Individual Counseling

Individual therapy is one type of psychotherapy in which a trained professional helps a single person work through personal issues they have been facing. It is an effective treatment for a variety of emotional difficulties and mental illnesses. Also known as talk therapy, it can help improve or control symptoms that influence an individual’s well-being.

Therapy sessions give individuals the opportunity to confidentially talk through problems or situations with a trained professional. It does not necessarily make problems disappear, but it equips individuals with the tools needed to cope with them more appropriately

Individual therapy is useful for many types of situations that cause stress, anger, grief or conflict. In a comfortable, private setting, an individual and a therapist will explore many different important issues, including (but not limited to):  Expression of thoughts and emotions Behavior patterns Problem solving Conflict resolution Strengths and weaknesses Individual therapy may be short-term (focusing on immediate issues) or long-term (delving into more complex problems). The number of sessions and the frequency of appointments depends on the individual’s situation and the recommendations of the therapist.  The exact way in which this therapy is implemented tends to vary depending on the issues in question, the practices of the therapist and the needs of the individual.

Some people are hesitant to sign up for therapy because of a stigma about mental illness. However, individual therapy is beneficial to all types of people who may be experiencing any one of these common issues:

1. Extreme emotions, like sadness or anger
2. Recent trauma, such as death of a loved one or divorce
3. Substance abuse
4. Problems at work
5. Loss of enjoyment of activities
6. Strained family and/or personal relationships 
7. Concern from friends or family
8. Excessive worry