General Terms
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Mental Health
A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.
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Mental Illness
A wide range of mental health conditions or disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
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Well-being
A positive state of mental health and life satisfaction, encompassing physical, mental, and social factors.
Our Services
Stress Management
Stress Management involves techniques and strategies
aimed at controlling an individual's level of stress, especially chronic stress, to improve everyday functioning. These techniques may include relaxation methods, time management, exercise, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Depression/Anxiety
Depression is a common mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. Anxiety involves excessive worry, fear, or nervousness that can interfere with daily activities. Both conditions can co-occur and may require various therapeutic approaches for management.
Anger Management
Anger Management refers to techniques and strategies used to control and express anger in a healthy and constructive way. This can include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), relaxation techniques, and learning better communication skills.
Career Counseling
Career Counseling involves helping individuals understand themselves and the world of work in order to make career, educational, and life decisions. It includes guidance on career choice, career development, and other work-related issues.
College Mental Health
College Mental Health focuses on the mental health and well-being of college and university students. It encompasses services and support for issues like stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and adjustment to college life.
Military/Veteran's Issues
Military/Veteran's Issues pertain to the unique mental health challenges faced by active-duty military personnel and veterans. These can include PTSD, trauma, adjustment disorders, and the transition to civilian life.
Men's Issues
Men's Issues in mental health encompass the specific challenges and societal pressures faced by men, including stigma around mental health, emotional expression, identity, and issues related to masculinity.
Addictions
Addictions refer to the compulsive engagement in behaviors or the use of substances despite harmful consequences. This can include substance abuse (alcohol, drugs) and behavioral addictions (gambling, internet use).
Existential Issues
Existential Issues involve deep questions about the meaning and purpose of life, freedom, isolation, death, and the human condition. These can lead to existential anxiety and require therapeutic approaches that explore these profound topics.
Developmental Issues
Developmental Issues pertain to challenges and problems that arise during different stages of life, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. These issues can impact psychological and emotional development.
Suicide Prevention and Recovery
Suicide Prevention and Recovery involves strategies to prevent suicide and support individuals and communities affected by it. It includes crisis intervention, mental health treatment, support groups, and ongoing counseling.
Grief and Loss
Grief and Loss refer to the emotional response to the loss of a loved one or a significant life change. Counseling can help individuals process their grief, develop coping
mechanisms, and find ways to
move forward.
Our Therapeutic Approaches
Humanistic/Person Centered
Humanistic/Person Centered Therapy is an approach that
emphasizes the client's capacity for self-awareness and personal growth.
It focuses on creating a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic
environment, where the client is the center of the therapeutic process.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, time-limited psychotherapy that aims to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are causing people's problems. It is used to treat a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and phobias.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy incorporates mindfulness practices, such as meditation and breathing exercises, into traditional therapy to help clients become more aware of their thoughts and feelings in the present moment.
Existential Therapy
Existential Therapy focuses on helping clients explore the meaning of their lives and confront existential issues such as freedom, isolation, and mortality. It encourages self-discovery and personal responsibility.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a counseling approach that helps clients find the motivation to make positive decisions and accomplish their goals. It is often used to address addiction and other behavior changes.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy involves helping clients tell their life stories in a way that emphasizes their agency and strengths. It focuses on the stories people construct about their lives and how these stories shape their identities.
Supportive Therapy
Supportive Therapy aims to support clients by providing empathy, encouragement, and practical help. It helps individuals deal with their immediate issues and stresses
while bolstering their coping mechanisms and resilience.
Disorders and Conditions
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Anxiety Disorders
A group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Depression
A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Bipolar Disorder
A mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation (mania) and depression.
Schizophrenia
A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A disorder characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
Eating Disorders
Disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
Personality Disorders
A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.
Types of Therapy
​​Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focus: Changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Techniques: Cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, and skills training.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Focus: Managing emotions, improving relationships, and building stress tolerance.
Techniques: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Focus: Unconscious processes and past experiences affecting current behavior.
Techniques: Free association, dream analysis, and exploration of past relationships.
Humanistic Therapy
Focus: Self-development, personal growth, and self-actualization.
Techniques: Client-centered therapy, gestalt therapy, and existential therapy.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Focus: Present moment awareness and acceptance.
Techniques: Mindfulness meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Focus: Improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning.
Techniques: Identifying and addressing interpersonal issues such as grief, role transitions, and interpersonal conflicts.
Family Therapy
Focus: Improving family dynamics and communication.
Techniques: Systemic approaches, structural family therapy, and strategic family therapy.
Group Therapy
Focus: Shared experiences and mutual support.
Techniques: Group discussions, feedback from peers, and role-playing.
Behavioral Therapy
Focus: Changing harmful behaviors through reinforcement and punishment.
Techniques: Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and behavior modification.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Focus: Processing traumatic memories.
Techniques: Guided eye movements, tapping, and auditory tones while recalling traumatic events.
Art Therapy
Focus: Using creative processes to express and explore emotions.
Techniques: Drawing, painting, sculpting, and other artistic activities.
Play Therapy
Focus: Helping children express their feelings and resolve issues through play.
Techniques: Role-playing, storytelling, and games.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Focus: Building solutions rather than focusing on problems.
Techniques: Goal setting, identifying strengths, and constructing solutions.
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Integrative or Holistic Therapy
Focus: Combining elements from various therapeutic approaches to suit the client's needs.
Techniques: Tailored to the individual, drawing from multiple therapy types.
Hypnotherapy
Focus: Using hypnosis to access the subconscious mind and address issues.
Techniques: Guided relaxation, concentration, and focused attention.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Focus: Encouraging acceptance of thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them.
Techniques: Mindfulness, acceptance, and commitment to personal values.
Exposure Therapy
Focus: Gradual exposure to feared situations or objects to reduce anxiety.
Techniques: In vivo exposure, imaginal exposure, and virtual reality exposure.
Narrative Therapy
Focus: Separating the individual from their problems and rewriting their personal narrative.
Techniques: Storytelling, re-authoring, and exploring alternative stories.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Focus: Addressing the impact of traumatic experiences.
Techniques: Trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and prolonged exposure therapy.
Somatic Therapy
Focus: Connecting mind and body to address psychological issues.
Techniques: Body awareness, physical
exercises, and touch therapy.
Mental Health Organizations
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)​
NAMI is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the U.S., dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness through advocacy, education, support, and public awareness.
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Mental Health America (MHA)​
MHA focuses on promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, advocating for prevention services, early identification and intervention, and integrated care.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration​
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): A branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health and reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness.
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World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH)​
Founded in 1948, WFMH is an international organization focused on preventing mental and emotional disorders, ensuring proper
treatment, and promoting mental
health globally.
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