Adult Counseling

Anxiety can be a momentary worry to a background “noise” that needs to be cleared, all the way to a debilitating panic. Anxiety is all too common these days, yet thankfully we have powerful tools to help clear it out. At Bellevue Family Counseling, we have therapists trained in evidence-based methods to help reduce the internal distress and quiet the negative thoughts.

Depression is a serious mental health condition that can profoundly impact an individual’s mood, energy levels, and overall quality of life. Our therapists are skilled in helping clients understand the underlying causes of depression and develop effective coping strategies to manage symptoms and recover.

Traumatic events can leave lasting emotional scars, often manifesting as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We utilize evidence-based treatments like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to help clients effectively manage PTSD symptoms and regain a sense of emotional stability and personal growth.

Our career choices can hugely impact our sense of self and our identity. The direct connection with our income and therefore our lifestyle and even safety mean that problems at work can push us into anxious and/or depressed states. It can impact our relationships and physical health as well. We can support you in the process of navigating what’s best for you and helping you set boundaries and build resilience to navigate these waters.

We understand the unique challenges faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, including social stigma, discrimination, and identity development. We are dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals through culturally sensitive and inclusive therapeutic approaches.

Failure to manage the emotion of anger can profoundly impact personal relationships, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Our therapists are skilled at helping clients identify the root causes of their anger, develop effective coping strategies, and cultivate healthier ways of expressing and managing emotions.

The complexities of dating and relationships can be challenging, often involving issues such as communication, trust, intimacy, and boundaries. We have relationship specialists that offer evidence-based interventions like Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) to help you build healthier and more fulfilling relationships.

Low self-esteem can lead to a lack of confidence or trust in our self which can significantly impact an individual’s personal and professional life. Our therapists work collaboratively with clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, build self-acceptance, and develop a more positive self-image.

If you are heading toward, or recovering from divorce, our counselors are here to support you through the challenges and phases of this difficult time.

If you have been hurt or are the person who hurt someone, recovering from this may be outside your normal experiential background. There are ways to navigate these choppy waters and discover how to trust and be trusted again. Our counselors specialize in relationships and know how to guide you through what is most likely, an emotionally intense and difficult situation.

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and change them into positive ones that can decrease anxiety and depression. CBT equips individuals with new healthy coping mechanisms to handle difficult emotions effectively. CBT also improves problem-solving skills and helps individuals to face fears without breaking down.

DBT or, dialectical behavior therapy, helps in handling overwhelming emotions such as anxiety, sadness, and anger and channels them positively. Using techniques such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and more – you can learn to better manage stress while building strong, healthy relationships.

We understand that adulthood is filled with childhood traumas, past experiences, self-doubt, and other mental health struggles. You may initially feel uneasy about asking for help, which is normal. Yet when you take the first step, you will find us with you for the rest of the journey. Our team of expert therapists is skilled and experienced in various treatment methods associated with adult issues. We promise to get you on the healing path for a better future!

Past traumas, big or small, have a way of shaping our life. To help combat this, EMDR or ,eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, can be used. EMDR changes the way you process traumatic memories and the resulting emotions. During the session, your EMDR trained therapist will have you focus on a particular traumatic memory and the emotions in your body. Then an eye movement method will allow you to reprocess difficult memories properly and reduce or eliminate the resulting difficult emotions. Reprocessing past experiences in this way can help in building more resilience, which will assist in handling future challenges.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as “tapping”, is a simple yet effective therapy designed to address emotional distress. It involves tapping on specific points on the body, primarily on the head and face, while focusing on a particular issue or emotion. EFT is based on the points similar to those used in acupuncture and acupressure. By tapping on these points, you can lower the intensity of your emotions which can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, PTSD, and other emotional issues.

The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model helps people understand and heal by exploring different “parts” within themselves, each with its own feelings and intentions. In IFS counseling, the goal is to help the core “Self” compassionately lead these parts, creating more balance and inner harmony. This gentle approach can foster self-awareness, improve emotional well-being, and support lasting personal growth.

Meditation has been around for thousands of years for a reason. Learning how to control your thoughts and emotions means practicing being in control. Improving your ability to be aware of what you are thinking and how you are feeling means you have more choices on how to manage yourself. This is but one of the many benefits of learning the skill of meditation.

Emotional baggage from traumatic past experiences can make your present life difficult. However, with the right therapy, you can move past the trauma and heal from it. Lifespan Integration therapy uses the repetition of memories visually to help in healing and neural integration. The exploration of past events helps in understanding the conflicts underlying the present difficulties. Processing these emotions in a safe environment can help in resolving them effectively.