Individual Therapy
Are you considering Individual Therapy?
Discovering your inner strength as you work with a therapist to create lasting peace is the ultimate goal of individual therapy. Imagine having a safe space where you can openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Counseling provides just that—a confidential environment where you can gain valuable insights, develop effective coping strategies, and work through difficulties that may be holding you back. Everyone struggles from time to time so it’s not always easy to know when it is part-and-parcel of daily life, and when it’s time to seek help. In most cases, it is short-term and self-correcting, but for a significant group of individuals this is not the case. It is important to seek counseling just as you would any other health condition.
Do you see yourself in these? Signs it is time to grow in Individual Therapy
- You’ve been feeling low, irritable, or anxious for most of the day, multiple days for two weeks or more. You might have found yourself worrying about past or future events for long periods of time, or simply feeling sad, angry, or tearful. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a gradual change – have others noticed that you don’t seem your usual self?
- Your are starting to rely on unhealthy habits. Life can feel stressful! We all have ways of managing that stress, but if your way of balancing it all is becoming a routine of drinking, binging on food, or excessive online shopping it may be time to sit down and talk with someone about it.
- You are struggling to concentrate & focus. You might notice that you struggle to focus when reading or watching television, for example, or to follow the thread of a spoken conversation. This could be affecting your performance at work, or limiting your ability to perform routine tasks such as food shopping. For the person who finds this to be a new symptom this can be signs of anxiety and sensory overload on your neuropathways that needs attention.
- Family, Friends, or Coworkers have expressed noticing a change in you. When others in your life are concerned, this is a good indicator that it is time for self reflection. Often times we are so focused on pushing ourselves forward with responsibilities and obligations our own needs go unnoticed. The counseling office is where we will examine each aspect of your life and find the source of what is causing this change.
- You’ve experienced something that felt horrible or life threatening. You’ve experienced a trauma that has shaken you to your core. Trauma isn’t just for combat soldiers. A car accident, an affair, loss of a loved one, or anything you feel is traumatic – is trauma. Trauma therapy is most beneficial as soon after the event as possible.
- Your thoughts are filled with intrusive content and/or worries. Life is very difficult to manage when your mind is working against you with preoccupations, personal fears, or general worries. Working with a professional counselor will help assess and work in compulsivity, obsessions, and overall anxiety issues. We can help you to understand your thought patterns and to find ways to control and direct the content in your mind so you can return to what matters most – your life.
Individual Therapy is empowering!
It’s about giving yourself the opportunity to understand your needs, overcome obstacles, and live a more fulfilling life. When you make the choice to begin counseling, it is a reflection of strength to reach out for support when you are noticing any changes in your life. We have heard from clients we work with how empowering it is to have new insights into theirselves. With this knowledge, change begins! Your therapist will create an environment that is safe and nonjudgemental, encouraging deeper reflection and healing. Counseling can be helpful in during anytime of your life. Many clients return to their therapist over the years as transitions or events occur in which they can benefit from the therapeutic relationship to explore and address.
Individual Therapy is more than just talk
There are many forms that individual therapy can take. Clinicians at our office are trained in specific approaches to benefit their clients. Mental health therapy is brain based healing that science has informed. Over many decades of research, we are now understanding not just the importance of therapy but also the proven healing responses therapy provides. Let us share some of the many approaches that our therapists use to help your grow.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – is structured psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and develop healthier coping strategies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) -is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that combines strategies for managing emotions, building interpersonal effectiveness, tolerating distress, and cultivating mindfulness.
Solution Focused Therapy – a goal-oriented, short-term therapeutic approach that emphasizes finding solutions to current problems rather than exploring past issues, focusing on strengths and resources to create positive change.
EMDR Therapy -a psychotherapy technique that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic memories by using guided eye movements to reframe negative emotions and beliefs.
Cognitive Processing Therapy – is a structured, evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD that helps individuals challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts related to their trauma to promote healing and recovery.
Internal Family Systems – a therapeutic model that views the mind as made up of distinct subpersonalities or “parts,” aiming to promote healing by helping individuals understand and integrate these parts through self-leadership and compassion.
Still nervous to begin therapy? Let us answer a few questions…
Does your therapist have the experience to help me?
Many of our therapists have over two decades of experience to help support you. But often times the therapist client-relationship is not about years of wisdom, but actually about the therapeutic technique and human connection. All of our therapists have engaged in advanced level education to assist you with the most effective approach possible while also carrying the composure needed for the therapy environment.
Do your therapists’ take insurance?
We feel committed to ensuring mental health counseling is accessible to as many people possible. All of our therapists accept insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Each therapist’s in network particpation is different, so be sure to check with your provider if they are participating with your plan. ++
What if I don’t feel a match with my therapist?
It’s completely understandable to want a good connection with your therapist. As with many of your care providers, finding that right fit can take time. Additionally, we know investing time and energy into therapy is such an important process that having the right fit is critical. We will always offer you another therapist if you don’t feel the connection is there. We want to ensure your growth process starts on the right footing, with someone you feel safe with and can trust.
We are proud to support your emotional health
When you take the time to care of your emotional health, your are taking a crucial step in whole body wellness. We hope that you seize the opportunity in front of you to prioritize your mental health. If you have visited this page, you are now one step closer to giving the critical space in addressing the emotional health needs you are recognizing. We would be honored to care for you during this juncture of your life.
