Marriage & Family

Dr. Heath Lisenby provides counseling for couples (married, engaged, dating) and families who want to improve their relationships. Areas of special focus:

  • Communication, Conflict Management, and Commitment

  • Forgiveness and Reconciliation

  • Marriage Enrichment, Premarital and Pre-Engagement Counseling

  • Blended or Extended Family Concerns

  • Couples/Families and Abuse Recovery

  • Couples/Families and Addiction Recovery

  • Affair Recovery

  • Sexual Problems

  • 1- or 2-day retreat-style marriage therapy (weekday and weekend options)

    • The Marriage Builder Retreat is designed for couples wanting to invest dedicated time in developing their marriage relationship in specific ways (examples include: reconnecting during empty nest years, improving communication and conflict resolution, addressing sexual problems, etc.).

    • The Marriage Saver Retreat is designed for couples wanting to urgently address major areas of concern within their marriage relationship (examples include: affair recovery, avoiding divorce, rebuilding trust, pornography recovery, learning to cope with major traumas or medical diagnoses).

Mental Health & Sexuality

Dr. Heath Lisenby provides counseling for individuals and their families who want help addressing mental health concerns. Areas of special focus:

  • Depressive Disorders (Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Peripartum / Postpartum Depression, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)

  • Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

  • Stress Management (including Situational Depression and Anxiety)

  • Anger and Impulse Control Problems

  • Personality Disorders

  • Pornography Addiction, Sexual Disorders, Unwanted Sexual Attractions

  • Trauma Treatment

  • Living with Chronic Health Conditions

  • Pursuing Health and Wellness

Ministry Leaders & Families

Dr. Heath Lisenby provides counseling for people serving in ministry leadership, either vocationally or as a volunteer, who want specialized and compassionate support from someone who has “walked a mile in your shoes.” Areas of special focus:

  • Self-Care and Managing Stress

  • Strained Relationships in Ministry

  • Communication and Conflict Management in Ministry

  • Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marriage, and Family Concerns

  • Private Struggles that affect Ministry Effectiveness

  • Forced Resignations

  • Sabbatical Planning

Health Care Providers

Dr. Heath Lisenby provides counseling for physicians and health care providers. Areas of special focus:

  • High Anxiety, panic attacks, rumination, excessive worrying about the future

  • Depression, Burnout, Self-esteem, Self-doubt

  • Dealing with sickness and death, Grief/Bereavement

  • Navigating interpersonal communication with superiors, peers, or subordinates

  • Responding to difficult personalities in the workplace

  • Problematic sexual behaviors (addictions, disorders, coercion)

  • Fears of litigation or managing the stress of ongoing litigation

Counseling Approaches

Dr. Heath Lisenby approaches counseling from the Christian worldview. As clients are open to Christian counseling, Dr. Lisenby will use Bible passages, biblical and theological explanations/principles for understanding and dealing with life issues, encourage prayer, and provide guidance for Christian spiritual growth and development. Additionally, the following therapy modalities (and others) are drawn from in order to personalize treatment approaches to best meet each client’s unique needs and goals.

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • The Gottman Method of Relationship Therapy