Counseling
Consultations
Interested in working with a Safe Haven Counseling Center practitioner, but not sure who to choose? Use our form to request a consultation with one of our staff members. One of our staff will reach out to you within 24-48 hours of completing the form to help connect you with the right practitioner for your goals.
Addiction Counseling
Addiction counseling is a therapeutic process aimed at helping individuals overcome and manage addictions, whether to substances (like drugs or alcohol) or behaviors (like gambling, gaming, or internet use).
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1. Assessment: Counselors typically begin with an assessment to understand the individual's addiction, severity, and impact on their life.
2. Goal Setting: It is vital to set realistic and achievable goals. Counselors work with clients to establish both short-term and long-term objectives for recovery.
3. Therapeutic Techniques: Various therapeutic approaches may be employed.
4. Support Systems: Counselors often encourage building a support system of family, friends, and support groups to help individuals recover.
5. Relapse Prevention: Developing strategies to cope with triggers and cravings is crucial for preventing relapse. Counselors work with clients to recognize high-risk situations and create action plans.
6. Life Skills Training: Many programs include training to help individuals deal with stress, improve relationships, and build a fulfilling life outside their addiction.
7. Continued Support: Addiction recovery is often a long-term journey. Counselors provide ongoing support, check-ins, and adjustments to the recovery plan as needed.
8. Holistic Approaches: Some counseling may incorporate holistic practices, such as mindfulness, yoga, or nutrition, to support overall well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, seeking help from a qualified addiction counselor or therapist is an essential step toward recovery.
EMDR
EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes, showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). EMDR therapy has even been superior to Prozac in trauma treatment (Van der Kolk et al., 2007). Shapiro and Forrest (2016) share that EMDR therapists in 130 countries have successfully treated millions.
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Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
Chronic Illness and medical issues
Depression and bipolar disorders
Dissociative disorders
Eating disorders
Grief and loss
Pain
Performance anxiety
Personality disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma and stress-related issues
Sexual assault
Sleep disturbance
Substance abuse and addiction
Violence and abuse
Source: EMDRIA.org
Group Counseling
You don’t have to go through things alone. Group counseling offers a warm, welcoming space where you can connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through. Led by a caring therapist, each group brings together people facing similar challenges—whether that’s stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck.
In group sessions, you’ll have the chance to share your story (at your own pace), listen to others, and realize you’re not alone. Many people find comfort, encouragement, and even new perspectives just by being part of a supportive community.
Along the way, you’ll learn helpful tools for coping, communicating, and taking care of your emotional well-being. More than anything, group counseling is about feeling seen, heard, and supported in a safe, respectful, and judgment-free environment.
Whether you’re looking for connection, growth, or a place to be yourself, group counseling can be a meaningful step forward.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an emerging field that combines the use of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, with psychotherapy to treat various mental health conditions.
It’s important to note that KAP should be conducted under the supervision of trained healthcare professionals in a controlled setting to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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Rapid Antidepressant Effects: Ketamine has been shown to provide rapid relief from depression symptoms, often within hours or days, compared to traditional antidepressants which can take weeks or months to show effects.
Treatment-Resistant Depression: KAP is particularly beneficial for individuals whose depression has not responded to conventional treatments, offering a new avenue for relief.
Reduction in Suicidal Ideation: Ketamine has been found to reduce suicidal thoughts quickly, making it a potential life-saving intervention for individuals in acute crisis.
Enhanced Therapeutic Process: The dissociative and psychotropic effects of ketamine can help patients access and process difficult emotions and traumas in a supportive therapeutic setting.
Anxiety Relief: KAP can also be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder.
PTSD Treatment: Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefit from KAP, as it can help them revisit and work through traumatic memories in a controlled and safe environment.
Increased Neuroplasticity: Ketamine may promote neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form new neural connections, which can be beneficial in creating new, healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
Pain Management: Beyond its psychiatric uses, ketamine can also provide relief for chronic pain conditions, often accompanying mental health issues.
Reduction in Substance Use: Some studies suggest KAP could help reduce dependence on substances like alcohol and opioids by addressing underlying psychological issues.
Holistic Approach: Combining medication with psychotherapy provides a more holistic approach to treatment, addressing both the chemical and psychological aspects of mental health conditions.
Marriage Counseling
Every relationship has its ups and downs, and sometimes it helps to have a caring, neutral space to slow down, reconnect, and be heard. Marriage counseling offers a supportive environment where you and your partner can explore challenges together with the guidance of a trained therapist.
Whether you’re feeling disconnected, struggling with communication, working through conflict, or simply wanting to strengthen your bond, counseling provides a place to better understand each other and rebuild trust. You’ll learn practical tools to improve communication, navigate difficult emotions, and create healthier patterns in your relationship.
This process isn’t about blame—it’s about understanding, growth, and finding your way back to each other. At your own pace, you’ll be supported in creating a relationship that feels more connected, respectful, and fulfilling.
No matter where you are in your journey, marriage counseling can help you move forward—together.
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The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that helps partners strengthen their relationship. It focuses on improving communication, managing conflict in a healthy way, and building deeper trust and connection through practical, proven tools. This approach to counseling can be used for pre-marital counseling as well as marriage counseling.
Access to Assessment and Learning Modules to use in between sessions is $200
Co-Parenting Counseling
Co-parenting counseling helps separated or divorced parents learn to work together effectively for the best interest of their children, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and creating a stable, supportive environment. It differs from couples or family therapy by concentrating on the co-parenting relationship and the child's needs rather than the parents' relationship or the entire family unit.
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Focus on the Child:
The primary goal is to ensure the child's emotional and developmental well-being by fostering a cooperative co-parenting relationship.
Improved Communication:
Parents learn to communicate effectively, manage disagreements constructively, and avoid negative interactions that could harm the child.
Setting Boundaries:
Co-parenting counseling helps establish clear boundaries between the co-parents and with the children, promoting consistent parenting practices.
Conflict Resolution:
Parents develop skills to resolve conflicts and disagreements in a way that minimizes stress for the child and promotes a positive co-parenting relationship.
Focus on the Future:
The sessions are designed to look forward, focusing on how to manage the co-parenting relationship and not dwelling on past relationship issues.
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Improved communication and conflict resolution skills, More consistent parenting practices, Reduced stress for both parents and children, A more stable and supportive environment for the child, and Enhanced co-parenting relationship.
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Parents who are separated or divorced.
Parents who are struggling to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts.
Parents who want to improve the stability and emotional well-being of their children.
Parents who want to establish clear parenting guidelines and ensure consistency across households.
Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is a process where a neutral third party, known as a mediator, helps couples going through a divorce or separation to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and reach agreements on issues such as division of assets, child custody, and support.
Mediation can be a more amicable and cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation, as it empowers the individuals involved to make decisions together, rather than having a judge impose a decision on them.
While divorce mediation itself is focused on facilitating communication and negotiation, divorce counseling or therapy can be a separate but related process that helps individuals cope with the emotional aspects of divorce, work through grief and loss, manage stress, and develop coping strategies for moving forward.
If you are considering divorce mediation or counseling, it's essential to find qualified professionals who specialize in these areas. They can provide you with guidance and support tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.