Kevin W. Condon

Perceptions are directly related to thinking, feeling, and acting. Occasionally, due to life circumstances and stressors, our perceptions can unintentionally become distorted. These distorted perceptions are often fear based and result in anxiety, 'what if' reactionary type thinking. Objective examination provides an opportunity to make adjustments in our perceptions based in reality 'what is' and provides us with a sense of being able to respond appropriately.

ACT is an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy that stems from traditional behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. When appropriate, I also incorporate principles of 'Mindfulness Therapy' to allow clients the opportunity to simply participate in therapy without critically judging 'how they are doing'. This helps clients recognize therapy as a process and helps clients from becoming discourgaged that they don't seem to 'be able to do it (therapy) right'.

EMDR focuses on the individual’s present concerns. The EMDR approach believes past emotionally-charged experiences, trauma and disturbing event(s), are overly influencing your present emotions and thoughts about yourself. Basically, emotional development can get 'stuck' at the point of the trauma and/or event(s). EMDR targets the disturbing memories and utilizes bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to re-activate the brain and allow adaptive processing to resume towards resolution.

You’re realizing that no matter how much you try to control the anxiousness, your situation is just too much and you end up avoiding social activities, or not speaking up at work, or overthinking what you’ll say. We help people seeking anxiety counseling in Atlanta process sources of their stress and reduce their anxiety. We help people work through the thinking patterns and behavior patterns that impact their ability to feel content.

Constantly feeling anxious is mentally and physically exhausting. Despite attempts to control feeling anxious, the anxiety can become consuming. Anxiety is generally fear based' and involves what if' type thinking that is usually associated with a negative outcome. Objective examination of perceptions is critical to shifting focus to 'what is' rather than 'what if'. I assist clients with developing healthy coping skills and regaining a sense of control and peace.

Feeling alone, overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, or like you just can't get motivated to do the things you used to enjoy. When you get this way, your thinking becomes negative. You notice you start to judge yourself. You don’t like that you’re feeling down, and you wish you could control it. You see other people smile, and you wish you felt as happy as they do, but you don’t. Since you can’t control the dark feeling, you become anxious about it. You get mad that it’s there. You think you ‘should

Depression is among the most treatable of mental disorders. Between 80 percent and 90 percent of people with depression eventually respond well to treatment. Almost all patients gain some relief from their symptoms. As counselors who provide Atlanta counseling for depression, we know it can be a confusing issue. Many people don’t understand that you can’t just ‘snap out of it’. There’s no magic solution. But, you should know that you are not alone.

Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. Also, feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, negative thinking, and thoughts of suicide may be present. One in six people will experience depression at some time in their life. Many people don’t understand that you can’t just ‘snap out of it’. There’s no magic solution. But, you should know that you are not alone. Depression is among the most treatable of mental disorders.

Depression can result in feelings of pervasive sadness and a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, negative thinking, being overwhelmed, and thoughts of suicide may be present. I provide women and men with practical tools that assist them develop positive and empowering skills. Clients develop feelings of hope as they begin to envision and experience their 'path forward'. They report being able to once again, enjoy life.

You and your partner will learn to understand you are not adversaries, 'you are on the same team'. You and your partner will learn how to communicate without becoming defensive and 'shutting down'. You and your partner will learn how to have respectful communication and conversations that are productive and goal oriented. You and your partner will learn how to improve your sense of deing connected and experience improved intimacy. You will learn to like one another again!!

Do you sometimes wonder if 'you are on the same team' as your partner? Partners generally want the relationship to be healthy for both parties, but occasionally find themselves acting as adversaries. Do you: -Trust in one another -Respect each other -Are you able to openly communicate about your feelings, hopes, and fears -Do you feel and express fondness and affection -Is there equality and fairness in your relationship Are you willing to commit to work to identify and overcome barriers?