Our Services
Traumatic Experiences
Relationship Difficulties
Behavioral Issues
Life Transitions
Psychotherapy can provide individuals with the tools and skills needed to cope with life transitions effectively, utilizing mindfulness techniques and cognitive-behavioral therapy. By discussing their concerns and developing a plan of action with their therapist, individuals can learn to navigate these transitions with greater confidence and resilience.
Self-Improvement
Overall, psychotherapy provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals to work through their emotional struggles and develop coping skills and strategies to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
Counseling Services
GNS Counseling focuses on addressing the unique challenges and issues that come with aging, including health issues, social isolation, loneliness, bereavement, retirement, and fears about the future. Through counseling, older adults can work through their emotions and develop coping strategies to adjust to life changes, enhance their overall well-being, and maintain their autonomy. Depending on the needs and preferences of the individual, counseling can be brief or long-term, and can be conducted in-person, online, or over the phone.
Our counseling for aging adults include:
– Adjusting to physical and cognitive changes
– Coping with chronic illnesses and pain
– Managing anxiety and depression
– Enhancing self-esteem and confidence
– Improving communication and relationships
– Rediscovering purpose and meaning in life
If you or someone you know is an aging adult struggling with emotional difficulties and would like to seek counseling, it is recommended to consult with a mental health professional experienced in geriatric counseling.
Depression and Anxiety Counseling
Depression and anxiety counseling is a form of therapy that aims to help individuals who are struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety. These mental health conditions are common and can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, life events, and brain chemistry.
Depression counseling and anxiety counseling can take different approaches, depending on the individual’s needs and preferences. Some common forms of counseling for depression and anxiety include:
– Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This approach focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to depression and anxiety. CBT helps individuals recognize and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping skills, and set realistic goals.
-Motivational interviewing (MI): This psychotherapeutic approach aims to help individuals resolve ambivalence and insecurities about making changes in their lives. The approach is typically used in addiction counseling, but it can also be helpful for individuals struggling with other types of behavioral changes.
The main principles of motivational interviewing include empathy, acceptance, and support, and the approach is focused on building a trusting and collaborative relationship between the counselor and the client.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, it is recommended to seek counseling from a mental health professional. A counselor can help assess your symptoms, provide support and guidance, and develop a personalized treatment plan to help manage your symptoms and improve your overall well-being.
– Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This approach focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to depression and anxiety. CBT helps individuals recognize and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping skills, and set realistic goals.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): This approach encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and emotions, rather than trying to suppress or control them. ACT emphasizes mindfulness and values-based living to help individuals live a fulfilling life, even in the presence of depression and anxiety.
-Motivational interviewing (MI): This psychotherapeutic approach aims to help individuals resolve ambivalence and insecurities about making changes in their lives. The approach is typically used in addiction counseling, but it can also be helpful for individuals struggling with other types of behavioral changes.
The main principles of motivational interviewing include empathy, acceptance, and support, and the approach is focused on building a trusting and collaborative relationship between the counselor and the client.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, it is recommended to seek counseling from a mental health professional. A counselor can help assess your symptoms, provide support and guidance, and develop a personalized treatment plan to help manage your symptoms and improve your overall well-being.