Individual Counseling

 

Life can get very tough. It can really help to have someone to talk to who is outside of your everyday relationships. It can be a big step of faith to begin counseling.  We pledge to put forth our full effort during each counseling session and ask that clients do the same.  We believe that each person is valuable, unique and deserves to be loved well. We encourage clients to purposely make daily decisions that lead toward a healthier, happier life, and believe that every person can live a healthy life when taught the appropriate life skills and given the right supports. We look forward to working with you as a team. 

CLIENT FOCUS AREAS

We counsel clients with a variety of mental health concerns including:

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Concerns related to shame and worth

  • Depression

  • Personal health & wellness growth

  • Developmental transitions including college transitions

  • Life transitions (moves, job changes, etc.)

  • Education adjustments (school anxiety, social concerns, performance, engagement, etc.)

  • Parenting support (understanding and parenting children’s emotions & behaviors)

  • Spiritual strength explorations (Christian perspective)

  • Communication strategies (adult to adult and parent/child)

  • Grief and loss

  • Anger management (non court- ordered)

  • Parenting and new parent adjustments, including postpartum concerns

  • Identity and self-esteem (Who am I and why do I matter?)

  • Behavioral concerns for school-age children and adolescents

Individuals are welcome to email (info@theoakscommunity.org)to speak with staff and explore concerns not listed above.

It’s good to know that am not alone in what I feel and my feelings are valid.
— Oaks client
I thought I could never feel better. My counselor gave me hope and reminded me that God thinks I am amazing.
— High school teen