Phone and video sessions are available for all therapy and supervision services. Whether clients have concerns about in-person sessions due to the ongoing pandemic, or they simply prefer to attend therapy from the comfort of their own homes, teletherapy options are available for all clinical services.
We look forward to answering any questions you may have and to hopefully working together soon!
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Individual therapy can be helpful for just about anyone who is experiencing challenges and looking for change. Whether you are experiencing stress at work, difficulties processing a break up, or just have not quite felt like yourself lately, individual therapy can be a way for you to work toward better understanding of yourself and how to live a more satisfying life. At Avena Psychological Services, our approach to individual therapy is primarily exploratory and insight-oriented, as we work with clients to discover new things about themselves, their relationships, their desires, and their challenges. Individual therapy is also highly individualized, and more structured and directive techniques can be utilized when appropriate for a particular client.
We work to form warm, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationships with each client which lays the foundation for personal change. Individual therapy is conducted in the context of a non-judgmental and respectful therapeutic setting in which clients can feel safe and motivated to explore their emotional experiences, apply new insights, practice new skills, and make meaning out of a variety of life experiences.
COUPLES THERAPY
Couples therapy can be a helpful and productive way for couples to explore challenging dynamics in their relationship, improve interpersonal communication, and work toward greater understanding of your partner. Many couples encounter challenges throughout their relationship which prove difficult to work through in the context of ongoing communication breakdowns and problematic relationship patterns. By seeking couples therapy, clients can work toward processing these challenges in a safe and neutral space.
Our approach to couples therapy is primarily informed by emotion-focused and exploratory techniques which help couples navigate differences in perspective, goals, and communication style. Through the process of couples therapy, clients can repair ruptures in their relationship, establish better boundaries, negotiate relationship differences, and strengthen emotional bonds.
GROUP THERAPY
Many human struggles exist in the context of relationships. Group therapy can be a powerful way for clients to work through both personal and interpersonal challenges in the context of their connections to fellow group members. Interpersonal process groups have been shown to be a very effective method of therapy for clients interested in addressing a variety of concerns, including communication skills, low self-esteem, conflict resolution, social anxiety, loneliness, emotional expression, and difficulty connecting with others. Through participation in group therapy, clients can expect to work toward more satisfying relationships, more effective self-expression, and greater insight into the impact they have on others.
At Avena Psychological Services, we also periodically offer supportive therapy groups for specific topics or issues, including substance abuse, eating disorders, student issues, and matters related to individuals who identify as LGBTQI+. Please inquire about upcoming group sessions.
