What Makes Sara Shelton with Hope Renewed Marriage and Family Therapy a Good Neighbor?

What happens when a special education teacher's personal marriage struggles transform into a calling to help others heal their relationships? Sara Shelton, founder of Hope Renewed Marriage and Family Therapy, shares her remarkable journey on the Good Neighbor Podcast.

After experiencing difficulties early in her own marriage, Sara attended a transformative retreat that planted the seed for her future calling. Eighteen years into her teaching career, she made the bold decision to pursue a second master's degree in marriage and family therapy. Now, she specializes in working with neurodiverse couples—a focus born from her personal experience diagnosing and navigating neurodiversity in her own marriage of nearly three decades.

Sara's practice stands out with its comprehensive approach. From counseling children as young as four to facilitating retreats for betrayed partners and neurodiverse couples in Colorado, she creates safe spaces for healing. Her innovative use of animal-assisted therapy, featuring her 84-pound Giant Schnauzer, provides clients with calming support during sessions. Throughout the conversation, Sara emphasizes that effective communication—specifically, learning to notice and appreciate your partner rather than focusing on frustrations—is the cornerstone of relationship repair.

The discussion tackles persistent therapy stigmas, particularly around issues like sexual betrayal, addiction, and neurodiversity. Sara passionately advocates for normalizing therapy for all struggles, not just commonly accepted ones like anxiety or depression. For those navigating faith and therapy, she offers thoughtful perspective on how both can work together rather than in opposition.

Don't miss Sara's most powerful advice: don't wait until you've reached complete hopelessness before seeking help. The sooner you reach out, the sooner healing can begin. Ready to renew hope in your relationship? Connect with Sara at livehoperenewed.com or call 682-774-3881 to take that first step toward healing.

To learn more about Hope Renewed Marriage and Family Therapy go to: https://www.livehoperenewed.com/

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