About Couples Counseling
When is Relationship Counseling a good idea?
Couples often seek counseling with Lisa Huybrechts, M.A., N.C.C. when they feel disconnected from each other, unheard, misunderstood, and oftentimes angry and afraid. Couples can begin to feel hopeless when it seems that communication has broken down and there is always a fight simmering just under the surface. They love each other, but they don’t know how to end the cycle of anger and resentment and make things better. They feel stuck.
Lisa can help couples to get un-stuck by identifying the deeper issues and patterns at work in their relationship that are the source of the conflict between them. Through unbiased mediation Lisa creates a safe environment for each half of the couple to express themselves authentically, and be heard by their partner. In addition, she can support both partners as they experiment with the new ways of being that will nurture their relationship.
When partners learn to speak from the heart and develop a willingness to listen to each other, they can develop empathy for each other and re-connect emotionally to the person they fell in love with. Lisa's goal in her work with couples is to strengthen the loving bond of a relationship. This increases intimacy, helps each partner to feel secure and loved, and creates a happier and more fulfilling relationship.
Relationship Counseling with Lisa Huybrechts, M.A., N.C.C. can benefit couples who are doing well, as well as those who are experiencing high levels of stress in their relationship. According to recent research distressed couples take an average of 6 years to decide to come to counseling. Waiting too long and allowing old ways of being to become very entrenched can make the counseling process more difficult. It's a tough decision to start counseling. It can feel difficult to reach out. People tell themselves, "It will be embarassing" or "We can change things on our own" or "It will be expensive." It takes courage to do something different. But the thought of weeks, months, or years of more of the same can be a powerful motivation to take a risk.
For many couples beginning to realize that issues are arising, relationships can improve significantly with between 12 and 20 sessions with Lisa. She can also help good relationships can become great relationships with short term ‘relationship coaching’ or ‘tuneups’ – which in just a few sessions can give you and your loved one insight into each other as well as practical strategies on how to make your relationship even more fantastic.
Take care of your relationship. If you would like to talk, have more questions, or want to see if Lisa is the right counselor for you please call her at 303.861.1110 or email hello@growingself.comto schedule your free consultation.