At Elevate You Counseling, we provide therapy for veterans. Unfortunately, veterans often experience higher amounts of mental health issues than other groups. You may be dealing with flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, complications in relationships. PTSD, depression, anxiety, a traumatic brain injury, substance, and many other issues. Although we are moving toward a more positive shift in addressing mental health issues, many people still struggle to ask for help. Including the veteran population.
You may hesitate to get treatment due to the stigma, or you may be worried that you will lose your military rank due to mental health issues. This can spiral into being unqualified for promotions, losing interest in activities you once found joy in, and feeling on guard 24/ 7.
It is important to our online therapists that we provide a safe confidential environment for you to recover. Know that regardless of if you are struggling or if your family is struggling to adjust, we are here to support you with any veterans’ issues today!
Veterans Issues That May Bring You to Therapy
Many things may bring you into therapy but know that what you are dealing with is not abnormal. The trigger for why you are struggling is simply different. You deserve just as much space as anyone else to be human and process what you have been through. Some common reasons veterans come into therapy include:
- You are always fearful, irritable, angry, experiencing mood swings, or guilt.
- Dealing with a traumatic brain injury
- You were exposed to trauma, saw combat, abuse (sexual/physical)
- Experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, TBI
- You are struggling with addictions,
- Constant reoccurring nightmares
- Your thoughts are constantly negative
- Trouble adjusting to civilian life
- You are unable to transfer military training/skills to civilian work, unemployment, having to learn new skills post-military life,
- Your expectations of VA benefits are not met creating increased anger and bitterness of serving the country.
- Financial struggles including loss of income, unable to sustain affordable housing, becoming homeless.
While we are grateful for the services that veterans provide for our country, we often forget about getting the necessary support for veterans afterward. Many people struggle to adjust, and it creates anger, frustration, and influences the development of mental health issues and substance abuse. You are not alone. Our online therapists are here to help find the support you need to move past any veterans’ issues that are holding you back.
Therapy for Military and Veterans in California May Be the Support You Need!
There are so many traumatic things that happen in service for military individuals. We often sweep it under the rug and move forward, expecting these individuals to adjust perfectly fine like anyone else. However, we do not expect people in civilian life dealing with trauma to do the same. When you are not functioning at your healthy baseline, then it is hard to move forward. Anxiety in veterans, depression in veterans, and PTSD in veterans have the same signs and symptoms as anyone else. The triggers are simply different. It matters to us that you and your loved ones are treated with the respect you need to begin your healing and adjustment process.
Our therapists would be honored to provide the veteran support you need to live life on your terms. If you are ready to take that leap because you are done feeling on edge, struggling financially, or done dealing with complications in your relationship, then begin therapy for veterans in California with us. Our therapists are here to hold space for you.
Elevate You Counseling Approach to Anxiety in Veterans, Depression in Veterans, PTSD in Veterans and More
Therapy with Elevate You online therapists, we will guide you toward a space that helps you live life on your terms. If you are looking to maintain healthy relationships or repair a marriage conflict we can support, you. Or if you are struggling with substances due to trauma, anxiety, depression, or a traumatic brain injury. Know we are not here to judge; we want to help you enhance your quality of life on your terms. Additionally, if you find that you and your family would benefit from a full system approach try family therapy with us online. The main therapy approach we use with therapy for veterans includes the facility therapy approach using evidence-based therapy techniques. We may use CBT, psychotherapy, or a person-centered approach. If this sounds like it would be of benefit to you, then work with us.
Confidentiality Is Our Promise To You!
Although there are free counseling services offered through the VA, we know that many people who need veteran support prefer to utilize outside providers. This is to prevent diagnosis in their military records. We understand that many of you have lost trust in the federal system. Therefore, you have some valid concerns of confidentiality that may interfere with their military careers. As mental health professionals, we are required to follow HIPPA guidelines. Everything discussed in therapy for veterans is confidential. The only reason we would break this is if you are a danger to yourself or others. Ultimately, know that your information will stay separate from your military records.
When You Are Ready to Begin Therapy, We Are Here to Provide the Necessary Veteran’s Support
Working with a skilled mental health professional may help you cope. Our goal for you is to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, improve relationships and communication. Additionally, we want to help you increase your coping mechanisms, identify triggers, and increase your support system. When you are ready to take that first step, we are here to support you!
Ready to Begin Family Therapy in California With Us Today!
Veterans’ issues are no different than anyone else’s struggles and just like anyone else, you deserve the space and resources to recover and move forward. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or complications in your relationship. By talking with a trained, knowledgeable, and understanding online therapist at Elevate You Counseling, you can begin to move through issues with people who understand where you are coming from. Together, we will help you understand more about what you are dealing with. To get started in therapy, follow these simple steps:
- Contact Elevate Counseling
- Talk with an expert online therapist
- Begin gaining the support you need to heal and move forward.
Other Therapy Services at Elevate You Counseling
When you are ready for help, we are here for you. You do not deserve to struggle on your own. If you are having trouble adjusting after being in the military, try one of our many services that can help your breath. Other services we offer in our counseling practice in California include individual therapy, elder care, and groups for grief and loss, and caregiving. If you are ready to take the next steps and work through any issues holding you back, we are here to help. Get in touch in person or via online therapy in California today!
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