Individual therapy for adults
Individual counseling where you work one-on-one with a trained mental health clinician in a caring, safe, and confidential setting. It is a unique environment where you develop a bond with your therapist and the focus is on you. Counseling (also known as psychotherapy, therapy, or treatment) allows you to explore your beliefs, feelings, and behaviors in an atmosphere of non-judgment and understanding. You also work through influential memories, identify parts of your lives that you would like to change, better understand yourselves and others that you have relationships with, set personal goals, and work toward achieving them.
Just as regular workouts help maintain physical fitness, seeing an individual counselor can be an active way to maintain good mental health. Many people associate counseling with mental illness, and it can be a very effective way to attend to a variety of mental health matters. But anyone can benefit from counseling, no matter where they are in life or what they are experiencing.
Therapy can help you overcome challenges to your well-being. It can increase your positive feelings, such as compassion for yourself and others and help to build self-esteem.
Engaging in therapy can help you learn skills for handling tough situations, making healthy decisions, and reaching your goals. Many find they enjoy the therapeutic process of becoming more self-aware and having choices in how to respond vs react. Many people even go to ongoing therapy for self-growth.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) show mental health problems are common in the United States. In fact, 1 in 5 adults may be affected. It’s important to remember that therapists are trained professionals who provide support and maintain confidentiality. Therapists are used to helping people work through distressing or embarrassing issues and can still see the positive qualities in you as well.
WHAT CAN THERAPY HELP WITH
- Anxiety and Stress
- Depression and Low Energy
- Codependency and learning to set boundaries.
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma Recovery
- Relationships and Sexuality
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
The first session of therapy focuses on gathering information and building a relationship. Your therapist wants to gather information about what brings you to therapy, your current and past physical, mental, and emotional health. It can take a few sessions for your therapist to have a good understanding of the situation, but you will begin to find relief and be glad you are on your way to achieving your goals.
It is also important for you to decide if the therapist’s style is a good fit for their needs. Sometimes it’s about a personality match.
Finding a therapist you are comfortable with is vital to successful treatment. It is important that you feel comfortable with the type of therapy to be provided and that you speak up about your needs.
Often weekly sessions allow you to get some traction and when the time is right, you may move to every two weeks and then monthly until treatment is complete. Some therapists might assign “homework” for you to build on topics discussed in therapy. It’s important to remember that this is not school so you don’t have to, but it can be important to your progress. As you continue in therapy, you may develop healthier thinking patterns and a more positive mood.
EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
For your part, being open and honest, completing the homework you agree on, and attending regularly will all help you get the most out of treatment.
Therapy often results in fewer relapses of moderate depression and anxiety. And research shows that the positive effects of good therapy extend beyond treatment. Many people report improved conditions long after therapy has ended. Therapy is often more effective than pharmaceutical medication alone. Many therapeutic methods are also evidence-based. This means they have been through research studies and clinical observations to test their effectiveness.
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
Individual therapy provides many benefits for both your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. From handling challenging life events to learning to live with ongoing mental health issues to simply getting help with everyday stress, seeking counseling can help you live your best life.
If you are ready to start individual therapy, we have a variety of exceptional therapists ready to help you. Take a look at their bios and if you would like to schedule a free 15-minute consultation give us a call.
Other Services offered at The Relationship Therapy Center in California:
In addition to Individual therapy for adults Our Sacramento area counseling clinics located in Roseville and Fair Oaks, CA are pleased to offer a variety of mental health services. Our couples services include: Counseling after infidelity, sex therapy, co-parent counseling, family therapy, divorce counseling, intensive couples retreats, and premarital counseling. Our individual therapy services include, therapy for children, teen therapy, depression treatment, and individual relationship counseling. Our therapists offer online counseling in California to treat a variety of mental health concerns. Please reach out to our Sacramento area therapy office to learn more about the many ways we can help you or your loved ones heal and grow.
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