What Is Sibling Therapy?
Sibling therapy is a form of relationship therapy designed for two (or more) siblings who want to work on improving their connection, communication, or ability to navigate challenges together. While we primarily work with adult siblings, all ages are welcome.
This type of therapy creates a neutral, supportive space where each person can share their perspective and feel heard. It helps siblings move beyond surface-level issues to understand how past experiences and unspoken expectations may be shaping their relationship today.
Whether you're hoping to rebuild a bond, repair a rupture, or simply learn how to relate to each other in a healthier way, sibling therapy provides the guidance and tools to move forward with clarity and care.
Who Is Sibling therapy For?
Sibling therapy might be a good fit if:
You feel stuck in old family roles that no longer serve you
There's unresolved tension, jealousy, or resentment between you
You’re navigating the complexities of aging parents or caregiving
Communication often leads to conflict, shutdown, or avoidance
You want to reconnect but don't know where to begin
You've gone years without talking and want to heal the distance
Childhood trauma or family dynamics are getting in the way of your relationship
Why Consider Therapy for Siblings Now?
Many people assume that if you’re not close with a sibling, it’s just the way it is. The truth is:
sibling bonds can change and heal at any age.
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to seek support.
Sibling therapy can help you rebuild trust, set boundaries that actually work, and process grief or past trauma together. It offers a space to shift from blame to understanding, create new patterns rooted in respect and honesty, and feel truly seen, heard, and valued in your relationship.
What Happens in a Session?
Each session is shaped around both of your needs. A skilled therapist will help you:
Reflect on your shared history without getting stuck in it
Identify and shift long-held dynamics
Practice clear, respectful communication
Address specific issues like caregiving, inheritance, or family conflict
Build tools to support your relationship outside of therapy
Is Sibling Counseling the Same as Family Therapy?
Not exactly. While family therapy may include parents, children, or the whole family system, sibling therapy focuses specifically on the sibling dynamic. This allows us to go deeper into your shared experiences, communication patterns, and how to move forward together.
Sibling counseling creates space to explore long-standing roles, rivalries, or emotional wounds that may not get the same attention in broader family sessions. It's a chance to work through past hurts, rebuild trust, and create new ways of relating, not just as family, but as individuals who want a healthier, more connected relationship.
We Haven’t Talked in Years. Is It Too Late?
It’s never too late to try. Many siblings reconnect later in life, even after decades of silence or strained contact. Sibling therapy is designed to meet you exactly where you are, with no perfect starting point required.
Whether you’re hoping to:
Rebuild a relationship that’s been distant or estranged
Resolve long-standing misunderstandings or resentments
Learn to communicate without falling into old patterns
Simply be in the same room without tension or anxiety
Therapy offers a supportive, structured space to explore what healing could look like. Time may have passed, but meaningful connection is still possible.
Curious about what’s possible?
Whether you're hoping to heal old wounds or simply want a better relationship moving forward, sibling therapy can help you understand one another with more compassion and clarity.