{"id":6683,"date":"2023-05-25T20:21:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T20:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatlifeconsults.com\/plano\/?page_id=6683"},"modified":"2025-01-11T00:40:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T00:40:29","slug":"great-life-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greatlifeconsults.com\/plano\/great-life-services\/","title":{"rendered":"GREAT LIFE SERVICES"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585614334264{margin-top: -60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column effect=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5353 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.greatlifeconsults.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GreatLifeCouncelingCenter_Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"212\" \/>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1685054543336\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_header_69de1ab3c1468 h2.section-title, #ut_header_69de1ab3c1468 h2.section-title span { color:#2382b0; }#ut_header_69de1ab3c1468 h2.section-title { font-size:35px !important; }#ut_header_69de1ab3c1468.pt-style-2 .page-title span:after, #ut_header_69de1ab3c1468.pt-style-2 .parallax-title span:after, #ut_header_69de1ab3c1468.pt-style-2 .section-title span:after { background-color:#2382b0 !important;}<\/style><header id=\"ut_header_69de1ab3c1468\" class=\"section-header  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-2 header-center header-tablet-center header-mobile-center\"><h2 data-title=\"Great Life Services\"  data-responsive-font=\"section_title\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;font-size-unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;35&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;}\" class=\"section-title  \"><span>Great Life Services<\/span><\/h2><\/header><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e69d3a;\"><b>&#8211; Individual Therapy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychotherapy is a treatment process in which the results tend to be gradual and long lasting. Research shows client satisfaction with treatment is highly correlated with the quality of the therapeutic relationship. Great Life Counseling Center (GLCC) aims to provide a comfortable &amp; inviting environment where clients can share their strengths and celebrations as well as work through their challenges &amp; sorrows. Psychotherapy treatment will foster collaboration, candor, and accountability as every discussion shares the aim of fostering the healthy development of each client\u2019s relationship with their self, family, &amp; community. Tools &amp; information gained from the GLCC clinician\u2019s years of formal education &amp; professional experience will be shared whenever relevant &amp; appropriate. However, some of the most powerful breakthroughs or revelations often come from the psychologist\u2019s facilitation of the client\u2019s self-discovery and perspective taking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth in self-discovery includes, but is not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased awareness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">development of personal strengths &amp; resilience due to a healthier perspective<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sense of direction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greater resolve\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased compassion for the valid experiences of others\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appreciation for differences in perspective or worldview\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e69d3a;\"><b>&#8211; Psychological Evaluation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive psychological evaluations are used to diagnose a variety of mental health conditions that impact memory, thought processes, and behaviors. Specifically, they assess a client\u2019s functioning in areas associated with learning, behavior, social skills, mood, cognitive processing, and personality. Our psychological evaluation process is designed to be comprehensive and across multiple domains (e.g., academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and cognitive) and sources (e.g., client, parents\/caregivers, spouses, teachers\/school personnel). The psychological evaluation typically takes between 6-8 hours of the client\u2019s time spread over multiple sessions. Our evaluations are tailored and custom-made for children, adolescents and adults. We guarantee that each report will be thorough, personalized,and comprehensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, we can evaluate and concerns related to the following (not an exhaustive list): attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, gifted\/talented, specific learning disorders, fitness-for-duty, and career uncertainty. With accurate diagnosis, our treatment recommendations are designed to meet each client\u2019s specific needs, placing them in the best opportunity for success.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e69d3a;\"><b>&#8211; Play Therapy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play comes naturally to children and is a part of their social and emotional development. It is through play that children explore how they relate to others, how to think creatively, and what self expression looks like. Great Life clinicians use play as a tool to establish rapport with children and uncover what may be behind certain behaviors. This evidence based treatment has been shown to be an effective approach to enhance mental health and foster healthy relationships with parents, caregivers, and family members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play therapy can assist children with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing healthier strategies to deal with challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitating healing from stressful or traumatic experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expressing thoughts and feelings in more constructive ways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning new relational skills with family and friends<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing respect and empathy for the feelings of others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving self-esteem and self respect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn new ways of thinking and behaving<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e69d3a;\"><b>&#8211; Adolescent Counseling <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The years of adolescence are marked by changes in identity and the exploration of self. Teens transition from reliance on parents and caregivers to more independence and reliance on peers. This transition often comes with varying levels of turbulence which is where counseling comes into play. At GLCC, our psychologists are trained to help navigate issues surrounding identity, self-esteem, autonomy, and a wide variety of concerns that may emerge at this time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common concerns addressed in counseling adolescents<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention difficulties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavior problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body image<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges with Academics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divorce or family separation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grief and loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life transitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma and PTSD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e69d3a;\"><b>&#8211; Couples Counseling <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All relationships come with their own challenges and sometimes issues can feel impossible to resolve on your own. Regardless of whether you have been together for months or decades, GLCC offers a safe space for each individual to voice their concerns and learn tools to navigate difficult times. Couples may be facing issues with communication, intimacy, infidelity, or parenting, and the clinicians at GLCC are here to help. Our clinicians are able to help provide steps to change unhelpful patterns that may be getting in the way of your best relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common concerns addressed in couples counseling:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreasing loneliness and emotional separation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhancing trust<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commitment concerns and avoidance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving self-worth and insecurities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abandonment fears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving intimacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreasing disagreements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring your sexuality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e69d3a;\"><b>&#8211; Family Therapy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health of a family as a whole is an integral part of the functioning of each individual part. Family dynamics can be a source of support and encouragement, but also of hurtfulness and pain. GLCC clinicians help families through the hard work of creating new patterns of communication where each member of the family can be heard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Issues we work with:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict within the family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divorce\/separation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grief<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ineffective communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial difficulties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sibling issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e69d3a;\"><b>&#8211; GLCC Reflecting Team Experience <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #e69d3a;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GLCC Reflecting Teams are coveted psychotherapy rotations currently offered only 3 times per year. Dr. Lambert will select a troubled couple or family to enjoy in real time the benefits of working with the collaborative brain trust of nearly the entire GLCC clinical team and possibly a guest expert consultant. The experience includes 8-9 consecutive 90-minute in-office sessions on Wednesday evenings at 5pm. The therapeutic process is primarily facilitated by a well experienced GLCC clinician (referred to as the lead therapist) with the support of a GLCC doctoral level trainee as an understudy co-therapist. The work of these two co-therapists is further supported by the GLCC Reflecting Team, which observes sessions from the conference room and shares their reflective discussion whenever requested by the lead therapist. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of the GLCC Reflecting Team\u2019s role is to provide quality enhancing perspectives to the therapeutic process by making observations and posing questions the co-therapists may have missed. After the couple or family have completed their 8-9 sessions with the GLCC Reflecting Team, they will be offered the opportunity to continue their work with the lead therapist and, if schedules permit, the co-therapist as well. Each of the couples and families who have elected to work with the GLCC reflecting team have given it high praise for accelerating communication, intimacy, and peace within their relationships. Clients have particularly appreciated that, at no additional cost, the reflecting team provides quality assurance and a greater variety of perspective from a team of experts.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585614334264{margin-top: -60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column effect=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;] &#8211; Individual Therapy &#8211;\u00a0 Psychotherapy is a treatment process in which the results tend to be gradual and long lasting. Research shows client satisfaction with treatment is highly correlated with the quality of the therapeutic relationship. 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