Individual counseling is an opportunity to receive support and experience growth during challenging times in life. It can be effective in helping deal with personal issues from depression to career changes. Individual therapy usually consists of weekly, 50 minute sessions.

All couples experience periodic ups and downs, conflicts and misunderstandings. This is only natural, since every relationship between two people in essence, is a cross-cultural experience. We all grow up with experiences, parents and communication styles that are unique to our families. We also learn a non-verbal style of communication that teaches us to expect certain actions from our partners under certain conditions. Often couples are able to work through these differences and move on. But sometimes, frequently for the best of reasons, conflicts remain unresolved and frustration mounts. This is when couples counseling can be helpful. Couples counseling often assists clients in verbalizing their expectations of one another, defining and clarifying their wants and preferences, and working through the myriad of everyday problems they confront in their relationships needs.

Family counseling can take a variety of forms. Sometimes it is best to see an entire family for a few sessions. Other times, it may be better to see children and their parents separately. Whatever the format, the goal of family counseling is to identify the dynamics that cause problems and to institute changes in the structure or style of how the family operates. A small change in one area can often have tremendous impact on other areas which means that significant gains can often be produced quickly and dramatically.

Groups can provide you with an opportunity to openly discuss your problems in a supportive, comfortable environment. This setting enables you to learn and benefit from the experiences of others. SouthShore Couples & Family Counseling Center offers ongoing, monthly group therapy for adults. Here are some of the topics we cover in group sessions.

• Anger Management

• Life After Divorce

• Parenting Through Divorce

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