Mind Body Connections

Who Can Benefit from Therapy

Diagnoses are clusters of symptoms that serve as jumping-off points to inform us where to place our attention—but they are not the end-all, be-all. Mind Body Connections counselors look to symptoms as guideposts that direct us to discover the underlying root cause/s of the symptoms.

 

At Mind Body Connections, we view the mind and body as being connected and in constant dialog. When that circuit gets disrupted, or the body is communicating a problem, we serve as interpreters and advise you on how to proceed.

 

Below are some examples of challenges you might be facing. Whatever your symptoms or issues, we are confident of our ability to join you as co-collaborators in your recovery process.

Mood Disorders Neurodiversity Trauma Eating Disorders
  • Depression
  • Anxiety/panic attacks
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Bipolar disorder
 Neurodiversity
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Highly Sensitive Person
 Trauma
  • Traumatic life events
  • Sexual abuse
  • Physical abuse
  • Emotional/verbal abuse
  • PTSD
 Eating Disorders
  • Creating a healthy relationship with your body and food
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Binge eating disorder
  • Obesity
  • Body image
Phase of Life Issues
Parenting Responsibilities Childhood Through Young Adult Issues Relationship Management Empty Nest Syndrome
Parenting Responsibilities
  • Birth
  • Toddlerhood
  • Early school years
  • Adolescence
  • Adulthood
 Childhood Through Young Adult Issues
  • From early elementary to high school to college and beyond
  • Growing pains
  • School anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Identity crises
 Relationship Management
  • Sustaining healthy relationships
  • Transforming difficult relationships
  • Sexuality and sexual orientation
  • Marital and premarital
  • Family therapy
 Empty Nest Syndrome
  • Figuring out life after the kids leave home
Sandwich Generation Grief and Loss Menopause Other Life Challenges
  • Managing stress while raising children and caring for aging parents
 Grief and Loss
  • Divorce
  • Losing a loved one
  • Loss of job
 Menopause
  • Tapping the wisdom within and embracing life after menses
 Other Life Challenges
  • Chronic pain
  • Emotional disturbance
  • Spirituality
  • Second careers
Stress Management
External and Internal Stressors Emotional Regulation
External and Internal Stressors
  • Balancing a busy life
  • On the job restorative techniques
  • On the job restorative techniques
 Emotional Regulation
  • Learning to tolerate strong feelings
  • Learning to manage feelings and emotions, i.e. anger managemen
  • Learning healthy self-soothing techniques and coping skills