Mental Health Therapy In Fairfax, VA
We understand that everything from the political climate to the pandemic has increased depression, anxiety, and mental health issues for everyone these days, including kids and teens. The mental health professionals at The Child & Family Counseling Group in Fairfax, VA, are here for you and your whole family to make sure that you get the therapy, medications, and support you need when mental issues impact your health and wellbeing. Here’s what you should understand about mental health and therapy.
What is Therapy?
Therapy, psychotherapy, talk therapy…whatever you want to call it, therapy is a common treatment option for those living with mental health problems. Sometimes therapy can be used alone or in conjunction with medications to help patients better manage symptoms and behaviors of mental disorders including,
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Eating disorders
- Substance abuse and addictions
- Personality disorder
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
Why is Therapy Beneficial?
During therapy, our counselors identify your concerns and problems and provide insight and strategies to improve your outlook, behaviors, coping mechanisms, and habits. Even if you aren’t dealing with a mental disorder, therapy can be a great way to better understand your emotions and behaviors and to find a therapeutic and supportive outlet to express your feelings, particularly in light of important life events, whether it’s bullying, graduating from college, the loss of a loved one, or divorce.
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Types of Therapy We Offer
Here at The Child & Family Counseling Group, we provide therapy to individuals of all ages, as well as family therapy. After all, your family is a unit and you all play an important role. When a child, teen, or family member is dealing with a mental disorder, family therapy can help everyone better understand what their loved one is going through and how they can help them.