Counseling. Education. Growth.
Relationships don’t come with instructions.
Only 25% of people naturally have the skills associated with healthy, successful relationships. At Empowered Relationships, we believe that everyone deserves love, respect, and connection. Our mission is to teach parents, couples, and individuals effective skills that foster fulfilling and resilient relationships.
Intimate Relationships. Parent-Teen Relationships. Family Relationships. We are wired to find and maintain connections, but it isn’t always easy. Parents of Teenagers know how challenging it is to maintain a relationship with a young person striving for their independence. Individuals in partnerships are often overwhelmed by normal challenges and worry that their struggles are evidence of a bigger problem.
All relationships tend to have similar needs and similar pitfalls. Empowered Relationships can teach you how to improve your relationships.
Counseling Services
DJ Hilley is mental health counselor licensed in Washington and Wisconsin with nearly 20 years of experience helping families, teens, adults of all ages, and intimate partners (all relationships are affirmed and welcome) address a wide range of concerns in therapy. He also offers therapy and support groups for parents, as well as online and in-person workshops for parents and those wishing to improve their romantic relationships or simply make sure they’re starting out with the skills and practices that help them to be successful. DJ practices via telehealth only. To learn more about his counseling practice, click here.
Workshops & Seminars
Spa & Self-Compassion (reno)
Join a small group for a 3-hour retreat combining the benefits of sauna and cold plunge cycles (known as contrast therapy) with education and reflection on self-compassion with therapist and educator, DJ Hilley, LPC, LMHC. Hosted by Rejuuvn Contrast Therapy Retreat in Reno, NV, attendees will participate in journaling, discussion, and silent reflection focused on healing the relationship with oneself.
Cracking the code: education & Support for parents of teens
Join DJ and other parents/caregivers in a learning and supportive environment for parents and caregivers of tweens and teens seeking a place to connect and to make more sense of the mysterious creature known as an adolescent. Thursdays from 5pm-6pm PST (7pm-8pm CST), virtual meeting.