Emotional Wellness

Are you well? Are you emotionally well?

Stress, family problems, financial woes, relationship problems, children, job insecurity, high stress jobs, toxic people, trauma and unhealed wounds can all cause us to carry mental and emotional baggage.

Often times we stuff our feelings, we bury our emotions, push through the pain and force a smile. After a while the baggage becomes a weighted mental burden. Soon the weight becomes too heavy to bare causing us to crash and burn, leading to a panic attack, anxiety attack or even worse a mental break.

Addressing those issues whether from trauma, loss, depression or anxiety is crucial to maintaining "Emotional Wellness". It is important to have an outlet or someone to talk to, to unpack that baggage, lighten the load and de-stress. If you aren’t feeling emotionally well it is critical to seek help from a mental health professional.

“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.”

                                                                                                       -Proverbs 11:14 KJV
                                                                                              https://www.bible.com/1/pro.11.14.kjv

We would like to help.

I have contacted leading psychologist Dr. Adeline Mc.Tavous of Emotional Wellness Counseling LLC  to discuss the importance of maintaining our mental health. I also conducted a Q&A with Dr. Mac to learn more about the work she does and how she is assisting her clients maintain emotional wellness.

1. What is Emotional Wellness?
Emotional Wellness equates to healthy ways of coping with stress and problems which are a normal part of life. Emotional Health is the link between the mind and body connection. When things happen to disrupt and impact us it leads to strong feelings whether good or bad, negative or positive, expected or unexpected. It changes our outlook on the given situation. Emotional Wellness means finding a Healthy Balance, it is being aware of your feelings and thoughts and using Stress Management skills as a essential Life Style Factor which in itself can be viewed as a Game Changer and a Life Saver.

2. Why do people seek therapy?
People come into Therapy for many reasons. Unexpected changes in a Person's Life is one of the major reasons an Individual, a Family or a Couple may seek Therapy. Yet for others it is for Self-exploration and Personal growth. When Coping Skills are overwhelmed by Guilt, Doubt, Anxiety or Despair, Therapy can help. Therapy can provide Support, Problem-Solving Skills, and enhanced Coping Skills when dealing with Issues related to Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem Issues, Relationship
Issues, Unresolved Childhood Issues, Bereavement, Spiritual Conflicts, Stress Management and Body Image issues. People seeking Psychotherapy are willing to take responsibility for their Emotional Health by working towards self-change and creating greater awareness and meaning in their life.

3.What can I expect in a therapy session?
During sessions you can expect an active dialog between you and your Therapist by Active Listening, Re-Framing, Teaching, Challenging, Cognitive Restructuring, Exploration of Coping Patterns just to name a few. Your Therapist aim is make a difference in your life. Between sessions you can practice new skills, work on Treatment Goals and reflect on what was discussed during the session. At times your Therapist may ask you to Journal which can be therapeutic and help to provide a road map for you. Therapy is most beneficial when all participants are active both in and outside of the therapy sessions.

4. How long and how many times a week is a typical session?
Sessions are usually 45 - 60 minutes. Most clients are seen once a week in the beginning, then as time goes on, less frequently. The number of sessions depends on your current needs. A session last 60 minutes and sessions are usually scheduled weekly at first.

5. How long will I be in counseling?
The length of time a client is in counseling depends on the nature of the problem and the Treatment Goals which are Individually tailored to meet each person's need. Each person is unique and comes with a specific set of problems or issues in which Treatment is tailored to meet their specific needs and is directly tied into completion of the Goals that are established at the beginning of Treatment. For others, counseling is an on-going learning process and they get to choose the length of time they remain in Counseling.

6. What if I want couples counseling, but my partner won't come?
Unfortunately, sometimes one partner may not be willing to participate in Counseling; however, we often time find that it is possible to Improve the relationship with just one person involved in counseling. It is not ideal but it does have some benefits.

7. How much are your fees and do you take insurance?
The average cost (per session): $50.00 - $135.00
Your fee depends on the kind of service you request. We do offer a sliding scale.
Accepted payment methods: American Express, Discover, Master and Visa Card.

You can learn more about which insurance I accept by calling my office at 912 576 - 0187. Thank you!

For information please visit https://www.drmacemotionalwc.com


Be well friends and live life to the fullest!


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