Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Couples Counseling in Florida
Elevating Relationships, founded in 2015 by Lori and Rashawn Brewster, offers a unique couple-to-couple approach to counseling. With over 30 years of combined experience, we specialize in couples therapy, premarital counseling, and individual sessions. Our methodology integrates research-based tools, humor, and storytelling to create a warm, engaging environment. As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, we bring both professional expertise and personal insight from our own 20-year partnership.Our services, delivered via secure online platforms, focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and addressing life transitions. We serve Florida residents and offer Gottman-certified programs, emphasizing holistic wellness and relationship vitality. Our commitment to ethical practice, client-centered care, and continuous professional development underscores our reputation as trusted relationship experts.
Services
Couples Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Individual Therapy
Online Therapy
Relationship Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique couple-to-couple counseling approach with dual therapist perspectives
- 30+ years combined clinical experience in relationship therapy
- Gottman-certified practitioners with specialized training in evidence-based methods
- Online counseling accessible to Florida residents with flexible scheduling
- Personal experience navigating relationship challenges through marriage and divorce
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
What people say
Warm and relaxed style
Practical and thoughtful insight
Helped rebuild relationships
Genuine connection with couples
Valuable premarital guidance
Services
Couples Counseling
Our signature couple-to-couple counseling provides dual perspectives on relationship challenges. Using evidence-based techniques, we help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. Sessions address specific issues like financial disagreements, parenting conflicts, and intimacy concerns while fostering emotional connection and mutual understanding.
Premarital Counseling
This structured program prepares engaged couples for marriage through the SYMBIS assessment and targeted discussions. We explore communication patterns, financial planning, family dynamics, and conflict resolution strategies. The three-session package includes personalized guidance and a comprehensive assessment report to establish strong relationship foundations.
Individual Counseling
We provide individual mental health support addressing anxiety, stress management, grief, and life transitions. Our holistic approach combines traditional therapy with practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on personal growth, emotional wellness, and developing resilience through challenging life circumstances.
People
Lori Brewster
Co-Founder & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With 20+ years in mental health, Lori specializes in couples therapy and grief counseling. She holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and has completed Gottman Institute training. Her approach combines clinical expertise with personal relationship experience.
Rashawn Brewster
Co-Founder & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Rashawn brings 15+ years of counseling experience, focusing on men's mental health and relationship dynamics. He holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and uses relatable analogies to make therapy accessible. Specializes in stress management and life transitions.
Questions
What makes your couples counseling approach unique?
We offer a dual therapist model with both male and female perspectives, combining clinical expertise with real-world relationship experience from our own 20-year partnership.
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
We accept insurance for individual sessions through partnerships with United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and Aetna. Couples counseling is private pay only.
What technology do you use for online sessions?
We use a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform accessible via computer or mobile device with stable internet connectivity.
How long are typical counseling sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with 90-minute intensive options available. Premarital counseling includes three 75-minute sessions tailored to relationship preparation.
What relationship issues do you commonly address?
We help couples with communication breakdowns, financial conflicts, parenting disagreements, intimacy concerns, and rebuilding trust after infidelity or other breaches.
Are your counseling services available outside Florida?
Our licensed services are currently restricted to Florida residents due to state licensing regulations.
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