Additional Services

We all go through changes throughout our life such as getting married, divorce, pregnancy, redundancy, a change of career, or anything else that can completely change one's lifestyle.  For some people, coping with change may be difficult and talking to someone could help you make sense of your experiences.  You may be confused about what you want and would like help to clarify your thoughts.

Need some guidance on moving forward in life?  Want to learn how to take advantage of your own strengths and talents?  Are you not sure how to handle a major life decision or have an unacceptable work-life balance?  If you answered yes to any of these questions then seeing a therapist about life-coaching may be a great idea for you!

Everyone struggles with their self-image from time to time.  Someone may struggle with the way they look, sound, smile, or even walk.  All of these feelings are real struggles that people go through.  They can all cause a person to have a lower view of themself.  This can cause them to have a harder time navigating through life.  Often times it is the things about ourselves that we struggle with that can truly allow us to stand out.  A therapist can help you rediscover your sense of self, and they can help you learn how to view yourself in a happier and more fulfilling light.

Most of us have experienced stress at some point in our life.  However some of you may be under excessive stress when you perceive yourself as no longer able to meet the demands of the job or current situation.  You may experience changes in the your lifestyle  that affects the way you live.  You may have a difficult relationship with your boss or just be bored and frustrated.  Sometimes you may also feel depressed and find it difficult to relax.  You may drink more to cope or feel that other relationships are affected by your mood.  Your response to stress depends on a number of factors such as personal characteristics, family history, support networks, whether you have experienced other difficulties in the past.  A therapist can help you navigate this stress and help you find healthier ways of expressing and releasing these feelings.

Anger management refers to the process by which a person learns how to identify stressors, take necessary steps to remain calm, and handle tense situations in a constructive, positive manner.  Anger may result in externalizing behaviors such as verbal arguments and tantrums and/or internalizing behaviors such as sulking or increased symptoms of depression.  In many cases, people respond to the development of anger with aggression, which is the biological function of anger.  It is an evolutionary response that helps prepare individuals to fight off threats.  Inappropriate displays of anger may indicate the existence of a more serious mental health or emotional issue.  

People who receive anger management therapy are given the tools needed to slow their reaction to anger in order to identify the reason for their feelings.  Though the roots of anger may be buried in emotional trauma, addiction, grief, or other issues, a natural inclination may be to find temporary relief in lashing out while ignoring the true cause of the anger felt.  It is under these circumstances that seeking the help of a therapist might be most beneficial for an individual experiencing anger issues.  

Although a person’s sexual or romantic orientation or gender identity may not be a source of distress, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other orientation or gender identity may find that the social stigma of living as a minority is a source of stress or anxiety.

Despite rapidly growing cultural acceptance of diverse sexual and romantic orientations and gender identifications, oppression, discrimination, and marginalization of LGBTQ people persists.  Coping with discrimination and oppression, coming out to one’s family, and sorting out an “authentic” sense of self in the face of social expectations and pressures can lead to higher levels of depression, anxiety, substance use, and other mental health concerns for LGBTQ people.

Discrimination may take several forms, including social rejection, verbal and physical bullying, and sexual assault, and repeated episodes will likely lead to chronic stress and diminished mental health.  Perceived discrimination—the expectation of discrimination—may also lead to diminished mental health.  LGBTQ adults, too, may be subject to similar forms of harassment, as well as discrimination with regards to housing, employment, education, and basic human rights.