What Is Depression?
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Today the word depression seems to be used to describe when someone is feeling sad. Though sadness is a part of feeling depressed, someone who is experiencing depression can also be feeling hopelessness, isolation, fear, guilt, anger, nothingness, and more.
In other words, someone experiencing depression can feel like they are treading water, barely holding on without drowning. Some can even feel so stuck they become numb.
For those of us who haven’t experienced depression, it can be natural to believe positive thoughts can cure depression. Therapy can help by developing more of a positive self-worth, gracious self-talk, and relief from the constant feeling of drowning.
When you’re ready to talk to about your struggles with depression, we’re here. Make an appointment to speak with one of our qualified therapists.
How Do I Know If I / Or Someone I Love Needs Help Right Away?
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Struggling at home, school, work? Frequent tardies or absences. A drop in grades, work progress or isolation from friends. Worried and overwhelmed with school and work performances. If this sounds familiar you may need to see a therapist.
Other struggles include:
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A dramatic change in behavior
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Miserable and moody
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Difficulty making decisions
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Increase detentions or defiance
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Difficulty sleeping
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Feels stuck or paralyzed from doing things.
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Is thinking of worst case scenarios
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Thoughts of harming themselves or another
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Difficulty managing anger
If you notice harmful behavior such as drug or medication use, cutting, excessive risk taking or thoughts of suicide, you don’t have to handle that on your own. We have trained professionals that can help.
What Is EMDR?
Disturbing experiences in life can happen unexpectedly. They often leave a lasting impression on us. We can feel unsafe, vulnerable, betrayed, fearful, for weeks, months and sometimes years after the event.
Your brain and body seem to lock the experience, leaving you unable to heal and move beyond. EMDR helps unlock those experiences so the brain and body can do what its naturally designed to do—heal.
Break free, find hope, and move beyond those disturbing life experiences with EMDR therapy. Learn more about EMDR when you make an appointment with us today.
What Is Anger Management?
It is safe to say that a majority of us have definitely moved away from the notion of “survival of the fittest.” We have found ways to scare people and shoo them away without laying a finger on anyone. We have actually gotten very creative with it.
Anger in families is very common, as families consist of individuals, each with their own feelings. Based on the dynamics of the family system, anger could be a tool used to intimidate, assert very firmly a person’s rights, and to protect.
Anger, often experienced and expressed as a negative emotion can, through therapy, be transformed into positive energy and even promote healthy and closer bonds/relationships.
Boundaries help with dealing with anger. It will eventually disarm the “aggressor,” and often, not reacting is a powerful weapon against anger.
If you’re ready to take control of your anger, make an appointment with us today.
Do You Take Insurance?
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Prepare to Change does not accept insurance. However, we can provide superbills, and as courtesy to our clients, we will submit those bills on your behalf electronically.
What Payment Methods Are Accepted?
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Payments can be made in cash or by check or credit card. Payment is required at time of service.
Free Initial Consultation
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All of our psychologists and other clinicians offer initial 15-minute telephone consultations to determine appropriate treatment options. In addition, we provide video and telephone appointments as requested.
Will I be Charged For Missing Appointments?
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If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, we request a 24-hour notice or you will be charged for that appointment. We do not overbook or double-book appointment times as may be common in other medical practices.