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Individual Adult Psychotherapy
When people hear the word "psychotherapy," many imagine the stereotypical image of a patient lying on a couch talking while a therapist sits in a nearby chair jotting down thoughts on a yellow notepad. The reality is that there are a variety of techniques and practices used in psychotherapy. The exact method used in each situation can vary based upon a variety of factors, including the training and background of the therapist, the preferences of the client, and the exact nature of the client's current problem. During this process, a trained therapist helps the client tackle specific or general problems such as a particular mental illness or a source of life stress. Depending on the approach used by the therapist, a wide range of techniques and strategies can be used. Almost all types of psychotherapy involve developing a therapeutic relationship, communicating and creating a dialogue, and working to overcome problematic thoughts or behaviors. Psychotherapy can be an effective treatment choice for a range of psychological issues. You don't have to wait until your life becomes so overwhelming that you can't cope to ask for help. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can get the help you need to live a healthier, happier life.
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Play therapy is a form of counseling or psychotherapy that uses play to assess, prevent, or treat psychosocial challenges experienced by children. Because children often lack the cognitive and verbal skills to talk about stressful life events, play can be a hands-on way for children to work on these issues. In child-centered play therapy, children are given toys and creative tools and are allowed to choose how to spend their time. They aren’t given any direction or guidance about what they should do or how they should solve their problems. The entire session is usually unstructured, and therapists may observe the child quietly or may comment on what the child is doing. The therapist may also become involved in the play if invited to do so by the child. But, ultimately, the choice is left to the child. When it comes to children, play is their language. Just as adults communicate through verbal, written, or sign language, children use play to express their fears, wants, needs, and underlying concerns. Play helps a child make sense of the world through concrete materials to help them express the things that are taking place under the surface.
Individual Adolescent Psychotherapy
The teenage years are a time when a lot of physical and emotional changes take place as young people make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Teens often face peer pressure as they navigate their way through friendships and romantic relationships, and some may often develop mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety disorders. However, with counseling, teens can participate in talk therapy in a safe environment with a mental health professional with the aim to better understand and express their feelings, identify and solve problems, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Therapy can support your teen through a variety of things, such as self-discovery, stress, life events, or mental health issues, and can also be used to prevent minor issues from turning into problems later on. Though supporting an adolescent during the teenage years can be very stressful, finding a counselor can help relieve that burden and give your teen a trusted third-party confidant to discuss their thoughts and feelings with. Counseling provides support to your teen and can help them learn new coping skills, which can significantly improve their quality of life.