PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. It involves intense, distressing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, impacting a person's daily life and well-being.

Complex trauma refers to prolonged exposure to traumatic situations, often in childhood, where a person faces repeated or prolonged trauma, like abuse, neglect, or violence. It can lead to deep emotional and psychological wounds, impacting how individuals view themselves, others, and the world around them. It often causes difficulties in forming healthy relationships and managing emotions.

Understanding oneself is a lifelong journey. Many individuals choose to explore or enhance their understanding of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation in the safe space of therapy. Gender identity refers to the felt understanding of oneself as male, female, nonbinary, agender, gender fluid, or gender queer regardless of the sex assigned at birth. Sexual orientation refers to a person's enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of the same gender, a different gender, or multiple genders.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized by excessive and persistent worry or anxiety about various aspects of life, often without a specific trigger. Individuals with GAD may experience difficulties controlling their worries, leading to significant distress and impairment in daily functioning.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition marked by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. It can affect sleep, appetite, energy levels, concentration, and overall functioning, often lasting for weeks to months if left untreated.

Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, refer to the presence of both a substance use disorder (like addiction) and a mental health condition occurring simultaneously within an individual. These conditions often interact, complicating treatment and requiring a comprehensive approach that addresses both issues simultaneously for effective recovery.

Therapy for relationship issues often involves creating a safe space for both partners to express themselves, fostering improved communication and understanding. Therapists employ various techniques to identify patterns, teach conflict resolution, and help couples rebuild trust and intimacy to strengthen their relationship.

Therapy during life transitions focuses on navigating changes by exploring emotions, coping strategies, and adapting to new circumstances. Therapists assist individuals in identifying their strengths, building resilience, and developing effective tools to manage the challenges and uncertainties that come with life transitions.