Additional Areas of Treatment
Depression
Depression affects over 20 million adults in the United States, yet only 60% of those who suffer receive treatment. Symptoms of depression include sadness, hopelessness, loss of energy and interest in activities, sleep/appetite changes, low self-worth, guilt, and sometimes thoughts of suicide. Depression can happen at any age and can have major impacts on a person’s life. Talk therapy has shown significant effects on reducing depression by identifying the underlying causes of depression and introducing new coping skills to help alleviate symptoms.
Grief and Loss
Grief is an experience that accompanies loss, and it isn’t limited to death. Grief can result from any situation that upends our lives and takes away our sense of stability. Grief can come from the loss of a home, job, relationship, or health. Emotions can range from shock to anger to depression, regret, or even relief. Many people describe their experience of grief as “coming in waves.” Grief can cause many physical and emotional changes, and it can sometimes evolve into complicated grief. Also, many people feel pressure to return to “normal” even though their lives have been significantly altered.
Relationship Problems
Having healthy relationships with others can increase happiness, self-worth, and overall physical and mental health. Relationships give us a strong sense of belonging, alleviate loneliness, and help get us through difficult times. If you find yourself struggling to form or maintain relationships with others, or if you seem to always have conflict with your loved ones, therapy can help. Therapy provides a safe place for you to identify your needs and the barriers that are blocking connection. Your therapist can help you improve your communication skills, address relationship anxiety, and build healthy boundaries.
Life Transitions
Transitions are an unavoidable part of life and can be positive or negative, planned or unexpected. Examples include moving to a new town, retirement, adjusting to college, starting a new job, financial changes, marriage, or childbirth. Transitions can cause us to question the meaning or purpose and life or reexamine our relationships. Even positive transitions can be difficult because they disrupt what is familiar and force us to find new ways of coping. Anxiety, anger, fear, disappointment, sadness - these are all common emotions in response to life’s transitions. Therapy can help you work through your feelings and learn coping strategies for the challenges you are facing.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the beliefs we have about ourselves and our worth, and the feelings resulting from those beliefs. It plays a crucial role in how we function in the world and how we relate to others. Low self-esteem is linked to feelings of shame, anxiety, and worthlessness. People with low self-esteem typically engage in negative self-talk. They have trouble accepting compliments and go out of their way to please others. Sometimes they feel like they have little control over their lives, or they compare themselves to others. They may have difficulty in relationships due to poor boundaries, and typically struggle to set and achieve goals. If you struggle with low self-esteem, therapy can help you uncover the causes of your self-perception, implement healthy boundaries, and improve your relationship with yourself and others.