Individual Therapy is for Everyone!
Clients seek individual therapy to learn new strategies and better manage personal and relationship issues, life stressors and life transitions Individual therapy helps improve overall mental health, self-esteem, self-awareness, decision making, identification of own feelings, needs and boundaries, and communication with others. Individual therapy is also an important complement to couples therapy.
Personal and relationship issues:
- Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, panic disorder
- Mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder.
- Grief and loss, such as suffering due to the loss of a loved one, of a job, of a life dream, aging, among others.
- Trauma (PTSD) from childhood, past or current relationships, or work-related (including the military, first responders, and medical professionals)
- Self-esteem such as becoming more aware of our strengths and embracing our limitations, improving our self-awareness and presence to others, and assertive communication with a partner.
- Sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy) for teens, adults and couples.
Life stressors:
- Resolve conflicts with someone in your life.
- Cope with major life changes, such as divorce, the death of a loved one or loss of a job.
- Manage unhealthy reactions, such as road rage or passive-aggressive behavior.
- Come to terms with an ongoing or serious physical health problem, such as diabetes, cancer or long-term (chronic) pain.
- Cope with sexual problems, commonly faced by men and women.
- Get better sleep, if you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep (insomnia).
Life transitions:
- Puberty and sexual issues
- Going to college
- Leaving university to find a job
- Preparing for marriage or living together
- Becoming a parent
- Raising teens
- Adjusting adult children and their families
- Becoming grandparents
- Changing jobs or losing jobs
- Separation or divorce
- Grief over the loss of loved ones
- Aging, illness and disability
- Retirement
- End of life reflection
- Sometimes reaching a significant age, e.g. 30, 40, 50, 60
Begin Individual Therapy at the Relationship & Intimacy Center in West Des Moines, IA
You do not need to go alone when facing life challenges. Our caring therapists would be happy to provide support from our West Des Moines, Iowa-based practice. Regaining a sense of inner calm is possible, and we are here to help. To start your therapy journey, please follow these simple steps:
- Visit our website to learn more about our work, therapists and to request an appointment.
- Start counseling, and gain peace of mind!
