Counseling

Balance Women’s Health takes a wellness approach to care by focusing on the integration of the whole person and considering the individual’s strengths and weaknesses. Wellness is an individual goal to be created and pursued. Psychotherapy (sometimes called “talk therapy”) is a term for a variety of treatment techniques that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behavior. Most psychotherapy takes place with a licensed and trained mental health care professional and a patient meeting one on one or with other patients in a group setting.The process involves learning about yourself and your mood, feelings, thoughts and behavior. Using the insights and knowledge you gain in psychotherapy you develop healthy coping skills and stress management.

The symptoms of mental disorders can have a profound effect on someone’s quality of life and ability to function. Treatment can address symptoms as well as assist someone experiencing severe or ongoing stress. Some of the reasons that you might consider seeking out psychotherapy include:

• Overwhelming sadness or helplessness that doesn’t go away
• Serious, unusual insomnia or sleeping too much
• Difficulty focusing on work, or carrying out other everyday activities
• Constant worry and anxiety
• Drinking to excess or any behavior that harms self or others
• Dealing with a difficult transition, such as a divorce, children leaving home, job difficulties, or the death of someone close

There are many different types of psychotherapy options. Balance counselors provide evidence-based therapies that have been shown to reduce the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other disorders. The particular approach a therapist uses depends on the condition being treated and the training and experience of the therapist. Counselors may use one main approach, or incorporate different elements depending on the needs of the person receiving treatment.