At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, we are committed to supporting clients with our mental health services. We understand that life can be challenging at times. Traumatic events can turn our lives upside down. Oftentimes, divorce, death of a loved one, unexpected job loss, and other life transitions can be difficult to maneuver though alone. We know that it’s important to provide supportive and compassionate services to help you in your time of need. We want to partner with you on your path to healing. We believe that people are resilient and have the desire and ability to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Our Alexandria office provides counseling to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Services include counseling in areas such as depression, anxiety, marital conflict, conduct disorders, grief and loss, and substance abuse. Our skilled and knowledgeable therapists can provide you with techniques and other supportive services to help in your healing journey. There are various treatment approaches utilized such as cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, solutions focused therapy, and family systems techniques. Treatment approaches are based on the needs of our clients. We strive to do our best to help you and/or your family member find the best solutions for your situation.
The Mental Health Counseling services are offered in the Alexandria Office:
Individual psychotherapy involves regular scheduled meetings with a therapist for one-on-one counseling to address current or past problems, experiences, and/or feelings. The purpose of the sessions is to reduce struggles which may occur in the form of problematic behaviors, feelings, and beliefs. Counseling sessions are 45 to 60 minutes in length and is provided by a licensed therapist.
Family therapy may help to promote better relationships and understanding within a family. Family counseling often occurs with all members of the family unit present although this may not always be the case.
We offer a range of services designed specifically for individuals to heal from traumatic experiences and develop healthy coping strategies through art.
We believe that faith and spirituality can be powerful tools for healing and growth. Our counselors integrate Christian principles and values into their counseling approach, providing guidance and support to help individuals and families grow in their faith and achieve their goals.
Adolescents generally find it difficult to eloquently verbalize their feelings. They are often overwhelmed and even confused by the number of complex feelings that come as they move toward adulthood. However, for teens, most conflicts involve differences between family members or issues over expectations of parents, in addition to peer and school pressures.
Sometimes children encounter difficulties that parents and caregivers find difficult to help them navigate. Oftentimes externalizing behaviors such as tantrums, defiance, and inattention can extend past the scope of normal developmental behavior and signal a more significant underlying issue.
It is important to note that the aforementioned behaviors are considered part of the normal developmental process; however, at times they can be so disruptive that they interfere with a child’s ability to socialize appropriately with peers, succeed in school, problem-solve, and maintain safety within the home.
Some of the problems elementary and middle school children encounter include academic failure, bullying, difficulty making friends, struggles with attention and follow-through on tasks, difficulty expressing emotions appropriately, and family issues including but not limited to grief, divorce, abuse, moving, and being a part of a military family.
Group Psychotherapy/Counseling:
Psychotherapy groups are usually organized around a particular issue and average 6 to 8 participants in a group. Examples would be health and wellness, couples support, or women’s support group. In a group setting, participants are able to provide support and feedback to one another in a safe environment. It provides the opportunity to have confidential discussion of personal issues with feedback from a therapist and other group members. It’s also effective for clients who are working on their relationship skills and helps clients relate to others who share similar life experiences. .
Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Inc., provides substance abuse assessments and evaluations for drug and alcoholic addictions. Services may include evaluation, educational information, and psychotherapy sessions. Services may be requested by the schools, families, attorneys or the court system. Evaluations may be brief or comprehensive as needed. Our Certified Substance Counselors will be able to monitor compliance with treatment goals or court orders.
Our online therapy sessions provide adult and adolescent individuals with one-on-one counseling sessions that are tailored to their unique needs in the comfort on their own home.
Other Issues Addressed:
Life Enrichment Counseling Center has experienced clinical staff members who are skilled in psychotherapy.
Below is a partial list of issues addressed:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Marital Conflicts
- Parent-Child Conflicts
- Adolescent Issues
- Women’s Issues
- Infertility
- Stress Management
- Grief Counseling
- Spiritual Counseling
Marriage Counseling:
Marriage counseling in Alexandria VA, helps married couples understand and resolve conflicts and improve their relationship. Our marriage counselors give couples the tools to communicate better, negotiate differences, problem solve and resolve conflict in a healthy way. Visit marriagehealingcenter.com for more information.
