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At Lux Counseling, we walk with people of faith through life’s many seasons, holding the messiness and hope of each chapter.
From college students, young professionals, and newlyweds; to postpartum moms, seasoned married couples, and empty nesters, we’re here to accompany you in finding restoration and peace exactly where God has you today.
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Maybe you experience unwanted thoughts about worst case scenarios or are overwhelmed with worries distracting you from your actual life. Racing thoughts, overthinking, avoiding anxiety provoking situations, trouble focusing or sleeping and feeling self-doubt are some of the symptoms of anxiety we work with. Our therapists can work with you to address the root of where your anxieties come from and equip you with the tools to feel confident in your life again.
Anxiety
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Having your life be upended by either a planned or unplanned transition is enough to impact even the most regulated person. We love partnering with our clients and helping walk through and find meaning in a life transition. Whether the transition is a break up, new marriage, having a baby, starting a new job, college semester, moving or something else; having some built in support from a therapist can make a huge difference when big changes are unfolding.
Life Transitions
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There is so much to say about the college years– college is a unique, sometimes challenging, transition filled, and always transformative time in life. It’s a season of figuring out who you are, while navigating the ever-changing dynamics and transitions of campus life, family of origin dynamics, and future career aspirations. Things like roommate dynamics, comparison or people pleasing, insecurity or body image struggles, stress, discernment anxiety, as well as friendship and relationship difficulties are just a few of the challenges many college students are trying to figure out!
These college years are when you naturally lean into more self reflection, taking ownership over who you are, how you think and live, what you believe and ultimately who you will become. In fact, about 74% of mental health diagnoses begin by age 24, which means many college students first notice hard to navigate symptoms during these college years! This is such an important time for understanding your mental, emotional, and relational health and investing in habits that you will take with you far beyond graduation.
We have a huge heart for college students in the thick of it, who want to take ownership over what they’re experiencing on the journey of becoming the best version of themselves.
College Student Mental Health
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Approximately 20% of pregnant and postpartum mothers experience mental health struggles. Caring for mothers helps them care for their families. Pregnancy and postpartum are precious yet life-changing times, with physical and hormonal changes that can lead to feeling anxious, sad, or unlike oneself. Our therapists at Lux Counseling truly cherish the privilege of getting to walk alongside our pregnant and postpartum moms.
All of the therapists on the team at Lux Counseling have received training from Postpartum Support International to support moms and dads in the seasons of pregnancy and postpartum.
We are here to offer you nurturing support in this precious and intense season you are in.
Maternal Mental Health
We are committed to holding space for mothers and fathers as they navigate the complexities and beauties of bringing new life into the world. We are also committed to walking with couples navigating the longing and grieving that come with infertility and loss. We are honored to walk alongside you as you navigate this experience.
In addition to supporting mothers navigating the transition into motherhood, we are also honored to work alongside couples together as they enter parenthood or navigate the transitions associated with becoming a parent. It is important to note that up to 18% of fathers experience postpartum mental health struggles.
Couples therapy during Infertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum:
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Couples therapy is an investment in one of the most precious gifts, your marriage. Your relationship’s health is pivotal to your entire family’s wellbeing, and yet research shows that most of us wait until things “get bad” before we bring in extra support. Our relationships can be incredibly complex to navigate in various seasons as two flawed people seek to build a life together; in sickness and health, for better or worse, in richer and poorer. When you and your spouse notice challenging dynamics emerge, hurtful patterns of communication, emotionally charged reactions, or family of origin conflict impacting your relationship; it can be difficult to know where to turn for support that is both respectful to your spouse and supportive to your growth together. In couples therapy at Lux, you can trust that we will champion and build up your relationship, with utmost respect for your marriage and a firm hope for the restoration that is possible for your vocation. Whether you’re dating, engaged, newlyweds or a seasoned married couple, we are honored to support your relationship.
Couples Therapy
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Trauma and past wounds can shape your life in ways that are painful, confusing, and incredibly hard to navigate alone. For some, this looks like intrusive memories, nightmares, or always feeling on alert. For others, it may feel like never fully relaxing, feeling unsafe in your own body, or constantly bracing for something to go wrong.
You may find yourself disconnected from your emotions or overwhelmed by them. You might avoid certain people or situations without fully knowing why. Trust may feel risky. Your body may stay in survival mode long after the danger has passed. And the weight of shame, unworthiness, or negative beliefs are just some of the ways trauma can impact daily life and relationships.
At Lux Counseling, our therapists are deeply honored to hold space for our clients’ stories and to walk alongside them on their journey towards healing.
Trauma
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All of our therapists at Lux Counseling are Catholic, and our personal relationships with God are important to us. This sometimes brings comfort to clients who are looking to work with someone with shared faith. We offer a safe landing place for our clients to express both the joys and struggles that can come with their spiritual life, in a nonjudgmental and professional setting. If you ever want to incorporate your personal faith into sessions, our therapists are happy to do so, upon request. We of course honor if a client prefers not to incorporate their faith into sessions as well.
Faith-based Counseling
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Do you feel like your emotions are running the show, leaving you feeling out of control? Noticing unpredictable emotions such as sadness, irritability, or anger can be hard to understand. Maybe you feel like you need to constantly distract yourself out of a fear of what sitting with your emotions could bring up. Our therapists offer a secure environment for clients to explore and cultivate a deep self-awareness of their emotional selves. We work to help you achieve greater contentment, stress management techniques, and a strong skill set to regulate emotionally. We prioritize empowering our clients to enhance their self-esteem, fostering belief in their ability to thrive amidst the internal and external stressors in their lives.
Emotional Regulation
However, this can provide insight into some of the areas where we have significant experience in treatment.
