If you’re trying to overcome depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, or other emotional and mental health issues, Westmoreland Counseling Services of Roanoke, VA, offers stress management, grief counseling, and individual therapy for adults and children aged 12 and up.
Guide to Individual Therapy
There are many different types of therapy and counseling services available, one of which is individual therapy. It’s a highly personalized method of providing one-on-one care to an individual as opposed to a couple, family, or group. While other types of therapy, such as marriage counseling, do have their place and provide many benefits, individual therapy is an effective way to work on your own past, feelings, thoughts, aspirations, and behaviors.
What Types of Issues Are Addressed in Individual Therapy?
The exact topics and focuses depend on the individual’s needs. Additionally, some therapists specialize in certain areas. At Westmoreland Counseling Services of Roanoke, VA, we work with individuals to overcome issues such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Academic struggles
- Chronic illness
- Self-esteem
- Self-harm
- Life transitions
- Trauma
- Suicidal ideation
- Anger
- Stress
- Sleep issues
- Women’s issues
- Migraines
- Sexual abuse and more
You and your therapist can also work to address relationship issues from your side of it.
What Types of Techniques Are Used in Individual Therapy?
Just as the issues covered are highly customized for the individual, so are the techniques offered to address those issues. Some examples include:
- Grief counseling
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
- Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT
When you begin individual therapy, we’ll dedicate time to talking through your goals and the specific symptoms or concerns you face. You’ll be provided with a safe, judgment-free space to express your thoughts and emotions. This time is crucial, as it gives you time to share your burden and your therapist with the opportunity to gain invaluable insight.
With this insight, your therapist can determine which techniques should be most beneficial for you. While talking will remain a crucial part of the therapy process, the focus will also be on helping you develop coping strategies, learn to manage your emotions, address the root cause of your symptoms, and implement healthy changes in life.
Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other mental health challenges don’t have to keep power in your life. Call (540) 709-7530 to learn how grief counseling, stress management, and other types of individual therapy with Westmoreland Counseling Services of Roanoke, VA, can help you.