Introduction
Individual therapy gives you dedicated time to explore what you’re going through, understand patterns in your thoughts and feelings, and practice new ways of coping. It can be helpful whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply feel stuck.
Overview
What Is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy at SBHS is supportive therapy: a collaborative, one-on-one relationship focused on your wellbeing. Sessions may include talking through current stressors, learning practical coping strategies, and psychoeducation to help you better understand your mental health.
Therapy can be offered on its own or alongside medication management, depending on your needs and preferences.
Your visit
What to Expect
Getting to know you
Early sessions focus on understanding your concerns, strengths and what you hope to gain from therapy.
Goals that are yours
Together we’ll identify goals that feel meaningful and realistic to you.
Practical tools
You may learn skills for managing stress, difficult emotions, sleep, and relationships.
Regular check-ins
We’ll regularly reflect on what’s helping and adjust the approach as needed.
Who it may help
Who This Service May Help
- People experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood or emotional overwhelm
- Anyone navigating a life transition, loss or relationship difficulty
- Adolescents and adults who want support building coping skills
- People receiving medication management who would also like therapeutic support
Only a qualified clinician can recommend what’s right for you. If you’re unsure, a psychiatric evaluation is a good place to start.
Our approach
How We Approach Individual Therapy
Our approach is warm, respectful and grounded in established behavioral-health practices. We move at a pace that feels right for you and focus on building a trusting relationship where you can speak openly.
If a different type or intensity of therapy may serve you better, we’ll talk with you about options and referrals.
Related Conditions
FAQ
Common Questions
SBHS offers supportive individual therapy and psychoeducation. Specific therapy approaches and session lengths will be discussed with you based on your needs.
It varies from person to person. Some people benefit from a shorter series of sessions, while others prefer ongoing support. We’ll review your progress together.
Yes. Many people find that therapy and medication work well together. We can talk about whether a combined approach may be helpful for you.