Mental Health Counseling

When should I seek counseling services?

Any time psychological distress interferes with your daily life or you’re overwhelmed by a person or situation, you may choose to pursue counseling. The team at Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC has a licensed mental health counselor on staff who can provide the support and resources you need to help you manage your mental well-being at all stages of life.

Some common reasons patients may seek counseling services include:

• Feeling hopeless or unmotivated
• Big life changes such as death, divorce, or career changes
• Relationship troubles
• Disproportionate or unidentifiable worry
• Experience with trauma or abuse
• Navigating the challenges of aging and health conditions
  
  

Even people who don’t have mental health struggles can benefit from counseling. The choice to improve your life is an empowering decision. The team at Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC also understands there are mental health issues specific to women and require a caring approach to help them on their journey of mental wellness.

What conditions can counseling services help with?

The team at Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC often counsels patients with the following, among others:

• Anxiety
• Struggles with addiction
• Depression
• PTSD
• Addiction
• Chronic disease
• ADHD
• Trauma
• Navigating the prenatal/pregnancy/postpartum journey
• Anger management and impulse control
  
  

Anyone who wants to sharpen their mental skills or enhance their livelihood can also benefit from counseling and treatment. 

What happens during counseling sessions?

During a counseling session, you and your provider talk about what’s bothering you and what strategies you can use to address it. Your mental health provider asks important questions and may screen you for anxiety, depression, or any behavioral concerns.

Having an extensive evaluation from a mental health professional at Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC helps them develop a full picture of your mental health and allows them to tailor a treatment plan, specifically for your needs.

The team often turns to various forms of therapy for counseling services, including, but not limited to:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Acceptance and commitment therapy
• Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy 
• ​​Client-centered – solution-focused
• Motivational Interviewing
  
  

In your counseling sessions, you may learn about positive coping methods, self-care measures, and behavior modification techniques to improve your physical and emotional state.

Your counselor always approaches your situation with compassion and respect. The team at Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC provides a safe place to find the help you need.

 If you have the signs of a mental health condition or want to pursue counseling services, call Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC or request your visit with them online today.