Individual Therapy & You
Is individual therapy right for me?
Have you experienced a major life change and lost your grounding? Perhaps you’ve ended a relationship, are grieving the death of a loved one, experiencing a health crisis, or left your job? You may have been down for a while, feel stuck and cannot pinpoint why, but realize that something just isn’t right. Many of us are over-stressed and under-nourished, bogged down by the constant busyness and increasing demands of modern life. For some of us, we have struggled with mental health disorders and mental health injuries, such as depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, neglect, or abuse.
Concentric counselors recognizes that youth and young adults face certain challenges that other adults may not. while we work with adults of all ages, we want you - as aN EMERGING ADULT - to know that concentric counselors have the training and experience specifically working with your age group.
Everyone of us -- whether we are in our youth, middle-aged, or older-aged -- experiences challenges on the journey of life and sometimes we feel there is no one we can count on. Dealing with these obstacles can be a lot to handle on our own. You are not alone—and you do not need to remain alone.
At Concentric Counseling, we offer a safe and supportive place to explore life’s challenges and work with you to gain insight into issues that you face day in and day out. Our counselors provide a truly safe space, patience, care, and practical tools that help you cope and empower you to make positive changes. Our aim is to get you feeling centered in yourself and in your relationships so that you can get on the road to living your best life.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SPECIALTIES
Depression, mood, and bipolar disorders
Feeling sad, depressed, and experiencing fluctuations in mood sometimes is normal, but when life’s ups and downs affect daily functioning, individual therapy can help.
Anxiety, PTSD, and Complex Trauma (C‑PTSD)
When anxiety, panic, rumination, post-traumatic stress disorder, and feeling trapped in a trauma loop begin to interfere with your daily life—whether in relationships, school, work, or your sense of self—individual therapy can provide support and guidance. It offers tools to help you break free from these patterns and move toward greater stability and healing.
Relationship, dating, and intimacy difficulties
Through individual counseling, you can gain deeper insight into how to navigate dating, strengthen communication skills, establish healthy boundaries, and explore new strategies for building a more fulfilling, intimate, and romantic relationship.
Healing from trauma, grief, loss, and life transitions
A traumatic experience or life change leaves a slew of emotions in its wake. With individual therapy, you can find your ground, ease the pain, and facilitate healing.
ADHD, ADD, ASD, and Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence describes natural differences in how brains function, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention-Deficit Disorder), and Autism Spectrum Disorder are conditions that can affect focus, communication, impulse control, emotional regulation, and daily life, but they also bring unique strengths. If you’re feeling uncertain or suspect you may be struggling, we’re here to help you explore strategies and tools to make life more manageable.
Substance Misuse, Substance Abuse, and Co‑Occurring Disorders
We offer a safe, collaborative space to help you navigate substance use and addiction. Through counseling, you’ll gain strategies to better understand the cycle, explore underlying feelings, thoughts, and beliefs, and work through challenges step by step—building healthier coping skills and stronger support systems along the way.
Education, work and career stagnation
What we do can be a source of confidence or frustration. An individual therapist can help you explore your purpose, achieve your goals, and find fulfillment in your educational goals and career.
Pregnancy, Infertility, and Postpartum Challenges
If you’re facing difficulties with starting a family or adjusting after childbirth, individual counseling can offer meaningful support. Individual therapy provides guidance, coping strategies, and a safe space to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences.
Negative self-talk, self-defeating beliefs, self-care
We develop patterns early on, often without realizing it. With individual therapy, you can create balance, focus on self-care, and cultivate a supportive inner voice.
Difficulty regulating emotions and thoughts
Working with a Concentric Counselor, you can learn to navigate and be mindful of your thoughts and feelings.
Youth and young adult issues Struggling with balancing wanting to be dependent on others and exercising independence. Feeling lost and uncertain about future and life decisions. Tensions between family members. Dealing with family or peer pressures.
Family-of-origin issues and complex trauma history
Our families typically are our first teacher and impact how we approach and interact with the world. Growing up with instability, neglect, or abuse can wreak havoc on your life. Individual therapy can help you work through, resolve and heal from unfinished family business and trauma.
LGBTQIA+ population Are you exploring your sexual or gender identity, and could use a safe, non-judgmental place? Experiencing judgment and walls from the people in your life, and want to learn how to cope and manage better?
Are you still unsure? If you still have concerns about committing to individual therapy, learn more about consulting for new patients.
Concentric's Blog Posts on Individual Young Adults & Adults
Be What They Don’t Want You to Be > What is EMDR and How It Helps Trauma & Mental Health > The Misunderstandings of Anger > Gentle Embodiment > Heal! > Where’s My Coconut Radio? > Essential Workers & COVID: Time and Space For You > Remember The Weatherperson? > Where’s My Person? Complexities of Adult Friendships > The Trap of Anxiety and Trauma > Let’s Talk About Complex Trauma > Utilizing The Transtheoretical Model Or ‘Stages Of Change’ To Better Understand Your Addiction > The Value of Vulnerability > Better Understanding Grief & Loss > Finding Balance Between Healthy and Unhealthy Anxiety > Asking for Help - Not Waving But Drowning > Men, Loneliness, & The Substance Substitute > Is Your Saw Dull? A Self-Care Mandate is Your Sharpening Tool > Your Voice Matters: Honest Discussion About Mental Health and Addiction > Is All Drug Use Created Equal > How to Bring Up an Important or Sensitive Topic to a Person > One Way Chicagoans' Mental Health May Be Compromised > Response to Johann Tari's TED Talk: What's Really Wrong Here > Using Your Voice > 3 Tips to Transform Your Self-Care Regimen
