Talk It Out Counseling 330-808-4542
"Don't Let Mental Illness Define You"
86 Conservatory Drive, Suite B, Barberton
"We all have a story to share"
MISSION
"Together, we have the power to remove the stigmas often associated with being diagnosed with a mental health condition, being treated with medication for issues related to mental health, and receiving counseling/psychotherapy to improve our mental health".
Together, we can achieve goals and objectives that are meaningful and empowering, and improve quality of life.
Together, we can shatter the barriers preventing those from seeking mental health care even if its "One Person at a Time".
Together, we can create a society that encourages preventative mental health care for "ALL" just as routine prostate exams and mammograms are encouraged and normalized. Our mental health is critical to achieving a well balanced and fulfilling life.
We will always provide a safe, comforting and supportive TEAM of therapists, counselors and social workers that have diverse backgrounds, career experiences, life experiences and are passionate about mental health and helping those that seek our services.
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
We provide counseling for depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and major conditions such as personality disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar and narcissistic personality disorders, as well as many other mental health concerns. We are also able to provide therapy for those suffering from addictions and/or recovery from alcohol and/or drug use.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides clients with new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. DBT specifically focuses on providing therapeutic skills in four key areas. First, mindfulness focuses on improving an individual's ability to accept and be present in the current moment. Second, distress tolerance is geared toward increasing a person’s tolerance of negative emotion, rather than trying to escape from it. Third, emotion regulation covers strategies to manage and change intense emotions that are causing problems in a person’s life. Fourth, interpersonal effectiveness consists of techniques that allow a person to communicate with others in a way that is assertive, maintains self-respect, and strengthens relationships.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by interrogating and uprooting negative or irrational beliefs. Considered a "solutions-oriented" form of talk therapy, CBT rests on the idea that thoughts and perceptions influence behavior. Feeling distressed, in some cases, may distort one’s perception of reality. CBT aims to identify harmful thoughts, assess whether they are an accurate depiction of reality, and, if they are not, employ strategies to challenge and overcome them.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference.
RELATIONSHIPS
Relationship counseling is beneficial to couples (same sex or heterosexual, poly) looking to strengthen their emotional connection.
LGBTQ
Here you will find acceptance, compassion and healing. We are experienced and knowledgeable of the issues most commonly experienced in the LGBTQ community. We offer counseling that is solution focused and about you as a individual; and the unique challenges faced in achieving the quality of life you deserve.
We provide counseling and guidance for those considering gender reassignment. Counseling for those conflicted about their sexuality/identity. Support and guidance coming out to family and friends and employers. Referrals to hair and make-up artist that specialize in transgender transformation.
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