Compassionate Counseling Services
Anxiety
Do you frequently feel worried and anxious? Do you have any of the following: shortness of breath, racing heart, fear of losing control, feeling that something bad will happen, smothering feeling, nausea? Did you know that anxiety disorders account for the majority of mental health issues in the United States? In fact, anxiety disorders affect 40 million U.S. adults age 10 and older (18.1% of the U.S. population). A person with an anxiety disorder may be diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), or Specific Phobias; all of these conditions are subcategories of “Anxiety.” At NDBL, we want you to know that you do not have to suffer alone. Our goal is to help our clients reduce and recover from their anxiety, allowing them to live the life God intended.
Depression
Do you feel discouraged, sad, hopeless, have sleep difficulties, are unmotivated, and have lost interest in the things you used to enjoy? Are you having trouble sleeping, noticing significant weight loss or gain, and experiencing crying spells? Do you have low energy, difficulty concentrating, and don’t feel like yourself? Depression can be biochemical, or it can be due to life circumstances or situations.
Depression is a treatable condition that affects the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, and functions. Depression can present itself in three main types: major depression, dysthymia (a chronic form of depression), and bipolar disorder (characterized by mood cycles from high to low). The therapists at NDBL are equipped to give you an accurate diagnosis, help you come out of the grip of depression, and enjoy living again.
Anxiety and Depression: When You Have Both
Most people feel anxious or depressed at times. Difficult situations can lead a person to feel sad, lonely, scared, nervous, or anxious. These feelings are normal reactions to life’s stressors. However, some people experience these feelings every day or almost every day for no apparent reason, making it difficult for them to carry on with normal functioning. These people may have an anxiety disorder, depression, or both (Anxiety Disorder Association of America, 2008).
It is not uncommon for someone with depression to also suffer from an anxiety disorder, or vice versa. Statistics tell us that nearly one-half of those individuals diagnosed with major depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. But there is hope--these disorders are both treatable—separately and together. At NDBL, experienced therapists will properly assess, diagnose, and treat you with sound psychological principles and Biblical truth, paving the way to your healing and wholeness.
Relationship Counseling
We understand that couples often fall into the habit of hiding their feelings or building up walls. Whenever they are hurt or experience conflicts, this always has a toxic effect on their relationship. Resentment and anger build up, and eventually, the little happiness they enjoy together - feelings of peace, safety, wonderful sex, and contentment - are weakened or spoiled. How to be true to one's self and yet remain close to the other in an emotionally intimate, passionate, caring relationship is often not easy or clear.
Some important questions to ask yourself include: Are you meeting your partner’s needs? Do your conflicts threaten to derail you? Are you fighting fair? Do you have a negative attitude toward your spouse? Would you like some help to improve your marriage? Let the expertly trained clinicians at NDBL help you with the skills you need to create the marriage God intended for you and your spouse to enjoy.
Adjustments / Life Transitions
As we all know, life can be stressful. Adults usually develop adjustment problems to stressors related to marital discord, finances, or work. In teens, common stressors include school problems, family or parents’ marital problems, or sexuality issues. Other types of stressors include the death of a loved one, life changes, unexpected catastrophes, medical conditions such as cancer, and subsequent treatments.
There is no way to predict which individuals are likely to develop an adjustment problem or disorder, given the same stressor. Factors that influence how well a person reacts to stress may include economic conditions, the availability of social support, and occupational and recreational opportunities. Personal susceptibility to stress may include such factors as social skills, intelligence, genetics, and coping strategies.
If you’re having difficulty coping with stress, struggles, or life changes, let one of the professionals at NDBL help you through the tough times of today into a brighter tomorrow.
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Serving Southeast Michigan: (734) 422-6333
Hubbard Center Complex: 32231 Schoolcraft Road, Suite 204, Livonia, Michigan 48150.