At State of MIND Counselling, our Areas of Specialty page provides a comprehensive overview of the support and guidance we offer for those facing mental health challenges, including anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, and OCD. Learn how our personalized therapeutic strategies can assist you in achieving mental well-being.
First and foremost, it’s important to know that everyone has anxiety. It’s a good thing! Really, it is! We need it to protect ourselves. Think of it as our very own, personal little alarm system.
Sometimes however, our alarm systems can be too sensitive. In these cases, it’s helpful to learn skills to turn the sensitivity on our alarms down. Therapy can assist people of all ages, no matter the symptoms or concerns, in making the feelings less intense and overwhelming.
PTSD and Trauma can arise when one experiences or witnesses a terrifying event. A person who struggles with PTSD and Trauma can experience a variety of symptoms such as panic attacks, night terrors, flash backs, severe anxiety as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
We are an approved service provider with Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) and able to direct bill.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a consistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that is pervasive and interferes with functioning or development. ADHD symptoms can vary greatly among individuals and may change with age. While traditionally diagnosed in childhood, ADHD can persist into adulthood, affecting various aspects of life including academic achievement, occupational performance, and interpersonal relationships.
Signs of ADHD vary and can be divided into two main categories:
Recognizing these signs as early as possible is crucial for effective management and support.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention. It is important to note that some people without ASD might also have some of these symptoms. But for people with ASD, these characteristics can make life very challenging.
At State of MIND, we offer specialized counselling services designed to assist those who identify as neurodivergent, our practice reaches out to children, teenagers, adults and parents affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Additionally, we are an approved service provider with The Autism Funding Unit and able to direct bill.
OCD can present in many different ways. It can cause an individual to feel a need to perform certain actions such as excessive handwashing, a need to continuously check and re-check things (stove, candles, lights) or to perform certain rituals such as tapping a certain amount of times on their body or an item. They may also have a need to say certain words or phrases continuously. The intent behind these actions are to provide relief to their anxiety and make it more manageable.
OCD can also impact an individuals thoughts causing one to perseverate on certain topics, images or fears. Many individuals report disturbing or violent images or a fear of causing harm to themselves or others.
The clients who come to State of MIND Counselling with these symptoms have reported feeling an intense amount of shame and/or embarrassment. They are apprehensive to tell people what they are experiencing for fear that people will think that they are “crazy” or be frightened by their symptoms.
The need to perform a certain pattern of actions to alleviate the constant borage of thoughts can make you feel trapped as though there is no escape to this never-ending cycle.
We will work together to determine an appropriate treatment plan to address your symptoms. After treatment is initiated, clients generally report a feeling a relief within a very short period of time.
Psychosis is disconnection from reality. People may have false beliefs or experience things that aren’t real. Psychosis isn’t a condition. It’s a term that describes a collection of symptoms.
Two important types of psychosis include:
Alcohol Addiction
Bipolar
Body Dysmorphia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression
Divorce/Separation
Drug Addiction
Eating Disorder
Emetophobia
Encopresis
Enuresis
Excoriation
Gender Dysphoria
Gender Transitioning
Immigration
Life Transitions
Perinatal
Pornography Addiction
Postpartum
Self Harm
Separation Anxiety
Suicidality
Trichotillomania
Trauma
Video Game Addiction
