Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.

The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.

Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.

Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs

Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.

I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.

If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to work with me, I would initially work with both of you together.  When individual counseling is identified as beneficial to one or both of you a suggestion is made to assign you to one of our other skilled therapists to help each of you individually while we work on your relationship in couples therapy.

• Marriage Counseling or Couples Therapy: A qualified therapist can provide a safe and supportive space for you and your partner to explore the impact of past trauma on your relationship. The therapist can equip you with valuable tools to:

  • Develop Healthy Communication Skills:Learn to express your needs and feelings openly and honestly, without resorting to blame or criticism. The therapist can help you identify unhealthy communication patterns and develop more constructive ways to have difficult conversations.
  • Navigate Conflict Constructively:Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, but unresolved trauma can make it even more challenging. A therapist can teach you conflict resolution skills that allow you to address disagreements in a respectful and productive manner.
  • Build Trust and Emotional Intimacy:Trauma can make it difficult to trust and open up to your partner. Through couples therapy, you can learn to create a safe space for emotional vulnerability and build a stronger bond.
  • Process Past Trauma Together: The therapist can guide you and your partner in working through the emotional impact of past traumas. This can involve techniques like identifying triggers, managing emotional responses, and developing coping mechanisms.
  • Break Unhealthy Relationship Patterns:By understanding how past experiences influence your current behavior, you and your partner can identify unhealthy patterns and work towards creating new, more positive ways of interacting with each other.

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT):This approach can help couples identify their desired future state in the relationship and focus on small, achievable steps to get there.

How SFBT Can Help

SFBT is a future-oriented therapy that emphasizes building on a couple’s strengths and exceptions (times when things have gone well). Here’s how it can be beneficial:

• Identifying Your Ideal Relationship:Working with a therapist, you and your partner can create a clear picture of what a healthy and fulfilling relationship looks like for you both.
• Focusing on Solutions: Instead of dwelling on the problems caused by past trauma, SFBT helps you identify concrete steps you can take together to move towards your desired future.
• Building on Strengths: SFBT recognizes that couples already have the resources they need to improve their relationship. The therapist helps you identify these strengths and use them to build a more positive dynamic.
• Celebrating Small Wins: SFBT focuses on acknowledging and celebrating small improvements along the way. This keeps you motivated and reinforces positive change.

IFS (Internal Family Systems): This approach views the mind as a system of different parts, each with its own role and function. IFS helps you identify and understand these parts, particularly those that might be contributing to unhealthy relationship patterns. By learning to manage these parts with compassion, you can build a stronger sense of Self and improve your relationships.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of psychotherapy that is used to help people heal from traumatic experiences. It is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, their brains become stuck in a state of “fight or flight,” and that EMDR can help them to process the trauma and move on.

During EMDR, the client is asked to focus on a traumatic memory while they move their eyes from side to side. The therapist will also often use other forms of stimulation, such as tapping or audio recordings, to help the client to process the memory.

EMDR has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. It is a relatively new treatment, but it has quickly become one of the most popular forms of psychotherapy.

If you are interested in learning more about EMDR, you can talk to your therapist or find a therapist who specializes in EMDR. You can also find more information on the EMDR International Association website.

Here are some of the benefits of EMDR therapy:

• It can help people to heal from trauma and PTSD symptoms.
• It is a relatively short-term therapy, with most people seeing results after 8-12 sessions.
• It is a well-researched therapy with a proven track record of success.
• It can be used to treat a variety of mental health conditions.

If you are considering EMDR therapy, it is important to find a qualified therapist who can help you to safely and effectively process your trauma.

Our therapist Kerriann Now, LMHC is highly qualified, EMDR certified, and accepting new clients. Call or text 2393299264 or visit our website http://www.revivefamilycounseling.com.