COUNSELING SERVICES
Currently offering telehealth sessions only.
We are happy to talk with you about what type of counseling would be the best fit for you and your loved ones!
Children and Adolescents:
Individual counseling sessions for children and adolescents are tailored to their developmental ages and interests. These sessions are highly relational and incorporate behavioral, play, and expressive therapies as a way of helping young people better process their experiences. Individual sessions for children and adolescents will sometimes involve family counseling sessions, as true growth and change in the life of a child often requires other family members to grow as well.
Individual Adults:
Adult individual counseling is focused on moving toward a life of flourishing by exploring who we are and who we want to become. Most often these sessions are conducted in a talk therapy format. However, expressive therapies and mindfulness practices may also be recommended tools for processing, as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for those recovering from trauma. The counselor provides support, reflection, feedback, and resources, while the individual is encouraged to lead and take ownership of his/her counseling process. This type of therapy can be helpful for addressing specific mental health disorders (such as anxiety and depression), life adjustments, and also for growing in self awareness and confidence.
Family Counseling
Family Counseling focuses on healing relational brokenness between family members. Each family participates in discussions and interactive strategies tailored to their needs in order to grow in empathy and understanding for each other. Common growth areas include communication, conflict resolution, parenting, life adjustments, loss, and developing connection.
Couples Counseling
The primary purpose of couples counseling is to improve connection and communication between intimate partners. Sometimes there has been a breech of trust that leaves partners feeling alone and separated from each other. Other times there are periods of change in a relationship and/or difficult circumstances that arise and require assistance to communicate well and grow together as a couple. Couples counseling creates an opportunity to explore what keeps partners from connecting well, while learning ways to communicate, repair brokenness, and honor each other.
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling is designed to be 6-8 weeks in length, and focuses on preparing couples for marriage. Couples will complete an assessment to highlight growth areas in the relationship. Based on the assessment, the counselor will design 6-8 sessions that are focused on addressing the unique needs of the couple. These sessions help address the expectations and needs of each partner, as well as grow communication regarding life planning, boundaries, and finances.
Teaching and Presentations
Presentations provide psychoeducation regarding specific mental health or relational topics. Previous presentation topics include self care, communication strategies, parenting, bullying, mindfulness, and personality styles. Presentations are designed to align with the specific needs and concerns of your organization. If you are considering hosting a presentation, please call or email Tracy Veligdan (see “Contact Us” tab). She would be happy to meet with you.
Supervision
Tracy is a Qualified Supervisor of Mental Health for graduate students and registered interns in Florida. She enjoys helping new counselors learn and grow. Please call or email her to schedule a consultation.