Life can be stressful and unpredictable. All of us are susceptible to experiencing crisis or trauma in our lives. Whether its work, school, children, relationships, or unexplainable imbalances – there are things about life that can leave you feeling overwhelmed.
HCH Therapy and Counseling offers adult counseling services, as well as child and teenage counseling services. If you think that counseling or therapy may be right for you, just give us a call for a free consultation. We will talk through what you are going through so you can get the best care that you need. Here you are welcomed to be open and courageous in seeking the help you may need.
We’re available by phone or chat between the hours of 7:30am and 7:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Each phase of development brings specific challenges for teenagers. Some concerns may be a reflection of changing attitudes or feelings. Our teenage counseling methodology welcomes teens of all backgrounds to come express themselves in a safe and objective environment.
Anger is often a reaction to stress, injustice, failure, frustration, or feeling blocked from something that feels important. However, the expression of anger can sometimes be excessive. Anger management psychotherapy is for anger prevention and control, primarily used to help individuals express their anger in healthy and socially compatible ways.
Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders diagnosed in childhood and adolescence, but can appear well into adulthood. If you suffer from panic attacks, unrelenting worries, obsessive thoughts, or an incapacitating phobia, you may need treatment for an anxiety disorder.
Our modern culture has normalized “fixing depression” with medication, However therapy has been proven to be an essential part of depression treatment. Psychotherapy addresses the underlying reasons for depression and help you learn effective coping skills to deal with the issues.
ADHD, ADD, or otherwise known as Hyperkinetic Disorders, are a family of behaviors identified by chronic inattention or hyperactivity. In many cases, ADHD can be effectively treated. However, there is no one size fits all solution.
Suffering from an eating disorder means you have an unhealthy relationship with food. This can be eating excessive amounts of food, eating little to no food, or being obsessed with thoughts of food, your body image, or compulsive exercise. Generally, this will interfere with several areas of everyday life.
Life transitions are usually life changing events – such as children leaving the home, an accident, a death in the family, marriage, or moving to a new place – that alters our current state of being. They can be predictable or unpredictable, but all of us will experience a life transition at one point or another. How we deal with it is where therapy may come into play.
Sexual abuse is any form of non-consensual sexual contact; this includes molestation, incest, rape, and other forms of sexual violence. Crisis assistance immediately following sexual abuse can greatly assist the victims in surviving the trauma, but psychotherapy can also prove effective for those who have suffered past trauma.
Sexual addiction, sexual dependency, compulsive sexual behavior disorder, and hypersexuality all refer to a condition of being unable to control sexual behavior. People who are struggling with an addiction to sex, are excessively preoccupied with sexual thoughts and behaviors. When it goes untreated, sex addiction can prevent meaningful relationships from forming and can severely interrupt daily life.
Spirituality in psychotherapy is generally defined as the inclusion of transcendent meaning and or beliefs in the process of therapy. This can associated with a particular religion, but can be a non-specific metaphysical association as well, as our connective coexistence with the universe as a whole. Research suggests the inclusion of an individual’s spiritual beliefs may assist in the healing process and should be a consideration in therapeutic treatment.
Christian counseling combines the principles of psychology with your faith to improve your relationships and mental health. Also known as Christian psychology or biblical counseling, this therapy approach uses biblical teachings and scripture to help tackle life challenges. All aspects of psychotherapy and counseling can be implemented from a Christian faith-based perspective.
Deciding to quit the use of a controlled substance is a significant first step for a person suffering from addiction. However, detox is usually just the beginning. Counseling is an essential part of drug abuse treatment for many people who will end up battling the long-term struggle with craving episodes and relapse. Therapy can also be useful treating the other mental health conditions that can contribute to drug abuse.
Children sometimes develop problems as a way of expressing that there is something wrong in the family. Conversely, the family may become distressed because of the disruptive nature of child’s problems. We utilize various psycho-therapeutic approaches to help children ages 3 to 12 deal with traumatic experiences, explore memories, and express repressed thoughts and emotions.
Play therapy is comprised of several treatment methods that apply the therapeutic benefits of play. Play therapy is a psycho-therapeutic approach primarily used to help children ages 3 to 12, as well as some adolescents, explore and express repressed emotions and thoughts through play.
There are various methodologies when it comes to receiving therapy. Adult counseling sessions do not necessarily need to be confined to one-to-one interactions. We may request the presence of other family members or spouse in order to administer proper treatment to the patient. Additionally, therapy can be done either individually or in a group setting. Participating in group counseling along with other similarly afflicted patients can provide a sense of community acceptance, which can be therapeutic in itself. Group counseling also removes the feelings of isolation, so the patient can take comfort in knowing there are other persons going through the same problems.
However, individual therapy can be more targeted to a person’s specific needs and successes, without competing with the group dynamic. It is important to have a discussion about which type of setting(s) may work best for you when you begin treatment.
Many people avoid seeing a therapist for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s concern with being labeled mentally unsound, the stigma surrounding people who need psychological support, or the over prescription of personality altering medication — the reluctance to reach out for help can be a challenge in it of itself. Fortunately, a lot of people benefit from counseling.
There is no age limit for developing psychological issues. Young child to a senior citizens may be affected by issues. If you are uncertain where to get started, give us a call for a free consultation.
