Primary Therapy Goals of a Counselor or Therapist.
· Educate parents on behavioral modification techniques to use with their children
· Direct to community support programs
· Assist in developing problem solving techniques and conflict resolution skills
· Teach effective communication skills
· Help client build on existing strengths
· Assist client in realizing his own intellectual, emotional and physical capabilities
· Motivate clients to live fulfilling and productive lives
· Develop relapse prevention plan or behavioral and substance abuse issues
Some Examples of issues to be addressed with a Shreveport Therapist/Counselor:
| Self-esteem | Divorce |
| Depression | Depression in Children |
| Phobias | Grief |
| Academic problems | Anger |
| Anxiety Disorders | Abuse |
| Parent/child conflict | Blended families |
| Behavioral problems | Parenting skills |
| Bipolar | Choices |
| Consequences | ADD/ADHD |
| Healthy relationships | Substance abuse |
| Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Borderline Personality Disorder |