Avadee Counseling |Individual & Family Counseling

Depression & Anxiety

The secret to happiness is freedom… And the secret to freedom is courage.

Thucydides

Depression is a monster! It is a serious mood disorder that affects how you think, feel and handle your daily life. The worst part is that mental and emotional disturbance is not like having a broken leg that everyone can see. Many times those around you may feel that you are just being lazy, procrastinating, angry, irritable and feeling sorry for yourself. You may even think these things about yourself. Anxiety disorder goes beyond the appropriate reaction to everyday life stressors. It is characterized by excessive worry, fear, nervousness and distress that can become a debilitating disability that can stop you from participating in life. In therapy you will find validation and an explanation for how you’ve been feeling. You will also learn ways to combat the thoughts and feelings that keep you stuck. Your decision to reach out for help is the biggest and first step in your journey toward healing; and might I add very courageous. Through counseling and treatment, I can help you recover/discover motivation, perspective, and experience joy and peace in your life.

Relationships

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Lao Tzu

Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples and families who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection and create harmony in the home. It is important to understand how the family functions as a unit and as individuals. I never cease to be amazed at how a change in perspective by even one family member (and it may not be the one you’re thinking about right now) can change everything. Family therapy sessions are held with all family members involved, whether they are living in the home or not. I will provide a supportive and neutral place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your interpersonal relationships. Happy family, happier life!!

Christian Counseling

Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.

Robert H. Schuller

As Christians we are sometimes taught that therapy is not an option for us. We are told that we need to look only to God for healing of emotional distress and that if we are “good Christians” we should not experience depression, anxiety or hurt. These notions and teachings are simply not true. God actually uses His people to help heal His people. Christians are still “human” and require the same empathy, unconditional positive regard and support everyone else needs in crisis. The the tools, interventions and approach used to restore healthy functioning are faith-based and require a Christian belief system. In Christian counseling, I will meet you where you are in your Christian journey; I will utilize your beliefs and Christian experience to guide you toward healing and restoration.