Everyone can benefit from individual therapy. While many people may believe therapy is ineffective, it is often because of the negative stigmas and bias narrative surrounding mental health and counseling. At times, we all feel lost, overwhelmed or dragged down by life. Asking for help is one of the most seemingly difficult but courageous things we do for ourselves. At Solutionist Counseling, our individual therapy in Boca Raton provides individuals with the necessary support and guidance to deal with a variety of problems from traumatic events to the daily stress many of us face.

What is Individual Therapy?

Individual therapy involves a one-on-one session between a client and therapist or counselor in a private setting. This specific level of care offers clients the private atmosphere to begin working on mental health issues such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety issues, depression, substance abuse, as well as substance abuse aftercare counseling. Individual counseling also assists with a wide range of other stressors like new motherhood, grief and loss, employment changes or returning to work after the birth of a child, school and education, sports and general life adjustments.

Individual therapy sessions are either facilitated long-term or short-term. Depending on the individual needs of each client, the therapist will work with the individual to develop appropriate coping skills, treatment goals, and a customized treatment plan to deal with situations he/she is facing.

When seeking individual counseling services, it is essential to locate a therapist that you build a therapeutic rapport with. In order to receive the maximum benefits of individual therapy, the client must feel safe and respected throughout the entire therapeutic process. Total transparency and established trust between the client and therapist are key factors in finding success in therapy.

Individual counseling in Boca Raton will provide a new, fresh perspective that ultimately facilitates awareness and revelations that enhance your overall wellbeing and quality of life. Some people believe that simply talking to someone won’t possibly fix their seemingly insurmountable problems. However, individual therapy involves professionals who are educated in many different concepts of therapy. At Solutionist Counseling in Boca Raton, we will find the best one suited for you.

Is Individual Therapy Right For Me?

Individual counseling is beneficial for anyone who is seeking to enhance their personal feelings with themselves and the world around them. For some, the need for individual therapy is obvious. Clients tend to seek help when they are struggling with a major event such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or any other looming mental health issue. However, the need for therapy may not be as obvious and often times these individuals will shrug off the suggestion of therapy.

Some reasons to consider individual therapy include:

Suffering from trauma you can’t stop thinking about
Feeling disconnected from the world
Experiencing intense emotions
Lack of motivation
Strained relationships
Genuine concern from friends/family

Benefits of Individual Counseling

Therapy is effective for men, women and children and can assist those who seek help to find a personal balance in their life. Therapy is not just for someone who is diagnosed with a mental illness but for anyone who feels the everyday stress of life. A therapist will help guide you and give you the skills needed to cope with feelings, emotions, and situations that have a challenging impact on you.

Effective communication skills – Almost every individual benefits from establishing effective communication skills. Individual counseling facilitates a strong foundation for healthy communication by both speaking and listening during counseling sessions.
Developing problem-solving skills – Individual counseling allows individuals to develop healthy problem-solving skills that may have been lacking previously. During each session, you will work with your therapist to analyze a problem and determine a healthy solution to resolve it. This process can help you adopt the healthy tools to effectively problem solve on your own.
Mental health management – Stress, anxiety, and depression can be a subtle foe for many individuals. Although you may not feel these specific issues are impacting your life, it is always a good idea to know how to properly manage your mental health. One-on-one therapy can teach you how to deal with stress in a healthy way rather than allowing it to negatively impact your overall mental well-being.

Solutionist Counseling believes that no problem or situation you may be facing is too small or too large to be discussed in therapy. Our licensed therapist is ready to meet you right where you are and help you work through your unique situation.

How Solutionist Counseling Can Help You or Your Loved One

There are many reasons that a person may seek therapy and it’s important to understand that although symptoms of mental health issues or common stress may be similar; how a person goes about caring for their issues will always be unique. At Solutionist Counseling we can help treat clinical disorders such as:

Anxiety

There are several different types of anxiety disorders that can affect a person’s wellbeing and sense of calm.

GAD (General Anxiety Order) results in a person feeling worrisome about many different things and happens over an extended period of time.
Social Anxiety can cause irrational thoughts during everyday interactions often times presenting as fear, self consciousness or a feeling of embarrassment
Panic Disorder can cause intense fear or anxiety often with physical symptoms based on perceived threat other than actual imminent danger.
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) are usually unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead to compulsive behaviors
Phobias are an irrational fear of something that will most likely not cause any harm but the individual experience causes intense fear of a particular object or situation.

Depression

A persistent depressed mood or loss of interest in once faviable activities can be signs of depression. Depression can be caused by social, biological and/or psychological factors

Trauma

Trauma is a psychological/emotional response to a past experience that a person finds deeply disturbing. Some examples of situations that can cause trauma are bullying, disasters, abuse, medical issues and domestic violence.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder happens when a person has trouble recovering from a traumatic event. Some signs of PTSD are flashbacks, sleeplessness, nightmares, loss of interest in family and activities and feeling numb.

Bipolar Disorder

In conjunction with medication management from a psychiatrist bipolar can be treated. Bipolar disorder is associated with episodes of extreme mood swings ranging from depressive lows and manic highs.

Borderline Personality Disorder

In conjunction with medication management from a psychiatrist, Borderline Personality Disorder can be treated. Unstable moods associated with BPD affect behavior and relationships. Furthermore, they create pattern of fear and abandonment, unstable intense relationships, stress related paranoia, and impulsive risky behavior.

Body Dysmorphia

Obsessively focusing on a percieved fault causes personal stress and anxiety. Often the flaw is minor or imagined, but people spend hours each day trying to remedy the issue. This may result in excess exercise or an abundance of cosmetic procedures.

Non-Clinical Issues

Mental health therapy is often viewed as a method to treat diagnosed mental health disorders however there are a plethora of reasons that a person may seek help from a professional therapist. Although friends and family are often a great support system, everyone responds differently to situations and the remedies often differ. When you express a feeling or issue to a friend or family member, they may respond with a similar experience. However, what works for one does not always work for the other. It is important to find your own solutions and what works for you.

At Solutionist Counseling we help with:

Self-Care – Self care is not only about eating right, getting exercise and getting enough sleep. Having a confidential nonjudgmental environment to express your feelings is essential to being healthy not only physically but mentally as well.
Weight Loss Surgery – Weight loss surgery in general is associated with improved mental health and quality of life. Post surgical changes are unpredictable. Therefore, it’s important to understand the changes in the body and psychological aspect of surgery. Addressing depression, stress, anxiety and the overall relationship with food can greatly improve the long term success of surgery.
Alternative Perspectives – Having the ability to step back and look at situations differently helps reduce stress and anxiety. Often times we continue to look at the same problem in the same way creating an outcome with the same result. Learning skills to address or cope with different situations is vital to one’s personal mental health.
Finding Purpose – At times, everyone feels a little lost. After all, the pressure of work, family, and social lives may leave someone questioning what they are doing and why. Therapy helps provide continuity in your life directed by meaningful goals and restores your feelings of importance.
Self-Esteem – Low self esteem typically results in depression and anxiety. Sometimes, people avoid situations or activities that they believe they will not perform well in. The perception of ourselves is the bedrock of our confidence and our abilities. It affects all aspects of our lives.