Depression is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities. It often affects a person's mood, thoughts, and behavior, leading to a range of emotional and physical symptoms that can significantly impact daily life.

Anxiety is often characterized by excessive and persistent worrying, fear, and apprehension. It involves heightened and prolonged feelings of unease, restlessness, and tension, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, and difficulty concentrating. Anxiety can interfere with a person's ability to function and engage in normal activities.

Both depression and anxiety are common mental health conditions that can occur independently or coexist.

Suicidality refers to thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to taking one's own life. It encompasses a broad range of experiences, from fleeting thoughts of suicide to persistent and intense suicidal ideation. Suicidal individuals may experience a sense of hopelessness, despair, and a perceived lack of alternatives to end their emotional pain.

Self-harm refers to deliberate acts of inflicting injury or damage to oneself without the intention to die. It can take various forms, such as cutting, burning, or hitting oneself. People who engage in self-harm often do so as a coping mechanism to relieve emotional distress, express inner turmoil, or regain a sense of control.

While is scary to experience challenges with suicide or self harm, whether with yourself or your loved one, both of these challenges are treatable with the right support.

Parents often seek family therapy for various concerns related to parenting. These concerns may include difficulties in managing child behavior, communication breakdowns within the family, conflicts between parents and children, or challenges in navigating life transitions such as divorce or blended families. Family therapy provides a supportive and collaborative environment where parents can explore these concerns, learn effective parenting strategies, improve family dynamics, and strengthen relationships with their children.

Additionally, parents may seek family therapy when dealing with issues such as sibling rivalry, parenting differences and disagreements, school-related problems, emotional or behavioral issues affecting their children, or when facing major life stressors that impact the entire family. We work with parents to develop personalized approaches and interventions that promote healthy communication, problem-solving, and positive parent-child interactions while addressing the unique dynamics and needs of the family system.

Couples therapy, also known as marriage or relationship counseling, is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to assist couples in navigating and improving their relationship dynamics. It provides a safe and neutral space for partners to openly communicate, explore challenges, and work collaboratively towards resolving conflicts. Couples therapy aims to enhance understanding, strengthen emotional bonds, and develop healthier patterns of interaction. The goal of couples therapy is often to facilitate productive conversations, helping couples identify and address underlying issues such as communication breakdowns, trust issues, intimacy concerns, and differences in values or goals. Through effective communication strategies and personalized guidance, couples therapy empowers partners to develop greater empathy, learn problem-solving skills, and rebuild or reinforce the foundation of their relationship, ultimately promoting a more satisfying and harmonious partnership.

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by unhealthy behaviors and attitudes towards food and bodies, regardless of an individual’s body size. People with eating disorders often struggle with distorted body image, intense fear of gaining weight, and may engage in harmful behaviors like restrictive eating, excessive exercise, or purging.

Body dysmorphia describes individuals who have a distorted perception of their physical appearance, focusing on perceived flaws. This can lead to significant distress, impaired functioning, and obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors related to one's appearance.

Both eating disorders and body dysmorphia can have severe physical and psychological consequences. Our therapists work from a HAES (Health At Every Size), evidence-based orientation. It is possible for everyone to find peace and freedom in your relationship with food and your body, and we’re here to help you get there.

Trauma refers to an overwhelming and distressing experience that exceeds a person's ability to cope, often resulting in significant emotional and psychological distress. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a specific mental health condition that can develop in some individuals after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is characterized by symptoms such as intrusive memories, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance of reminders, and emotional numbness.

While traumatic experiences can feel overwhelming, and coping with trauma can feel exhausting, post-traumatic growth is possible for every individual. Evidence-based therapy provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to process their traumatic memories, manage distressing symptoms, and develop effective coping strategies.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition often characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior. Individuals with Autism may seek therapy for a variety of reasons, and we believe in providing a neurodivergent-affirming approach.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is another neurodevelopmental condition often characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can significantly impact daily functioning. People with ADHD often seek therapy to improve executive functioning skills, develop coping mechanisms for managing impulsivity and distractibility, address emotional regulation difficulties, and enhance organizational abilities.

Therapy for both autism and ADHD typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including behavioral interventions, cognitive strategies, and social skills supports. It aims to provide support, education, and tools to help individuals navigate the challenges associated with these conditions, improve overall functioning, and enhance their quality of life.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions). People with OCD often seek therapy to address the overwhelming anxiety and distress caused by their obsessions and compulsions. Therapy aims to help reduce the impact of OCD on daily life.

Specific phobias are intense fears of specific objects, situations, or activities. They can significantly disrupt a person's life, causing avoidance behavior and heightened anxiety. People with specific phobias seek therapy to overcome their fears through gradual exposure and desensitization techniques, learn relaxation strategies, and challenge negative beliefs associated with the phobia.

Therapy for OCD and specific phobias typically involves evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). These approaches help individuals confront their fears, manage anxiety, and develop more adaptive thought patterns and behaviors, ultimately improving their quality of life and reducing the impact of these conditions.

Gender and sexuality are complex aspects of identity that can bring individuals to therapy for various reasons. People may seek therapy to explore and better understand their gender identity or sexual orientation, especially when experiencing confusion, self-doubt, or societal pressures. Therapy can provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for individuals to navigate these aspects of themselves, address internal conflicts, find self-acceptance, and develop strategies for coping with societal challenges or discrimination they may face.

Additionally, individuals may seek therapy to address issues related to gender dysphoria, which is the distress or discomfort that arises from a mismatch between one's gender identity and assigned sex at birth. Therapy can play a crucial role in supporting individuals through the process of gender exploration, transitioning, or managing the emotional and social impact of their identity.