Individual therapy for adults
Individual counseling where you work one-on-one with a trained mental health clinician in a caring, safe, and confidential setting. It is a unique environment where you develop a bond with your therapist and the focus is on you. Counseling (also known as psychotherapy, therapy, or treatment) allows you to explore your beliefs, feelings, and behaviors in an atmosphere of non-judgment and understanding.
You also work through influential memories, identify parts of your lives that you would like to change, better understand yourselves and others that you have relationships with, set personal goals, and work toward achieving them.
Just as regular workouts help maintain physical fitness, seeing an individual counselor can be an active way to maintain good mental health. Many people associate counseling with mental illness, and it can be a very effective way to attend to a variety of mental health matters. But anyone can benefit from counseling, no matter where they are in life or what they are experiencing.
Therapy can help you overcome challenges to your well-being. It can increase your positive feelings, such as compassion for yourself and others and help to build self-esteem.
Engaging in therapy can help you learn skills for handling tough situations, making healthy decisions, and reaching your goals. Many find they enjoy the therapeutic process of becoming more self-aware and having choices in how to respond vs react. Many people even go to ongoing therapy for self-growth.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) show mental health problems are common in the United States. In fact, 1 in 5 adults may be affected. It’s important to remember that therapists are trained professionals who provide support and maintain confidentiality. Therapists are used to helping people work through distressing or embarrassing issues and can still see the positive qualities in you as well.
“Clients often feel nervous, overwhelmed, or uncertain when they start therapy. Many worry they’ll be judged, won’t know what to say, or that their problems are too big to solve. As therapy progresses, they often begin to experience greater self-understanding, confidence, and hope. They start to recognize patterns, develop new tools, and see that meaningful change is possible.” – Heidi Marcoux, LMFT
WHAT CAN ADULT THERAPY HELP WITH
- Anxiety and Stress
- Depression and Low Energy
- Codependency and learning to set boundaries.
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma Recovery
- Relationships and Sexuality
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
It is also important for you to decide if the therapist’s style is a good fit for their needs. Sometimes it’s about a personality match.
Often weekly sessions allow you to get some traction and when the time is right, you may move to every two weeks and then monthly until treatment is complete. Some therapists might assign “homework” for you to build on topics discussed in therapy. It’s important to remember that this is not school so you don’t have to, but it can be important to your progress. As you continue in therapy, you may develop healthier thinking patterns and a more positive mood.
EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Therapy often results in fewer relapses of moderate depression and anxiety. And research shows that the positive effects of good therapy extend beyond treatment. Many people report improved conditions long after therapy has ended. Therapy is often more effective than pharmaceutical medication alone. Many therapeutic methods are also evidence-based. This means they have been through research studies and clinical observations to test their effectiveness.
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
If you are ready to start individual therapy, we have a variety of exceptional therapists ready to help you. Take a look at their bios and if you would like to schedule a free 15-minute consultation give us a call.
