Services Provided

Individual Therapy

Individual counseling, sometimes referred to as one-on-one therapy, is a you and I, a trained therapist, in a collaborative process. Collaborative means you have an important role in sessions. Your insight, knowledge, feelings, thoughts, and verbalizations are crucial. I work at your speed, and sometimes I will need to challenge you, but with mercy and compassion. One-on-one counseling  addresses issues such as stress & burnout, relationship issues,  career changes, any major life stressor like relocation, separation, loss of a family member, news of a new medical issue you are dealing with, resuming education in the form of college, and so much more. Individual therapy sessions are a crucial resource for those dealing with mental health conditions. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other disorders, counseling provides a structured and supportive environment led by mental health professionals, allowing individuals to explore their emotions, learn coping mechanisms, and develop strategies for managing their mental health.

One of the primary benefits of individual counseling is the focus on personal development. Together in one-on-one counseling, we are going to unlock your potential and enhance your overall quality of life.

Family Therapy

There are several types of family therapy. A few that you might encounter include:

• Family systems therapy: This type is an approach that focuses on helping people utilize the strengths of their relationships to overcome mental health problems. You more than likely have strengths that you are not utilizing. My job is to notice them, and help you use them to better your relationships within the family.
• Functional family therapy: This is a short-term treatment often utilized for young people experiencing problems with risky behavior, violence, or substance use. It helps teens and families find solutions while building trust and respect within the family. And it is not solely for young individuals.  I do have years of experience facilitating substance use counseling. Don’t be surprised that if I feel you qualify for substance abuse counseling,  I suggest individual therapy for you or even substance use therapy.
• Narrative family therapy: This type encourages family members to each tell their own story to understand how those experiences shape who they are and how they relate to others. By working with this narrative, the person can start to view problems more objectively than just seeing things through their own narrow lens. There is nothing wrong with admitting you may have been short-sighted in not seeing others’ points of view. Each Family member has their own narrative, and once every member takes the time to hear each narrative completely, understanding begins.
• Psychoeducation: This type of treatment is centered on helping family members better understand mental health conditions that one or more of the family members are diagnosed with. By knowing more about medications, treatment options, and self-help approaches, family members can function as a cohesive support system. Family members get enough misunderstandings, judgment, and grief in the world about their mental health issues; they certainly need full understanding from their own family first and foremost.