Our Work with Adults
We offer a wide range of services, including individual, couples, family, and group talk therapy, designed to help adults and families navigate life's challenges.
Whether you're seeking support in a one-on-one session with a mental health professional or in a group setting, Mares Cares provides a safe and supportive environment where your emotions and experiences are validated. It is a space where you can be truly heard and understood.
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Our team of experienced providers is dedicated to helping you heal and strengthen during difficult times. We specialize in treating trauma and facilitating recovery, but our expertise also extends to a wide range of other mental health issues, including grief, loss, depression, stress, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and behavioral problems. We provide personalized services tailored to your unique needs, ensuring that you receive the compassionate care and effective coping skills necessary to navigate the complexities of life.
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For your convenience, we offer services at four different locations across Chillicothe, each designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment. Our facilities include inviting office spaces for individual and couples counseling, as well as larger session rooms specifically designed to accommodate group and family therapy.
Whether you're dealing with the impact of trauma or other mental health concerns, our professional team is here to support you on your journey to healing and happiness.
Modalities
Talk Therapy
(i.e. Psychotherapy)
Talk therapy, or psychotherapy, is a way to help people deal with emotional or psychological problems by talking with a trained therapist or counselor. The therapist or counselor listens and helps them understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The goal is to help them feel better, manage their problems, and make positive changes in their life.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a strategy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. The idea behind CBT is that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and by changing negative thoughts and behaviors, we can improve our emotional well-being.
In CBT, a therapist or counselor works with the individual to recognize harmful or unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more realistic, positive ones. The therapy often includes practical strategies and exercises to help people develop healthier habits and coping mechanisms. CBT is commonly used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and stress.
EMDR
"Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing" therapy is designed to help people process and heal from traumatic experiences or distressing memories. During EMDR sessions, a trained provider guides the patient through recalling traumatic events while simultaneously directing them to focus on a specific type of rhythmic movement, usually side-to-side eye movements. This process helps the brain reprocess the trauma, making it less emotionally intense and easier to manage. EMDR is often used to treat conditions like PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), anxiety, and depression.
Solutions-Based Brief Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on helping individuals find solutions to their problems rather than dwelling on the issues themselves. Instead of exploring the history or root causes of a problem, SFBT encourages clients to envision their desired future and identify the steps needed to achieve it.
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Therapists or counselors using SFBT guide clients to recognize their strengths and resources, highlighting what has worked for them in the past and how these successes can be applied to current challenges. The session is typically brief, focused on setting and achieving specific, practical goals. SFBT is often used in situations where time is limited and quick results are needed.
Mindfulness/DBT
Mindfulness is a strategy that focuses on helping individuals become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment. The goal is to develop a non-judgmental awareness and acceptance of these experiences, which can reduce stress and improve emotional well-being. By practicing mindfulness, individuals can learn to respond to difficult situations more calmly and thoughtfully, rather than reacting impulsively. This therapy is often used to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and stress, and can be incorporated into other therapeutic approaches.