Self-esteem. What is it? Self-esteem is defined as a person’s belief in their own worth or value. How one sees and values themselves is an important part of functioning and when it is negative, can lead to unhealthy behavior and outcomes.
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The role of a counselor is largely variable depending on setting and specialty. Broadly defined, counselors assist individuals, groups, couples, and families in managing mental health related issues.
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What is bipolar disorder? The Mayo Clinic defines bipolar disorder as a mental health disorder that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows.
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“I feel anxious.” A commonly used phrase that can have many different meanings, anxiety is often labeled as the root of many problems. Anxiety is often used as another name for worry or apprehension, but “normal worrying” is different than a mental health disorder. The clinical name for anxiety is Generalized Anxiety Disorder and certain criteria must be met for this diagnosis to be given.
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Depression has very different presentations depending on the person and circumstance. The Mayo Clinic defines depression as a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
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Considering the enormous amount of demands that are placed on any individual at any given time, it makes sense that most of us identify as being “stressed out.” But what exactly is stress? The World Health Organization defines stress as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain.
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People from all walks of life seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Most often people come to counseling when they are looking to grow or heal. Let’s face it, most of us have had at least one life altering event during our childhood, adolescence, or adulthood.
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A pediatric counselor may use different modalities to treat young children, such as play therapy and art therapy. Typically, they require parental input and participation, so that counselors can teach parents skills to help their children. A pediatric behavioral therapist will take a history of the child’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in different settings. The earlier mental health counseling is provided, the better the child’s chances are of preventing long term effects on their well-being.
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I am a mental health, pediatric, and social anxiety therapist in the Cochise County, Arizona area. I provide depression counseling, trauma focused therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy in the Sierra Vista, Arizona area. My focus is on helping clients move forward with more effective ways of coping with life. In Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I work with my patients to recognize distortions in thinking that are creating problems, evaluate those in the light of reality, and change unhelpful behavior patterns.
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