From anxiety to clarity – read how our clients overcame their struggles and reclaimed peace of mind with personalized care at CARE Counseling Services.
Our client came to CARE Counseling Services struggling with anxiety and persistent "brain fog" following a serious of head injuries. His goal was simple yet powerful: "To feel like me again, be more sharp like I used to be, and not experience fogginess."
Through just 8 EMDR sessions, including the initial intake, the client successfully reprocessed key memories and saw a significant reduction in his anxiety. By the end of treatment, he reported feeling completely free of the anxiety, especially around illness and health concerns, and no longer experienced the fogginess that had plagued him since his injuries.He shared that he had reached his goal and was thrilled with the outcome.
His assessment scores showed marked improvement, with his depression score dropping from 6 to 3, his Anxiety score decreasing from 14 to 1, and his PTSD score improving from 38 to just 8 by discharge.
The client expressed his gratitude, stating he was happy to "graduate" from services, feeling sharper, more clear-headed, and free from the burdens of anxiety.
This is just one of the many stories that highlight the life-changing impact of our personalized approach at CARE Counseling Services.
A client came to CARE Counseling Services with a deep fear of going into water over knee-deep, stemming from a traumatic experience of being caught in a riptide. This fear had held the client back for years, preventing them from fully enjoying the water.
Through focused EMDR sessions, the client was able to process the traumatic memory down to a SUD (Subjective Units of Distress) level of 0, meaning the fear was completely cleared. The real breakthrough came when the client went on a trip and, for the first time in years, confidently swam in the ocean again!
This incredible transformation shows the power of therapy in helping clients reclaim their lives and overcome fears that once seemed insurmountable.
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Breaking free from the darkness of depression – discover inspiring stories of hope and healing through compassionate care at CARE Counseling Services.
This client initially began therapy with CARE Counseling Services seeking help for severe depression and difficulty managing her emotions.
Together, we used EMDR to target specific memories that left her feeling "not good enough" and focused on developing coping strategies. Through Resourcing Development and Installation, she also built inner confidence and learned to believe in herself.
During one of her sessions, the client shared that she had been feeling increasingly happy, with only one difficult day in a three week period. While that bad day felt overwhelming to her at first, she was able to pause, identify what would help her feel better, and successfully use her coping strategies to lift her mood. She expressed pride in her progress and felt ready to transition to monthly appointments as she continued working toward graduating from therapy.
When we spoke to the client's mother to share this positive update, she confirmed that they had also noticed the changes at home. She reported that her daughter has become more confident in managing her emotions and was more open in discussing her feelings with her family than ever before.
This success highlights the power of personalized therapy in helping clients take control of their emotions and thrive.
This client initially began therapy with CARE Counseling Services seeking help for severe depression and difficulty managing her emotions.
Together, we used EMDR to target specific memories that left her feeling "not good enough" and focused on developing coping strategies. Through Resourcing Development and Installation, she also built inner confidence and learned to believe in herself.
During one of her sessions, the client shared that she had been feeling increasingly happy, with only one difficult day in a three week period. While that bad day felt overwhelming to her at first, she was able to pause, identify what would help her feel better, and successfully use her coping strategies to lift her mood. She expressed pride in her progress and felt ready to transition to monthly appointments as she continued working toward graduating from therapy.
When we spoke to the client's mother to share this positive update, she confirmed that they had also noticed the changes at home. She reported that her daughter has become more confident in managing her emotions and was more open in discussing her feelings with her family than ever before.
This success highlights the power of personalized therapy in helping clients take control of their emotions and thrive.
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Overcoming the past, embracing the future – explore powerful stories of clients healing from PTSD with the support of our dedicated team at CARE Counseling Services.
When this client first came to CARE Counseling Services, she was struggling with high anxiety, depressive episodes, and significant mood swings. She expressed concerns about possibly having a mood or personality disorder due to the drastic shifts in her emotions, ranging from almost manic states to deep depression.
At intake, her assessment scores reflected these struggles: an Anxiety score of 16 (0- 21 scale), Depression score of 23 (0- 27 scale), and a PTSD score of 51 (0-80 scale).
Through the course of therapy, we focused on helping our client reprocess traumatic memories, including experiences of sexual trauma and negative past relationships, using EMDR. As a result, her scores dramatically improved, with both her anxiety and depression decreasing to a 3, and her PTSD cores reducing to an 8.
In addition to the significant reduction in symptoms, she also experienced life changes, and was able to start college. She adapted remarkably well to the transition, feeling more stable and confident. During our termination session, the client expressed immense pride in herself, reporting overall stabilization and a noticeable improvement in her mood, attributing much of her progress to EMDR therapy.
A client came to CARE Counseling Services to overcome the effects of severe, ongoing trauma from childhood sexual abuse.
Although the client had discussed the trauma extensively in traditional therapy, unresolved relationship issues led her to seek EMDR therapy.
Initially, she wanted to focus only on her current relationship, feeling she had "talked about the trauma enough already."With gentle guidance, the client realized that while she had talked about the trauma, she hadn’t fully processed it. She agreed to work on deeper healing through EMDR, and after just four sessions, she successfully cleared the painful memories.
The client has since reported significant improvement in all her symptoms, including a major decrease in suicidal ideation. She has even begun dating again, a milestone she hadn't thought possible. Previously, certain smells would trigger intense reactions due to its connection to her trauma. After EMDR therapy, she was astonished that she was no longer triggered and even found herself laughing, amazed that those previous triggers longer affected her.
At CARE Counseling Services, we support individuals through grief, helping them heal and find resilience. Using personalized, evidence-based practices, we guide clients to process pain and rediscover hope, empowering them to navigate loss and emerge stronger.
In a recent success story at CARE, an 81-year-old client facing a terminal illness came to us seeking peace in the time she has left. Feeling overwhelmed and anxious, she worried deeply about how her family would cope without her, believing she had no control over what was to come. In her first session following intake, we explored these fears, focusing on her most painful thoughts around saying goodbye. She pictured herself surrounded by family at the end of her life, grappling with beliefs like, "I have no control over what's to come" and "I worry I won’t be there for them anymore."
Through our work together, she reached a breakthrough, embracing new beliefs of "They will be okay; I will be okay." By the end of the session, she was in tears, sharing that she felt a level of peace she hadn’t experienced in years. Her journey is a powerful example of the life-changing support we offer at CARE, helping clients find comfort and clarity, even in their most challenging moments.
This client initially began therapy with CARE Counseling Services seeking help for severe depression and difficulty managing her emotions.
Together, we used EMDR to target specific memories that left her feeling "not good enough" and focused on developing coping strategies. Through Resourcing Development and Installation, she also built inner confidence and learned to believe in herself.
During one of her sessions, the client shared that she had been feeling increasingly happy, with only one difficult day in a three week period. While that bad day felt overwhelming to her at first, she was able to pause, identify what would help her feel better, and successfully use her coping strategies to lift her mood. She expressed pride in her progress and felt ready to transition to monthly appointments as she continued working toward graduating from therapy.
When we spoke to the client's mother to share this positive update, she confirmed that they had also noticed the changes at home. She reported that her daughter has become more confident in managing her emotions and was more open in discussing her feelings with her family than ever before.
This success highlights the power of personalized therapy in helping clients take control of their emotions and thrive.
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