Individual Therapy
Many people consider counselling when they are in crisis. Other reasons for seeking individual counselling may include:
seeking clarity or a plan
self doubt
lacking someone to share vulnerable thoughts and feelings with - a safe place
requiring a supportive and empathetic listener
needing coping strategies when thoughts and emotions are overwhelming
self-exploration
developing communication skills and resolving conflict
It may be daunting to take the first step and trust a new person with your most vulnerable information for fear of being judged. It is a normal human experience for anyone to feel this way at some point. Psychologist, Carl Rogers coined the phrase, “positive unconditional regard” to describe the therapist’s unconditional acceptance of whatever the client shares. Your therapist will strive to build rapport, the most important quality of the therapeutic relationship, in order to create a safe and trusting relationship for doing the work of therapy.
Christensen Therapy and Family Services offers a diverse range of services with emphasis on a few specialty areas. Your therapist will work collaboratively to guide you towards finding hope, realizing your goals, and discovering the barriers to reaching those goals.
Specialties for Individual Therapy
parental alienation
Parental Alienation is not something commonly discussed in mainstream society, but is the source of much pain and frustration to the parent experiencing it. Therapy can offer support to those experiencing the many effects of grief and loss, such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and anger management.
grief therapy
Grief is a complex biological response to loss, with symptoms being experienced on a psychological, physical, and emotional level. Therapy can offer compassionate and understanding while processing your way through this difficult chapter in your life.
Cannabis in the workplace
With the recent legalization of cannabis comes the complicated task of defining what is acceptable in the workplace regarding fitness for duty, safety in the workplace, appropriate accommodation, and further, addiction disability. Your therapist can help you with harm reduction or abstinence.