Defining the Problem... Refining the Treatment
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"Joni Adams work with troubled people is grounded in solid clinical preparation and offered with a compassionate heart. Grounded in her own profession, she nevertheless is respectful of other helping professions, making it easy to refer to her with confidence."
Dr. Thomas W. Shjane, DDiv.Board Certified Chaplain
How We Can Help You
Many people benefit from professional therapy and assessment services in some of the following ways:
› Improved concentration and attention in daily tasks.
› Relationship improvement and enhancement.
› Stress management.
› Increased self awareness.
› Effective relaxation techniques.
› Improved skills to cope with anger or irritability.
› Support for life transitions (such as divorce, bereavement, retirement, job loss, relocation, chronic pain, loss of a pet).
› Improved parenting skills.
› Improved self-esteem.
Services are provided by licensed, experienced, knowledgeable providers who personally hold Christian values.
How Do I Know If an Assessment or Therapy is right for me?
People choose to initiate services for many personal reasons. The application of therapy and assessments is broad and encompasses both those who need mental health services to treat mental illness AND those who are not mentally ill, yet seek to learn more about themselves and improve their coping skills, performance at work and/or enhance the quality of their relationships.
You are invited to make an appointment for a FREE phone consultation if you would like to speak to Joni Adams, LPC about your unique situation and to find out more about whether an assessment or therapy is the right decision for you.
Crisis Situations
Sometimes it is NECESSARY and MANDATORY to seek IMMEDIATE, yes IMMEDIATE mental health services. The following are some examples of crisis situations that require immediate help. In these situations, you would seek IMMEDIATE treatment at the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Crisis Examples
You are invited to make an appointment for a FREE phone consultation if you would like to speak to Joni Adams, LPC about your unique situation and to find out more about whether an assessment or therapy is the right decision for you.
Crisis Situations
Sometimes it is NECESSARY and MANDATORY to seek IMMEDIATE, yes IMMEDIATE mental health services. The following are some examples of crisis situations that require immediate help. In these situations, you would seek IMMEDIATE treatment at the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Crisis Examples
- You or someone you know has a plan to commit suicide. The person intends to complete suicide and has the means to the method (such as access to a gun, knives, poison, excess medication, lethal drugs, etc.)
- You or someone you know has a plan to harm someone else. If you or someone you know is at risk of attempting murder or other physical harm to someone, you should seek immediate assistance.
NON Emergency Severe Symptoms that Require Treatment
This list is intended to provide a brief outline of sample problems that necessitate treatment, yet may be addressed in an outpatient setting and does not necessarily constitute an emergency. In other words, these problems are better addressed by making an appointment with us rather than calling 911 or going to the emergency room.
NON Emergency Severe Symptom Examples
This list is not intended to be all inclusive, yet it does represent the kinds of issues that require professional assistance. If you are in doubt, please make an appointment for a FREE phone consultation to speak to Joni Adams, LPC about your individual concerns. We are here to help.
NON Emergency Severe Symptom Examples
- Thoughts of suicide, yet without a specific plan to complete suicide.
- Acts of self mutilation (for example, superficial cuts on the body or wrists)
- Abusing drugs (prescription or illegal) or alcohol to numb pain.
- Inability to quit using drugs or alcohol.
- Severe and chronic panic attacks.
- Chronic sleep or appetite disturbance.
- Mood Instability.
- Severe anger problems or feeling like your going to explode.
- Avoiding work, family, friends or responsibilities due to severe sadness, anxiety or mood instability.
This list is not intended to be all inclusive, yet it does represent the kinds of issues that require professional assistance. If you are in doubt, please make an appointment for a FREE phone consultation to speak to Joni Adams, LPC about your individual concerns. We are here to help.
Services for Self Improvement
Professional therapy and assessment services are also effectively utilized for a variety of self improvement goals. The following list is provided to illustrate some examples of the benefits of professional therapy and assessment services.
- Improved concentration and attention in daily tasks.
- Relationship improvement and enhancement.
- Stress Management.
- Increased Self Awareness.
- Relaxation Techniques.
- Improved skills to cope with anger or irritability.
- Support for Life Transitions (such as Divorce, Bereavement, Retirement, Loss of a Job, Relocation, Medical Conditions, Chronic Pain, Loss of a Pet).
- Improve Parenting Skills.
- Improve Self-Esteem.
