May 15, 2022 | Anxiety, Uncategorized
People with social anxiety experience extreme and overwhelming worry and fear in social settings and often begin to avoid those settings in order to feel safe and secure. Counseling is one of the best ways to begin processing and reducing social anxiety. In this blog,...
May 3, 2022 | Crisis, Uncategorized
The American Counseling Association states that the primary purpose of crisis counseling is to help a person regain their sense of control and restore a normal state of functioning after experiencing a crisis. For our purposes, a crisis refers to any event where...
Mar 9, 2022 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Therapy is hard work. It requires time and takes work outside of the session. Sometimes people are looking for a “quick fix” when it comes to mental and emotional concerns, and because of this, sometimes it’s easy for a person to get frustrated and give up on...
Mar 8, 2022 | Stress, Uncategorized
In our fast paced society we’re always working towards some kind of goal – work, family, or personal related. Often, we feel measured by our productivity and the amount of energy we’re expending. That wears us down and can cause a significant source of stress....
Mar 4, 2022 | Couples, Uncategorized
Whether it’s family, friends, or your partner, relationships are difficult to manage. Partners usually have conflicting communication styles, habits, preferences, and habits. When you add in the challenges of daily life, relationships can become even more complicated...
Mar 4, 2022 | Couples, Uncategorized
Couples counseling is often a misunderstood area in the counseling field. We wrote this blog to help explain how it can benefit relationships! What Is Couples Counseling? Couples counseling aids couples, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, in...
Mar 1, 2022 | Couples, Uncategorized
“Marriage Counseling”… For many those words are a sign of doom. But is marriage counseling really just a precursor to divorce? Can it actually be a life raft for a relationship that feels to be drowning? Is it worth trying? In this blog, we are going to answer...
Feb 28, 2022 | ADHD, Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
ADHD can be a difficult topic for parents… They want their children to succeed, but they don’t want the negative stigma surrounding mental illness to burden them. It is important for parents to understand what ADHD looks like and how they can support their child! ADHD...
Feb 28, 2022 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Have you ever thought, “I wish I knew what to do.” It’s usually helpful to talk to a friend or family member when struggling to make a decision or when you are going through a tough time. Sometimes, though, it doesn’t seem to be enough. Getting an outside opinion from...
Feb 25, 2022 | ADHD, Uncategorized
From fidget spinners to natural medication alternatives, you’ve most likely heard of several helpful resources for children with ADHD. What about adults with the same diagnosis? In this blog, we are going to take a look at how ADHD affects adults. ADHD and Adults ADHD...
Feb 25, 2022 | Therapy, Uncategorized
With dozens of choices when it comes to licensed professional counselors, why choose Garrett Counseling? That is a valid question when choosing any provider. The information provided in this blog is designed to help you make an educated decision when it comes to...
Feb 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Therapy, Uncategorized
According to Johns Hopkins data, approximately 19 million Americans have at least one phobia. This is not to be confused with fear as they have distinct differences. The good news is that phobias are treatable through cognitive behavioral therapy. Difference Between...
