When working with individuals I work from an insight based perspective. I listen and attempt to guide the individual to a different perspective on the situation. I encourage everyone to try and adjust their perspectives as this guides us through our day. This can be hard and sometimes we don't hear what we want to hear and it upsets us, but sometimes that perspective needs to be looked at in order to give us a more well-rounded view of the world around us. People are generally logical in the way they behave, more often than not it is the perspective that may not be fully correct, it is the absolute thinking that guides us down paths that may be painful even if we ignore it. Richard Lill LCSW
Individual therapy is one type of psychotherapy in which a trained professional helps a single person work through personal issues they have been facing. It is an effective treatment for a variety of emotional difficulties and mental illnesses. Also known as talk therapy, it can help improve or control symptoms that influence an individual’s well-being.
Individual therapy is an effective treatment for many types of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. But, it can also help people who are facing difficult life situations, or would like to develop healthier, more functional personal habits.
Therapy sessions can provide these seven types of benefits and more:
Therapy sessions give individuals the opportunity to confidentially talk through problems or situations with a trained professional. It does not necessarily make problems disappear, but it equips individuals with the tools needed to cope with them more appropriately.
This type of therapy may be used in conjunction with other types of mental and behavioral health treatment, such as family therapy or substance abuse counseling.
Individual therapy is useful for many types of situations that cause stress, anger, grief or conflict. In a comfortable, private setting, an individual and a therapist will explore many different important issues, including (but not limited to):
Individual therapy may be short-term (focusing on immediate issues) or long-term (delving into more complex problems). The number of sessions and the frequency of appointments depends on the individual’s situation and the recommendations of the therapist.
The exact way in which this therapy is implemented tends to vary depending on the issues in question, the practices of the therapist and the needs of the individual.
Individual therapy is beneficial to all types of people who may be experiencing any one of these