Individual Counseling

What is it

Individual counseling is a private, one-on-one session between you (the client) and a mental health professional. These meetings give you a chance to look at your thoughts, feelings and actions. Through regular sessions, your mental health professional helps you spot patterns, solve emotional problems, and learn better ways to cope.

At its core, individual counseling aims to boost mental and emotional well-being by focusing on the specific issues you are facing. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply seeking a greater understanding of yourself, one-on-one therapy can offer useful insights and tools to grow as a person.

what are the benefits

  • Confidential Space: Individual counseling gives you a place to talk about your thoughts and feelings without anyone judging you.

  • Personalized support: Your mental health professional will tailor your session to fit your specific experiences, so the help you get is just for you.

  • Emotional Healing: Therapy helps you work through past traumas, loss, or tough emotions.

  • Skill Development: You’ll pick up new ways to handle stress, regulate your emotions, and navigate relationships.

  • Self-Awareness: Counseling encourages self-reflection, helping you see why you do things.

who is a good candidate

You may be a good candidate for counseling if you are:

  • Experiencing Anxiety or Depression: If worry or sadness keeps getting in the way of your daily life, talking to a counselor can help you find ways to handle these feelings better.

  • You have Stress: Stress from work, relationships, or big life changes can affect your mental health.

  • Recovering from Trauma: People who've been through scary or upsetting events might have flashbacks, feel very nervous, or struggle to feel anything at all.

  • Dealing with Relationship Issues: Counseling can help you see your part in relationships more. It can also help you communicate better and set good boundaries for yourself and others.

  • Seeking Personal Growth: Even if you don't have a specific mental health issue, counseling helps you grow as a person. It allows you to understand yourself better, feel more confident, and reach your personal goals.

  • Managing Grief or Loss: If someone close to you has died, you've gone through a divorce, or you've faced another big loss, counseling gives you a kind and caring place to work through your feelings and figure out how to keep going.

What to Expect in Individual Counseling

In your first meeting, a mental health expert will ask you questions to gain insight into your history, goals, and current challenges. Together, you will develop a treatment plan that outlines the focus of your therapy and the steps toward reaching your goals.

Each session runs 50-57 minutes, and how often you meet depends on what you need and availability. Whether you meet biweekly, weekly, or every other week, regular sessions allow for ongoing progress and reflection.

Our mental health professionals know how to use many different therapy methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma-informed care. This means you'll get the right kind of help for your specific needs.