we offer these sessions as needed or upon request, ensuring that the support system surrounding each person is as strong and informed as possible.
When family therapy is integrated into treatment, it gives loved ones the opportunity to better understand the mental health challenges their family member is facing and learn how to respond with empathy and appropriate support. Whether it’s improving communication, addressing past hurt, or developing a shared plan for ongoing care, these sessions create a safe, structured space to move forward—together.
Family therapy offers meaningful support not only for the individual receiving treatment but for the entire family unit. When done thoughtfully, it helps strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and promote lasting mental health recovery. Below are some of the key ways family therapy supports healing—each one playing a unique role in the process.
For individuals in treatment, it can be incredibly healing to feel seen and understood by those closest to them. Family therapy gives clients the chance to share their experiences in a guided setting, helping reduce isolation and fostering empathy from their loved ones.
Many families struggle with miscommunication—especially when mental health symptoms are involved. Through structured conversations, families learn to express themselves clearly, listen without judgment, and respond in ways that build connection rather than conflict.
When mental health challenges have strained relationships, family therapy offers a space to address unresolved tension. With the support of a licensed therapist, families can begin to repair trust, understand past pain, and develop healthier ways of relating moving forward.
Family therapy sessions include education and skill-building designed to help families navigate real-life situations. Whether it’s setting boundaries, recognizing triggers, or offering support without enabling, these tools help create a more stable and supportive home environment.
Ultimately, the goal of family therapy isn’t just to support the individual—it’s to improve the overall health of the family system. By addressing underlying patterns and promoting healthier dynamics, the entire household becomes better equipped to handle future challenges together.
We know that asking for help takes courage. Getting in touch is the first step. We’re here for you, no matter what. Once submitted, our admissions team will be in touch within 24 hours.
Or call us directly to get started: 970-717-1830
We know that asking for help takes courage. Getting in touch is the first step. We’re here for you, no matter what. Once submitted, our admissions team will be in touch within 24 hours.
Or call us directly to get started: 970-717-1830
At Sierra Meadows, we provide personalized treatment designed just for you, ensuring a safe and supportive environment every step of the way.
Making sure that you or your loved one are assessed for optimal care.
We craft a treatment plan tailored to suit your individual needs.
Our clinicians make sure that you access the medication you need.
We make sure you or your loved one are taken care of after your stay.
Not every client comes to treatment with family members ready or able to participate—and that’s okay. At Aspen View Mental Health, we recognize that “family” can take many forms, and for some, healing may involve setting boundaries, working through estrangement, or redefining what support looks like. Whether you have a traditional family, chosen family, or no current family involvement at all, our team will meet you where you are.
We can still explore relational patterns, offer individual support for processing family dynamics, and help you build a healthier framework for future connections. Family therapy is a powerful tool—but it’s not the only one. No matter your situation, you’re not alone in this.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Whether your family is ready to be involved or you’re still navigating what support looks like, we’re here to help. At Aspen View Mental Health, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care that includes space for connection, repair, and growth—on your terms.
Reach out today to learn more about our programs and how family therapy in Greeley can support your path to healing. Fill out the form or call us directly to get started.
Dr. Tatum received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology. He has extensive experience developing and expanding behavioral health services, including residential, detoxification, and outpatient programs. As CEO of Sierra Meadows, his focus is on expanding access to care for the Central Valley.
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Megan comes to Aspen View with over a decade of experience working in strategic development and social impact in the non-profit, NGO, and foreign aid sector. She was a film producer at MSNBC and produced documentary and docu-series projects during her time there. Megan has a passion for helping underserved communities access the mental health and recovery resources they need. She is a graduate of the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and a minor in Business Administration, she also lettered in Division 1 Soccer while at USD. She was born and raised in Central California and is returning to the area after working in the Bay Area and Los Angeles for the last 20 years. She values spending time with her family and weekend trips to Shaver Lake.
Jessica L. Varner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) with over a decade of experience in the field of mental health. She received her master’s degree in clinical counseling in 2012 from the University of Northern Colorado and became a Licensed Addictions Counselor in 2018.
Nathan Swisher, PsyD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Addiction Specialist in Colorado. He earned his Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (2011) from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, an APA-accredited program in California. At Rosemead, he was trained in psychological assessment and multiple psychotherapy models in a variety of clinical settings. Dr. Swisher returned to his home state of Colorado to complete his full-time internship in a community mental health setting. More recently, he has worked in community mental health and private practice in Greeley. Dr. Swisher is motivated to improve easy access to quality mental health services in Greeley and the surrounding areas.
