Counseling for College Students and Adults
Counseling for Adults
Most adults who pursue counseling at Rise report a desire to deal more effectively with the stresses in their life. Some adults come to therapy because they feel dissatisfied in their career, are struggling to navigate workplace challenges, or are contemplating a career change. Other adults come to therapy due to symptoms of depression or anxiety that they wish to better manage. They may struggle with feelings of guilt, worry, anger, or indecision on a regular basis. Some adults desire to establish more fulfilling friendships, family relationships, or romantic relationships. Others want to focus on developing better habits related to their physical health. (Please note marital counseling is not provided at Rise.)
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Therapy at Rise is based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT has been shown in many research studies to be effective in treating a wide range of problems. CBT is based largely on the idea that mental health can be improved by challenging problematic thinking patterns and finding more effective ways to respond to negative emotions. Often, techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are integrated into treatment at Rise. ACT can help people gain distance from upsetting thoughts without pushing the thoughts away, because research suggests trying to push away or just stop thinking about certain things doesn’t work well. ACT techniques also help people be more connected with the present moment and build a life consistent with their values and goals.
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Many adults wonder what to expect in counseling. The first session is an intake appointment to gather additional details about a person's background and goals for treatment. Subsequent sessions begin with a review of any new stresses that have come up since the past session. Afterwards, a specific session focus point is usually identified. Towards the end of the session, the focus shifts to how to apply the insights gained in the session into daily life. Time is also spent reviewing any stressful circumstances that may arise in the coming week(s).
Counseling for College Students
College is an exciting time of life, but it can also be stressful. Important decisions must be made about what major to pursue and what life after graduation will look like. Navigating friendships and romantic relationships can be difficult. Succeeding academically in college requires a different skillset than succeeding academically in high school, and time management can be tough. For some students, college brings new financial stresses. Given these challenges, it is not surprising that many college students have trouble with stress, anxiety, or depression. Therapy can be helpful in alleviating these problems and keeping college students on-track in their college experience.
