Rochelle IL Couples Counseling Services

As individuals, we have our own way of seeing the world. Sometimes, a person’s view can differ from those around them, particularly from those who are closest to you. This is when disagreements or trouble in a relationship generally begins.

That trouble can escalate and become worse when an agreement or compromise cannot be found. Both people involved suffer in the relationship, and it may start to seem like there is no resolution in sight.

Rochelle marriage and couples counseling can help couples come to resolutions and find paths to move forward in their relationship.

We offer several different techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses in a relationship and help each individual to learn new skills to achieve healing and open communication.

A few of the skills we teach are:

  • Active listening
  • Mindfulness
  • Assertiveness training
  • Rebuilding trust/intimacy
  • Attachment issues.

If you are feeling like your relationship is not working out, then talk to us at the Rochelle IL Braden Counseling Center. We can begin a counseling program that puts you both on course for a happier, more fulfilling relationship.

Divorce Counseling in Rochelle, IL.

Unfortunately, some married couples do find themselves at an impasse.

If a marriage has truly come to an end, we can help make the separation smooth and as pain-free as possible by offering divorce mediation, counseling, and support, particularly when children are involved.

Let’s Chat


    Counseling ServicesEvaluations

    We also offer a range of evaluations which individuals are sometimes required to provide in court:

    • Custody Evaluation
    • Guardianship
    • Parental visitations
    • Psychological evaluations

    Each member of our team of counselors have received training and are fully qualified to carry out custody evaluations in Rochelle, granting us acceptance and respect in the court and legal system.

    Substance Abuse Counseling

    In 2015, deaths by substance use had reached 307,400, and that figure is rising each year. Watching a partner suffer from substance abuse is incredibly hard, and even harder to live alongside them. It can lead to many serious relationship problems as well as the associated health risks.

    At the Braden Counseling Center, we offer a range of methods to help our clients recover from, and help prevent, further substance abuse.

    We have fully trained Rochelle substance abuse counselors for those suffering from drug problems. Additionally, if you or a partner are suffering from alcohol addiction, our Rochelle alcohol counseling services are available to help put you on the road to recovery.

    Our comprehensive, intensive outpatient treatment program and outpatient counseling services are available to help beat addiction and abuse.

    Our team is also fully trained to administer NARCAN spray for opioid overdoses.

    In addition to our individual therapy, group therapy sessions are also available which cover a broad range of subjects to help you understand substance or alcohol abuse. With a strong focus on relapse prevention, the course aims to provide skills in beating addiction.

    Our aim is that everyone who completes our treatment program leaves feeling confident and equipped to leave substance abuse behind them.

    Domestic Violence Counseling

    Abusers do what they do for a variety of reasons. A lot of it stems from deeply rooted learned behaviors from childhood or beyond.

    Our domestic violence counseling program is designed to get to the root of the abusive pattern, address it, and start to make long term changes and improvements to break the pattern of abuse.

    By allowing the individual to understand how their behavior and actions lead to abuse, our clients can begin to deal with their emotions and feelings calmly and honestly.

    The program consists of a two-hour evaluation session, followed by weekly group sessions. The state of Illinois mandates that a program is complete once an individual has completed 26 group sessions.

    We also offer counseling for victims of abuse, and aid them in healing, moving past their traumatic experience to find safety.

    A healthy and happy relationship has a foundation of respect, and it is built upon open communication with the ability to resolve conflict without turning to abuse or violence.

    If abuse is not addressed, it is likely to continue. If you or someone you know is an abuser or a victim of abuse, please contact us immediately so we can help.

    We make it easy to get in touch by offering:

    • A free initial consultation
    • Counseling
    • Insurance benefits verification
    • Cash and credit card payment options

    Rochelle Trauma Informed Counseling/Therapy

    We have staff available who are fully trained in trauma counseling.

    Trauma-Informed Counseling (TIC) works by making the individual feel they are empathized with. Being heard and understood is one of the main aspects of this therapy.

    During your trauma-focused therapy, we approach the situation by asking “what has happened to you?” instead of “what is wrong with you?” and then treat the client respectfully rather than as a problem.

    Trauma is a profoundly complex issue and implementing a safe, therapeutic environment is vital to a person’s recovery.

    Coping mechanisms for trauma can manifest in a variety of ways, not all of them beneficial. We recognize that a person will try to find the best way to deal with their trauma and the resulting emotions. Our Rochelle trauma informed therapy sessions will assist our clients by building a rapport and allowing us to work closely with them to find the most effective method for healing.

    For example, one of the treatments we offer is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which is a psychotherapy approach that has proven effective for the treatment of trauma, especially post-traumatic stress syndrome.

    Recognizing that counseling or therapy is something your relationship needs is the first step towards having a future together.

    If you feel you need Rochelle trauma counseling, or couples counseling services, then please contact us now. At the Braden Counseling Center, we can start assisting you and your significant other to find a way to move forward harmoniously together.

    Bartlett-Couples-Counseling

    What Our Clients are Saying.....

    Elgin IL Couples Counseling Services

    As individuals, we have our own way of seeing the world. Sometimes, a person’s view can differ from those around them, particularly from those who are closest to you. This is when disagreements or trouble in a relationship generally begins.

    That trouble can escalate and become worse when an agreement or compromise cannot be found. Both people involved suffer in the relationship, and it may start to seem like there is no resolution in sight.

    Elgin marriage and couples counseling can help couples come to resolutions and find paths to move forward in their relationship.

    We offer several different techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses in a relationship and help each individual to learn new skills to achieve healing and open communication.

    A few of the skills we teach are:

    • Active listening
    • Mindfulness
    • Assertiveness training
    • Rebuilding trust/intimacy
    • Attachment issues.

    If you are feeling like your relationship is not working out, then talk to us at the Elgin IL Braden Counseling Center. We can begin a counseling program that puts you both on course for a happier, more fulfilling relationship.

    Divorce Counseling in Elgin, IL.

    Unfortunately, some married couples do find themselves at an impasse.

    If a marriage has truly come to an end, we can help make the separation smooth and as pain-free as possible by offering divorce mediation, counseling, and support, particularly when children are involved.

    Let’s Chat


      Counseling ServicesEvaluations

      We also offer a range of evaluations which individuals are sometimes required to provide in court:

      • Custody Evaluation
      • Guardianship
      • Parental visitations
      • Psychological evaluations

      Each member of our team of counselors have received training and are fully qualified to carry out custody evaluations in Elgin, granting us acceptance and respect in the court and legal system.

      Substance Abuse Counseling

      In 2015, deaths by substance use had reached 307,400, and that figure is rising each year. Watching a partner suffer from substance abuse is incredibly hard, and even harder to live alongside them. It can lead to many serious relationship problems as well as the associated health risks.

      At the Braden Counseling Center, we offer a range of methods to help our clients recover from, and help prevent, further substance abuse.

      We have fully trained Elgin substance abuse counselors for those suffering from drug problems. Additionally, if you or a partner are suffering from alcohol addiction, our Elgin alcohol counseling services are available to help put you on the road to recovery.

      Our comprehensive, intensive outpatient treatment program and outpatient counseling services are available to help beat addiction and abuse.

      Our team is also fully trained to administer NARCAN spray for opioid overdoses.

      In addition to our individual therapy, group therapy sessions are also available which cover a broad range of subjects to help you understand substance or alcohol abuse. With a strong focus on relapse prevention, the course aims to provide skills in beating addiction.

      Our aim is that everyone who completes our treatment program leaves feeling confident and equipped to leave substance abuse behind them.

      Domestic Violence Counseling

      Abusers do what they do for a variety of reasons. A lot of it stems from deeply rooted learned behaviors from childhood or beyond.

      Our domestic violence counseling program is designed to get to the root of the abusive pattern, address it, and start to make long term changes and improvements to break the pattern of abuse.

      By allowing the individual to understand how their behavior and actions lead to abuse, our clients can begin to deal with their emotions and feelings calmly and honestly.

      The program consists of a two-hour evaluation session, followed by weekly group sessions. The state of Illinois mandates that a program is complete once an individual has completed 26 group sessions.

      We also offer counseling for victims of abuse, and aid them in healing, moving past their traumatic experience to find safety.

      A healthy and happy relationship has a foundation of respect, and it is built upon open communication with the ability to resolve conflict without turning to abuse or violence.

      If abuse is not addressed, it is likely to continue. If you or someone you know is an abuser or a victim of abuse, please contact us immediately so we can help.

      We make it easy to get in touch by offering:

      • A free initial consultation
      • Counseling
      • Insurance benefits verification
      • Cash and credit card payment options

      Elgin Trauma Informed Counseling/Therapy

      We have staff available who are fully trained in trauma counseling.

      Trauma-Informed Counseling (TIC) works by making the individual feel they are empathized with. Being heard and understood is one of the main aspects of this therapy.

      During your trauma-focused therapy, we approach the situation by asking “what has happened to you?” instead of “what is wrong with you?” and then treat the client respectfully rather than as a problem.

      Trauma is a profoundly complex issue and implementing a safe, therapeutic environment is vital to a person’s recovery.

      Coping mechanisms for trauma can manifest in a variety of ways, not all of them beneficial. We recognize that a person will try to find the best way to deal with their trauma and the resulting emotions. Our Elgin trauma informed therapy sessions will assist our clients by building a rapport and allowing us to work closely with them to find the most effective method for healing.

      For example, one of the treatments we offer is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which is a psychotherapy approach that has proven effective for the treatment of trauma, especially post-traumatic stress syndrome.

      Recognizing that counseling or therapy is something your relationship needs is the first step towards having a future together.

      If you feel you need Elgin trauma counseling, or couples counseling services, then please contact us now. At the Braden Counseling Center, we can start assisting you and your significant other to find a way to move forward harmoniously together.

      What Our Clients are Saying.....

      Sycamore IL Couples Counseling Services

      As individuals, we have our own way of seeing the world. Sometimes, a person’s view can differ from those around them, particularly from those who are closest to you. This is when disagreements or trouble in a relationship generally begins.

      That trouble can escalate and become worse when an agreement or compromise cannot be found. Both people involved suffer in the relationship, and it may start to seem like there is no resolution in sight.

      Sycamore marriage and couples counseling can help couples come to resolutions and find paths to move forward in their relationship.

      We offer several different techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses in a relationship and help each individual to learn new skills to achieve healing and open communication.

      A few of the skills we teach are:

      • Active listening
      • Mindfulness
      • Assertiveness training
      • Rebuilding trust/intimacy
      • Attachment issues.

      If you are feeling like your relationship is not working out, then talk to us at the Sycamore IL Braden Counseling Center. We can begin a counseling program that puts you both on course for a happier, more fulfilling relationship.

      Divorce Counseling in Sycamore, IL.

      Unfortunately, some married couples do find themselves at an impasse.

      If a marriage has truly come to an end, we can help make the separation smooth and as pain-free as possible by offering divorce mediation, counseling, and support, particularly when children are involved.

      Let’s Chat


        Counseling ServicesEvaluations

        We also offer a range of evaluations which individuals are sometimes required to provide in court:

        • Custody Evaluation
        • Guardianship
        • Parental visitations
        • Psychological evaluations

        Each member of our team of counselors have received training and are fully qualified to carry out custody evaluations in Sycamore, granting us acceptance and respect in the court and legal system.

        Substance Abuse Counseling

        In 2015, deaths by substance use had reached 307,400, and that figure is rising each year. Watching a partner suffer from substance abuse is incredibly hard, and even harder to live alongside them. It can lead to many serious relationship problems as well as the associated health risks.

        At the Braden Counseling Center, we offer a range of methods to help our clients recover from, and help prevent, further substance abuse.

        We have fully trained Sycamore substance abuse counselors for those suffering from drug problems. Additionally, if you or a partner are suffering from alcohol addiction, our Sycamore alcohol counseling services are available to help put you on the road to recovery.

        Our comprehensive, intensive outpatient treatment program and outpatient counseling services are available to help beat addiction and abuse.

        Our team is also fully trained to administer NARCAN spray for opioid overdoses.

        In addition to our individual therapy, group therapy sessions are also available which cover a broad range of subjects to help you understand substance or alcohol abuse. With a strong focus on relapse prevention, the course aims to provide skills in beating addiction.

        Our aim is that everyone who completes our treatment program leaves feeling confident and equipped to leave substance abuse behind them.

        Domestic Violence Counseling

        Abusers do what they do for a variety of reasons. A lot of it stems from deeply rooted learned behaviors from childhood or beyond.

        Our domestic violence counseling program is designed to get to the root of the abusive pattern, address it, and start to make long term changes and improvements to break the pattern of abuse.

        By allowing the individual to understand how their behavior and actions lead to abuse, our clients can begin to deal with their emotions and feelings calmly and honestly.

        The program consists of a two-hour evaluation session, followed by weekly group sessions. The state of Illinois mandates that a program is complete once an individual has completed 26 group sessions.

        We also offer counseling for victims of abuse, and aid them in healing, moving past their traumatic experience to find safety.

        A healthy and happy relationship has a foundation of respect, and it is built upon open communication with the ability to resolve conflict without turning to abuse or violence.

        If abuse is not addressed, it is likely to continue. If you or someone you know is an abuser or a victim of abuse, please contact us immediately so we can help.

        We make it easy to get in touch by offering:

        • A free initial consultation
        • Counseling
        • Insurance benefits verification
        • Cash and credit card payment options

        Sycamore Trauma Informed Counseling/Therapy

        We have staff available who are fully trained in trauma counseling.

        Trauma-Informed Counseling (TIC) works by making the individual feel they are empathized with. Being heard and understood is one of the main aspects of this therapy.

        During your trauma-focused therapy, we approach the situation by asking “what has happened to you?” instead of “what is wrong with you?” and then treat the client respectfully rather than as a problem.

        Trauma is a profoundly complex issue and implementing a safe, therapeutic environment is vital to a person’s recovery.

        Coping mechanisms for trauma can manifest in a variety of ways, not all of them beneficial. We recognize that a person will try to find the best way to deal with their trauma and the resulting emotions. Our Sycamore trauma informed therapy sessions will assist our clients by building a rapport and allowing us to work closely with them to find the most effective method for healing.

        For example, one of the treatments we offer is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which is a psychotherapy approach that has proven effective for the treatment of trauma, especially post-traumatic stress syndrome.

        Recognizing that counseling or therapy is something your relationship needs is the first step towards having a future together.

        If you feel you need Sycamore trauma counseling, or couples counseling services, then please contact us now. At the Braden Counseling Center, we can start assisting you and your significant other to find a way to move forward harmoniously together.

        Bartlett-Couples-Counseling

        What Our Clients are Saying.....

        Geneva IL Couples Counseling Services

        Geneva Couples CounselingThe key to any successful relationship is open and honest communication, even when there are disagreements. The real trouble begins when that communication breaks down and each individual does not feel like they are being heard or understood.

        The longer the communication issues remain, the worse they get, and often couples do not know where to turn, or who to turn to help resolve the issues.

        At Braden Counseling Center for Geneva, our couples and marriage counseling services can help open up the lines of communication between partners and guide the relationship down the path to success, because every relationship deserves to be happy.

        By using a variety of techniques, our counselors work to identify the strengths and weaknesses within the relationship and assist each individual in learning new skills to achieve open and honest communication with each other.

        A few of the skills we teach are:

        • Assertiveness training
        • Rebuilding trust/intimacy
        • Attachment issues
        • Active listening
        • Mindfulness

        If you are unhappy in your relationship, it is crucial that you do not give up before exploring counseling and therapy options for our Geneva clients of Braden Counseling Center. We can recommend a therapy program that puts you both on course for a happier, more fulfilling relationship.

        Domestic Violence Counseling for Geneva, IL

        Abusers will abuse for many different reasons, but no matter what those reasons are, it should never be tolerated within a relationship.

        If you recognize yourself as someone who abuses, then our domestic violence counseling program will help get to the root of your abusive pattern. The aim is to make long-term changes and improvements to break the cycle of abuse and allow you to manage your emotions in a healthy manner.

        By allowing a person to understand how their behavior and actions affect others, our clients can start to make positive changes in how they handle themselves.

        The program consists of a two-hour evaluation session followed by weekly group sessions. The state of Illinois mandates that a program is only complete once an individual has completed 26 group sessions.

        Victims of abuse can be reassured that our counseling services will aid them in healing and allow them to move past their traumatic experience and finding safety.

        Open communication, respect, and learning how to resolve conflict without turning to violence or abuse, are the foundations of any successful relationship. If abuse is not addressed, then it will most likely continue moving forward. If you think you are an abuser, or you have been a victim of abuse in the past or present, please contact us soon.

        We strive to be there for our clients by offering:

        • A free initial consultation
        • Cash and credit card payment options
        • Counseling
        • Insurance benefits verification

        Counseling Services for Geneva for Those Considering Divorce

        Unfortunately, some couples find themselves at a breaking point and decide that the best thing to do is end the relationship.

        There are many things to consider when deciding to divorce, and if these are not handled amicably, then it leads to a messy and painful process.

        Our divorce counseling services for Geneva can help make the separation go more smoothly. We offer a range of services including divorce mediation, counseling, and support, particularly when there are children involved.

        We also offer a range of evaluations which are sometimes required in court prior to being granted a divorce:

        • Parental Visitations
        • Psychological Assessment
        • Guardianship

        Furthermore, we can help Geneva clients with custody evaluations, providing an unbiased synopsis of what we feel is in the best interests of the children involved.

        Substance Abuse Counseling

        Watching a partner suffer through substance abuse is incredibly traumatic, and very painful to live with. Watching someone we love suffer in this way can lead to many serious relationship problems, as well as the associated health risks for the person affected.

        At Braden Counseling Center, we have a variety of techniques to help our clients recover from substance abuse while providing them with successful ways to prevent future usage.

        Fully trained Geneva substance abuse counselors are on hand for those suffering from drug problems. If alcohol addiction is the problem, alcohol counseling is available to aid in recovery.

        An intensive outpatient treatment program and outpatient counseling services ensure that we can provide comprehensive help to beat addiction.

        Our staff is also fully trained to administer NARCAN spray for opioid overdoses.

        A wide range of subjects are covered in our group therapy sessions to help clients understand substance abuse. The main focus, however, is relapse prevention, so we work to build skills in achieving this goal.

        Our aim is that everyone who completes our treatment program does so feeling confident and equipped to leave substance abuse behind them.

        Geneva, IL Trauma Informed Counseling/Therapy

        We have team members fully trained in trauma counseling for Geneva who are available for clients in need.

        Trauma-Informed Counseling (TIC) works by making the individual feel they are empathized with. Being heard and understood is one of the main aspects of this therapy.

        During a trauma counseling session, we approach the situation by asking “what has happened to you?” instead of “what is wrong with you?” and treating the client with respect rather than allowing them to feel that they are a burden.

        Trauma is a very complex issue, and implementing a safe, therapeutic environment is important to a person’s recovery.

        Coping mechanisms for trauma can manifest in many different ways, few of them beneficial. We recognize that a person will try to find the best way to deal with their trauma and the resulting emotions. Our trauma informed therapy for Geneva assists its clients by building understanding and trust, which allows us to work closely with them to find the most effective method of healing.

        EMDR Therapy for Geneva Clients

        One of the treatments we offer for trauma is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which is a psychotherapy approach that has proven effective for the treatment of trauma, especially post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).

        If you are interested in couples counseling services or trauma counseling, please contact us at Braden Counseling Center today.

        What Our Clients are Saying.....

        Bartlett IL Couples Counseling Services

        As individuals, we have our own way of seeing the world. Sometimes, a person’s view can differ from those around them, particularly from those who are closest to you. This is when disagreements or trouble in a relationship generally begins.

        That trouble can escalate and become worse when an agreement or compromise cannot be found. Both people involved suffer in the relationship, and it may start to seem like there is no resolution in sight.

        Bartlett marriage and couples counseling can help couples come to resolutions and find paths to move forward in their relationship.

        We offer several different techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses in a relationship and help each individual to learn new skills to achieve healing and open communication.

        A few of the skills we teach are:

        • Active listening
        • Mindfulness
        • Assertiveness training
        • Rebuilding trust/intimacy
        • Attachment issues.

        If you are feeling like your relationship is not working out, then talk to us at the Bartlett IL Braden Counseling Center. We can begin a counseling program that puts you both on course for a happier, more fulfilling relationship.

        Divorce Counseling in Bartlett, IL.

        Unfortunately, some married couples do find themselves at an impasse.

        If a marriage has truly come to an end, we can help make the separation smooth and as pain-free as possible by offering divorce mediation, counseling, and support, particularly when children are involved.

        Let’s Chat


          Counseling ServicesEvaluations

          What Our Clients are Saying.....

          We also offer a range of evaluations which individuals are sometimes required to provide in court:

          • Custody Evaluation
          • Guardianship
          • Parental visitations
          • Psychological evaluations

          Each member of our team of counselors have received training and are fully qualified to carry out custody evaluations in Bartlett, granting us acceptance and respect in the court and legal system.

          Substance Abuse Counseling

          In 2015, deaths by substance use had reached 307,400, and that figure is rising each year. Watching a partner suffer from substance abuse is incredibly hard, and even harder to live alongside them. It can lead to many serious relationship problems as well as the associated health risks.

          At the Braden Counseling Center, we offer a range of methods to help our clients recover from, and help prevent, further substance abuse.

          We have fully trained Bartlett substance abuse counselors for those suffering from drug problems. Additionally, if you or a partner are suffering from alcohol addiction, our Bartlett alcohol counseling services are available to help put you on the road to recovery.

          Our comprehensive, intensive outpatient treatment program and outpatient counseling services are available to help beat addiction and abuse.

          Our team is also fully trained to administer NARCAN spray for opioid overdoses.

          In addition to our individual therapy, group therapy sessions are also available which cover a broad range of subjects to help you understand substance or alcohol abuse. With a strong focus on relapse prevention, the course aims to provide skills in beating addiction.

          Our aim is that everyone who completes our treatment program leaves feeling confident and equipped to leave substance abuse behind them.

          Domestic Violence Counseling

          Abusers do what they do for a variety of reasons. A lot of it stems from deeply rooted learned behaviors from childhood or beyond.

          Our domestic violence counseling program is designed to get to the root of the abusive pattern, address it, and start to make long term changes and improvements to break the pattern of abuse.

          By allowing the individual to understand how their behavior and actions lead to abuse, our clients can begin to deal with their emotions and feelings calmly and honestly.

          The program consists of a two-hour evaluation session, followed by weekly group sessions. The state of Illinois mandates that a program is complete once an individual has completed 26 group sessions.

          We also offer counseling for victims of abuse, and aid them in healing, moving past their traumatic experience to find safety.

          A healthy and happy relationship has a foundation of respect, and it is built upon open communication with the ability to resolve conflict without turning to abuse or violence.

          If abuse is not addressed, it is likely to continue. If you or someone you know is an abuser or a victim of abuse, please contact us immediately so we can help.

          We make it easy to get in touch by offering:

          • A free initial consultation
          • Counseling
          • Insurance benefits verification
          • Cash and credit card payment options

          Bartlett Trauma Informed Counseling/Therapy

          We have staff available who are fully trained in trauma counseling.

          Trauma-Informed Counseling (TIC) works by making the individual feel they are empathized with. Being heard and understood is one of the main aspects of this therapy.

          During your trauma-focused therapy, we approach the situation by asking “what has happened to you?” instead of “what is wrong with you?” and then treat the client respectfully rather than as a problem.

          Trauma is a profoundly complex issue and implementing a safe, therapeutic environment is vital to a person’s recovery.

          Coping mechanisms for trauma can manifest in a variety of ways, not all of them beneficial. We recognize that a person will try to find the best way to deal with their trauma and the resulting emotions. Our Bartlett trauma informed therapy sessions will assist our clients by building a rapport and allowing us to work closely with them to find the most effective method for healing.

          For example, one of the treatments we offer is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which is a psychotherapy approach that has proven effective for the treatment of trauma, especially post-traumatic stress syndrome.

          Recognizing that counseling or therapy is something your relationship needs is the first step towards having a future together.

          If you feel you need Bartlett trauma counseling, or couples counseling services, then please contact us now. At the Braden Counseling Center, we can start assisting you and your significant other to find a way to move forward harmoniously together.

          Bartlett-Couples-Counseling

          Couples Counseling Services

          Individuals have their own ways of functioning, belief systems, expectations, and communication patterns. When involved with another, these characteristics do not always fit well. Couples counseling at Braden Center focuses on identifying strengths and vulnerable patterns within the relationship. At BCC we work on practicing new skills of active listening, mindfulness, assertiveness training, rebuilding trust/intimacy, and attachment issues. There are also times that one or both individuals would benefit from working alone with a counselor, and we encourage this when it’s needed. This does not take the place of counseling for the couple and can continue during the process. Know when this occurs, boundaries are maintained for all involved to facilitate continued forward movement.

          We often get calls from one person who wants to attend counseling with their partner, but their partner does not want to attend. We strongly encourage coming to counseling, even if your partner does not want to. There are changes you can make that help you function better. Very often these changes result in the relationship changing as well. Sometimes their partner comes in for treatment as well, and at others, they continue to refuse. Either way, you can be healthier because you worked to take care of yourself.

          Below are some of the counseling services we offer for couples.

          Marriage and Couples Counseling Services

          It is a well-known fact that no two people are completely compatible with one another. Often each individual in a relationship has differing wants and needs that occasionally clash with the wants and needs of the person they are with. Unfortunately, sometimes these differences lead to catastrophic results. At Braden Counseling Center, we offer couples counseling services that are designed to educate both people involved to actively listen to one another and to be mindful of each other’s feelings. We also work to provide assertiveness training, how to rebuild trust and intimacy, and underlying attachment issues that may exist. Sometimes, it is beneficial for each person in the relationship to have individual therapy to go along with their couple’s counseling, and we encourage this when it is necessary. However, regardless of if it is through couple’s therapy, individual therapy, or both, we pledge to maintain boundaries, and help everyone move forward toward a brighter tomorrow.

          Let’s Chat


            Counseling ServicesEvaluations

            Typically, the type of couple’s therapy that we see most often is marriage counseling. It is not uncommon for two people to begin to drift apart, no matter how many years they have been together. People change over the years, and it is not always easy for their partner to change with them, or to accept the changes that they are seeing. At BCC, our experienced counselors will listen to how you have drifted apart and offer solutions on how you can begin to come back together. Most importantly, we do not assign blame or make someone feel as everything is their fault. We are committed to assisting each individual in finding what they can improve on to begin recapturing the magic that first brought you two together.

            Domestic Violence Counseling

            Braden Counselling Center also specializes in domestic violence counseling, and helping individuals find a way to stop their aggressive behavior. Domestic violence can present itself a variety of ways, including physical abuse, repeated name-calling, isolation, intimidation, sexual abuse, and domination. It may happen all the time, every so often, or even once, but whatever the case, it is a complicated and learned behavior that needs to be addressed and treated immediately. Each team member that treats domestic violence has undergone 40 hours of domestic violence training, and 20 hours of partner abuse intervention program facilitator training, both of which are court approved.

            Counseling Services for Divorcing Couples with Children

            Sometimes marriages do not work out the way we want them to, and divorce becomes the only option. This process can become especially complicated when there are children involved. If this is the case, it is necessary for a custody evaluation to take place, in order to determine the best place for a child to live moving forward. At BCC, we take into account each child’s age, level of development, and which situation will provide the most stability in their lives. We understand that each parent is important for their kids, so we pledge to assume nothing going into the evaluation and provide honest and unbiased results. Furthermore, we can help each parent learn how to successfully parent their children, now that they no longer live with their partner. Children need structure and discipline, but also need room to explore and grow. If you are unaware of how to provide those needs, we can assist you.

            Substance Abuse Counseling for Couples

            Another problem that faces couples all over our country is substance abuse by one or both people in the relationship. Braden Counseling can provide you with a substance abuse counselor that understands the addiction you are facing and has been trained in how to help you begin the road to recovery, while still being a productive parent and spouse. Our counselors are highly trained, knowledgeable, and certified by the state of Illinois to ensure that you are receiving the best treatment to address your problem. Through communication and honesty, our experienced substance abuse counselors will formulate a treatment plan that works for you, so you can be the person you want to be.

            Alcohol Related Counseling Services

            Illegal drugs are not always the only problem when it comes to substance abuse, however. It is not uncommon for one or both members of a relationship to develop a dependency to alcohol. If you require alcohol counseling, contact us today and start the recovery process now. It is vital that you are honest with not only the counselor, but with yourself as well, because the only way you can begin to heal is through honesty and trust. The alcohol treatment program that we provide is very similar to the substance abuse program, and the goal is, of course, the same. We will help educate you on how to cope with your problem, quell your urges, and begin to become the person, parent, and spouse that you strive to be.

            Trauma and PTSD Counseling Services

            Couples Counseling Services

            Braden Counseling also has team members that have been trained in trauma counseling. Trauma is a complicated feeling, one that can affect both the person experiencing it, as well as the person in the relationship with them. Trauma informed therapy is a process that is based on listening to our clients, understanding what they are going through, and empathizing with their current situation. By doing this, it shows that we are not treating you as a statistic, but rather someone who needs to be heard. Our experienced trauma counselor will approach the treatment as something has happened to their client, not that something is wrong with them, or that they are a burden on the people that they love, including their spouse. Trauma focused therapy is a safe and therapeutic environment that is a perfect way for clients to begin recovering. Counselors will build a rapport with you, and through that connection, find the best way for you to heal.

            Couples counseling can be difficult, but it can also save your relationship. It is important that you learn to grow together, communicate with one another, and understand that you are both individuals as well, each with their own wants, needs, and desires. Contact one of our counselors to schedule an appointment and let us help you how to grow as an individual, a couple, and as a family.

            We offer couples counseling services in Sycamore, North Aurora, Elgin, Oregon and Rochelle

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