Individual Therapy
Feeling sad or helpless? Individual counseling can help.
Individual therapy is a highly effective approach for addressing a wide range of mental health concerns. At ASAP Therapy Group, our therapists offer individual counseling to clients of all ages, tailored to their unique needs and challenges. Here's why individual therapy is a valuable choice:
- Personalized Attention: Individual therapy allows for one-on-one sessions with a skilled therapist who can tailor the treatment to your specific concerns. This personalized approach ensures that your therapy journey aligns with your goals and preferences.
- Evidence-Based Techniques: Our therapists employ empirically based techniques, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, to address issues like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. These evidence-based approaches have been shown to be highly effective in improving mental well-being.
- Confidentiality: Individual therapy offers a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This level of privacy encourages open and honest communication, promoting emotional healing and growth.
- Goal-Oriented Support: Our therapists work collaboratively with you to set achievable goals and develop strategies to overcome challenges. Whether you're seeking to manage symptoms, improve relationships, or enhance personal well-being, individual therapy provides a structured path toward your desired outcomes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior.
CBT is grounded in the belief that it is a person’s perception of events – rather than the events themselves – that determines how he or she will feel and act in response.
CBT can help with:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Substance dependency
- Persistent pain
- Disordered eating
- Sexual issues
- Anger management issues
Most people with clearly defined behavioral and emotional concerns tend to reap the benefits of CBT. If any of the above issues resonate with you, I encourage you to try cognitive behavioral therapy.
With CBT, you’ll be able to adjust the thoughts that directly influence your emotions and behavior. This adjustment process is referred to as cognitive reconstructing, which happens through different CBT techniques.
Some CBT techniques are:
- Journalling
- Challenging beliefs
- Relaxation
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Social, physical and thinking exercises
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is much more than sitting and talking about whatever comes to mind during a session. CBT sessions are structured to ensure that the therapist and the person in treatment are focused on the different goals of each session, which in turn ensures that each and every session is productive.
If you or someone you know would benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, please contact me today. I would be happy to speak with you about how I may be able to help.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Do you feel your mind is being pulled in a hundred different directions at once? Do you have a hard time handling some of your emotions, and does this cause any problems in your relationships?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers individuals comprehensive skills to manage painful memories and emotions and decrease conflicts in their relationships. This modality focuses on 4 specific areas of therapeutic skills. These are:
- Mindfulness – Helps individuals be present in the current moment.
- Distress tolerance – Most people try and keep themselves safe from all negative emotions. Distress tolerance is geared toward increasing a person’s tolerance of negative emotions.
- Emotion regulation – Offers strategies to manage intense emotions that are the root cause of problems in a person’s life.
- Interpersonal effectiveness – These techniques allow an individual to communicate with others in a confident, assertive way that maintains self-respect and strengthens relationships.
How Does it Work Exactly?
Many of us live our daily lives with a constant stream of uncontrollable negative emotions right under our awareness. These emotions affect how we feel about ourselves and how we interact with other people, including friends, romantic partners, and family members.
DBT essentially works with individuals to help them find ways to manage their negative emotions so they can feel balanced, in control, and able to interact respectfully and successfully. The message at the heart of DBT is acceptance and change.
When is DBT Used and What Can You Expect?
While dialectical behavioral therapy was initially developed to treat those with borderline personality disorder, research has since shown that DBT can successfully treat people with depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
DBT treatment usually consists of a combination of DBT skills groups and individual therapy sessions. The individual therapy sessions allow you to have one-on-one contact with a trained therapist who will help you apply DBT skills to your daily life, address any obstacle that may arise, and keep you motivated! The DBT skills group interactions will help you practice skills with others and offer mutual support.
Finding a DBT Therapist
If you are interested in exploring DBT therapy, you should look for a therapist with specialized training and experience in DBT strategies. The Linehan Board of Certification is a non-profit organization that has developed certification standards for DBT clinicians. It’s also important that you look for someone you feel comfortable with.
If you or someone you know may benefit from dialectic behavioral therapy, please get in touch with me. I would be happy to discuss how I may be able to help.
Group Therapy for Parents
Seeking a supportive community of fellow parents? Group therapy can provide solace.
Parenting can sometimes feel isolating, with the challenges and uncertainties it brings. Group therapy for parents at ASAP Therapy Group offers a sense of belonging and a supportive community. Here's why group therapy for parents is a powerful approach:
- Shared Experiences: In a group setting, parents can connect with others who face similar parenting challenges. Sharing experiences and stories fosters a sense of understanding and validation, reducing feelings of isolation.
- Learning from Peers: Group therapy provides an opportunity to learn from the successes and strategies of fellow parents. Hearing how others have navigated similar situations can offer valuable insights and new approaches to parenting.
- Building a Support System: Group therapy naturally leads to the formation of a support system. Parents can develop meaningful connections and a network of individuals who can offer emotional support and guidance.
- Enhancing Coping Skills: Group therapy sessions often include skill-building exercises and discussions that empower parents with practical tools to manage stress, improve communication, and strengthen their parenting skills.
Whether you choose individual therapy or group therapy for parents, ASAP Therapy Group is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support to help you overcome challenges and thrive in your journey as a parent.