Counseling offers invaluable assistance and support for patients with mental health and behavioral disorders. At Full Moon Behavioral in San Antonio, Texas, board-certified psychiatrist Elena Gherman, MD, uses counseling to help people with depression, anxiety, and many other conditions. Dr. Gherman practices integrative therapy, encompassing techniques like insight-oriented counseling and emotionally focused therapy. Call Full Moon Behavioral to learn more about counseling’s benefits or request an in-person or telemedicine appointment online today.

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What is counseling?

Counseling involves talking to a skilled, empathetic therapist in a safe, comfortable environment. It helps you process negative emotions and appreciate why you have them, making it a vital aspect of mental health disorder treatment.

Some patients find counseling is what they require to overcome conditions like mild depression and anxiety. Those with moderate to severe psychiatric disorders might also need medications, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.

Are there different kinds of counseling?

Counseling takes many different forms. At Full Moon Behavioral, Dr. Gherman focuses on:

Supportive counseling

Supportive counseling offers emotional assistance, encouragement, and support. Dr. Gherman helps individuals and families discuss their feelings, worries, and problems without judgment.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most widely used counseling methods. It helps you identify flaws in your thinking, challenging and correcting them to cope better each day.

Insight-oriented counseling

Insight-oriented counseling is a psychodynamic therapy that concentrates on the psychological influences affecting behavior.

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT)

EFT couples therapy offers a structured short-term approach to counseling that helps people rediscover their emotional bonds.

Integrative behavioral therapy

Integrative therapy combines aspects of other counseling methods to personalize treatment.

Gottman Method therapy

Gottman Method therapy for couples uses techniques based on the Sound Relationship House Theory.

Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

CBCT for PTSD is an evidence-based technique where the patient invites a family member to participate in their treatment.

Full Moon Behavioral also provides life, relationship, and empowerment coaching.

What conditions benefit from counseling?

Counseling helps people live with or overcome most psychiatric and behavioral disorders, including:

  • Depression (major depressive disorder)
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance use disorder

Counseling can also be beneficial for people experiencing challenges and significant life changes, such as loss, grief, anger, trauma, and severe health problems.

You achieve optimal benefit from counseling by being honest and open about your feelings and problems. Counseling sessions are always confidential, so you can feel safe discussing the most distressing thoughts and emotions.

Call Full Moon Behavioral to learn more about counseling or schedule a consultation by completing the online booking form.