Individual Psychotherapy in Huntsville, AL for Adults Seeking Assistance with People-pleasing in Alabama
Individual Counseling
So what exactly is counseling? Counseling is a word often used synonymously with therapy, psychotherapy, or talk therapy. In individual counseling, a therapist meets one-on-one with a client in order to form a professional relationship. A professional relationship is formed by the therapist working to get to know the client and building a safe, positive relationship with the client. Within this relationship, therapists work to understand and help clients gain personal insights into their moods, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Therapists help clients to grow in healthy coping skills, assist clients in developing strategies to deal with real-life solutions, and empower clients to meet their personal goals.
I am CBT level 1 certified!
I am CBT level 1 certified!
Specialties
I work with clients ages 18 & up. I offer counseling in Huntsville, AL in the areas of anxiety, depression, people pleasing, relationship issues, and boundaries.
Anxiety: Intense, excessive, persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and tiredness may occur.
Depression: Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness, or hopelessness. Angry outbursts, irritability, or frustration, even over small matters. Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities. Lack of energy.
People pleasing: A pattern of prioritizing the needs and wants of others at above one’s own needs. This can lead to burnout, resentment, low self-esteem, and difficulty setting healthy boundaries.
Relationship issues: Relationship issues are challenges that can make it difficult to build or maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. They may involve communication difficulties, conflict, trust, difficulty expressing needs, unhealthy patterns, or challenges with boundaries and emotional connection.
Boundaries: Difficulty setting and maintaining healthy boundaries either for yourself or others in relationships. This can lead to toxic relationships and well-being can suffer.
Forming a therapeutic alliance is crucial to the success of therapy. This alliance can only be formed between therapist and client if the client feels safe to openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment.
I work to create a safe space and supportive environment where clients experience trust and therapeutic rapport so that they can be vulnerable and know they will be met with empathy and understanding.
Safe Space.
The Process
HOW THERAPY AT EVERGREEN WORKS
Step one
Pre-Assessment
Reach out to me and I’ll send you intake forms to complete where you can share about the struggles you’re currently experiencing, as well as your goals.
Step two
Initial Session
We'll meet at my office where your needs will be assessed, treatment recommendations will be provided, and I’ll answer any questions you might have. We'll also determine if we're a good fit.
Step three
Therapy
50 minute sessions
Based on your needs, we’ll meet weekly or biweekly. You’ll learn strategies to improve your mood, relationships, internal dialogue, self esteem, etc.