Whether you’re struggling with personal or relationship issues, it shouldn’t go untreated. There are numerous types of individual and family counseling available, and no matter your issue, there are specialists who can help. Mental health professionals at NorthKey Community Care have been helping families and individuals with these struggles since 1966, offering comprehensive care in a variety of fields.

It’s important to understand which mental health services best fit your needs, as counseling can be highly focused. Below, explore some of the more common types of individual and family counseling that NorthKey Community Care provides.

Types of Individual & Family Counseling

Individual Counseling

The first step to seeking mental health services is pinpointing the primary problem. Many therapists and counselors practice in specialized areas to provide the best service to patients. Alcohol and addiction treatment specialists, for example, help people struggling with substance abuse, whereas behavioral and interpersonal therapists focus on concerns such as unhealthy social habits and negative self-practices. 

More progressive fields such as art and music therapy take things a step further by focusing on expression to develop stress management techniques for individuals with anxiety or anger issues. NorthKey Community Care prefers to schedule preliminary screenings for first-time patients so you can express your issues and receive optimal, personalized care.

Family Counseling

For emotional and physical issues among spouses or children, family therapy is the preferred option. This relationship-focused counseling is built around treating problems among family members, as well as on an individual level. 

NorthKey Community Care’s professional staff specialize in issues such as communication between spouses, intimacy issues, and even coping if one spouse suffers from substance abuse or severe disability. For children and adolescents, therapists may focus on parent-child relationship issues, addressing unhealthy habits in the family system, or introducing practices to strengthen emotional bonds. There are numerous schools of thought, so it’s important to find a counselor or therapist that both you and your children align well with and are comfortable talking to.

Individual and family counseling can be effective ways to solve emotional problems, as well as strengthen relationships. Mental health specialists at NorthKey Community Care offer a variety of services and treat patients on a personal, compassionate level. Call them today at (859) 331-3292 to schedule a consultation, and visit their website and Facebook page to learn more about their focus areas.