Counseling Sessions
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Individual Counseling
Working with a counselor 1:1 can help you increase your understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a caring and confidential environment, individual counseling focuses on your concerns and what you want to see get better as a result of counseling. Individual counseling gives you the tools to effectively manage problematic emotions and improve functioning. For adults, individual sessions are often a space for healing past and or present trauma, providing care for recent traumas, and helping you break the cycle of generational trauma, healing, adverse childhood experiences.
Couples Counseling
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In today's busy world, healthy relationships take time and intentionality. Couples counseling helps couples prioritize the well-being of their relationship. At any stage of the relationship, couples can benefit from improving their communication, working through conflict, and addressing unhealthy relationship dynamics. With the help of an unbiased, professional counselor, couples can practice conflict-resolution, restore trust, and rediscover strengths on the journey to getting their relationship back on track.
Family Counseling
Family counseling generally focuses on the relationships among members of a family and can involve any combination of family members. Counseling sessions can repair strained relationships and improve communication. Working with a counselor, the family can make progress towards resolving problems and identify possible issues for individual counseling sessions. Parent-child counseling sessions can be helpful in families where there is a specific conflict between the child and the parent/one parent.
Counseling for kids
Counseling for children and adolescents is similar to adult counseling, providing a safe space for support, healing, and personal growth. It helps young individuals improve emotional regulation, critical thinking, and problem-solving while gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their mental health. Therapy may incorporate creative expression and therapeutic play to address developmental needs and past trauma. By working with a counselor, children and adolescents can stay on track with developmental milestones and educational goals.
sessions
Counseling Sessions: 50 - 60 minutes
Out-of-Pocket Fees: Ranging from $100 - $250 per session
Sliding Fee Scale: We believe that therapy should be accessible to all. A sliding fee scale is available based on financial need—please contact us to discuss flexible payment options.
Insurance & Payment Options: We are in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Aetna, making therapy more affordable for those with coverage under these plans.
If you are covered by BCBS or Aetna, we can verify your benefits and assist with claims.
For clients with other insurance providers, we can provide documentation for insurance reimbursement out-of-pocket reimbursement.
Contact us Today: If you have questions about fees, insurance, or sliding scale eligibility, we’re happy to assist you.
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Online Counseling
Convenient, Confidential, and Compassionate Support—Wherever You Are
Whether you have a busy schedule, live in a remote area, or prefer the comfort of home, online counseling provides the same high-quality, professional care as in-person counseling while offering greater flexibility and accessibility.
Counseling Areas
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Feeling like your brain doesn’t have an “off” switch, constantly worrying, and overthinking are hallmarks of anxiety. Experience relief and peace of mind through counseling.
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Depression is a diagnosable mental health condition with symptoms including apathy, feelings of hopelessness or sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, thoughts of suicide, too much or not enough sleep, fatigue, and social isolation.
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A physical dependence on drugs and/or alcohol, strong ongoing urges to use drugs and/or drugs despite facing severe consequences are key parts of a substance use disorder. Counseling can help you manage triggers so you can live your life without drugs and/or alcohol.
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A significant change to everyday life can create challenges that are difficult to manage. Moving to a new town, marriage/divorce, having children, starting a new job/losing a job, and academic transitions are just a few examples. Adapting to changes requires mental flexibility, even when the change is positive.
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Nearly 1 in 10 people in the U.S. struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Recovering from an eating disorder requires professional help to manage obsessive thoughts and behaviors and then replace them with healthy ones.
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Grief is our natural response to loss. Grief encompasses a range of emotions like sadness, anger, and guilt. The grief process can become problematic if it is negatively affecting your physical and mental wellbeing.
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People who identify as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQIA+) community are more likely to experience mental health conditions and/or have adverse experiences that negatively affect their mental health.
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ADHD symptoms make it difficult to complete everyday tasks — both in childhood and as an adult. Chronic lateness, disorganization, and difficulty finishing tasks are just a few problematic symptoms. ADHD counseling can help you understand how ADHD affects you and how you can successfully manage ADHD behaviors.
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Unhealthy relationship dynamics, broken trust, and ineffective communication are just a few signs your relationship is in trouble. While couples counseling is often used to address these types of problems, it can also be helpful at any stage of a relationship. Couples counseling can strengthen relationships through increased understanding and improved communication.
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Women face enormous pressure, making it challenging to feel balanced and confident. Difficulties can arise in pregnancy, post-partum, aging. Also, juggling endless tasks, facing a never ending to-do list can leave women feeling anxious, unfulfilled, and depressed.
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Trauma can occur as a result of a singular event or from repeated/ongoing exposure to a traumatic situation. It can cause many problems, from disrupted sleep patterns, nightmares, nausea, to panic attacks, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. Counseling can help you stabilize these feelings and rebuild peace within yourself.
How to Get Started with Counseling
At The Calming Center of Mount Airy, we are committed to breaking down barriers to mental health care, ensuring that counseling is accessible, welcoming, and effective for all. Our process is simple, supportive, and designed with your well-being in mind.
Step 1: Reach out
Getting started is easy! Contact us via our website, social media (Facebook & Instagram), email, or phone to begin your journey.
Step 2: Free consultation
We offer a no-obligation consultation to answer your questions, discuss your needs, and determine if we’re the right fit for you.
Step 3: Schedule & Intake Forms
Once you’re ready, we’ll schedule your first appointment and send you our secure intake paperwork via email for completion through our private counseling portal.
Step 4: Your First Visit
Our office is conveniently located near downtown. Upon arrival, you’ll find a comfortable waiting area and a therapist eager to meet you and begin your journey together.
Step 5: Your first session
Every session is tailored to you. Your therapist will explore what brings you to counseling and focus on building a strong foundation of trust, support, and accountability. Using evidence-based techniques, we customize each session to align with your needs, goals, and personal growth.
