Individual Counseling

Does this sound like your life?

• You feel overwhelmed, sad, or depressed.

• Everyone has expectations for you and you cannot seem to live life your way.

• The struggles to keep up with life expectations leave you with no time for yourself.

• Many times, you feel guilty because you cannot do it all. You feel ashamed of yourself.

• You feel angry, frustrated, and mad and you do not know why

• Saying no to people requires strength you don’t have

• You have difficulty sleeping at night

• Sometimes, your mind races, your body shakes, and your heart beats too fast because of all the stress.

• You feel lost and unsure about your path

· Having sleep problems. This includes difficulty falling or staying asleep, restlessness, or unsatisfying sleep 

Symptoms of Depression

Like anxiety, many of us experience symptoms of depression at least once. Depression can look different in each of us. Additionally, we feel it to different levels. Here are some of the common symptoms of depression:

 

· Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood

· Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism

· Irritability

· Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness

· Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

· Decreased energy or fatigue

· Moving or talking more slowly

· Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still

· Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

· Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

· Appetite and/or weight changes

· Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

· Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems. Often, without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment

Symptoms of Grief  and Loss

The loss of anything or anyone, important to you can cause feelings of grief. When you can’t cope with that grief over a long period of time, you may be at risk for a grief disorder. What separates ‘normal’ grief from a grief disorder is the length of time. Talking to a grief counselor can help clear up the distinction. Here are some signs that you may have a grief disorder if they do not go away:

 

• Increased irritability
• Numbness
• Bitterness
• Detachment
• Preoccupation with loss
• Inability to show or experience the joy
• Digestive problems
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Chest pain
• Sore muscles

Learn How Anxiety Treatment, Depression Counseling, or Grief Counseling Can Help

Dealing with depression, anxiety, or grief can be very difficult. It impacts other areas of your life that don’t seem to be related. Living with this can lower your quality of life in ways that other experiences can’t or aren’t able to. However, you’re in luck. We have worked with many people who have suffered from depression, anxiety, and grief. They come to us feeling like a shell of their previous self. Often times, they aren’t sure what their purpose in life is. After our work together, our clients are able to rediscover what brings them joy. Their lives are changed for the better.

 

We understand your pain. We have worked with many people that have struggled with what you’re feeling right now. And those same people have regained control and happiness in their lives! This, too, can be a possibility for you. Click here to learn more about the benefits of counseling. 

 

Faith and Family Empowerment’s Approach 

 

Anxiety Treatment and Depression Counseling

Our approach to anxiety treatment and depression counseling involves getting to know you. We want to know your background and your history. Then we begin to look at some of the sources of your anxiety and depression. This could be from your family background, stress, pressure, or trauma. We work with you to understand that anxiety is a natural part of life. It comes from our fear of death, freedom and responsibility, isolation, or meaninglessness. There are many ways we can reduce anxiety and depression. This includes learning your values, making decisions according to those values. In addition, setting good life boundaries. This will help you live life to the fullest and find meaning. We examine the importance of community. Being part of a supportive community can ease your anxiety, depression, and isolation.

 

Grief Counseling

 

Our approach to grief counseling involves us getting to know you, your background, and your history. Then we get to know your story including the story of your loss. This could be a person, job, or relationship. As we navigate what the loss means to you we normalize the process of grief. We teach you about the stages of grief, including:

• denial
• anger
• depression
• anger
• acceptance

We want to emphasize that this is not a linear process. There will be times that you will feel better than others. Finally, we work with you on the sixth stage of grief- which is finding meaning in your new life.

Begin Christian Counseling for Anxiety, Depression, and Grief in Atlanta, GA

You don’t have to live with stress, overwhelm, sadness, and lack of sleep. Counseling can help you rediscover your joy. Our Norcross counseling clinic has caring therapists that specialize in anxiety treatment, depression counseling, and grief counseling. To start your counseling journey, follow these simple steps:

 

1. Contact me and request an appointment.

 

2. Get to know your new therapist, William Hemphill

 

3. Start overcoming your fears, finding joy, and living a meaningful life.

 

Other Mental Health Services at Faith and Family Empowerment

Individual counseling isn’t the only service we offer at Faith and Family Empowerment. We previously offered services in our  Norcross counseling clinic. We have seen great progress through marriage counseling and group therapy. Additionally, we offer services through online therapy. Mental health services provided by Faith and Family Empowerment offers faith-based services. Christian counseling focuses on evaluating your troubles through the Christian perspective. We also provide relationship counseling for one for folks who may be struggling with communication and boundary setting. In addition, we offer counseling for adoptive families.

Whatever you are going through, we are here to help.