This is a time to meet one-on-one with your therapist to address presenting concerns. Sessions typically last 45-50 minutes. Individual therapy is often times appropriate for both adolescents and adults. Problems addressed in individual therapy include, but are not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma history
- Adjustment to life change
- Grief and loss
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Identity ambiguity
- Eating disorders
- Work stress
- Substance abuse
- Addiction
- Self-Esteem
- Family of origin issues
- At-risk youth
Theory of use is determined by you and your therapist based on your presenting issue and individualized treatment plan. Possible theories of use for individual therapy include the following best practice models:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Bowen Family Systems theory
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypno-Therapy
- Trauma Incident Reduction Therapy
- SensoriMotor Psychotherapy
