Specialized Counseling Services offers individual therapy services to help clients address a wide range of mental health concerns to improve overall well-being. Some areas of focus may include depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and/or emotional instability.

We all experience stress in various ways: relationships with family and friends, work, loss, and other life changes or transitions. If you already experience mental health challenges then additional stress can increase symptoms. You can also develop mental health symptoms as a result of stressors. Either way, seeking help when you need it takes courage. Therapy can help you learn to navigate your stressors and take care of yourself.

Common signs of stress:

Physical:

• Headaches or migraines
• Muscle tension or pain
• Stomach problems (such as nausea, diarrhea, or constipation)
• Fatigue or exhaustion
• Trouble sleeping or insomnia
• Changes in appetite or weight
• Racing heart or increased heart rate
• Shallow breathing or shortness of breath
• Clenched jaw or teeth grinding

Emotional/Behavioral:

• Increased anxiety, worry, or racing thoughts
• Irritability or anger
• Experiencing mood swings
• Feelings of sadness or depression
• Difficulty with memory, concentrating or making decisions
• Feelings of being overwhelmed or out of control
• A sense of dread or doom
• Increased sensitivity to criticism or rejection
• Social withdrawal or isolation
• Restlessness or agitation
• Procrastinating or avoiding tasks
• Increased use of drugs or alcohol
• Changes in eating habits (such as overeating or undereating)

During individual therapy sessions, you can explore thoughts and feelings, develop coping skills, improve communication skills, and address underlying emotional and psychological concerns. You will experience a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and feelings and to develop effective strategies.

Seeking therapy can be a difficult and vulnerable decision. You can expect a safe and welcoming environment where you will feel heard, understood, and respected. Together we will work closely to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. Some of the therapeutic approaches utilized to support these goals include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Experiencing® (SE), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) among others.