Business Details
Trusted Relationship Counseling & Therapy Services
Great Relationships Education Center has been dedicated to transforming lives through expert counseling and coaching services in Colorado Springs for over 12 years. Founded by Sara Sugerman, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in EMDR and solution-focused therapy, we specialize in addressing relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and personal growth. Our approach combines proven therapeutic techniques with personalized goal-setting to deliver measurable results, ensuring clients experience meaningful progress within weeks.We prioritize client safety and trust, offering a free 30-minute consultation to assess compatibility. With a background in academia and over two decades of clinical experience, our team remains committed to advancing therapeutic excellence through continuous education and evidence-based practices. Our services extend to executive coaching, pet loss support, and innovative coaching hikes, reflecting our holistic commitment to client well-being.
Services
Couples Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Life Coaching
Executive Coaching
Pet Loss Support
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Coaching Hikes
Family Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 12 years of experience in relationship counseling in Colorado Springs.
- Our therapists are licensed and trained in EMDR and solution-focused therapy.
- We guarantee measurable progress through goal-oriented therapeutic techniques.
- We provide free 30-minute consultations to ensure service compatibility.
- Our holistic approach includes coaching hikes and pet loss support services.
Services
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling addresses communication issues, infidelity, and intimacy challenges using research-backed techniques. We help partners establish shared goals and implement between-session exercises to strengthen relationships. Our systemic approach considers family dynamics to create lasting improvements in partnership satisfaction.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy resolves emotional wounds from trauma, anxiety, or past experiences using bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based method helps clients process distressing memories in 3-5 sessions, though complex cases may require additional sessions for complete resolution.
Life Coaching
Life Coaching focuses on achieving personal goals through structured planning and accountability. We help clients overcome procrastination by breaking objectives into manageable steps, with weekly check-ins to maintain progress toward desired life changes.
Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching develops leadership skills through 360-assessments and personalized development plans. We work with professionals at all levels to improve workplace relationships, time management, and organizational effectiveness through virtual or in-person sessions.
Pet Loss Support
Pet Loss Support helps clients process grief from animal companion loss through specialized counseling. With over 16 years of experience facilitating support groups, we validate the depth of pet-related grief and provide coping strategies for emotional recovery.
People
Sara Sugerman
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sara Sugerman has provided therapy in Colorado Springs since 2000, holding dual master's degrees in Social Work and Human Development. She specializes in EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and relationship counseling, with prior experience as a college administrator and leadership trainer.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer couples counseling, EMDR for trauma recovery, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and specialized pet loss support services.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance directly but provide documentation for potential reimbursement. Clients pay session fees directly and handle insurance claims independently.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard therapy sessions last 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available for longer or less frequent sessions based on client needs.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps process traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation techniques for rapid emotional healing.
Do you offer remote counseling options?
Yes, we provide virtual counseling through secure video conferencing and phone sessions for both therapy and executive coaching engagements.
What are your cancellation policies?
Clients must cancel sessions at least 24 hours in advance to avoid full session charges. Pro bono clients receive no exceptions to this policy.
