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Therapy for First Responders

First Responders face a number of uncommon and unique circumstances in their professional career. Shift work and odd work hours...

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What is EMDR Therapy?

Many clients have been helped at Journeys by EMDR. We have seen survivors of spiritual abuse be freed from chronic toxic messages that have been disabling them for years.

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Trauma and Abuse Recovery

During some seasons in life, we are lucky to have the needed support to gain resilience and recovery from these difficult experiences.

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Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety can be a stifling and confusing feeling for anyone; leaving you feeling like you are not sure what to do next.

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Transitions

Going through transitions in life can be overwhelming and confusing for anyone – a death in the family, career change, retirement, care taking roles, changes in health/disability, coping with adult children’s issues/life stage, raising grandchildren, or going through a divorce.

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Depression

Depression can feel like you have dropped into a dark well that you can’t seem to climb out of – making family responsibilities, work, and even everyday tasks difficult to accomplish.

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Sexuality

There are many individuals and couples seeking counseling assistance who have concerns about sexuality. We understand it can be difficult to find a safe space to discuss sensitive issues.

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Post-Divorce Recovery

Most people don’t walk down the aisle preparing for an eventual divorce.  Often when a marriage breaks up, the emotional and relational consequences are devastating for all involved.

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Ministry Related Concerns

Faith-based clients who are involved in full-or part-time ministry can feel torn between feeling like they are doing what God has called them to do and being emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted.

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Teen Anxiety

Many teens experience temporary or ongoing fears during periods of their adolescents. It isn’t uncommon for parents to try a variety of methods to help their children manage anxiety.

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Teen Depression

Depression and self-harm are not always openly discussed in homes or communities, and it may be difficult to discern how to best interact with your teen on these important topics.

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Teen Parenting

Juggling these multiple roles can wear down your normal coping strategies, causing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, or even physical responses. 

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Teen Self-Esteem

Many teens struggle with how they view themselves. Peers, media, social media, and even extracurricular activities all can contribute to these struggles.

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Teen Sexuality

Many teens in therapy have concerns about sexuality. We know It can be difficult to find a safe space to discuss these sensitive issues.

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Teen Transition & Adjustment

Adolescents experience many transitions throughout this time in their development. These can include adjustments in the area of family, relationships, school, or extracurricular activities.

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Teen Relational Concerns

Relationships are incredibly important to teens. Recent advances in texting and social media have served to highlight the value teens place on peer relationships. 

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