Types of Therapeutic (Counseling) Services

The following information is supplied to you, the Client, because it is important that you understand the dynamics of mental health counseling (also referred to as psychotherapy).  At any of our sessions, you have the right and opportunity to ask any questions regarding this material.
 

Individual Counseling:
One to one—Counselor and client.

Everyone has periods of time in their life of difficulty, change & transition, when personal issues affect their work and relationships. Personal issues can include family, marital, career, financial, physical, abuse of alcohol/drugs, or a variety of mental issues or life issues as well as incongruent thoughts, difficult relationships, career issues, overwhelming emotions, fears, disturbing memories, bad habits, confusion, chemical dependencies, violence and anger issues, adjustment issues and depression.
 

Couples, Marriage, and/or Family Counseling:
More than one client—Counselor and clients.

When doing relational counseling, all involved parties need to be present during counseling sessions.  Counselors do not switch from individual counseling to relational counseling or visa versa.  At times, people struggle in relationships: lack of or poor communications, sexual dysfunction, conflict resolution, relationship conflicts, and conflicts with children.  Human difficulties often arise out of relationships and the relationship(s) need to be the focus in counseling.
  

Group Counseling:
More than one client not related by family ties—Counselor and clients.

The benefit of participating in group therapy comes from what each member shares of her/his unique experiences.  Groups come together around a common issue and following the model of mutual-aid and empowerment, group members gain deeper insight into their own unique circumstances as well as new skills for coping and problem-solving.

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