Specialties
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
– Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
Anxiety/Stress
If you have stress and anxiety, you may find it difficult to control your negative thoughts and worry, which is often accompanied by restlessness, being easily fatigued, having difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and disturbed sleep.
Betrayal Trauma
When someone we depend on violates our trust in a critical way that negatively affects the relationship. Symptoms include anxiety, hypervigilance, difficulty concentrating, difficulty regulating intense emotions, negative thoughts, and sleep and appetite disturbances.
Bipolar Disorder
With bipolar disorder, the individual has unusual shifts in mood, which may affect energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
Depression
Depression is a feeling of sadness or loss of interest leading to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. Symptoms include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.
Divorce
Transitioning into a new lifestyle after years of sharing experiences together with a spouse is difficult. The individual who experiences divorce may feel guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Faith-Based/Christian Counseling
A combination of theology and spirituality with theories of modern behavioral science provides a holistic approach to counseling.
Marital Counseling
Marriage counseling gives couples the needed tools to communicate better, negotiate differences, problem-solve, and develop a healthier connection.
Occupational Issues
Work issues can be stressful and may include interpersonal difficulties, adjustments, transitions, unresolved frustrations, and an inability to fully function for a variety of reasons.
Personality Disorders
An ingrained pattern of dysfunctional behavior that deviates from acceptable norms, causing difficulties in relationships and in daily functioning.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
People with PTSD have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings about a past traumatic experience that lasts long after the event ends. The event may be re-lived through flashbacks or nightmares. A person may also have feelings of anger, fear, sadness, detachment, or estrangement from others.
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling helps a couple considering marriage explore differences, strengths, and shortcomings as a couple as they prepare for a lifelong commitment. It is important to understand expectations in marriage and develop healthy communication strategies.
Self Esteem Issues
People with self-esteem issues often think of themselves in negative and critical ways, such as “I’m not good enough,” “I’m a failure,” or “I’ll never amount to anything.” These thoughts lead to painful feelings, such as sadness, anger, anxiety, fear, and worthlessness.
Spiritual Issues
An individual may feel spiritually challenged in their relationship with Christ or Christian belief, causing distress. A negative experience in the Christian community or with church leadership may also cause distress. This may lead to feelings of self-doubt, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger, bitterness, resentment, fear, and physical symptoms.