Individual Therapy and Counseling

Individual Counseling and Individual Therapy at Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry-The Offices of Paul Dalton

Individual counseling and or therapy is the cornerstone of mental health treatment. In every location we have professionals that will help you individually by listening to your concerns, assisting with setting goals you want to reach, and helping you find solutions. We may use individual counseling to prepare for another service (like family and or marital therapy).

What is individual counseling or therapy?

Individual counseling or individual therapy is an opportunity to talk confidentially with a counselor about personal concerns and to facilitate personal growth. The counselor and client work together to define and discuss personal issues and to reach mutually agreed upon goals. Sessions usually last 45 to 55 minutes depending on the age of the client, the service code, and your insurance or EAP plan.

Individual therapy (sometimes called “psychotherapy” or “counseling”) is a process through which clients work one-on-one with a trained therapist in a safe, caring, and confidential environment to explore their feelings, beliefs, or behaviors, work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, better understand themselves and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change.

People seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons, from coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, to dealing with depression or anxiety, to simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. A client and therapist may work together for as few as five or six sessions or as long as several years, depending on the client’s unique needs and personal goals for therapy.

Individual Therapy is a cooperative relationship between a single therapist and a single client in order to help the client change an aspect of their life. The focus of the therapeutic relationship should be on improving the strategies an individual may utilize to enhance emotional and mental health.

Individual counseling is an educational process at its heart. This means that when the therapeutic relationship comes to an end, the client will have a knowledge base of valuable, applicable techniques to help manage any recurrence of a similar issue more easily.

Individual counseling is a helping profession staffed by people who want to do just that: help. Are you ready to take the first step? Counseling works. Get help now by calling us at 859-338-0466 or Contact Us Today!

What Does Individual Counseling or Therapy Treat?

Individual counseling can offer treatment options for many relevant issues. Issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, stress management, or self-care can all find some relief through the application of individual counseling with a competent, certified counselor or therapist like those at Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry-The Offices of Paul Dalton. We have two locations in Lexington and locations at Richmond and Frankfort. No matter where you are in Central Kentucky, we are here to help you get the help that you need to take control of your life.

Here are some, but certainly not all, issues treated in individual counseling and therapy:

ADHD and ADD
Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Relapse
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Grief
Internet Addiction
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Behavioral Issues
Child or Adolescent
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Domestic Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Gambling
Infertility
Medication Management
Oppositional Defiance
Peer Relationships
Self-Harming
Relationship Issue s

It may be pertinent to consider therapy if you are experiencing distressing emotions for an extended duration. These can be feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or apathy. It is important to seek help if these feelings do not lessen after efforts have been made to feel better or after receiving support from family or friends. Counseling can be beneficial if you are finding it difficult to carry out daily routines. It could be an issue of feeling that getting out of bed is “pointless” or it could be that you find it difficult to focus on one task. If you feel that your actions could become harmful to yourself or to those around you, it is crucial that you seek assistance. Even if your experience doesn’t seem extreme, seeking help for your problems can allow you to gain a better sense of fulfillment, peach, or happiness from your life, which may be impossible if you continue to let your issues burden you. Our therapists are here to help with any of the mental, emotional, or behavioral issues that are weighing heavily on you, so please do not wait! 

Call us today at 859-338-0466 for an appointment or Contact Us Today!

The overall goal of counseling is for the client and counselor to find an effective treatment plan which embraces the goals and values of the client. Service to our clients, their comfort, and providing solutions that last a lifetime are our first concerns. We will always have your best interests in mind. Our clinicians understand coming in for counseling can be overwhelming; we don’t want to add stress to the process.

Please don’t let life get in the way of living happy. We enjoy the opportunity to help people get a handle on their lives. If you are experiencing emotional distress, mental health issues or just need a neutral party to evaluate your life circumstances, please, don’t wait. Call us now at 859-338-0466 or Contact Us Today!

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