Why Therapy?
Many of us encounter struggles in our lives and react in ways that are not necessarily effective or in our best interest. In those stressful situations, it is not uncommon to have thoughts, harbor feelings or act in ways that damage relationships, work, or other areas of our lives. When people need to repair those damages, or make personal changes, counseling/therapy can help.
Sometimes individuals live with conditions that are difficult to overcome and may even become dangerous. Some examples of these conditions include depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, panic attacks, symptoms of post-traumatic stress or obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Therapy can help reduce any of these symptoms and is tailored for each individual.
If I am not mentally ill, why would I need therapy/counseling?
I provide counseling for individuals and families, youth, adults and couples with Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The cognitive component of therapy addresses the way thoughts can be automatic and self-defeating. Self-defeating thoughts influence feelings. Thoughts, feelings and behavior form a triad that impact each other. The behavioral component of therapy addresses the ways individuals react to difficult situations so they aren’t self-defeating as well.
Randy Lewis, LCSW 