Counseling

Catholic Charities Counseling program provides quality, affordable services to individuals, families, couples, children and adolescents dealing with a variety of concern including anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, abuse, grief and more. Our compassionate counselors also write informative articles about mental health, self-care, and provide strategies to manage stress and conflict.

How to Prepare for Your First Counseling Session

Attending your first counseling session can feel intimidating. Opening up about how you feel can be difficult, on top of navigating things like insurance and paperwork. Knowing what to expect will help you make the most of your experience.

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Supporting a Loved One Experiencing Depression or Suicidal Thoughts

Depression is one of the few deadly illnesses that can progress completely unnoticed by others. Many people who’ve lost friends or family to suicide had no idea that they were struggling. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, here are some ways you can identify if a loved one is depressed or suicidal and what to do about it.

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  1. Mental Health and Coping Skills
  2. Cultivating Healthy Relationships
  3. Helping Yourself or a Loved One Through Grief
  4. Managing Stress and Depression

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