Substance Use/Addictions
Addictions can make you behave in a way that is unlike your normal nature and can cause multiple problems with family, school, work, social and spiritual aspects of life. We have counselors with extensive training and experience in substance abuse and other addictions. Counseling is often needed to gain abstinence and learn coping skills to maintain long term recovery. Our approach is warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and will compel you to work towards lasting change in your life.
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Anxiety & Stress
Having multiple life stressors can impair your ability to manage your emotions, thoughts and behaviors, making you susceptible to anxiety. This can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, excessive worry, obsessive thoughts or actions, separation anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks or irrational fears and beliefs. In counseling, we can determine what your life stressors are and how to reduce or eliminate them. You can learn techniques to combat the irrational thought process and expectations that are linked to anxiety. You will be able to work through life events that have created anxiety for you.
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Anger Management
Unmanaged anger can be frustrating and devastating in relationships. Counseling can teach the skills to manage your anger without being verbally or physically aggressive. Identify what triggers your anger and learn coping skills to manage the situation leading to a positive outcome. Learn relaxation techniques, mindfulness skills and improve your communication with others. You can learn how to express yourself so you will be heard by others without resorting to aggressive speech or behaviors. By choosing to learn about yourself and making desirable changes you can have healthy relationships.
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Grief and Loss
When you think of grief and loss you are typically referring to the loss of loved ones, yet we experience grief when children leave home, loss of career, divorce, end of a relationship, loss of a pet, loss of financial stability, miscarriage, loss of a job, retirement, etc. Coping with loss can be an overwhelming experience which includes many emotions. Avoiding feelings of sadness prolongs the grieving process, which can lead to issues with overall health and well being. Counseling can help you heal, by acknowledging the pain, finding new meaning and moving on in life.
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ADHD Testing & Treatment
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) commonly affects both children and adults. Symptoms can include limited attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior and can be treated through talk therapy and sometimes medication. Untreated ADHD can contribute to decreased academic performance, difficult relationships and low self-esteem. We offer both testing and non-medication interventions.
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Pre-Marital Counseling
Pre-marital counseling is available to explore expectations and needs in conflict resolution, core values, personal needs, hot buttons, past hurts/trauma, financial decisions, previous children, family events/holidays/celebrations, career moves, family planning, parenting, family, in laws, romance/intimacy, social interactions, religion, household chores and any other topics you identify. Counseling can improve relationships by gaining insight into your partners’ and your own behaviors. Determine what makes yourself and your partner feel loved. You can have healthier communication, productive conflict, a deeper relationship, more intimacy and a satisfying relationship with your significant other. Through the investment of counseling you can improve your ability to communicate with your significant other. Divorce counseling available to help you continue to work together to parent your children, even after a divorce.
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Trauma
Trauma can be caused by something you have experienced or witnessed happening to someone else. Some examples are; personal tragedy, violence, natural disaster, rape, domestic violence, acts of war and significant losses. Individuals respond differently and there is no right or wrong way to feel after traumatic events. Counseling can help you work through the feelings of pain, fear, sadness and grief, whether the event happened recently or many years ago. You have the ability to heal and move on from these events.
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Career Counseling
Choosing an education and a career to pursue can be a complicated decision and one that you remake multiple times in your life. You should seek to find satisfaction in your work. If you are unfulfilled with your current job or career, don’t be afraid to make some changes! In counseling, we can explore what is most important to you, what your skill set is and develop a plan to overcome any barriers that might be preventing you from moving forward.
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Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling is available to explore expectations and needs in conflict resolution, core values, personal needs, hot buttons, past hurts/trauma, financial decisions, previous children, family events/holidays/celebrations, career moves, family planning, parenting, family, in laws, romance/intimacy, social interactions, religion, household chores and any other topics you identify. Counseling can improve relationships by gaining insight into your partners’ and your own behaviors. Determine what makes yourself and your partner feel loved. You can have healthier communication, productive conflict, a deeper relationship, more intimacy and a satisfying relationship with your significant other. Through the investment of counseling you can improve your ability to communicate with your significant other. Divorce counseling available to help you continue to work together to parent your children, even after a divorce.
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2723 South State St. Suite 150
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Auricular/Ear Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture or Ear Acupuncture can be beneficial as a conjuctive treatment for addictions and behavioral health concerns. Seeds placed on 5 points of the ear send messages directly to the healing center of the brain which corrects imbalance and begins a healing process. Common reports after treatment include feeling calmer, increased energy, improved concentration and improved sleep.
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Life Coach
A Life Coach can help you to focus on developing new areas in your life, personally and professionally. Coaching is structured differently than typical talk therapy and is focused on the future, offering you support to help you make a change or to work through an area of your life you feel stuck on.
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Christian Counseling
We have counselors available who bring a Christian perspective, knowledge of the Bible and prayer into the counseling environment. This means we believe in Jesus Christ is our personal savior and the bible is God’s word, here to help guide you through life. The Bible offers a perspective of how to manage life’s struggles and the hope of healing and restoration.
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Depression
Feeling consistently unhappy, or so unhappy you can’t function, is a problem you can overcome. Depression can make negative emotions feel overwhelming and keep you from participating in activities you would normally enjoy. Depression does not have to control your life. In counseling, we can work to identify a specific plan that will increase positive activities, improve sleep, and increase your overall sense of wellbeing. You will learn how your thought patterns and behaviors affect your mood.
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Children/Teens
Treating children and families is a collaborative effort between all parties. Counseling can help children to gain insight and make changes in maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. Parents can be educated on how to best help their child overcome trauma, psychosocial issues and other mental health concerns. Working as a team we can address common childhood issues like anxiety, depression, agitation, ADHD, trauma, low self-esteem and abandonment. Each family will have a specific plan developed to facilitate reaching their goals.
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Therapy
In therapy You can improve your overall mental health and sense of wellbeing by working through behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts and emotions. We utilize a variety of evidence-based practices and interventions that are best suited to your presenting issues. The interventions most commonly relied on are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Motivational Interviewing (MI), a Multi-Systemic Approach, Behavior Modification, Insight Oriented and Supportive treatment.
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Alpha-Stim
Alpha-Stim is an FDA approved, noninvasive medical device that clips to your ear lobes and delivers a low electrical current which can quickly improve symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia. It was designed to impact the structure of the brain known to regulate emotions. Evidence demonstrates Alpha-Stim increases Alpha brain waves which can result in a calmer, more relaxed state of mind and lowers both Beta and Delta brain waves which can result in reduced anxiety and clarity in thought process.
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Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing for Psychotropic medication can provide guidance on which medications and what dose might be most beneficial to patients. This is a simple saliva test which is sent to a pharmacogenomics lab where a personal profile of recommendations is developed based on your results. Negative side effects and failed medication trials are difficult to endure and frequently cause people to become discouraged and give up on psychotropic medications. Use of genetic testing can help to streamline this process and abridge your road to recovery
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DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a cognitive behavioral treatment that focuses on learning ways to reduce negative emotions and increase positive emotions in your life. Mindfulness skills are the practice of being fully present and aware in the moment, accepting both the good and bad that comes to you. Interpersonal skills teach how to get your needs met while also maintaining self-respect and relationships. Emotion Regulation teaches you to alter negative emotions that you want to change. Distress Tolerance focuses on how to accept and cope with painful circumstances.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing uses bi-lateral stimulation to reduce the affects of distressing memories and thought patterns. EMDR reduces physiological arousal related to memories, reprocesses negative beliefs and emotional affect is relieved. Information processing is enhanced while new thoughts and learning are created to increase adaptive changes and learning. This is a perfect therapy for trauma recovery, phobias, or negative self thoughts.
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ART
Accelerated Resolution Therapy uses eye movements and voluntary memory replacement to change the way painful memories are stored in the brain. The result is a reduction in traumatic memories that trigger strong emotions or physical reactions. This is particularly helpful with trauma recovery.
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Gender/Identity LGBT
RWCC welcomes people of all walks of life. In our offices you will be able to explore issues of discrimination, identity, aging, parenting, coming out, gender, blending or any topic you want to discuss. In counseling, we can explore what is most important to you and we will make you feel welcome and accepted with our nonjudgmental approach.
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2723 South State St. Suite 150
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EFT
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is also referred to as Tapping or Psychological Acupressure. Tapping specific energy meridian points and voicing positive affirmations helps to restore your mind and body’s balance. This technique is used to remove negative emotions, reduce pain, reduce food cravings and implement positive goals.
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Other Service Areas
Addiction Psychiatry
Addiction Specialist
Adolescent Psychiatry
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorder
Bereavement-Grief Counseling
Biofeedback
Certified Employee Assistance Professional
Child Abuse
Child Psychiatry
Christian Counseling
Codependency Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Co morbidity
Crisis Intervention
Detoxification
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Dissociative Disorder
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Gay-Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
Geriatric Psychiatry
Group Therapy
Health-Disabilities
Hearing Impaired
HIV/AIDS
Hypnotherapy
Learning Disabilities
Life Management Counseling
Managed Disability
Marriage and Family Therapy
Men’s Issues
Mood Disorders
Neuropsych Testing
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Occupational Issues
Pain Management
Parenting Issues
Personality Disorders
Pharmacology-Medication Management
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychological Testing
Psychotic Disorders
Sexual-Physical Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction
Stress Management
Substance Abuse Professional -SAP-
Women’s Issues