James  Jenkins, M.Ed., LPC

What problems usually bring people to therapy?

Depression – Not sleeping well, appetite fluctuating, poor energy, having problems concentrating? Learn about the causes of depression, whether medication is for you and how to improve your mood by changing what you think about yourself and the world you live in.

Anxiety – Feeling “antsy”? Most anxiety is learned. Learn how to relax and decrease your anxiety symptoms.

Substance Abuse – Learn whether or not you would benefit from substance abuse treatment. Learn how families enable long term abuser to continue to abuse. Identify the things that may contribute to your own problems with substances.

Anger Management – Anger is a basic human emotion and we all experience it every day. The issue is what do you do with your anger? Is it destructive to yourself or others? Learn how to deal effectively with your anger in ways that have positive outcomes.

Relationship Problems – having trouble communicating with your partner? Finding yourself angry and not sure what to do? Learn how to talk and communicate openly and clearly. Come in for pre-marital counseling or marital counseling.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – have you experienced a significant level of trauma, involving the threat of death, witnessing a death or experienced a natural disaster such as a tornado or hurricane. Are you finding yourself angry all the time, feeling unable to talk to others about your experiences and how you are feeling.  Learn about the impact of traumatic events upon people, learn the strategies and skills to deal effectively with your experiences and memories.