Brandon Coussens, LMFT

2 Critical Communication Techniques for Couples | Marriage Is your communication with your spouse or partner healthy? Try these two communication techniques that can help you start to understand each other better.

Just a quick poll: What would you say the top 3 problems in marriage are? You don't have to use your own marriage. Please reply!

See how we are growing! We welcome Bethany Stanley, LAPC to our team. She has a passionate heart for couples and individuals who are hurting and need someone who will listen to their stories and help them create new and healthy stories in their lives. If you are looking for counseling for you and your spouse/partner or for yourself, call us at 706-916-6740.

What are you fighting for today? Your marriage? Your kids? Your health? Your future? Your legacy?

Instead of focusing on who you are fighting with, especially if it is spouse, focus on what your are fighting for.

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6:12

Marriage Counseling Augusta GA and Evans GA | S*x Therapy We provide Couples Counseling to married and unmarried partners and help with sexual concerns, as well as mental health issues. Online Counseling is offered.

Did you know a little amount of affection, consistently, over time, increases your marriage satisfaction and helps improve your interaction? Whether you feel like it or not, try it out and test it to see what happens in your relationship with a little bit more affection.

Affection in Marriage | Loving and caring actions connect! Showing affection in marriage and other relationships has positive effects on the closeness felt by others. Small and large displays of care make a difference.

Are you where you want to be in your life? Sometimes it is hard to know the steps forward. However, we can be assured of God's love in times of uncertainty. Remember and focus on his love for you!

"Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O LORD. How precious is Your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of Your wings." (Psalm 36:5-7)

Legacy Marriage Resources, LLC is seeking a Therapist to join a growing private practice. You will provide couples therapy and individual counseling. The preferred counselor will be interested and have experience working with couples, intimacy issues, and faith-based approaches. The position is part-time with the hope of growing into a full-time position.

Benefits of working at Legacy Marriage Resources:
- All expenses covered as a W-2 employee.
- Financial Assistance with obtaining CEUs.
- Regular consultation and collaboration.
- Assistance with supervision towards licensure.
- Paid liability insurance.
- A fun, friendly, and peaceful work environment with flexible schedules that work for you.
- Opportunities to work both remotely and in the office based on client needs.
- Additional pay for training, marketing, and other administrative tasks.
- Minimal administrative tasks
- Training in working with couples, especially with intimacy concerns
- Paid Time Off (Once Full-time status is reached)
- You will feel like you are making a difference in others’ lives!
- Work for a small company with the potential to obtain full-time status quickly!
- Be a part of something special by helping grow the culture of Legacy Marriage Resources!

Positions Available:

- Fully Licensed Clinicians (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)
- Associate Licensed Clinicians (AMFT, APC, LMSW)
- Masters Level Clinicians who are pursuing licensure

Preferred Experience: Previous work or training in couples counseling or helping couples with conflict and developing important skills. Training and understanding of mental health concerns. A strong background in working from a faith-based approach.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or a related degree is desired.
- The candidate must be fully licensed or pursuing licensure in the state of Georgia.
- Caring and Compassionate
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to stay organized and work independently.
- Willingness to commit to the mission of LMR.
Job Type: Employee position. Part-time to move into full-time status.

Pay: $40 – $50 per hour for fully licensed clinicians with additional opportunities for extra pay, $25-$35 per hour for associate-level clinicians with supervision assistance.

We want you to enjoy your life while working in a job you love. We are a family-first business. That means we want you to prioritize your relationships and family while working hard to be a great team player. You can have that! We consider your concerns, your passions, and your health to make sure we provide you with the best support to help you find purpose in what you do. Join us to grow in your skills, further your career, and experience what it is like to work in private practice without all the hassle of daily business priorities.

We offer in-person and telehealth sessions.

Please send your resume to [email protected] or call 706-955-0230 for more information.

Legacy Marriage Resources, LLC (My Group Counseling Practice) is hiring a Licensed or Associate Licensed Therapist. If interested or know of anyone, please check out the link below.

Hiring Notice – Legacy Marriage Resources, LLC HIRING NOTICESeeking a Fully Licensed, Associate Licensed, or Master’s Level Therapist to provide counseling services to couples or individuals through telehealth or in-person sessions.Skills required: Training in working with couples, individuals, and families in a counseling setting.Skills prefe...

Wives, STOP telling your husband what he is not, START telling him what you want him to become!

Husbands, STOP showing ONLY sexual affection to your wife, START showing her MOSTLY NON-SEXUAL AFFECTION!

New Post: I have a series of posts that focus on dishonesty in relationships. If you are interested or have had this struggle in your relationship, check this out and look into the other posts I have written focusing on this topic.
https://brandoncoussenslmft.com/how-to-get-over-lying-in-a-relationship/

How To Get Over Lying in a Relationship | Marriage | Hea Getting over hurt or pain is hard. Dishonesty does not help.Trusting your spouse or partner feels impossible. Read how to get over dishonesty with your spouse.

The past two and half years have been incredibly unpredictable. Death, loss of jobs, and choices that many of us never thought we would have to make consume our memories and current thoughts. Some of us have faced things that would cause trauma or PTSD. I am currently writing a few posts to hopefully help those who have been affected with trauma or PTSD in hopes of helping them heal and move forward in life with joy and perseverance. My last post was about how PTSD affects relationships. This one is more about defining and understanding PTSD.
https://brandoncoussenslmft.com/what-is-ptsd/

What is PTSD? | Brandon Coussens, LMFT Defining Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Developing an understanding of what it is and what it is not. Presenting the criteria and how to get help if needed.

Trauma is a normal part of life. However, it can affect your relationship if you don't understand it or get help when it becomes severe. It's important to work on your relationship, but sometimes we don't always know how. Check out this post about how PTSD affects relationships. If you or your spouse has PTSD or just a milder form of trauma, you may find this information helpful.
https://brandoncoussenslmft.com/how-does-ptsd-affect-relationships/

How Does PTSD Affect Relationships? | Brandon Coussens LMFT Do you need more understanding about PTSD and how it is affecting your relationship? Learn how your marriage is hurt and changed by trauma and what you can do.

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. "

Philippians 4:4-7
https://my.bible.com/bible/100/PHP.4.4-7

Things may be going crazy in the world around you, or your home. Are you grounded in the Word? Are you doing what it says? If you rejoice in the Lord, ALWAYS, what will that change? This passage says that as you rejoice, petition and pray and show gratitude to God, the peace WILL come! How simple, yet how difficult. Sometimes we have to do the opposite of what we feel get results!

Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiv | New American Standard... Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiv

In marriage, we need to learn from the master of connection and relationships, God. He loves us so much and has taught how to love one another.

He says, "Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you."

If also of us would take these verses literally and live by them, how much more fulfilling and connecting would our relationships be? How much more would we be able to use our marriage's as a witness? Love one another as Christ has loved you!

Ephesians 4:29-32
https://my.bible.com/bible/100/EPH.4.29-32

Ephesians 4:29-32 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Do not grieve the Ho | New American Standard... Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Do not grieve the Ho

Take time to remember those who laid down their lives for our freedom today. Freedom is a blessing! We are truly blessed. Be thankful for what you have and spend time with others! Life is sacred. It was not without much love that others fought to keep our values in tact. Happy Memorial Day!

Are you recently engaged Or just struggling in a newer marriage? Is having a healthy marriage important to you? Do you desire to make your future last? Do you want to invest in the legacy of your marriage?
Then this is the workshop for you. You will receive valuable information to help you kick-off your journey together. Check out the details below:
https://brandoncoussenslmft.com/pre.../pre-marriage-workshop

PRE-MARRIAGE WORKSHOP | Brandon Coussens, LMFT | Couples Counseling and S*x Therapy PRE-MARRIAGE WORKSHOPGROW A HEALTHY MARRIAGE FROM THE START!Click here to Sign Up Now!This pre-marriage class for couples is for those who want to learn how to create a healthy marriage and keep it healthy–Married couples are welcome too!SYMBIS ASSESSMENT ALREADY INCLUDED!COVERED MATERIAL:1. COMMU...

Check out the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge! In todays video Lisa Beveere is guest. It's been awesome so far. They walk through a chapter of Proverbs each day with a new guest. If you want to improve, not only your marriage, but also your life, this is a great way to gain wisdom and clarity on life.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who spirit is crushed."

It's a few days until Christmas and I know the past 2 years have been hard on many. Together, as a couple or if you lost your spouse, you can KNOW that God has not abandoned you. His Word says he is close. So, I encourage you to reach out to him and let him be your joy this Christmas.

If you are feeling the joy of Christmas, then spread that joy. The gift of Christmas was the biggest gift of all. We can all be joyful that God's gift is an everlasting gift.

“No one has ever seen God. If we love each other, God remains in us and his love is made perfect in us.” 1 John 4:12

Couples, did you know that loving each other reveals God? We can't love other's unless we know God and His love is made perfect in us. So, let's learn more about God's love and then practice it with each other so God is revealed to the world.

"Do EVERYTHING in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14

Everything? In?...Yes, Everything! Yes, In! All that you do! Everything we do should be motivated and inspired by love. That's what "in" means. Not to gain anything. Is this how you engage your spouse?

“Don’t be in debt to anyone, except for the obligation to love each other. Whoever loves another person has fulfilled the Law.” Romans 13:8

Wow, how many of us are breaking this? The opposite seems to be the American way right now. We get in debt, but don't love.

Be Bold in Love! Marriage is about two people selflessly loving one another. Give your spouse a surprise by saying something sweet and thoughtful that you know they would never see coming...