“The good life is a process, not a state of being.” —Carl Rogers

 

Individual Psychotherapy

 

Individual Therapy is a great place to explore ways to get past challenges that block an individual from living the healthy life they deserve. Often termed as psychotherapy, talk therapy, mental health therapy or counseling- therapy is meant to help individuals find peace, improve their qualify of life and to make changes in areas they feel need changes. Therapy can also provide improvement in mood, how to maintain and form healthy relationships, elevate self-esteem and increase self-awareness.

Every individual’s past and present story differs from one another, this is why at Serenity Therapy we value in the importance of collaborative work between the client and therapist to create the treatment plan that works best for the individual.

Why Choose Individual Therapy?

Individuals seeking therapy may be feeling stuck or struggling with a life transition. Perhaps they may be feeling sad or anxious about a situation, or noticing behaviors about themselves they wish to change. These are some examples of how therapy can be helpful.

Below you will find additional areas of concern when individuals often seek out for therapy:

  • Relationship Problems (martial, family, children, romantic, professional, parental)

  • Abuse (past or present- emotional, verbal, sexual, physical, neglect)

  • Anxiety

  • Phobias

  • Panic Attacks

  • Stress

  • Life Transitions

  • Feeling Stuck

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Depression

 

How Does Individual Therapy Work?

At Serenity Therapy we offer a safe, judgment-free and compassionate environment to address your emotional needs. During the first initial sessions, the therapist will focus on building rapport with you to ensure you feel safe and understood. Learning about you, both present and history will be important in understanding you as the client. As the sessions will progress, there will be clarity on what therapeutic modality will be the focus of treatment and in such this will decide on what positive course of action will be implemented.

Types of Therapeutic Modalities Offered:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT Therapy)

  • Attachment-Focused Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Parts Work Therapy

  • Psychodynamic

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Frequent Asked Questions?

How long will therapy take?

  • How long an individual will be in therapy depends on what the individual wishes to work on. Although there isn’t a specific timeframe, short term therapy can look like 5-15 sessions, while long term therapy can look like 10+ sessions.

How often do I have to come in?

  • The frequency in sessions also depends on the individual. It is recommended to be seen once a week, however clients are welcome to spread out their sessions to every other week or even request to increase to multiple sessions per week.

What can I expect to achieve in therapy?

  • There are many benefits to engaging in therapy. According to research completed by American Psychological Association, psychotherapy produces long-term health improvements. Therapy can help reduce negative symptoms, gain better understanding and insight, increase self-awareness, heal from past and present traumas, identify long-term coping tools, make positive changes to problem behaviors, boost self-esteem, etc.

Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?

  • Confidentiality is extremely important when it comes to therapy and what the therapist does with the information provided by clients. All information provided is considered highly sensitive and can not be shared with anyone without the client’s permission. Serenity Therapy staff will require a written consent by client in the event they wish for therapist to consult or release information with any other member in their healthcare or professional team (i.e. Physician, Attorney, Therapist). The only exception to this is the legal mandate where a therapist can disclosure information without client’s consent, the times this may occur is when a client discloses they are a danger to themselves, danger to others, appear gravely disabled, or child abuse. All such disclosures will be discussed with you in advance.

Is online therapy and option and is it available?

  • Online therapy remains available and there is current availability for this option. Please inquire about this option as therapy online can be just as effective as therapy in-person.

How To Get Started?

You’ve already started the process by being here and exploring options for therapy. This part of the process is one of the hardest parts, finding a therapist that is best for you. This is the reason we provide a free phone or video consultation to better understand what you may be looking for and to determine if we are good therapist fit for you. Contact Us Here or See Form Below

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