Individual Therapy

Personalized support to help you grow, heal, and move forward.
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What Is Individual Therapy?

Individual therapy—also known as talk therapy or psychotherapy—is a one-on-one process between a client and a licensed mental health professional. It offers a confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and life experiences with the guidance of a trained clinician.

At Ascend Counseling & Wellness, our therapists work collaboratively with you to identify challenges, clarify goals, and develop practical tools for coping, healing, and self-discovery. Whether you’re navigating a specific issue or seeking long-term personal growth, individual therapy provides support tailored to your needs.

Why People Seek Individual Therapy

People pursue therapy for many reasons. Some seek relief from distress, while others want to deepen their self-awareness or make intentional life changes. Common concerns we address include:

  • Anxiety, panic, or excessive worry

  • Depression, sadness, or loss of motivation

  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress

  • Grief and bereavement

  • Stress management and burnout

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Low self-esteem or identity concerns

  • Life transitions (e.g., divorce, career changes, relocation)

  • Chronic illness or pain

  • Perfectionism or overachievement patterns

  • Struggles with boundaries or assertiveness

Therapy is not only for when things feel unmanageable—it can also help during periods of growth, reflection, or decision-making.

What to Expect in Sessions

What Happens in Therapy?

Therapy sessions typically last 50–60 minutes and occur weekly or biweekly. The format is conversational, nonjudgmental, and paced according to your comfort and readiness.

You can expect:

  • A safe and private space to explore your experiences

  • Compassionate listening and honest feedback

  • Evidence-based techniques and interventions

  • Collaborative goal setting and progress tracking

  • Opportunities to build insight and new perspectives

  • Coping tools to manage emotions and reduce distress

Each session is shaped around your needs—there’s no “right” way to do therapy.

Our Therapeutic Approach

We believe therapy should be as unique as you are. Our clinicians draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – encourages mindfulness and values-based action

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – teaches emotional regulation and interpersonal skills

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – supports trauma recovery

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) – explores internal “parts” of the self

  • Solution-Focused Therapy – highlights strengths and short-term goals

  • Narrative Therapy – helps reframe personal stories and identity

We also integrate trauma-informed care, cultural sensitivity, and mindfulness practices as appropriate.

Who Is Individual Therapy For?

Anyone seeking change, support, or clarity can benefit from therapy. We work with:

  • Teens and adults navigating identity, academic, or social challenges

  • Professionals facing stress, work-life imbalance, or imposter syndrome

  • Parents and caregivers managing burnout or role strain

  • Survivors of trauma, abuse, or loss

  • LGBTQ+ individuals seeking affirming care

  • Those in high-demand roles (e.g., healthcare, law enforcement, education)

You don’t need a diagnosis to begin. Therapy can be both a place to heal and a tool for personal development.

Benefits of Individual Therapy

Over time, therapy can help you:

  • Feel less anxious, overwhelmed, or hopeless

  • Improve relationships and communication

  • Heal from past wounds or trauma

  • Strengthen emotional regulation and self-awareness

  • Clarify your values, goals, and boundaries

  • Build self-compassion and confidence

  • Navigate life transitions with greater ease

  • Create lasting, meaningful change

Research consistently shows that psychotherapy is effective in improving emotional, psychological, and even physical well-being (APA, 2023; Cuijpers et al., 2016).

Our Team of Therapists

Because we are a group practice, we offer a diverse team of licensed clinicians with different areas of specialization, cultural backgrounds, and therapeutic styles. We’ll help match you with the therapist who best fits your needs—whether that’s trauma recovery, mood disorders, life coaching, or neurodiversity-affirming care.

Our team includes specialists in:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • ADHD and neurodivergence

  • LGBTQ+ mental health

  • Grief and loss

  • OCD and perfectionism

  • Career stress and life transitions

Meet Our Team

Is Therapy Right for You?

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or simply ready to grow, individual therapy may be the support you need. Whether it’s for healing or self-discovery, your therapist will meet you where you are—with curiosity, compassion, and a plan that honors your pace and your values.

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Have More Questions?

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