OUR STORY
Where Healing Begins For The Whole Family
Like the butterfly that emerges stronger and more beautiful, every family has the potential for healing, growth, and deeper connection.
At Nabi Family Therapy, we believe that when one member of the family transforms, it creates ripples of positive change for everyone.
Our story begins with a simple yet profound belief:
Every family deserves to feel like they belong, to each other and to themselves.
Nabi Family Therapy was born from the vision and expertise of our co-directors, Linda Yoon and Soo Jin Lee, who also co-run our sister practice, Yellow Chair Collective (YCC).
Having witnessed firsthand the unique challenges that families face, Linda and Soo Jin recognized the need for a specialized approach that honors the complexity of family systems while embracing cultural identity and intergenerational healing.
The name "Nabi" comes from the Korean word for butterfly, symbolizing healing, hope, and the delicate yet powerful process of change. Just as a butterfly undergoes metamorphosis to reach its full potential, we believe that families, too, can transform through healing, connection, and support.
What started as a shared vision between two passionate therapists has grown into a practice dedicated to serving families, children, teens, young adults, couples, and parents who are ready to embrace change and create lasting connections.
Our Journey to Now
Our journey has been one of continuous growth, learning, and deepening our understanding of what families truly need to thrive.
Through our work at Yellow Chair Collective, we witnessed the profound impact that culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy could have on individuals. But we also saw something else: healing doesn't happen in isolation. When one person heals, it affects their partner, their children, their parents, and their entire family system.
This realization led us to expand our vision beyond individual therapy. We began developing specialized programs for families, recognizing that:
Children's emotional well-being is deeply connected to their family's overall health
Teen struggles often reflect broader family dynamics that need attention
Couples' relationships set the foundation for the entire family's emotional climate
Parents' own healing journey directly impacts their ability to nurture their children
Intergenerational patterns can be transformed when families work together
As we've grown, we've remained committed to our core values while adapting to meet the evolving needs of the families we serve. Today, Nabi Family Therapy stands as a place where growth is not just possible, it's expected.
The Butterfly Effect of Belonging
We believe in the butterfly effect of healing, that small, positive changes within a family system can create profound shifts that ripple outward for generations.
Our approach is grounded in several core principles:
OUR MISSION
To create a safe, culturally responsive space where families can heal together, break generational cycles, and build deeper connections that last a lifetime.
✔ Whole-Family Healing
We understand that families are interconnected systems. When we support one member's growth, we're simultaneously strengthening the entire family unit. Healing happens not in isolation, but in relationship.
✔ Cultural Responsiveness
Every family's story is shaped by their cultural background, immigration experiences, and intergenerational narratives. We honor these stories and work within your cultural context to create meaningful, lasting change.
✔ Strengths-Based Approach
Every family has inherent wisdom and strengths. Rather than focusing solely on problems, we help families identify and build upon their existing resources and capabilities.
✔ Belonging as Foundation
True healing happens when family members feel they truly belong, both within the family system and as individuals in the world. We create space for each person to be authentically themselves while strengthening family bonds.
✔ Trauma-Informed Care
We recognize that many family challenges stem from unprocessed trauma, both individual and intergenerational. Our approach gently addresses these underlying wounds while building hope and strength.
OUR PROCESS & APPROACH TO HELPING FAMILIES
At Nabi Family Therapy, we believe growth is a collaborative journey. Here's how we support families through their healing process:
1. Creating Safety First
Before any meaningful change can happen, family members need to feel safe, emotionally, psychologically, and culturally. We begin by establishing trust and creating a non-judgmental space where every voice can be heard.
4. Building New Skills & Connections
We provide practical tools and strategies to help family members communicate more effectively, manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their bonds with one another.
2. Understanding Your Family's Unique Story
Every family has a rich, complex history that includes both challenges and strengths. We take time to understand your family's cultural background, generational patterns, current struggles, and hopes for the future.
5. Supporting Individual Growth Within the Family Context
While our focus is on the family system, we also recognize that each member needs individual attention and support. We help individuals heal their own wounds while remaining connected to the family.
3. Identifying Patterns & Dynamics
Together, we explore the patterns and dynamics that may be keeping your family stuck. This includes looking at communication styles, roles, boundaries, and how past experiences continue to influence present relationships.
6. Creating Lasting Change
Our goal isn't just temporary relief, it's sustainable healing. We work with families to integrate new patterns and skills into their daily lives, ensuring that positive changes continue long after therapy ends.
7. Celebrating Growth & Progress
Like the butterfly emerging from its cocoon, we celebrate each family's unique restorative journey. We help families recognize their growth and maintain the positive changes they've created together.
At Nabi Family Therapy, we understand the journey of family healing requires courage, commitment, and compassion.
We're honored to walk alongside families as they discover new ways of being together, break free from patterns that no longer serve them, and create the deep sense of belonging that every family deserves.
Whether you're navigating challenges with your children, strengthening your relationship as a couple, healing from past trauma, or simply wanting to deepen your family connections, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Your family's healing story begins here. Like the butterfly, you have everything you need within you to emerge stronger, more connected, and more beautiful than ever before.
NABI FAMILY THERAPY - A PLACE TO BELONG
Ready To Begin Your Family's Growth Journey?
Contact us today to schedule your first appointment and discover how
Nabi Family Therapy can help your whole family flourish.