Counseling Services

Counseling is a process of:

• Assessment
• Exploration
• Education

Counseling assists individuals, groups or families to:

• Promote growth
• Promote awareness
• Promote change

in attitudes, feelings and behaviors and to enhance life.

Counseling is provided by a number of different and related certified and licensed professionals:

• Psychologists
• Social workers
• Professional counselors
• Marriage and family therapists

Counseling professionals use a variety of different theoretical styles while providing services, such as:

• Psycho-dynamic
• Cognitive behavioral
• Non-directive

The initial counseling session usually is used to listen and learn as much about the client and the situation as possible. Many times the counselor will take notes and ask questions. At the conclusion of the session, the client and counselor together discuss options and plans for problem resolution and future sessions.

Some of the areas we specialize in include:

• Pet Therapy/Pet assisted Therapy
• Anxiety Disorders to include Obesessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Separation Anxiety Disorders, PTSD
• Survivors of Abuse
• Work w/ children, teens and adults.

Our Specialties include:

• Eating Disorders Specialist
• Body Image Specialist
• Grief Counselor