Services provided at Awareness Counseling
Life is stressful! According to statistics over 30 million people need professional help with feelings and problems associated with stress . These stresses of daily life can be significantly debilitating. If you are experiencing any of the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression below don't wait to get the help you need to live a healthier, happier, and more productive life.
- Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
- Feelings of anxiety that interfere with daily life
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once of interest
- Problems in your relationship or family
- The loss of a loved one
- Problems with sleeping or eating
There is convincing evidence that most people who have at least several sessions of psychotherapy are far better off than untreated individuals. One major study showed that:
* 50% of patients improved noticeably after 8 sessions
* 75% of individuals in therapy improved by the end of 6 months
As a trained, professional, I provide individual, family and group( New Group Info) counseling to individuals suffering with anxiety and depression. Honoring and respecting your process, I act as a consultant and educator helping you to access your inner wisdom that stress and trauma may have blocked.
Calling for an appointment is simple and confidential. Just call 248-961-4081.
You can also email me.
When you come to Awareness Counseling a thorough assessment is necessary to gain an understanding of you and your problems and customize a plan of action. I work collaboratively with you to create manageable objectives and ultimate goals to work towards and accomplish. Together we create a safe space for you to do the emotional work that is most helpful to you.
Our work together may involve some of the following concepts:
- Cognitive/Behavior (used to diminish symptoms by correcting distorted thinking based on negative self-perceptions and expectations),
- Experiential (activities that help clients access blocked emotions),
- Mindfulness (being aware of and paying attention to the present moment)
- Bibliotherapy (the use of literature to help people cope with problems)
- Life Force Yoga (simple movement and breathing exercises to help you move into a more balanced and positive emotional, mental and physical state of equanimity and self-awareness)
These methods help you access and face your emotional/mental reactions and tap into your strengths. I listen carefully and am skilled at asking questions that can help you to see yourself more clearly and begin to pay precise attention to your thoughts and feelings. This is the wisdom that guides you in self care, helping you feel more positive and in charge of your life.This work alone can bring great relief, still, practicing new behaviors can break old patterns and help you experience more and more peace, joy and freedom. I encourage and support you in developing home practices that foster good health and balance.
People seek my counseling when they want to:
- be free from the limiting effect anxiety and depression have on their lives
- to fully participate in their own lives
- improve their life including the way they relate to other people
My office is conveniently located and I offer a flexible schedule for appointments. I work with you in making your session affordable and effective too. If you think my services may be of use to you please contact me for a free phone consultation at 248-961-4081 or to set up an appointment.
You can also email me at egarfield10@gmail.com.
Awareness counseling serves communities in southeastern Michigan,
including: Detroit Royal Oak Troy Birmingham Southfield Warren Sterling
Heights Bloomfield Hills Huntington Woods Farmington Novi Oakland
Berkeley Ferndale Pleasant Ridge Plymouth Lathrup Village Livonia
Clawson Clarkston Auburn Hills Beverly Hills Waterford St. Clair Shores
Grosse Pointe Rochester Dearborn Inkster Wixom Walled Lake and
Wyandotte.We provide counseling, therapy, workshops specializing in
recovery from anxiety.
