Aug 20, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
So you’ve made the decision to seek help, but where do you start? Finding the right therapist to fit your needs is not a task to be taken lightly. In today’s blog, we will look at important factors to keep in mind when looking for a therapist in Huntsville. Determine...
Aug 2, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
If you are looking for a compassionate counselor in Alabama, Garrett Counseling has three convenient locations to serve you and your family. We specialize in the needs of children of all ages and adults covering a variety of issues. Here is a bit more about our...
Jul 28, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Congratulations on your decision to begin therapy! Or maybe you’re already in therapy and feel like you’ve plateaued and don’t know what else to do. Today we are going to address tips you can implement to optimize the effectiveness of your counseling sessions. What...
Jul 23, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
When choosing a center for individual counseling services, it’s important to know how they conduct therapy sessions. Not all centers offer family counseling where the session is held with more than one family member at a time. If that’s what you’re looking for, then...
Jul 14, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
When your thoughts are jumbled, your pulse is racing, or you’re feeling down, pull out a piece of paper and just start writing. Journaling is no replacement for therapy, but it can be a great tool in helping unveil hidden feelings or simply flushing words out of your...
Jun 30, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
WIn part one of our mini blog series regarding reasons for therapy, we briefly introduced the wide range of circumstances that could warrant seeking out a counselor. We briefly touched on a couple reasons and how therapy could be beneficial. In part two of our blog...
Jun 28, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Today we’re starting a mini-blog series on reasons for therapy. We’ll start this off by saying, if you want to go to therapy, you should. Just wanting to is a good enough reason. However, if you want to know some of the common reasons for therapy as heard by our...
Jun 23, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 12.5% of adults experience a phobia at some point in their life. Phobia is defined as an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation...
Jun 18, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
The day has come and you have decided to seek out a therapist. One question you may be facing is, “Which therapist is right for me?” With terms like therapist, counselor, psychologist, and psychiatrist, it’s easy to see where the decision may not be so...
Jun 16, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Have you ever asked yourself, “What is my purpose in life? What was I put on this earth to do?” You are definitely not alone! Finding purpose in life can seem overwhelming and, for some, it’s a journey. It may even cause anxiety if we allow outside opinions (or...
Jun 11, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Most of us go to the dentist twice a year and we get a physical check up once a year. Those both help us know that our bodies are in good physical shape and healthy. You should think of therapy as a mental health checkup that you do on a regular basis. Benefits of...
May 30, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Views and opinions about counseling varies depending on your era and your the family dynamic. Maybe you were taught to put on a game face and suck it up no matter what just happened. Or your family lived by the rule that nobody needs to know our business....
