What is Individual Therapy?

Individual counseling or ‘talk therapy’ is a treatment approach for individuals of all ages to work with a mental health professional on a one to one basis. At South Collective Counseling, our team of caring mental health clinicians bring comprehensive experience & diverse expertise to the group private practice. The collective team can provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults seeking help for a wide range of issues. You will be able to work through your issues with a trained professional who has experience working with people like you.

The Benefits of Individual Counseling:

Individual counseling is a highly flexible, tailored treatment approach. Since there is only one primary client, the clinician is able to focus all their attention to the client seeking help. Treatment is solely focused on the initial identified client and customized to their specific needs. Family and loved ones of the client can be brought into session(s) on as needed basis to help support the primary client reach their goals. However, the interests of the primary client are always the forefront of treatment. Additionally, if appropriate, supplemental interventions and modalities can be integrated easily in Individual Counseling sessions such as: EMDR Therapy, Inner Child/Trauma Work, Play Therapy, and Creative Art Expression+.

Individual therapy offers a unique opportunity for clients to have a dedicated counselor to listen, facilitate growth & healing, and process life’s challenges. It is a great form of self care, and a safe place to explore who you are, how you came to be, and where you would like to see yourself go moving forward.

What issues does Individual Counseling help clients with?

People reach out to South Collective Counseling seeking Individual Counseling services for all different types of presenting problems. The 1:1 therapeutic relationship allows for self-exploration, free self-expression, and space to be YOU with no judgment or shame. Additionally, for those who struggle to share openly in groups and/or need highly confidential counseling services, Individual Therapy offers the utmost privacy and confidentiality.

Common Issues or Concerns for Individual Therapy:

• Trauma—acute crisis, PTSD, & Betrayal Trauma

• Grief & Loss—including counseling for disenfranchised grief

• Shame, Insecurity, & Low Self-Esteem

• Mental Illness—Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, ADHD/ADD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Thought Disorders, Substance Abuse+

• Women’s Issues—identity issues, PMS/PMDD, pregnancy, infertility support, aging process, mom guilt

• Racial Justice & Identity Issues

• Eating Disorders & Negative Body Image

• Self Harming Behaviors & Suicidal Ideation

• School Avoidance

• Youth Behavioral and/or Emotional Distress

• Abuse—all forms: sexual, emotional, & physical abuse (historical or current)

• Life Transitions—family changes, career & educational transitions, changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic & other unexpected crises or life events

• LGBTQIA+ Issues

• Co-occurring Disorders—Mental Health + Substance Abuse diagnoses

  *If you or a loved one are struggling with a presenting issue/problem not listed above, please call or email us to inquire. If we are unable to treat you, we will help guide or refer you to other resources that can!