Individual Counseling
When You or a Loved One Needs Individual Counseling: We’re Here – and We Care.
For many, the moments leading up to an individual counseling appointment request can feel like the most terrifying, uncertain, and mentally draining of one’s life. Maybe attempts at self-help haven’t helped, and it’s been hard finding someone you trust to open up to. Perhaps you’ve asked others for help, but nobody understands your feelings. No matter what you’re facing, we’re here to help.
At Light Counseling, we’ve made it our mission to listen carefully to you, understand your unique challenges, meet you exactly where you are, and come alongside you in a step-by-step journey to feeling better. In individual psychotherapy, you’ll meet one on one with a counselor. Nothing you share with your counselor will be shared with anyone else.
Our counselors do more than help folks struggling with mental health issues – they are sincerely interested in helping you. At Light, you’ll be matched with a compassionate Christian therapist near you who will help you identify the root cause of your issues and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, or another challenge, our team is here for you.
At Light, you’ll find a safe and confidential space to express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. You can learn new coping skills, better understand yourself and your feelings, and experience positive personal growth and change. Your therapist will be dedicated to helping you improve your mental health, relationships, and quality of life.
You deserve to be well and feel joy. If you’re looking for Christian counseling in Central Virginia, Syracuse or Long Island, New York, or online, take the first step towards a better you by scheduling an individual counseling appointment today.
What is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy (sometimes called “psychotherapy” or “counseling”) is a type of therapy that aims to help individuals who are dealing with mental health, relationship, and/or life transition issues. This can include various mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.
Individual counseling aims to help people develop coping skills, overcome challenges, improve mental health, and boost overall well-being. One of our Christian counselors near you will work with you to identify the root cause of your issues and develop a personalized treatment plan.
How Can Individual Christian Counseling Services Help Me?
Whether you’re in crisis or looking to help a loved one find the help they need, individual counseling can help in several ways. No matter what you are feeling, you’re not alone – and no matter who you are, our counseling services can help.
More than 1 in 5 adults live with some form of mental illness, and roughly 1 in 25 American adults have a serious mental illness.* Studies have shown that individual psychotherapy offers clear benefits not experienced by people who don’t receive counseling.** Our therapists can help with various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Here are just a few of the Christian counseling services we offer:
Depression Counseling
You’re not alone if you’re battling a seemingly unstoppable wave of circular, destructive thoughts that make you feel hopeless and tired. Our therapists are licensed professionals trained to identify and treat depression, and with their help, you can end the cycle of toxic thoughts and break free from the sadness that has loomed over you.
Anxiety Counseling
Individual counseling is a great way to overcome anxiety. If you constantly feel restless, on edge, and trapped in a daily state of worry, you’re not alone – and our team has years of experience helping people overcome the chest-tightening feeling that follows you around at work, school, and in your own home. Our counselors have years of experience helping people like you overcome anxiety’s grip. Schedule an appointment today and start your journey to an anxiety-free life.
Trauma and PTSD Counseling
In addition, our counselors can help you overcome past trauma. If you feel exhausted, confused, anxious, restless, angry, or troubled by something that happened to you, be encouraged – there is hope, and you are not defined by trauma. Building a relationship with one of our counselors can help you recover, heal, and confidently move forward with purpose and peace.
Addiction Counseling
Addiction comes in many forms – be it to sex, alcohol, drugs, pornography, work, or something else. Maybe you realize you have an addiction, you’ve sworn you would stop repeatedly, and you’ve had little success kicking the habit. On the other hand, perhaps you’re researching on behalf of someone you love with an addiction. Either way, our team of caring and experienced counselors can help.
Life Transition Counseling
Originally founded to serve a college population, our passion for helping people with stage-of-life questions remains. If you’re a young person, you may wrestle with questions like “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, “What’s my purpose?” and “How do I relate to my parents as an adult?”. If you’re middle-aged, you may struggle to grasp how fast your children have grown up. If you’re a senior, perhaps you’re dealing with the challenges of age. Change is a certainty in life – and at Light Counseling, we stand ready to help you process any life transition you may be dealing with.
*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, About Mental Health (Viewed online June 12, 2023). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term conditions.
** American Psychological Association, Recognition of Psychotherapy Effectiveness (Viewed online June 12, 2023). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Light Counseling
How Does the Counseling Process Work?
The first step towards getting help is requesting an appointment by clicking the “Get Help Now” button below. After filling out some basic information about yourself that helps us understand how to help you best, our team will contact you by phone within two days to schedule an appointment.
During your first appointment, you’ll get to know your counselor and be asked a few basic questions that will help your counselor get to know you, and you get to know your counselor. From there, you and your counselor will walk through the things on your heart – carefully and gently pinpointing and resolving the issues you’re struggling with.
How Long Will Counseling Last?
You may meet with your counselor for as long or as briefly as you’d like. Sometimes people find the help and peace they need within a few sessions; sometimes, the counseling process lasts for years. Either way – we remain committed to serving you with excellent counseling services the best we can for your journey.
How Much Does Counseling Cost?
The total out-of-pocket cost for counseling depends on your insurance plan, and because we deal with multiple insurance companies, it’s challenging to provide a public estimate. At Light, we’re committed to making counseling affordable – and we do this by accepting various insurance plans (including Medicaid) and keeping costs low. Contact us today for an estimate!
Light Counseling Services
Telehealth
Individual Counseling
Couple & Family Counseling
Group Counseling
Psychological Testing
At Light Counseling, our team is here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. We offer mental health services primarily to clients in the state of Virginia; however, some of our clinicians are licensed in other states and may provide online telehealth services for clients living in those states. Additionally, all of our services are covered by most private insurance companies and Medicaid.
The first step to start the counseling journey with us is by submitting an Intake Form. This form allows our team to collect key information about you and your needs so our team may match you with the clinician who will best meet your needs and preferences. All services are provided by appointment only.