Support Services
Peak Counseling provides services to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, providing therapy to clients in individual and group settings.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common occurrence, serving as a useful signal of potential danger or sudden changes. However, in some cases, it can escalate into an unhealthy and excessive response. This is especially true for teenagers who are facing various uncertainties and pressures in their lives. For some adolescents, anxiety can reach a constant and overwhelming level, hindering their academic performance and everyday activities such as making friends and maintaining positive relationships with family members. It can manifest as general uneasiness or escalate into severe episodes like panic attacks or phobias.
Depression
Life is a complex journey, and like many others, you may encounter various challenges. It’s typical to go through periods of sadness or depression occasionally. Many factors can impact our mood, such as life events, sleep patterns, eating habits, relationships, and even weather changes. However, if your low mood is hindering your ability to carry out daily tasks like eating and sleeping properly, finishing your school or work tasks, or maintaining healthy relationships with those close to you, it’s possible that something more serious may be affecting you.
Behavioral Issues
Impulsivity, defiance, and tantrums can be common indicators that children are struggling with daily tasks. They often need assistance with self-control and developing a positive self-image. Usually these patterns of behavior begin to disrupt the home, school, and social environment.
ADHD
Children and adolescents struggling with ADHD present challenges in executive functioning, such as time management, planning and execution, working memory, task completion, and the regulation of emotions. ADHD treatment for children and adolescents isn’t just about taking medication. There are many other effective treatments that can help children who struggle with ADHD. Nutritious meals, play and exercise, Learning new coping skills, and improving social skills are all part of a balanced treatment plan that can improve your child’s performance at school, bolster their relationships with others, and decrease stress and frustration—for them and for your whole family.
Self Esteem
One’s level of self-esteem has a profound impact on various aspects of life. It affects our confidence, relationships, and pursuit of goals and dreams, ultimately playing a crucial role in our overall satisfaction and achievements. This is precisely why low self-esteem can be harmful, causing feelings of inadequacy, doubt, and vulnerability to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
Relationships
While aiming for harmony and healthy relationships, many individuals and families face challenges and conflict in their interactions. Fractured relationships are a common occurrence and can arise from various factors such as arguments, busy schedules, or strain. These challenges, although not necessarily indicative of major issues, may benefit from specific strategies focused on relationship-building. If your personal or family life is characterized by frequent arguments and tension, it could be a sign of underlying concerns that could potentially be addressed through therapy. However, therapy can also serve as a resource for people seeking introspection and planning, regardless of any mental health diagnosis or serious concerns. It can act as a helpful check-in on the well-being of individuals and families and they strive to maintain healthy relationships.