Hold Your Family Together Through, and Beyond, Infidelity
“Infidelity doesn’t just affect a marriage. It shakes the very foundation of the entire family unit. The stakes are high. Often you are holding on for dear life emotionally while trying to navigate how to communicate with and support your children.
Whether your marriage survives or not, the family still needs a way forward.
For the last 30 years, I have helped countless families navigate very complicated situations with expert clinical insight, practical results-oriented coaching and the heart of a lion. It’s never too early or too later to start that journey. Your wellbeing and that of your family’s will always be my priority.”
- Alicia Farrell, PhD, family systems interventionist and private coach, Lauren LaRusso Coaching
Meet Alicia Farrell, PhD
Alicia Farrell, PhD is an accomplished and highly-respected cognitive psychologist and professional speaker. For over 30 years, she has worked with a multitude of clients and families to solve complex life problems. She is known and respected for her no-nonsense, practical and results oriented style as well as for her persistent heart centered approach to keeping everyone’s well-being in mind.
She is gifted at finding clear pathways through very complex situations, quickly and with precision. Whether working one-on-one, within a family, or speaking to a crowd of parents, Dr. Farrell is a straight shooter who combines a touch of science and a whole lot of reality to all the work she does.
She is also a former university professor and founder of OnPoint Parenting where she supports parents to raise well-adjusted, resilient and independent children.
Dr. Farrell is an expert resource to numerous media outlets.
As important as her formal education and professional expertise has been to her success, Dr. Farrell’s real-life experiences have had a powerful influence over how she helps people through complex problems. She grew up as a military brat, to a Navy Admiral, moving to places around the world 12 times in her first 17 years. Growing up hard knocks, she knows how to do difficult things in challenging situations and find peace of mind at the same time. She believes the roots for such resilience and grit starts in the family, even in the most challenging of situations. Dr. Farrell is also proud to be a mother, grandmother, and wife to her husband of 34 years. She gets loads of everyday joy from her sassy Labrador retriever, Evie.
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What Clients Say About Working With Alicia
"Where love meets wisdom — that’s where Alicia stands." • "She gave us the tools, the hope, and the heart to keep going." • "In the storms of family life, she was our lighthouse." • "More than advice — she gave us the courage to trust ourselves." • "Every family deserves a lifeline like Dr. Farrell."
"Throughout the time my family has worked with Dr. Farrell she demonstrated a rare combination of kindness, deep empathy and impressive clinical expertise. She created a safe and welcoming environment where each family member felt heard and respected no matter how complex or sensitive the issues we faced.
What stood out most was Dr. Farrell’s ability to navigate layered family dynamics with clarity and compassion. She was well informed and insightful offering thoughtful guidance that was both practical and deeply rooted in evidence based approaches. Her calm presence and unwavering support helped move us through challenges that once felt insurmountable. I highly recommend Dr Farrell." - Candace K.
"The time I have spent with Alicia has made me a better daughter, wife and mother. She has taught me to embrace my weaknesses and my strengths so that I can be present for others without losing myself. Through our many conversations, I have learned to slow down and analyze situations with a clearer head and see all the options. I have been told by others that I am very resilient. I am, and I thank Alicia Farrell for that." - C.
"Thanks to Alicia’s guidance, my family and I are stronger, more self-aware, and more connected. I’ve recommended her to countless others because I genuinely believe in the power of her work." - Nicole H.
Work With Alicia
Our work together begins with a 1-hour introductory call. The purpose of this call is for you to better understand how we might work together and for me to assess your needs. (This call can be a one on one or involve multiple family members.)
If you decide there is a good fit between us and I feel I can help you, the process going forward looks like this:
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Explore: In the first 1-2 sessions we will talk about your family’s current state of affairs. This conversation can be a one on one or involve multiple family members.
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Trouble Shoot: 1-2 sessions, we break your complex picture into manageable parts and decide together which issues to address first, who should be involved and agree on a plan for moving forward.
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Navigate: This is when we navigate change within the family using practical, boots on the ground tools and techniques. We focus on forward progress and ultimately, results.
Because no two families are alike, keep in mind that this process is flexible and customized based on your ever evolving family’s needs.
Client Testimonials, continued...
"Sometimes the hardest moment in your life can also be your opportunity to grow individually and more in love with your partner. To navigate that complex path effectively and efficiently you will need a guide. You will need someone with patience, compassion, deep insight, and the ability to steer you in directions you can't always find for yourself. For us, that guide was Alicia. With gentle confidence, she has helped us discover so much about ourselves and the ecosystem of our relationship. She possesses a unique combination of cognitive expertise and emotional understanding that can clarify complicated feelings and untangle entrenched patterns of thought and behavior. We truly appreciate the work Alicia has done with us, and we would recommend her to anyone looking to grow stronger in life and love." - Bart K.
"Her style is the perfect balance of empathy and no-nonsense, and she always offers advice that's both thoughtful and practical. More than once she has helped me see things from a different angle - often naming the real issue I hadn't figured out yet.
As a parent, I've especially valued her insight into navigating tough situations with clarity. She never gives cookie-cutter advice and instead brings forward a unique viewpoint with insight you can act on.
If you're looking for someone who will both challenge and support you, I can't recommend her highly enough." - Kristen B.
I can say with complete sincerity that the experience has been nothing short of life-changing. Through her insight, compassion, and deep understanding of human behavior, she has helped me transform in ways I never imagined possible.
What began as a personal journey quickly expanded into something much greater. Her work has had a profound impact not only on me, but on my entire family. With her guidance, my family has learned how to truly communicate with one another, to understand and support each other in ways we never knew how to before. Our relationships are stronger, more open, and more loving because of the tools and insight she has given us. I am deeply grateful for everything she has done for me and for my family. I can’t recommend her highly enough." - Casey B.