Growth and Wellness

Adjusting to change can be difficult. Life is full of change including marriages, births, moves, job changes, divorce and entering a new phase of life. Positive or difficult change is an opportunity for growth, but often guidance is needed to help cope and reduce the impact on ourselves and the ones we love. Coaching and counseling can offer benefits prior, during and after life transitions.

ADHD symptoms start in childhood, but it is a neurobiological disorder that can affect a person throughout their life. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may affect temperament, executive functioning, school performance, work performance, driving, money management, relationships, social skills and self-esteem. Seeking treatment for ADHD is appropriate during all stages of life: childhood, adolescence and adulthood. 

Everyone experiences anxious feelings at times, but when worry, dread and racing thoughts become overwhelming and debilitating it may be an anxiety disorder. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be very effective in treating anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Learning coping skills can also benefit those who need help managing stress to feel calmer.

Sadness, irritability, hopelessness, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy and loss of interest can all be symptoms of depression. Depression can affect people at any age and make it difficult to carry out daily activities. Clinical depression is a serious illness that needs treatment.  Find hope through support and therapy..