Services
This Web Site is designed to provide information about mental health services available at our two New Jersey office locations:
FAMILY COUNSELING/MARITAL THERAPY
What is marriage counseling?
Marriage counseling is a special type of mental health service where partners meet face to face with a trained marital therapist in a private and confidential setting. In this setting the couple expresses their feelings, problems and frustrations about themselves and their partner. Through the skilled interventions of the therapist, the couple is able to identify mutual goals and establish a more positive and satisfying way of interacting. One of the most important aspects of marital counseling involves training couples in the art of effective communication and mutual compromise.
Will marriage-counseling work for my marriage?
Unfortunately, marital therapy does not work in every case. In some situations, marital couples seek counseling after many, many years of marital discord and the pain and hurt that each partner feels runs too deep to be resolved.
However, the good news is that marital counseling does help in the majority of cases. A recent study in a leading consumer magazine clearly indicates that a large majority of couples undergoing marital therapy experience a marked improvement in their relationship. One of the most important findings our therapists at Counseling Care report is that the sooner the couple gets help with marital problems, tne better the chances are for the marriage to experience real improvement.
How are our children affected by our marital problems?
As might be expected, children in homes where there is a significant level of marital problems pay a high price for their parent's discord. Children in these situations often demonstrate academic as well as social problems as a reaction to their parent's problems. Again, the sooner a couple receives help, the greater the likelihood that the children will be less affected by the parent's problems.
What Should We Do If Our Children Are Experiencing Emotional Problems?
Children and adolescents experience serious emotional distress for vast number of reasons, including living in families where their parents have serious marital problems. If you sense that your child's emotional conflicts are serious, if their academic performance or behavior at school has changed or if their relationship with their friends has deteriorated, an assessment by one of our trained child and adolescent therapists may be necessary. This assessment will help to identify the nature and severity of the problem and what steps are necessary to assist your child to return to the highest level of functioning possible
How do I know if I need Individual Counseling?
People seek individual counseling for a variety of reasons including problems with family members, friends, or love relationships; job dissatisfaction; feelings of depression or anxiety; or a general dissatisfaction with the direction of their life. If emotional problems or conflicts are significantly impacting your love or social relationships or if your job or school performance is being adversely affected, professional intervention may be necessary.
How Do I know if I have a Problem with Depression or Anxiety?
Problems with depression and anxiety are two of the most frequently experienced mental health problems with people today. It is sometimes difficult to identify problems with depression and anxiety because they often take a considerable amount of time to develop into a debilitating illness. If you think you have a problem with depression or anxiety, contact our offices or a trained mental health professional in your community for a professional assessment.
If I Do Have a Problem With Depression or Anxiety, Will I have to Take Medication?
This is also a frequently asked question. If the nature of your problems is severe, medication may be necessary. At Counseling Care Associates, our trained staff will assess your need for a medication assessment by our staff Psychiatrist. Our staff Psychiatrist is a trained Medical Doctor who will assess your problem and consult with you about what steps are necessary to improve your emotional health.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING/IDRC
How do I know if I need help with a drug or alcohol problem?
Alcohol and substance abuse can destroy your life and the lives of those you love. The following questions are designed to help you see if you or your loved one is at risk. It is important to note that this is only a guide. For further information, contact our offices or a licensed drug and alcohol counselor in your community.
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you or your loved one may have a serious substance abuse problem that requires help.
- Have you ever wanted to stop drinking or using drugs but couldn't?
- Has your family objected because you were drinking or using drugs too often?
- Have you ever had job (or school) problems because of drinking or drug use?
- Did you ever need a drink or to use drugs immediately after you had gotten up in the morning?
- Have you ever gotten into trouble because of drinking or drug use -such as having an automobile accident or being arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance?
- Have you ever gotten into physical fights while drinking or using drugs?
- Do you often drink or use drugs alone to relieve stress or depression?
If you or your loved one answered yes to any of these questions, Professional intervention may be necessary.
What Will Happen If I Contact Counseling Care Associates for Help With My Drug or Alcohol Problem?
At Counseling Care, our trained staff is ready to help you determine if further treatment is needed. We offer outpatient counseling at our sites for both the addict and Loved ones in his or her life. Our counseling philosophy incorporates a twelve-step approach to encourage the recovery of all involved in this family disease.
Does Counseling Care Offer Special Programs for Individuals Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)?
Yes! We provide outpatient counseling individual setting for convicted DWI drivers who have been remanded into treatment by an intoxicated Driver's Resource Center (IDRC).
What Types of Problems Can be Helped by Hypnothereapy?
Hypnotherapy can help with a variety of problems and concerns. As an adjunct to a healthy diet program it can serve to help individuals reach their desired weight goal. Smoke ending can be made less stressful through the use of hypnosis. There are many other types of problems and conflicts that can be treated through the use of hypnosis. Please speak to one of our professionally trained therapists to determine if hypnotherapy may be helpful for your particular problem.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is an innovative, interactive technic that has been found to be effective in dealing with traumatic life experiences.
What types of problems can be helped by EMDR?
A consultation can determine if EMDR can be helpful for your particular problem.
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