Coping skills are tools and techniques used by individuals to manage symptoms of stress and mental health issues. People use coping skills to regulate their emotions, reduce distress, manage difficult thoughts, and address both short-term and long-term concerns. For mental health counseling professionals, helping clients acquire positive coping skills is a major component of their job. Counselors support clients in…
From a mental health counseling professional’s perspective, depression is a serious clinical condition that significantly affects a person’s functioning. It is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness. Common symptoms of depression can also include fatigue, changes in appetite and weight, sleep disturbances, decreased energy, difficulty concentrating, and loss…
Anxiety is a common problem experienced by many people, usually experienced as an excessive fear or worry in reaction to a situation or perceived threat. This fear can lead to physical symptoms such as sweating, headaches, trembling, nausea, and increased heart rate. Anxiety can also have an impact on the individual’s ability to concentrate, make decisions, and interact with others.…
Whether you have struggles with anxiety, depression, work/family stress, life transitions, or other mental health concerns you will find a sensitive, caring and respectful environment to meet your treatment needs. Depression & Anxiety Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment,…