While there are a host of life issues that could trigger distress and lead to someone coming in for psychotherapy, some of the common difficulties we treat include:
Anxiety
Depression
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Parenting
Divorce
Grief
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Fears and phobias
Panic attacks and panic disorder
Insomnia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Personality disorders
Relationship problems
Work life balance and stress
Do you notice that the rhythm of your day-to-day life is shifting to feel more conflict-oriented? Do you feel misunderstood or ignored? Are you feeling a loss of connection with your partner? Is one party or both withdrawing from the relationship? When the spark that was once so bright is now dulled by arguments and disconnect it is often difficult to pull out of it alone. There are times when couples hit a wall in their relationship and it becomes challenging to discuss difficult and painful issues. Couples therapy provides an opportunity to rebuild, rejuvenate, and rekindle that relationship. There is an emphasis on listening and communication skills, conflict resolution and sharing insecurities and vulnerabilities. The goal is to learn how to communicate more effectively. Both individuals will learn how to understand their partner’s feelings, needs and wants. New patterns of interaction are developed and amends are made.
The focus is in the process, not so much the content. Within the context there is a feedback loop which becomes the pattern of communication. This pattern or dance we do becomes toxic. We seek to acknowledge this dance and find ways to interact more productively. It is important to point out that one does not only need to seek couples/marriage therapy when there is distress. People in strong marriages are welcomed into therapy to enhance their relationship.
Signs that seeking therapy may be good for your relationship:
Trust has been broken
Infidelity, insecurity and betrayal
Arguments are getting more frequent
Constant bickering and fighting, excessive anger and loss of temper
Communication is poor
Stuck in bad patterns
Having the same arguments over and over again
Lack of intimacy, connection, satisfaction and enjoyment with your partner
Differing ideas of roles, rules, and expectations
Difficulty transitioning to a parenting relationship
Inherent differences in lifestyle decisions (having children, religion, career)
Even the happiest families hit speed bumps along the way. Sometimes tension can build in the home, or you feel less like a family unit. Family systems can promote confidence and reassurance, but they can also create a place where members feel powerless and uncertain. The family system changes and develops as new dynamics and expectations grow. As you age, as your children age, and as the world around you changes, it’s important for the family system to adjust, and for communication patterns to shift. Family therapy is a time to bring everyone together to have a voice and discuss life transitions, create boundaries and limits, understand and negotiate spoken and unspoken house rules as well as define family members roles.
What can family therapy be helpful with?
Navigating life’s transitions
Anger
Mental illness
Chemical dependency
Chronic illness
Terminal illness
Bereavement
Abuse
Behavioral problems
Family conflict
Divorce
Family restructuring during divorce and remarriage
Psychological and neuropsychological assessment measures such areas as attention, problem solving, memory, language, IQ, visual spatial skills, academic skills, and social-emotional functioning. Understanding the relationship between brain and behavior is essential for a healthy lifestyle and for recovery.
The evaluation report produced can be used to help guide treatment planning as well as to obtain academic assistance, accommodations in school and college, and extended time in school and on standardized testing.
Our team of clinicians provides psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational testing services that will better aid diagnosis, and guide treatment planning. Testing can assist in the diagnosis of learning disorders, ADHD, and cognitive or learning impairment with coexisting mood, behavioral, neurological and personality disorders. Our tests batteries can be implemented for children and adults across the lifespan and include evaluation in the following areas:
Aptitude
Intelligence
Memory
Personality
Attention
Motor functioning
Receptive language
Expressive language
Auditory skills
Attentional control
Our business workshops, leadership training, and motivational workshops are designed to empower your organization and bring out the best in your team. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving business world, having a skilled and motivated workforce is essential for success. Our expert psychologists and trainers have years of experience in helping businesses like yours achieve their goals.