Hope Counseling Services: Focused on a proactive approach to mental health.

 Individual therapy refers to one-on-one mental health treatment that is personalized to suit an individual’s unique needs. It involves setting therapeutic goals, processes one’s past, and learning how to manage one’s symptoms or triggers in order to live a healthier life. 

Why should someone see a therapist rather than just talk through their problems with a friend or family member? 

It’s great to have someone in your life to whom you feel comfortable opening up, but a therapist brings something a little different to the table, such as:

1. Therapists are trained to empathize with their clients’ experience without becoming overwhelmed, running away, jumping in to fix it, or telling you that it’s not a big deal. This makes them great listeners.
2. Therapists are trained to help you find your blind spots. Friends may often tell you what you want to hear, while therapists will ask the right questions, without judgment, to make you curious about your own beliefs and behaviors. 
3. Therapists are trained to help you find your inner strengths. They can hear your personal story and identify the underlying characteristics that will eventually drive change. 

At Hope Counseling Services, we take a very direct approach. We think that it is critical to identify the challenges our clients face, identify a very direct and proactive approach, and structure a clear plan towards a successful  "road map" to mental health. 

No one is saying that self-help, self-care, and self-improvement strategies don’t figure into happiness. At Hope Counseling Services, we believe successful therapy occurs through human connection, not solo exploration. We know that you already have many of the answers inside you, yet it is often clouded by the challenges of ones life and difficult unlock them. Hope Counseling Services can assist during these difficult times. Contact us today!

 Individual therapy focuses on the individual’s personal goals. Here are some examples of individual therapy goals:

• I want to feel better about myself.
• I want to break a cycle and quit making the same mistakes.
• I want to feel less depressed or anxious.
• I want to become better at tolerating stress and frustration.
• I want to find more meaning in my life.

It’s often the case that current problems can sometimes be a gateway to exploring longer-standing patterns in your life. In general,  we recommend therapy for at least six months in order to effectively treat any acute symptoms as well as explore any chronic ones that may be occurring.

Hope Counseling Services is skilled at helping clients discover their own motivation and ability to effect real, long-term change. The therapeutic process is most effective when it’s based on a strong alliance between our therapists and clients. This means that the client feels safe, supported, heard, and understood. The client feels that their therapist shares their goals and has their best interests at heart. 

Though there are common focuses for therapy clients, the goals for individual therapy are between you and your therapist. We're  going to be unique to you and work through the issues together.

Take the first step towards a proactive approach to a healthy mental life style. Schedule an appointment today!