Helping families move from reactivity to connection.
Family therapy in Atlanta and virtually to support communication, attachment, and healthier family dynamics.
Family dynamics are complex and often shaped by intergenerational patterns, stress, and differing emotional needs. Families may find themselves stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection, or misunderstanding.
At Lumi, we help families slow down these patterns, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and create new ways of relating.
We offer both weekly family therapy and family intensives.
Common Challenges We Address
Parent-child conflict
Emotional reactivity within the family
Communication breakdowns
Parenting stress and burnout
Adolescent challenges
Family impact of trauma or substance use
Our Approach
Attachment-Based Family Therapy
We help family members understand each other's emotional experiences and strengthen connection.
Psychodynamic and Intergenerational Work
We explore patterns that may be repeating across generations and how they influence current dynamics.
Experiential and Psychodrama Methods
We use active techniques to help families experience new ways of interacting in session.
Nervous System and Movement-Based Work
We incorporate relational movement practices, including Chi for Two®, to support co-regulation and reduce reactivity.
Skills for Communication and Regulation
We provide tools for managing conflict, improving communication, and increasing emotional stability within the family.
Mentalization-Based Therapy
Lauren Walther is trained in Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), an evidence-based approach particularly effective for families, couples, and individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation, personality challenges, and complex relational patterns.
What Makes Lumi Different
Focus on both individual and system-level change
Integration of relational, somatic, and experiential approaches
Emphasis on intergenerational healing
Option for family intensives for deeper work
Weekly Therapy vs Family Intensives
Weekly therapy provides ongoing support for families navigating everyday challenges.
Family intensives offer extended time to address deeper patterns and create meaningful shifts.
Guided by Empathy, Focused on Healing
I am deeply passionate about helping people find relief in times of crisis or conflict. My work is grounded in a commitment to lessening suffering, restoring hope, and offering a clear way through, even when the journey is painful.
At Lumi, my goal is for every client to feel truly held and cared for. Whether you're navigating a personal crisis, relational challenges, or internal struggles, I strive to wrap care all the way around you, creating an environment where healing feels possible and progress is within reach.
“To love means to be actively concerned for the life and the growth of another.”