Services For Children & Teens
Clinical therapy is when a trained professional meets regularly with a person to help them work through issues they have been facing, which may include thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviors, or challenging memories. Clinicians meet with clients one-on-one in a safe and confidential environment and tailor the therapy process to meet each individual’s unique needs. Also known as psychotherapy, talk therapy, counseling or treatment, it can help people overcome obstacles that influence their wellbeing
There are times in life when clinical counseling is not necessary and/or will not meet the needs of the whole person. Pastoral Counseling is a unique form of counseling which uses spiritual resources as well as religious and/or theological training. Pastoral counseling is ideal for individuals who are struggling with a variety of challenges such as spiritual issues, managing difficult life transitions, forgiveness, and marriage work, among other reasons.
Family therapy is when family members meet together with a counselor to address issues relating to the family’s overall functioning. Common topics include communication struggles, grief, life transitions, problematic behaviors, conflict resolution, and understanding healthy roles/boundaries within the family unit. Family therapy may include all members of the family, or sometimes just those willing to participate. Treatment plans (including length of treatment) are tailored based on each individual family’s needs. Family therapy may be the sole treatment for family members, or work in conjunction with family members’ own individual therapy processes.
The Light House offers a variety of groups throughout the year. A group is typically between 8-12 members working toward a common goal with one or two mental health professionals. Groups are used to address specific mental health concerns, social skills development, personal growth, among other things. The group dynamic often helps people feel supported as they move forward.
Using the Social Skills Model, your child will develop skills related to the social brain. Group will teach and practice concepts related to social communication, emotional regulation, self-awareness, self-regulation and much more! Groups typically run for 6 weeks but may continue based on the needs of the members.
This program consists of 5 consecutive days for 3 hours per day. Participants will engage in group and individual work as a platform to develop targeted skills to help increase confidence and social connection using Social Skills concepts.
The Arno Profile System is a clinical diagnostic tool used by the National Christian Counselors Association to assess a person’s God-given temperament. It is extremely valuable in helping an individual better understand themselves, their child or a family member. The Light House provides counselors who are certified to use this tool in order to help individuals and families understand each other better. This service is provided in conjunction with one-time or ongoing session(s).