Family Treatment
Family and close friends often experience significant emotional strain when someone they love is struggling with addiction. The uncertainty, fear, and day-to-day stress can take a real toll, especially when you are trying to support your loved one while also managing your own responsibilities and well-being. Dr. Sisk’s Family Therapy Program was created to help you navigate this difficult terrain with clarity, confidence, and support.
You may be watching someone dear to you grapple with alcohol or substance use, unsure how to respond or how much to intervene. This experience may leave you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or confused about what steps to take next. Many people in your position notice frustration, anger, sadness, or worry becoming part of their daily emotional landscape, even when they’re trying their best to remain patient and supportive. Conversations about addiction or treatment might feel tense, circular, or unproductive, leaving you discouraged or shut down. At the same time, your own well-being may be suffering as so much of your energy shifts toward managing or anticipating your loved one’s needs. It’s common to feel stretched thin, emotionally drained, or unsure how to balance caring for them while still caring for yourself.
Dr. Sisk's Approach
Drawing from relational family therapy and CRAFT-informed methods, Dr. Sisk provides guidance that helps you stay constructively involved in your loved one’s recovery while also strengthening your own resilience and emotional health.
Dr. Sisk is a leader in the field of supporting family members of individuals struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. She brings extensive training and decades of experience working with families who are navigating these complex and often painful situations. Her approach centers on teaching families practical, research-supported strategies that have been shown to make a meaningful difference over time. The evidence is clear: whether the person you care about has only recently begun using substances or has faced long-term struggles, your involvement—when guided by effective tools—can play a positive and transformative role in their recovery journey.
Importantly, you do not need to rely on outdated or punitive strategies like confrontation or waiting for a dramatic crisis before taking action. Dr. Sisk emphasizes compassionate, science-based techniques that encourage healthier behavior change while also reducing the emotional burden on you. Her approach helps you strengthen the relationship, set healthier boundaries, communicate more effectively, and create an environment that supports change rather than conflict.
If you’re unsure about the best path forward—or how involved you should be—you don’t have to navigate this alone. Dr. Sisk understands the emotional and practical challenges families encounter and offers a supportive, comprehensive framework that prioritizes both your loved one’s care and your own well-being. Her work is grounded in compassion, dignity, inclusivity, and deep respect for every person affected by addiction.