Our counselors provide therapy in Rowlett, TX

Dretha: My go-to approach for individual therapy is helping someone examine their thoughts, feelings, and responses, as well as looking at patterns of relationships in their lives. I believe this is helpful for understanding and for making positive changes.

Christina: Every person is unique. When it comes to therapy, I try to find the best strategy for the client's needs. Clients benefit when therapy is tailored to their needs.

Dretha: The tools I help people in individual therapy develop include strengthening self-awareness, strengthening other awareness, deep breathing techniques, sensory techniques, journaling, and the 5-4-3-2-1 exercises for being aware of sights, sounds, thoughts, and feelings.

Christina: Journaling is an essential skill in therapy. It helps focus thoughts and helps client remember important events in their life.

Dretha: I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when the client shares positive changes in their thoughts, feelings, and responses to their stressors and also expresses improvement themselves.

Christina: My clients get regular updates on their progress. They usually know the progress is meaningful when their symptoms begin to improve and they feel more at ease with their authentic self.

Dretha: Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by utilizing the strategies they are learning in therapy, reading appropriate books, and leaning on their network of support.

Christina: During personal time, I recommend that clients take time out for journaling and self-care.

Dretha: To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can be committed to showing up and willing to be honest in the session.

Christina: Preparing for therapy simply involves making the first step to reach out and call. If you want to prepare, make a list of things in life that have caused you distress so that you can be specific in your needs.