The Well Woman

Premarital Counseling She said “yes”, congratulations! Now, the work begins. Preparing for marriage or a lifetime commitment is a serious task. It is lovely that you have found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. In the moment, it can feel like a fairytale or a beautiful dream. The reality is marriage is beautiful. The fact is that when two people join their lives, there will be ups and downs. In addition to stress around planning a wedding, many other stressors will occur as you prepare for your nuptials and throughout your marriage. At The Well Woman, we want to equip our engaged couples with the tools and expectations to propel them into a healthy marriage and lasting relationship. We offer premarital counseling, as well as couples counseling , at The Well Woman. Preparing couples for marriage through premarital counseling has been found to reduce the rate of divorce by 30%. At The Well Woman, We utilize the Prepare-Enrich curriculum to facilitate premarital cou...

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?   At The Well Woman, one of our main treatment approaches when working with individuals is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). CBT was developed by psychiatrist Aaron Beck, MD in the early 1960’s. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is popular among mental health professionals, as it is evidence-based. Currently, more than 500 outcome studies have demonstrated the efficacy of CBT for a wide range of psychiatric disorders, psychological problems, and medical problems with psychological components (Butler, Chapman, Forman, Beck, 2006; Chambless; Ollendeck, 2001). In a nutshell, the CBT model proposes that dysfunctional thinking, which influences our mood and behavior, is common to all psychological disturbances.

  Couples Counseling At The Well Woman, we work with couples to strengthen their relationship. The couples we work with are in committed relationships and getting ready to or already have taken their relationship to the next level of commitment. While at The Well Woman, we also know it takes a lot more than love to make a relationship work. Common relationship issues When your relationship is ailing, there are many factors and relationship habits that are dysfunctional to the relationship. According to Dr. John Gottman, the following are dysfunctional in relationships that are suffering: Decreased emotional and physical intimacy. Persistent arguments or conflicts. Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected. Unresolved past issues affecting current relationships. Inability to trust or open up due to past betrayals. Avoidance or withdrawal from important discussions. Struggling to express feelings or needs effectively. Inability to trust or ...

  Can Counseling Help With Depression? Depression Counseling We treat depressive disorders at The Well Woman. Depression can be a symptom or disorder. People often casually describe their mood as “depressed” when it may be mild sadness that quickly goes away or just being in a “funk” that also quickly subsides. Many of us experience an occasional bad day, when for no apparent reason we feel glum, irritable, or out of sorts. However, diagnosable or clinical depression lasts for more than a day or two and you do not just bounce back from a glum mood. There is often significant impairment in one’s life as a result of a depressed mood relating to sleep, appetite, thoughts, school or employment, and relationships. Common depressive disorders we see in our practice include Major Depressive Disorder and Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia). We also see individuals with depression caused by a medical condition. It is sometimes difficult to describe a depressed mood as ind...

  Be Assertive During our treatment with individuals at The Well Woman , we sometimes see the underlying theme of lack of assertiveness. Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. Assertiveness is expressing our needs without violating others. We view assertiveness as a mode of communication and learnable skill. When individuals are passive, they are often left feeling dissatisfied, overlooked, and worthless because their needs are not getting met and their boundaries are being disregarded. These feelings can turn into resentment for one’s self and others and lead to feelings of anxiety or a depressed mood. When what we feel does not align with what we think or do, this creates dissonance in our body which feels like anxiety. We may even begin to think our voice or opinion does not matter and should be overlooked which feeds feelings of low self-worth. In an attempt to avoid direct confrontation, we may become resentful towards o...

  Anxiety Therapy Atlanta | Anxiety Disorder Treatment We treat anxiety disorders at The Well Woman. Anxiety disorders are considered the most common and frequently occurring mental disorders. Anxiety is a normal reaction to anything that might be threatening to a person’s lifestyle, values, self, or loved ones. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. One might feel a sense of discomfort, butterflies in the stomach, a rapid heart rate, or nervous fidgeting. Some degree of anxiety can benefit us and even motivate us to prepare for upcoming tasks such as an exam, presentation, performance, or to ward off a threat. However, too much anxiety can cause significant discomfort and interfere with life’s daily tasks.   Common anxiety disorders we see in our practice include Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, and Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia). Individuals often have complaints of physical symptoms as it relates to anxiety. Many people often...