Individual Therapy, or counseling, is an active and confidential process where individuals, couples, or families receive assistance in gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges they face. It provides a safe and non-judgmental space to freely discuss personal concerns with a supportive and impartial professional.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance in this therapeutic relationship. Your conversations with Dr. King are kept strictly confidential unless there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, in which case, disclosure may be necessary to ensure everyone’s safety.
The purpose of counseling encompasses various functions, including sharing your troubles, exploring potential solutions, developing strategies, crafting action plans, establishing support systems, gaining clarity, and nurturing your inherent strengths. Throughout the process, your decisions, cultural background, religious beliefs, and personal values are respected and taken into consideration.
Counseling can be a short-term or long-term endeavor, addressing highly emotional issues or addressing deeply ingrained behavioral patterns. It may require multiple sessions and diligent effort on your part.
Since counseling is a deeply personal experience, it’s important to communicate openly with Dr. King if you ever feel uncomfortable for any reason. Together, you can work towards resolving any issues, or if needed, Dr. King can help facilitate a referral to another qualified counselor.
What Issues Can Dr. King Help With?
Dr. King employs a range of evidence-informed treatments to assist individuals in improving their lives. Her approach often falls under the umbrella of psychotherapy or talk therapy, and the specific therapy style chosen is based on your unique concerns and personal preferences.
Dr. King draws from various therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Stabilization-Based Therapy, and a blend of these approaches. Therapy sessions can be designed for individuals, couples, families, or other groups.
For some clinical diagnoses, a combination of therapy and medication yields the best results. Dr. King collaborates with medical professionals, including doctors, pediatricians, and psychiatrists, to ensure a comprehensive treatment plan.
Dr. King’s counseling sessions have successfully addressed a wide range of individual concerns, including but not limited to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Relaxation Techniques, Stress Management, Eating Disorders, Bullying, Self-Harm, Suicide Prevention, Assertiveness Training, Emotion Regulation, Borderline Personality Disorder, Behavioral Challenges, Self-Esteem and Personal Development, Divorce and Separation, Grief and Loss, and Relationship Issues.