Abuse
Abuse is when power is used to cause harm to another person and can take the shape of many forms, such as physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual. When this happens, some people are unable to process their experiences and can develop traumatic psychological issues that can last a lifetime.
ADHD
ADHD is a pattern of inattention that impairs one’s abilities to function and affects about 5% of children and 2.5% of adults in the United States. ADHD can negatively affect one’s abilities to function at school, work, and home. In addition, if left untreated, ADHD can cause significant impairments in daily functioning.
Anxiety
Everyone experiences occasional anxiety due to everyday life. People with anxiety disorders, however, tend to experience intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. When these feelings reach extremes, they can result in an anxiety attack or panic attack and can often interfere with an individual’s everyday activities and can be difficult to control.
Depression
Depression is one of the most prevalent types of psychiatric disorders affecting over 3 million American adults annually. It’s normal to feel occasional sadness but clinical depression goes much deeper than this. The affected individual will often endure more severe sadness that lasts for a longer period of time.
Family
Families can find themselves struggling in their normal interactions. Often, when dealing with a serious crisis, they can benefit from a family therapy program through better communication and coping skills, so they can support each other in times of crisis. Therapy can teach families how to adjust their behavior and thinking to better support one another.
Gender Identity
Gender identity is the innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both, or neither. Gender identity is how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves. It can correspond or differ from a person’s assigned sex at birth. Gender identity can be fluid, meaning it can shift.
Marriage
Perhaps the most difficult and rewarding relationships in life are marriages. Marriage counseling helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. Through marriage counseling, you can make thoughtful decisions about rebuilding and strengthening your relationship or going your separate ways.
OCD
Most people will occasionally double-check things before leaving the house. Making sure the windows are shut or that the stove is turned off are good safety practices. However, someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) needs to repeatedly check things. People suffering from OCD may feel there is no way out. Getting their symptoms under control seems impossible since their compulsions drive them.
PTSD
Almost everyone in life will experience a sad or unpleasant experience. When this happens, many people are able to process the events, cope, and move forward with their lives. However, for an estimated 30% of veterans and 5% of all adults who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, moving on isn’t so easy. PTSD makes it almost impossible to live a normal, healthy life.
Self-Harm
Self-harm, often referred to as self-injurious behavior (SIB) or non-suicidal self-injurious behavior (NSSIB), is an unhealthy coping mechanism most commonly used by teens as well as young adults. It is common for those engaging in self-harm to also struggle with mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Self-harm can also lead to long-lasting damaging effects, including medical concerns.
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Abuse can be defined as any unwanted sexual activity or act imposed on a person. Sexual abuse is traumatic and can produce long-lasting effects for survivors. Therefore, it is critical for survivors to know that it is not their fault, and they are not alone.
Sex Addiction
Sex, intimacy, and connection are a normal, natural and healthy human desire. Sexual behaviors or desires can become problematic when they impede everyday functioning or cause harm to yourself or others. Sex addiction can be defined as compulsive sexual thoughts or acts. About 3% of adults in the United States struggle with sex addiction.
