African American Marriage Counseling 6301 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770

"Dr. Shane is a cut above. We looked into counseling with several other counselors. We're both glad that we chose Dr. Shane. He is experienced and a very good listener. He was able to give us advice and explain underlying issues that most would overlook. He was patient and the complete professional. He made sure to point out the positives as well as harmful issues and situations. Then gave alternatives that created win/win endings. Since seeing Dr. Shane we have referred several friends to him. Counseling is a good thing to seek well before we think we need to. Don't wait too late to see Dr. Shane."

"Dr. Shane came highly recommended by a family member who was in need of marital counseling and my husband and I are very thankful for the referral. When my husband and I first arrived for our initial appointment neither of us knew what to expect. All we knew was we were at a crossroad in our marriage and we needed some help. Immediately we knew we were in the right place. Dr. Shane's skills, connectivity and warmth has made our journey so much easier. He has a way of making our sessions feel less daunting by adding a little humor and making the elephant in the room disappear. He is our superhero and I would highly recommend him to any couple whose marriage is in trouble! TW"

"Dr. Shane was referred to me by one of my close friends that recognized that my relationship with my husband was under some strain. My husband and I had been to several counselors with no success so we were a bit hesitant in our first session. Dr. Shane did not disappointed. Other counselors that my husband and I had seen were quick to take sides or make assessments about our life choices that had nothing to do with our issues. Dr. Shane on the other hand helped us talk through our issues to allow us see where we can improve. He also is a master at guiding the conversation so we get to the core issues and don't get derailed with trivial matters. I would recommend Dr. Shane to anyone who feels that they might need some assistance in their relationship or family situation. Not only is he knowledgeable but he is passionate about his craft and it shows in his sessions."

"Dr. Shane Perrault has been extremely valuable to my husband and I through our marriage counseling sessions. My husband has noted that he has walked away with tools that he see Dr. Shane utilize and it has helped him communicate with me better! After 10 years of marriage, it is important to ensure you are on the same as page as one partner prepares for retirement and life will be different. We were in perpetual gridlock on a few topics and we needed to see our way through it. Dr. Shane's communication course has been extremely beneficial!"

"Dr. Perrault of African American Marriage Counseling—has a remarkable gift to bring couples together and help them tackle and confront the "elephant in the room" of their relationship. With his down-to-earth personality and expert guidance he is in a league of his own. When my then-girlfriend, now wife, encouraged us to sit down with him our relationship was in shambles, we were not on speaking terms and it seemed as if it was over, after several happy years together. Despite our best efforts, we were not hearing each other and could not have real and painful conversations—much of which centered around issues from our childhood and our family environments. With Dr. Shane's help, over the course of two-years he equipped us with the tools to not only hear each other but truly see the best in each other. As a result, we fell in love with each other again, are happily married and have a family of our own. His strategies and exercises were not always easy and often brought up painful experiences of our past, but challenged us to look in the mirror, acknowledge our own faults and map a plan to move forward. Dr. Shane is not only personable and at times funny, but truly cares about those in his care. In short—he helped to bring us closer together. I cannot lie, previously my wife and I both did not really "believe in therapy", but it is the single-best decision we have made in our relationship. We continue to recommend Dr. Shane to family and friends, because we know firsthand the impact he has had on our relationship. Without Dr. Shane our relationship would have ended (period) because we would have been unable to confront and resolve personal issues that affected every aspect of our relationship and lives. ."