Individual Counseling

If you desire a one-on-one space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges, consider individual counseling. Whether you're navigating stress, relationships, or personal growth, Christiana Ikome, NP, PMHNP, and the team’s personalized approach helps you gain clarity, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies. Book an appointment at Resilience Behavioral Health in Pikesville, Maryland, today by calling or booking online. In-person and virtual appointments are available.

What is individual counseling?

Individual counseling is a one-on-one process where you work with your Resilience Behavioral Health trained therapist to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Your practitioner addresses personal challenges, helps you develop coping strategies and foster self-awareness and growth. 

You can rely on a confidential, safe space to discuss sensitive issues while working toward mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

What issues can individual counseling address?

Individual counseling can address many issues, including:

• Mental health disorders: anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and bipolar disorder
• Stress management: coping with work, family, or financial pressures
• Grief and loss: navigating emotions after the death of a loved one or other significant losses
• Relationship challenges: improving communication, resolving conflicts, and managing breakups or divorces
• Trauma recovery: healing from abuse, accidents, or other traumatic experiences
• Life transitions: adjusting to changes such as moving, career shifts, or becoming a parent
• Self-esteem issues: building confidence and addressing feelings of inadequacy

Counseling allows the opportunity to focus on your specific needs and tackle a broad spectrum of personal and interpersonal challenges.

How does individual counseling work?

Individual counseling begins with an initial session to assess your concerns, goals, and history. Your therapist creates a tailored treatment plan and may use evidence-based approaches such as:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) identifies and helps change negative thought patterns
• Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious influences on behavior
• Solution-focused therapy works toward specific, short-term goals
• Mindfulness-based approaches enhance awareness and emotional regulation

You’ll usually have sessions weekly or biweekly, providing consistent support and guidance.

How can individual counseling benefit me?

Individual counseling offers numerous benefits that can profoundly impact your well-being. You’ll have personalized attention tailored to your unique needs and goals. You can also rely on a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings for emotional relief.

In addition, individual counseling can help you develop practical skills for managing stress, navigating relationships, and regulating emotions. It also fosters increased self-awareness by helping you understand your patterns and triggers. Over time, therapy promotes long-term change by encouraging personal growth, building resilience, and cultivating healthier coping mechanisms.

If you desire a powerful tool to improve your mental health and grow your personal development, book an individual counseling appointment at Resilience Behavioral Health. Call or schedule online today. The team offers in-person and virtual visits.