Individual Therapy for Adults
What’s The Difference Between Counseling and Therapy?
Therapy and counseling are words that are often used interchangeably. Whether you call it therapy or counseling, the experience can be very powerful and life enhancing.
The Benefits of Counseling and Therapy
Counseling and therapy help individuals address a wide range of life concerns and improve symptoms of mental health problems. Counseling and therapy promote increased self-awareness, insight, and understanding.. Thus, not only is counseling effective for helping clients overcome barriers, Treatment can help clients address the barriers to living a more fulfilling life and enhance positive life experiences, such as increasing self-esteem,compassion, joy, and connection..
How is Therapy Different Than Talking to a Friend?
A therapist provides support in a way that is different from the support a friend or family member provides. Although a therapist and client often develop a strong bond, it is not the same type of relationship as the relationship between friends. The focus of the relationship is on the client and the client’s needs.The therapeutic relationship allows for a safe environment where the client can feel free to express anything. The therapist is able to provide the client objective support and feedback and aid the the client in finding constructive ways of coping with stress, negative feelings, and challenges.
Why Seek Counseling and Therapy?
People seek therapy for many different reasons. There is no such thing as a “right” or “wrong” issue that can be discussed in therapy. In other words, therapy is a safe environment where a client can discuss anything that they want or need to discuss. Some people receive therapy to treat a diagnosed mental health condition and this one important use of therapy. However, it is not necessary to have a major mental health challenge to benefit from therapy.
In fact, the majority of individuals that seek therapy or counseling services are everyday people struggling with everyday, very human problems and issues.
Reasons for Attending Counseling and Therapy:
- Feelings of stress or anxiety
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Feelings of depression or sadness
- Feelings of loneliness
- Academic or work related pressures
- Trauma
- Career concerns
- Coping with medical issues
- Sleeping difficulties
- Eating concerns
- Learning concerns
- Problems with attention, concentration and focus
- Substance use
- Enhancing self-esteem
- Sexual issues, concerns or questions
- Concerns about behaviors
- Concerns about certain emotions
- Concerns about certain thoughts
- The desire to increase self-understanding and self-insight
- Enhancement of positive qualities and strengths
Everyone has difficult life experiences. Seeking the support of a therapist to talk through them can make a significant difference.
What Do I Need to Know About Counseling and Therapy?
No matter what kind of therapy or counseling you seek, you and your therapist will work together to establish the goals for your therapy, as well as determine the steps you will take to get there. The relationship between you and your therapist is a confidential one.
For therapy to be effective, it is important that you feel like you and your therapist are a good fit. Finding the right match is perhaps the most important step in the therapeutic process. It often takes a few sessions to know if you feel you have found the right fit. At Equilibria, we believe that the relationship is an imperative part of the therapeutic journey. If you feel your therapist is not the right fit, please speak with them and they will assist you in finding someone more appropriate.
You can expect your therapist to be someone who demonstrates respect, who supports you, who listens attentively and actively, who challenges you to think about things in different ways, who provides honest and direct feedback, who is ethical and who models a healthy and positive relationship experience.
Visit here to learn more about each therapist at Equilibria.
Each clinician has a profile with their picture, biography and introduction video so you can learn more about their style and approach to therapy.
Scheduling an Appointment
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (267) 861-3685, Option 1 or fill out our contact form.
